[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

Never mind TLC, here’s Wax’s new mixtape, Scrublife. Tracklist is below and so is his new video, “Dispensary Girl”. In related news, the rapper also recently signed to Def Jam Records. Win!

Lupe’s first week numbers are in and as predicted, Lasers beamed its way to the top after moving approximately 204k units since its release March 8th. This marks the rapper’s first album to debut at number one.

Oh no! According to the Press-Telegram, legendary crooner Nate Dogg passed away last night. He was 41. No word as to cause of death, but four years ago, Nate suffered two strokes. Last year, Warren G gave an update on his condition and said he was undergoing therapy. Snoop reacts to the tragic news below. Regulators mount up. We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb. One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 […]

[vodpod id=Video.5772586&w=540&h=350&fv=] We’re flying the friendly skies with Jomo and Sen City for their latest video. Prepare for take off. Capo lands in stores on April 5th. Sidebar: Jimmy & Ashanti In The Lizzabb

Unfortunately, Spitta’s project that was initially supposed to drop today got pushed back. But while we wait for Muscle Car Chronicles to roll in, chill out with track numero tres. omen