Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky has captured the cover of GQ magazine and gave maybe one of the most interesting interviews that anyone from his generation […]
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Rubi Rose's Distinctive Voice Fuels Her Rap Career Ahead of Debut Album
Show & ProveInterview: Kemet HighEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. A unique voice is […]
DaBaby Passes Drake in Spotify Monthly Listeners
Ever since music moved from physical copies to primarily digital downloads, Drake has ruled the charts as one of the most-streamed artists of the last […]
Swizz Beatz Interview – Creating Music for Godfather of Harlem Season 2, Keeping DMX's Legacy Alive and Bringing Verzuz Outside
As the executive music producer providing the soundtrack curation for each episode of EPIX’s gangster drama Godfather of Harlem, Swizz Beatz has found another home to showcase his expert […]
Lil Peep’s Mother Reveals She’s Had Two Strokes During Lawsuit Over Peep’s Wrongful Death – Report
The wrongful death lawsuit Lil Peep's mother has filed against the late rapper's management and tour company has apparently had a negative impact on her health. […]
Migos Announce ‘Culture III’ Live Experience Weekend In Las Vegas
The long-awaited Culture III studio LP finally has an official release date. Migos will present the third installment in the Quality Control Music group’s album […]
LL Cool J, Nas, Lil Kim & More To Attend Universal Hip Hop Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony
Some of the most legendary names in Hip Hop history are scheduled to be part of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Universal Hip Hop Museum. […]
Jeezy Partners With Oasis Digital Studios For Snowman Logo NFTs
Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins is presenting a limited-edition series of five animated and AR-enhanced NFT. The special release is called an ode to Jeezy’s Let’s Get […]
J. Cole’s ‘The Off-Season’ Track “Interlude” Debuts In The Hot 100’s Top 10
Dreamville Records boss J. Cole just scored his sixth Top 10 record. “Interlude” from The Off-Season album opened at #8 on the most recent Billboard […]
Watch The Teaser Trailer For Nas & Mass Appeal’s ‘Hip Hop 50’ Franchise
Hip Hop is close to entering its fifth decade of existence. Mass Appeal investor/Grammy-winning recording artist Nasir “Nas” Jones and Mass Appeal chief creative officer/veteran […]