Lil Durk is no longer being held in solitary confinement after five months. On Thursday (Jan. 15), XXL confirmed that the 33-year-old Chicago rapper is […]
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RZA Praises the Time and Money-Saving Aspect of AI
RZA lauds the time and money-saving aspects of using AI at a recent technology convention. On Jan. 8, the Wu-Tang Clan member spoke during the […]
Josh Johnson Interview – Lil Dicky Is the Funniest Rapper & More
Ain’t It Funny Viral stand-up comedian and Emmy-nominated writer Josh Johnson relates hip-hop to hilarity.Interview: Joey EchevarriaEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL […]
Nipsey Hussle Is Jesus Theory Resurfaces, Fans Have Mixed Views
The theory that Nipsey Hussle is Jesus has resurfaced, once again leaving fans with mixed reactions. Proposed shortly after the late rapper’s death in 2019 […]
Masque: Finding Strength in What We Choose to Protect
In a culture that constantly asks artists to reveal everything, Masque chooses restraint — and in doing so, creates something far more honest. Masque doesn’t […]
FBG Duck’s Mom Moving Forward With Lil Durk Wrongful Death Suit
FBG Duck’s mom says a judge ruled that she can move forward with her wrongful death lawsuit against Lil Durk. On Tuesday (Jan. 13), Duck’s […]
TiaCorine on Being Native American, Tyler, The Creator & More
Doin’ Lines TiaCorine fills in the blanks.As Told To: Joey EchevarriaEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for […]
50 Cent to Invest $124 Million in Louisiana Entertainment Venues
50 Cent’s G-Unit Film and Television company plans to invest $124 million in revitalizing multiple entertainment venues in Shreveport, La. On Monday (Jan 12), 50 […]
Young Meepa: When Music Becomes a Reason to Stay Alive
Research shows that music can regulate stress responses, reduce cortisol levels, and calm the nervous system when the body is stuck in fight-or-flight. It can […]
Inside Rap’s Return to the Art of the Album Rollout
Back in ActionAlbum rollouts may seem outdated, but rappers are still embracing the concept, just in different ways. Change has come, and the no-rollout era […]