Nicki Minaj & Drake On THe Cover Of XXL

Nicki Minaj & Drake take center stage next month as Weezy’s protégés grace the cover of the May 2010 issue of XXL. Both have built a deafening buzz throughout the past year & change, wit standout verses & chart topping singles under their respective belts. Wit fans clamoring for their highly anticipated debut albums, Drake & Nicki stand on the cusp of being crowned hip-hop’s new reigning king & queen. XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten sits down with Nicki for a candid Q&A, while senior editor Benjamin Meadows-Ingram documents Drake’s rise.
In addition to our in-depth interviews with the Young Money all-stars, this blockbuster issue also includes investigative pieces on the struggles of female MCs & the death of the New York rap star, complete with a borough-by-borough breakdown of the Big Apple’s hip-hop history. Other issue highlights to lookout for are profiles covering the triumphant return of Reflection Eternal & the tragic demise of Little Brother. Also, Bun B gives us an early preview of his upcoming Trill O.G. album & Joell Ortiz goes on a fake-booty scavenger hunt in The Cool.
XXL’s May 2010 issue with Nicki Minaj & Drake hits stands nationwide on April 20. In the mean time, stay tuned to XXLMag.com in the coming weeks for more exclusive excerpts & issue leaks.
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