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![Mulatto’s Pitch for 2020 XXL Freshman](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/03/mulatto-freshman.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Mulatto’s Pitch for 2020 XXL Freshman
Watch Mulatto's pitch for the 2020 XXL Freshman class.
![Bankroll Freddie’s Pitch for 2020 XXL Freshman](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/03/bankroll-freddie.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bankroll Freddie’s Pitch for 2020 XXL Freshman
Watch Bankroll Freddie's pitch for the 2020 XXL Freshman class.
![Shordie Shordie’s Pitch for 2020 XXL Freshman](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/03/shordie-shordie.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Shordie Shordie’s Pitch for 2020 XXL Freshman
Watch Shordie Shordie's pitch for the 2020 XXL Freshman class.
![Stunna Girl’s Pitch for 2020 XXL Freshman](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/03/stunna-girl.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Stunna Girl’s Pitch for 2020 XXL Freshman
Watch Stunna Girl's pitch for the 2020 XXL Freshman class.
![Kanye West Planned to Fly to Sweden to Free ASAP Rocky Before Calling President Trump to Help Rapper: Report](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/03/rocky-ye-trump.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![April 2020 New Music Releases](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/03/april-2020-releases.jpg?w=980&q=75)
April 2020 New Music Releases
Here are the new music releases dropping in April.
![Slim Thug Tests Positive for Coronavirus](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/03/slim-thug.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Slim Thug Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Slim Thug says he tested positive for coronavirus.
![Post Malone Is Going Into “Quarantine Album Mode”](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/01/post-malone.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Post Malone Is Going Into “Quarantine Album Mode”
New music on the way.
![Casanova Apologizes for Shooting Music Video Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic: “I Put My Family, My Friends at Risk”](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/03/casanova-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Casanova Apologizes for Shooting Music Video Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic: “I Put My Family, My Friends at Risk”
Casanova has changed his stance.
![50 Cent Warns Rappers About Using Gang-Related Lyrics](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/01/50-cent2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
50 Cent Warns Rappers About Using Gang-Related Lyrics
Rappers take heed.
![Here’s What Rappers Are Doing During the Coronavirus Quarantine](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/03/drake-cardi-b-offset.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Here’s What Rappers Are Doing During the Coronavirus Quarantine
Here's what your faves have been up to.
![Hitmaka Accused of Pistol-Whipping Woman, Releases Statement](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/03/hitmaka.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Hitmaka Accused of Pistol-Whipping Woman, Releases Statement
Hitmaka is facing serious accusations.
![Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Season 9: Here’s What to Expect From Scrappy, Yung Joc and More](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/03/yung-joc-scrappy.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Season 9: Here’s What to Expect From Scrappy, Yung Joc and More
More drama coming your way.
![Blueface Thinks 6ix9ine “F*!ked Up The Internet” With Trolling](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/03/blueface-69.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Blueface Thinks 6ix9ine “F*!ked Up The Internet” With Trolling
Blueface isn't a fan.
![Woman DaBaby Allegedly Slapped Sues Him](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/02/dababy-making-the-band.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Woman DaBaby Allegedly Slapped Sues Him
DaBaby is facing a lawsuit.
![Wendy Williams Believes Nicki Minaj’s Brand Is Ruined Because of Her Husband](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/03/wendy-nicki-kenneth-petty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Wendy Williams Believes Nicki Minaj’s Brand Is Ruined Because of Her Husband
Wendy isn't letting up.
![Lil Yachty and DaBaby Drop “Oprah’s Bank Account” Featuring Drake: Listen](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/03/Drake-Yachty-Baby4.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Wack Music: Hip-Hop Sounds Off on the Great Debate](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2019/10/the-game1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Wack Music: Hip-Hop Sounds Off on the Great Debate
Check out this week's episode of XXL's Hip-Hop Moments of Clarity.
![Lil Uzi Vert Samples Windows Pinball Game Sound on New Song “You Better Move”](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/03/lil-uzi-space-pinball.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lil Uzi Vert Samples Windows Pinball Game Sound on New Song “You Better Move”
Uzi with the rare samples.
![2 Chainz Reacts to Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus in Atlanta: “Y’all Done Brought That S**t to Wakanda”](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2019/12/2-chainz2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Mark Wahlberg Says He Advised Post Malone to Remove His Face Tattoos](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/03/mark-wahlberg-post-malone.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Mark Wahlberg Says He Advised Post Malone to Remove His Face Tattoos
Posty wasn't interested.
![Nick Cannon Says Fourth Eminem Diss Track Is More About 50 Cent](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/02/eminem-nick-cannon-50-cent.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Nick Cannon Says Fourth Eminem Diss Track Is More About 50 Cent
"Used to Look Up to You" wasn't really for Em.
![Cam’ron Writes Letter of Support to Judge on Behalf of Defendant in 6ix9ine Case](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/02/camron-6ix9ine.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Cam’ron Writes Letter of Support to Judge on Behalf of Defendant in 6ix9ine Case
Cam pledges his support.
![J. Cole Announces Partnership With Puma](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/02/j-cole.jpg?w=980&q=75)
J. Cole Announces Partnership With Puma
J. Cole teams up with Puma.
![Three 6 Mafia Announce Official Reunion Tour Dates](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/02/juicy-j-dj-paul-three-6-mafia.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Three 6 Mafia Announce Official Reunion Tour Dates
Juicy J and DJ Paul are hitting the road.
![Snoop Dogg Calls Journalist Gayle King a “Punk Muthaf**ka” for Asking Question About Kobe Bryant Sexual Assault Allegation](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/02/gayle-king-snoop-kobe.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Mase Calls Out Diddy, Claims Mogul Wouldn’t Accept $2 Million to Buy Back His Publishing](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/01/mase-diddy.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Mase Calls Out Diddy, Claims Mogul Wouldn’t Accept $2 Million to Buy Back His Publishing
Mase is calling Diddy out.
![Offset Throws Punch at Man After Cardi B Gets Sprayed With Champagne at Strip Club: Video](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/01/Offset-Cardi-B.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Offset Throws Punch at Man After Cardi B Gets Sprayed With Champagne at Strip Club: Video
Offset wasn't having it.
![February 2020 New Music Releases](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/01/feb-2020.jpg?w=980&q=75)
February 2020 New Music Releases
New month, new music.
![Pastor Troy Posts Pic of Lil Nas X in Pink Outfit, Says People Try to Take Masculinity Away From Black Men](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2020/01/pastor-troy-lil-nas-x.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Pastor Troy Posts Pic of Lil Nas X in Pink Outfit, Says People Try to Take Masculinity Away From Black Men
Lil Nas X's response is priceless.