Meek Mill weighs in on new evidence showing that late football player Kyen Lacy did not cause a fatal automobile crash. On Sunday (Oct. 5), […]
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J.I.D on Best Lyricists of All Time & Controversial Opinions
J.I.D tries to stay away from negativity as much as possible, but if there’s one thing he had to argue about, it’d be music. There’s no […]
Diddy Sentenced to 50 Months in Prison for Prostitution Charges
Three months after being found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, Diddy has been sentenced to 50 months in prison. On […]
JT Fires Shots at Cardi B on New Diss Track
JT has clapped back at Cardi B on a scathing new diss track. Following speculation that JT had a response in store for Cardi, on […]
Nicki Minaj Apologizes for Dissing Cardi B’s Daughter
Nicki Minaj has apologized for her vile insults about Cardi B’s daughter, but Cardi isn’t trying to hear it. Shortly after midnight on Friday (Oct. […]
Sheff G Gives His Girlfriend $50,000 Before Heading to Prison
Sheff G gifted his girlfriend with $50,000 before turning himself in to serve a five-year prison bid. On Tuesday (Sept. 30), a day before the […]
Watch J.I.D & Joey Bada$$’s Interview on Lyricism, Goals and More
Hip-hop is most distinguished by its lyricism, which has become the most vital aspect of a rapper’s craft. Without it, the classic albums, celebrated songs […]
J.I.D Interview – Maintaining Integrity, Being a Leader, Lyricism
J.I.DSharper rhymes. Harder lines.Interview: Vanessa SattenEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL […]
Joey Bada$$ Interview – Hottest Pen, Sitting Among the Greats
Joey Bada$$Mic killer. No filler.Interview: Georgette Cline Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the […]
J.I.D and Joey Bada$$ Cover XXL Magazine’s Fall 2025 Issue
You wanted lyricism, you got it. Here are two of the finest wordsmiths currently pushing hip-hop forward, Joey Bada$$ and J.I.D, who both grace the cover of […]