Rick Ross Covers October’s Issue Of XXL Alongside His Maybach Music Team

Call him a Police Officer, call him fake, hell, call him whatever you want to call him, but at least respect him. The Florida-born rapper, Rick Ross, blew up the hip-hop scene back in 2006 when his highly anticipated album “Port of Miami” took the world by storm. After releasing his second album “Trilla” back in ’08, a photo surfaced of the big-bellied rude boy in a Correctional Officer’s uniform (he denied it was him at first) in which he worked as during the early 90′s. Many thought that would end his career, but it might have been the best thing to happen to him.

After becoming arguably the hottest rapper in the game right now (easily my favorite rapper of all-time), how does one outdo himself? He goes out and starts his own team. Maybach Music Group, which features artists Wale (formerly with Interscope), Atlanta Trap Rapper Pill and Philadelphia street rider Meek Mill, not only have they taken the hip-hop game by storm during the second half of the year, they’re probably the best and most versatile group in rap. Lets not forget that he already has his “Go Hard” group Triple C’s (Gunplay, Torch and Young Breed). As the saying goes, give respect when it’s do. Hip-Hop magazine XXL decided to make a two issue series, one featuring The Boss by himself and the other featuring the whole crew. Like I said, whether you like him or not he’s here to stay.

“I’m self-made, you just affiliated.”

XXL Presents: 2011′s Freshman Class (The Mixtape)

Three parts to being an XXL Freshman: photo shoot to cover their magazine, perform at the XXL Freshman Showcase (which they all did minus Lil B last night), and come together on a mixtape hosted by DJ Whoo Kid.  Part three is here with brand new music from Yelawolf, Kendrick Lamar, Lil B, CyHi Da Prynce, YG, Mac Miller, Diggy Simmons, Lil Twist, Meek Mill, Big K.R.I.T., and Fred The Godson. Download link and tracklist is below:

• XXL Presents: 2011′s Freshman Class (The Mixtape) (Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid)

XXL Magazine – 2011 Freshmen Cover

XXL Magazine just released their 4th annual Freshmen Class cover.  The 2011 Freshmen include (from left to right) Meek Mill, Diggy Simmons, Big K.R.I.T., CyHi The Prynce, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Twist, Yelawolf, Lil B, Fred The Godson, Mac Miller, and YG.  Here are some quick thoughts:

• Who is Fred The Godson?
• How much did Young Money pay to have Lil Twist on the cover?
• Snubs – XV, Vado, Dom Kennedy, and a few others.

XXL Improv Theater Starring Rosa Acosta

When Rosa Acosta isn’t making out with Amber Rose on red carpets she’s doing some Improv Theater with XXL Magazine.  So how did that guy get that gig?

Tahiry’s XXL Magazine Photo Shoot

Joe Budden’s ex-girlfriend is featured in XXL Magazine’s newest issue on a rooftop photo shoot.  It’s crazy how her having some big ass-ets, and being always seen with Mouse, got her some paying gigs.  Go figure…View the rest of the pictures after the jump.

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Nicki Minaj’s XXL Magazine’s Photo Shoot Pt. 2

Here are 4 more pictures from Nicki Minaj’s photo shoot from XXL Magazine.  Hit the jump for the rest.

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Nicki Minaj’s Photo Shoot From XXL Magazine

The newest XXL Magazine cover starring Young Money’s Drake and Nicki Minaj has been floating around the internet for quite some time now so I’ll take the late pass on that.  The reason I’m posting now though is because Nicki’s photo shoot from the issue has just surfaced.  Hit the jump for the pictures of the Blonde Barbie.

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Big Sean x Cam’Ron x Vado Performances At The XXL Freshmen 10 Concert

Last night, XXL Magazine hosted their Freshmen 10 Concert that featured performances from Big Sean, Nipsey Hussle, Jay Rock, Pill, Freddie Gibbs, and Donnis.  Big Sean is the only other freshmen from this year’s class besides J. Cole (who had his own show the night before) that I think will be relevant in a year from today.  Above, the kid from Detroit premiered a new song called Fuck You Doin (Bullshit) and after the jump is a clip of him performing Supa Dupa Lemonade.  As surprise guests, Cam’Ron and Vado came through and performed Stop It 5 and Ric Flair.  It’s kinda ironic that Vado was left off of this year’s list but still performed at the show and arguably had the best set.  Shouts to See Life Like Me and RR for the footage.

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XXL Magazine – Freshmen ’10 Live Concert

What better way to get to know the 2010 freshmen hip hop class than at a live concert?  DJ Envy will be hosting the event that’s going down on Wednesday March 31st at 9PM at New York City’s The Highline Ballroom.  Nipsey Hussle, Pill, Jay Rock, Donnis, Big Sean, and Freddie Gibbs are already scheduled to perform but don’t be surprised if any of the other four freshmen make a surprise appearance.

XXL 10 Freshmen For ’10 Mixtape

As promised, XXL Magazine and DJ Whoo Kid present the 10 Freshmen For ’10 mixtape with exclusive music from each of the 10 freshmen rappers in this year’s hip hop class.  Download link and tracklist is below:

• XXL 10 Freshmen For 10 Mixtape (Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid)

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