Author: Erika Becker

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’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 […]

Back in ActionAlbum rollouts may seem outdated, but rappers are still embracing the concept, just in different ways.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 […]

Pooh Shiesty shows his indictment paperwork to dispel any rumors that he didn’t keep it solid in his case. On Jan. 10, the Memphis rapper […]

Yella Beezy’s trial for his involvement in the murder of Mo3 is set to begin next month. Ten months after Yella Beezy, born Makies Conway, […]