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More than 15 years of fresh Freshman covers.
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Run it back!
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"You're using way too many napkins!"
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J. Cole Plans to Build Dreamville Into Music’s Next Dynasty
J. Cole speaks on Dreamville's friendly competition with TDE and being a big bro in hip-hop in his Spring 2019 cover story interview.
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How DaniLeigh Went From Background Dancer to Sharing Tracks With Lil Baby
The Def Jam singer got a story to tell.
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Hip-Hop Junkie: Blues Singer Gary Clark Jr. Pledges Allegiance to Rap Music
The guitar hero channels hip-hop on his upcoming album, 'This Land'.
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Quavo Talks Migos While Catching Fish
Hook, line and sinker.
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Migos Insist They’re the Biggest Group in the World to Ever Exist
Get into the Migos state of mind with this behind-the-scenes look at their Winter 2018 XXL cover story.
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Detroit vs. Everybody.
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Kendrick wins big.
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20 of the Best Lyrics From Pusha-T’s ‘Daytona’ Album
If you know, you know!
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Meet the Atlanta producer who is dead set on bringing New York back.