Eyebrows were raised during the listening session of Pusha’s Fear Of God, where a Weezy shout was heard on one of the tracks. Pusha tells Complex why he decided to put the feud in the casket. “Ever since Lil Wayne went in to jail, that whole little stint [between me and him] is really dead and over with. I don’t have any ill will towards Wayne, Cash Money, or any of them. There was definitely a time period when I felt a certain way [about […]

[vodpod id=Video.5778813&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] After his show at Clark Atlanta University, Big Sean hooked up with DJ Holiday to get some work done in the studio. No word on what they were actually doing, but a mixtape wouldn’t hurt. uhtn

Since this isn’t found on Doggumentary‘s tracklist, the origin of this smooth groove is unknown. This may be something not chosen for the final cut. Album in stores March 29. x

[vodpod id=Video.5778295&w=540&h=350&fv=videoId%3D829916431001%26amp%3BlinkBaseURL%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.xxlmag.com%252Fvideo%252F2011%252F03%252Fxxls-2011-freshman-class-cypher-part-2-of-3%252F%26amp%3BplayerID%3D735056479001%26amp%3BplayerKey%3DAQ%7E%7E%2CAAAAj36EHhk%7E%2C2pR1tWM5uVhnbSj–UUJCXbI03wJZIun%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3BdynamicStreaming%3Dtrue] With DJ Kast One on the 1s and 2s, Yelawolf, Kendrick Lamar, Lil B and CyHi Da Prynce are up next for the second part of XXL Freshman cypher. Silence please. Previously: Part 1

As we continue to mourn the loss of Nate Dogg, the G-Funk crooner’s lawyer, Mark Geragos has just released a statement to TMZ on behalf of himself and Nate’s family: “We appreciate the enormous outpouring of response from all over the world. We greatly appreciate that and thank everyone for their prayers and support. “We know that Nate will be hanging out with his good friends 2Pac and Biggie.” Moments ago, Eminem sent us his statement: “Nate’s voice in music will never be replaced. […]

Lupe turned to his Twitter account to express his feelings on Lasers reaching the number one spot on Billboard. He even gave a shout out to the good ol’ Double R. Congrats, Lu. every year we do better, steady on the rise, the tears for lost ones weigh heavy on the eyes, dita sunny’s, gold prezzy, twin turbo chevy fo’ a ride of course, from the backseats of phantoms i thought of leaving thru suicide doors, love got me thru it, best […]

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Aside from this, it’s been a minute since we’ve heard a freebie from Wale. Well today Mr. Folarin jumps back on to the scene with something that’ll leave you totally krossed out. Ha!

[vodpod id=Video.5777385&w=540&h=350&fv=] Along with a few of his pals, E-40 keeps his dough—and promo, in order with his latest vid. No time for slackin’. Revenue Retrievin’ Overtime Shift begins March 29th.

[vodpod id=Video.5776973&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Karen Civil kicks off her new series with Mac Miller last week at Highline Ballroom. He speaks on making XXL‘s freshman list, his role on VH1’s Single Ladies, and working with Just Blaze.