Big K.R.I.T.

Astrid Stawiarz, Getty Images Mississippi rapper-producer Big K.R.I.T. dropped his new mixtape '4Eva N A Day' on Monday (March 5), in anticipation of his Def Jam debut 'Live From the Underground.' The soulful, Pimp C-influenced mixtape, his third in as many years, was entirely produced and arranged by K...

Big K.R.I.T. seems like he's been a part of the hip-hop scene for much longer than he has. His attention to detail has given him the edge over a long list of up-and-coming artists who believe in quantity over quality. The producer-rapper has never been one to "drop a mixtape" anyway...

There are a lot of things to look forward to in 2012: Dr. Dre's Coachella appearance, the first photos of Jay-Z and Beyonce's baby, Blue Ivy, and the impending doom coinciding with this year's winter solstice. But before the world implodes into a fiery oblivion, several rap and R&B artists will make an attempt at what could be, according to the Mayans, their swan song. OK...

Big K.R.I.T.'s story is definitely one for the movies. The 25-year-old Mississippi-based rapper has never been one to pigeonhole himself, doing all of his own production on his projects from the start. He set a standard two-and-a-half years ago with his debut digital LP, 'KRIT Wuz Here...

While more artists are being announced every week, representatives for Atlanta's A3C Festival have revealed 80 confirmed artists for their 7th annual hip-hop festival. Taking place over October 6-8, the 2011 festival features a stalwart lineup of indie all stars including Freeway, Random Axe -- made up of Sean P, Black Milk and Guilty Simpson -- Ras Kass, J-Live, Elzhi, Murs, 9th Wonder, Skyzoo, P

Following the announcement that he's joining Young Jeezy's Corporate Thugz Entertainment label, Freddie Gibbs is taking his show on the road. The Gary, Ind. native is teaming up with Big K.R.I.T. for an upcoming East Coast tour, which sees the up-and-comers performing through the month of April...

Mississippi rapper and producer Big K.R.I.T. has had quite a year. Since The BoomBox featured him in our Top Prospect column, K.R.I.T. signed a major label deal with Def Jam, toured with associates Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y and earned significant critical acclaim for his breakout mixtape, 'K...

The 2011 XXL Freshmen Class -- a body anointed by XXL magazine as the game's hottest newcomers -- have had a big 24 hours. After gathering at B.B. Kings Blues Club in New York City Tuesday night (March 22) for a concert, the group of 11 rappers dropped a collaborative mixtape this morning (March 23)...

Big K.R.I.T.'s grueling performance schedule has put a damper on his upcoming mixtape release. The Mississippi rapper, who planned on dropping his new offering 'Returnof4eva' on Tuesday (March 22), has delayed the giveaway after being distracted from its recording while performing at last week's South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas...

Around this time each year, hip-hop fans begin to eagerly anticipate and debate the rappers that will make the XXL Freshmen Class list. Usually one has to wait until the magazine's issue hits newsstands to get the full list, but this year the cover has leaked nearly a month early and spread far and wide...