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Jhene Aiko Analyzes Tupac Shakur's Influence On Her Music
Exclusive: Jhene Aiko reflects on the personal nature of her music, in-depth lyrics what it takes to get into her creative zone.
Isaiah Rashad Reflects On Scarface's Influence & His BET Cypher Experience
Exclusive: Top Dawg Entertainment's latest addition, Isaiah Rashad explains the delays with his "Cilvia" EP and how he balances fatherhood and his Rap career.
A$AP Ferg Says He & A$AP Rocky Were "Bashed" For Their Trendsetting Fashion
Exclusive: Harlem's A$AP Ferg breaks down his Battle Rap history, the internal competition on his "Work (Remix)" and recalls being called "gay" and "weirdo" by rivals for ushering in form-fitting, designer jeans.
Rich Kidd Talks Toronto's Hip Hop & Submitting Beats To Kanye West & Jay-Z
Exclusive: Rich Kidd sounds off on his transition to a full-time rapper, working with Young Guru and the evolution of Toronto's Hip Hop scene.
Logic Details Aligning With No I.D. & Def Jam While Maintaining His Lyrical Approach
Exclusive: After landing the XXL Freshman Class cover and a deal with Def Jam, Logic sounds off on remaining true to his sound while courting a bigger audience.
Rittz Affirms "Fuck Swag" Stance; Says He Doesn't Believe In Selling Out
Exclusive: Rittz details his evolution from the "White Jesus" days and how Strange Music legitimized his Hip Hop aspirations.
Raekwon Gives Details On "F.I.L.A." & Promises More Features
Exclusive: Raekwon details how he and the Wu-Tang Clan stay relevant in the Digital Era and plans to diversify his sound on his upcoming "F.I.L.A." album.
J. Dash Says He Talked To Miley Cyrus Months Before Her "WOP" Video
Exclusive: Gainsville Florida's J. Dash explains crafting "WOP" in his apartment and how Miley Cyrus twerking to his song made it go viral.
Cassie Looks Back On Her Work With Wiz Khalifa & Rick Ross
Exclusive: Cassie recalls the relatively quick process behind her recent "RockaByeBaby" mixtape and getting features from Rick Ross, Fabolous and others.
Trinidad James Calls Himself A "Connoisseur Of Music" & Reacts To Viral Success
Exclusive: Trinidad James reacts to those criticizing his place on the "XXL Freshmen Class" list and why he tells his detractors, "look at me as motivation."
Boi-1da Shares Stories Behind Drake's "Started From The Bottom"
Exclusive: Producer Boi-1da says Drake's "Started From The Bottom" is "100% real," and shares memories of different jobs they had before becoming famous.