The Boombox decided to look back at the rappers and singers who made it to XXL’s prestigious Freshman Class. Find out where they are now and see what they have been doing in their careers since their recognition from the magazine.
Lately, rap fans have been on the receiving end of beatdowns whenever they jump onstage unannounced. However, at a recent show in Tallahassee, Fla., rapper Plies was body slammed by a fan whom he invited up onstage and it was all caught on video.
Even a self-proclaimed goon has to apologize sometimes. Plies does just that in his new video for '2 Good 4 Me,' a rap balled featured on his 'Da Last Real N---- Left 2' mixtape.
In light of the NBA's recent decision to serve Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling with a lifetime ban, Plies and Cassidy express their thoughts through their songs.
Beyonce's 'Drunk in Love' is already hit, but Rico Love and Plies wanted to add some male perspective into the conversation with their remix of the track.
Producer Lil Lody is feeling the love. About 18 months ago, he laid a track for Miami hitmaker Rick Ross, titled 'Summer's Mine,' which was a diss record directed at trap rapper Young Jeezy. The longstanding rivalry between the two artists was the catalyst in putting Lody on the map as one of the freshest, young producers to watch...