Nice cover. Terrace and Devi Dev finally arrive with their 11-track EP with features from Lloyd, 9th Wonder, Hi-Tek and more. Let’s talk about sex baby after the jump.

Overcoming clouds of controversy, it was announced today that A Tribe Called Quest’s doc has been picked up by Sony Pictures Classics. The documentary was premiered during Sundance Festival 2011 in January. The film’s director Michael Rapaport speaks on the deal. “I couldn’t be more excited and proud that BEATS, RHYMES & LIFE: THE TRAVELS OF A TRIBE CALLED QUEST is being distributed by Sony Pictures Classics. As a first time filmmaker to have the support of SPC is like being […]

Big Sean began shooting the vid for his lead single in Los Angeles. Luckily for us, Nigel D. was on the set and was able to capture the making through his cam. Finally Famous finally happens May 3. More flicks underneath.

Is it just us or have the Diplomats been on tour forever? Well starting next week, the movement moves on in with Vado. Additional dates to be added, but for now, selected stops after the jump. thisisthedream

You would be committing a crime if you haven’t purchased Rae’s Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang by now. In any event, here is the other iTunes bonus track featuring his fellow Wu-Gambinos. Support Shallah! x Sidebar: Raekwon’s Village Voice Feature

[vodpod id=Video.5737057&w=540&h=350&fv=videoId%3D820371208001%26linkBaseURL%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.xxlmag.com%252F2011-freshman-class%252F%26playerID%3D735056479001%26playerKey%3DAQ%7E%7E%2CAAAAj36EHhk%7E%2C2pR1tWM5uVhnbSj–UUJCXbI03wJZIun%26domain%3Dembed%26dynamicStreaming%3Dtrue] For today’s XXL Freshmen of the Day, Fred The Godson holds the spot down and drops a quick freestyle. Down below, the BX spitter speaks on the importance of making the class. “Ever since things started picking up last year April, this is what I’ve been gunning for. I’ve been in the office and doing whatever I can do. And I’m like, ‘Yo, I need that Freshmen cover, man.’ It means everything. I think some people take it […]

Yesterday, Forbes revealed their top five richest Hip Hop artists. With Sean John and his Ciroc partnership, Diddy takes the top spot with Jay-Z right behind. Money ain’t a thang. 1. Diddy ($475 million) 2. Jay-Z ($450 million) 3. Dr. Dre ($125 million) 4. 50 Cent ($100 million) 5. Birdman ($100 million)

The RIAA has just certified The Eminem Show as Diamond which gives the rapper his second Diamond record. Since its release on May 28, 2002, Eminem’s fourth studio album has moved over 10 million units in the U.S. Throw ya diamonds up in the sky one time. hhnm

Spitta is releasing his nine-track LP, Muscle Car Chronicles on March 15th, but for the moment, our speakers explode with the project’s opening track. Boom! hhnm

For Jomo’s next single, he gives something that everybody can rock to—including Becky and ’em. Capo finally drops on April 5. Like oh my God, no way. flex UPDATE: No Tags via EE.