[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.

[vodpod id=Video.5777003&w=540&h=350&fv=videoId%3D828520749001%26amp%3BlinkBaseURL%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.xxlmag.com%252Fvideo%252F2011%252F03%252Fbig-k-r-i-t-s-2011-freshman-class-freestyle%252F%26amp%3BplayerID%3D735056479001%26amp%3BplayerKey%3DAQ%7E%7E%2CAAAAj36EHhk%7E%2C2pR1tWM5uVhnbSj–UUJCXbI03wJZIun%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3BdynamicStreaming%3Dtrue] Last but certainly not least, Big K.R.I.T. closes out XXL Freshman of the day series. Below, the Mississippi MC speaks on meeting the rest of his class. It was definitely overwhelming, because—one, with the whole [wearing] make-up thing, it’s not really something I’m into. I don’t think I need that. [Laughs]. That was a little weird. And, just the whole preparation. Doing the round table, the rappers discussing their thoughts and opinions, the cypher and stuff like that, […]

[vodpod id=Video.5775028&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] “Heart over head. Inclusion over ego. United by passion, we go all in. Go all in.” Adidas has started a new ad campaign which features appearances from B.o.B., Derrick Rose and many more. You in or you out?

[vodpod id=Video.5776980&w=540&h=350&fv=] We’re just less than a week before the release of Pusha T’s mixtape and to keep things sizzling, Pushaton hits the streets and whips up a clip. Fear Of God drops March 21. Sidebar: Pusha T’s “Fear Of God” Artwork