Listening to a stellar hip-hop album has inspired many rappers to try their hand at the craft, finding their own voice while embracing the influence of another. […]
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Blxst's 2021 XXL Freshman Freestyle – Watch
Blxst believes anything is possible. A year ago, the South Central, Los Angeles native was in a “tricky” financial situation like most artists who experienced […]
Listen to the 2021 XXL Freshman Playlist
The 2021 XXL Freshman class is here, and to celebrate, we've assembled a special playlist featuring the 11 artists who have graced our out-of-this-world cover. […]
Chris Brown’s Housekeeper Claims She Was Viciously Attacked by Chris’ Dog, Sues Him – Report
Chris Brown is facing a lawsuit filed by his former housekeeper. According to a report from TMZ on Tuesday (June 6), Chris' housekeeper has accused […]
Sharon Stone Is In Love With A Rapper
Sharon Stone has reportedly been on a series of nights out with rapper RMR (pronounced “rumor”). The 63-year-old actress has been partying it up with […]
Toosii Dedicates XXL Freshman Freestyle To His Mother Who Was Diagnosed With Lupus
Every year, each member of the XXL Freshman Class is asked to film a freestyle verse for the outlet. 2021 member Nau’Jour “Toosii” Grainger used […]
Juvenile, Mannie Fresh & Mia X Promote COVID-19 Vaccine With “Vax That Thang Up” Remake
“Cash Money Records taking over for the ’99 and the 2000” That iconic bar is known to be a precursor to partygoers and club attendees […]
Ice Cube Says Hollywood Is Complicit In Police Violence Against African-Americans
Back in 1988, the legendary Los Angeles-based Hip Hop group N.W.A. released the controversial protest song “F### Tha Police.” The Straight Outta Compton track directly […]
Nipsey Hussle’s ‘Victory Lap’ Spends 100 Weeks On Billboard 200 Chart
The late Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom is still a major force in the music business. Nipsey dropped his critically-acclaimed Victory Lap studio LP in 2018, […]
Tyler, The Creator Charts 13 ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ Tracks On The Hot 100
Tyler, The Creator is having a great week on the charts. His Call Me If You Get Lost is the #1 album in America. He […]