Joell Ortiz

A look at all of the stars who have graced XXL Freshman covers over the years.

Here are the new releases of the week.

Though mixtapes reigned supreme in 2009, these LPs delivered just as much.

Ghostface Killah, Apollo Brown and Joell Ortiz, T.I. and more will all be releasing albums in October.

Rappers and producers such as Lil Yachty, Mike Will Made It and more are reacting to Eminem's new album, 'Kamikaze.'

He was only 48.

Listen to Lin-Manuel Miranda's benefit single for PR.

Here we offer our pick on the best album, mixtape or EP released by each Freshman during the course of their entire career to date.

Things are also looking up for R&B. Hip-hop will still remain hot. July will be lit. Let's look at the upcoming album releases.

Slaughterhouse -- comprised of Joe Budden, Royce da 5'9", Joell Ortiz and Crooked I -- are gearing up for a big 2014. The group releases a new track and announces a nationwide tour.

Happy birthday, President Obama! What better to celebrate Barack Obama's born day (Aug. 4, 1961) than to honor him with a top 10 list of rap songs that mention his name.
Most rappers have been inspired by our 44th president. However, there are a few outspoken emcees who have expressed their cond…

consisting of rappers Crooked I, Joe Budden, Joell Orti