Look who’s the newest member of XXL‘s blog team. And in his first post, Nip gives us a clear look at the cover for his upcoming mixtape, Bullets Aint Got No Name Vol. 3.

I just finished my new mixtape Bullets Ain’t Got No Names Vol.3

is the cover artwork you see it here first on my XXL takeover so stay

tuned I’m here all week. Let me know what yall think of the cover.

Looks great, but, um, where in thee hell is the actual music?! Let’s go! 

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Nasir crossed state lines this weekend and performed “N.Y. State Of Mind” in Obama’s backyard.

Props: illroots

Here’s a story, of a guy named Joey…

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Sylvester the Molester chopped it up with the 1515 Boys about his new mixtape, The Demo Tape. But, I mean for real, like, who wanna hear Kellz with Auto-Tune on? Do you? 

{mp3}jay z{/mp3} 

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In the clip, Jada adds Southwest Airlines to his Pork List for not having a first class accommodations. Oh Jason, knock yourself out.

Holla: 57thAve

(AC)— Arturo Gatti was found dead in his hotel room in Porto de Galinhas, Brazil. He was 37 years old. His wife, Amanda Rodriguez and son were in Brazil with him. The death was labeled as suspicious and now Rodriguez may be facing charges of murder.

{mp3}canibus-second round ko{/mp3} 

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Slaughterhouse rock out with their…well, you know, in their world premier video. Directed by Rik Cordero.

Props: HHNM 

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:28 seconds in, Wasalu says the machine won’t let him call it quits. Later at the 1:28 marker, he performs “Hip-Hop Saved My Life.” 

On A Roll: HHNM via LupeEnd