Mitchell & Ness x K.R.I.T. Snapback & Crewneck Collaboration K.R.I.T. will be in attendance

Mitchell & Ness  x  K.R.I.T. Snapback & Crewneck Collaboration

K.R.I.T. will be in attendance

Friday January 18, 2013

12noon-2pm press coverage

2pm-5pm apparel release

Big K.R.I.T. Almost Gave Up

Rapper Big K.R.I.T. has been one of hip hop's most talked-about new school emcees, but he has yet to release his debut album for Def Jam Recordings. K.R.I.T. revealed told Billboard that he almost gave up on his musical career two-and-a-half years ago.

"I didn't have the bread to pay my bills or really even feed myself,'" said K.R.I.T. "I felt it might be time for me to focus on something a little more secure."

K.R.I.T.'s debut, Live From the Underground is slated to drop June 5th.

"It was about learning more of the business versus just being radical," he explained. "When you get to see how the anticipation builds up until the point when an album comes out, it makes sense."

50 Cent To Perform At SXSW

Hip hop superstar 50 Cent has been announced as a performer at this SXSW Festival. 50 will perform his classic 2003 albumGet Rich or Die Tryin' in its entirety during the Shady 2.0 Showcase at this year's festival.

50 will be joined on the bill by Shady's Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf.

Big K.R.I.T., Schoolboy Q, Action Bronson, Don Trip, STS and The Foodchain will also perform for the Sway Calloway-hosted "The Next Phase."

XXL 2011's Freshman Class Cover Leaks A Month Early Who Made The Cut

Meek Mill, Big Krit, Cyhi Da Prynce, lil twist, Diggy Simmons, Fred The Godson, Mac Miller, YG, Lil B, Kendrick Lamar, Yelawolf