Every year, the annual XXL Freshman cover creates a huge buzz, opening the door to much debate about whether these coveted 10 (now up to 12) artists deserve the spotlight as “the next big thing.” Since its inception in 2008, the cover has become bigger and bigger, now being practically a rite of passage for new artists in the game. Check out my breakdown of each class below and the covers in the gallery – and then give us your opinions in the comments and on Twitter! Can’t wait to hear what you guys think!
(Video) Maino Says Hot 97’s Own Laura Stylez Might Be His Valentine?!
To promote his new “King of Brooklyn” mixtape, in a recent interview Maino spoke on the Trinidad James controversy regarding his watch going missing, beefing with his own crew, and the possibility of Hot 97’s own Laura Stylez from the Morning Show being his Valentine. Check out the interview below!
(Photos) Our Favorite Canadian Was Seen Doing What?!
Our Canadian friend, Justin Bieber was caught partying a few nights ago at a Diddy party in ATL. Hanging with rappers such as Trinidad James, Rick Ross, and Lil’ Scrappy, Beiber was seen running around shirtless and rumored to be seen with “bottled water” and “ a cigar”. *Sigh* will they ever learn. Check the pics after the jump.
(Caught On Tape) Man Robs Mini-Market With A GOLD AK-47!!!
Someone took Trinidad James’ “All Gold Everything” a little too literal. Last Saturday in West Philly, two men entered a small store. One began to rush the register as the other regulated with a gold AK-47. All on tape, you can even see them flee on foot. Don’t believe me? Just watch.
(Video) Behind The Scenes Of Chi Ali & Jadakiss Video For G-Check
Veteran New York MC Chi Ali takes us behind the scenes to his new video with Jadakiss entitled “G-Check”. The video is directed by Mike D’Angelo and features a cameo from Mysonne. More bad news for Trinidad James.
(Video) Former NYPD Detective Says “knockout game” Is A Black Phenomenon And Suggest WHAT?!
Former NYPD detective Harry Houck was on CNN to talk about the “Knockout Game”, something youths in America have been doing to get their social media profiles more attention, which of course is super ignorant and ridiculous. When asked if this is an ‘Urban Myth’, his response at first was on point, but then went left when asked how can we stop it.
