Streaming is the way of music in the 21st century, particularly in recent years, and a number of rappers have made the list for the […]
Category: Industry Stories
Unreleased Nas Freestyle Dissing Tupac Shakur Surfaces – Listen
Before Nas’ infamous lyrical feud with Jay-Z, the Queensbridge, N.Y. MC had to deliver some ether bars to Tupac Shakur. A 25-year-old freestyle featuring Nas […]
Lupe Fiasco and Royce 5’9″ Drop Diss Tracks Against Each Other – Listen
Looks like Lupe Fiasco and Royce 5'9"'s friendship might have gone sour as the two rappers have dropped vitriolic diss tracks aimed at one another. […]
Lil Tecca Interview – What to Expect From We Love You Tecca 2 Album, Top Five Rappers and Putting Reality First
I Did ItAt 18, Lil Tecca has had more success than rappers twice his age, but that hasn’t jaded his desire to keep pumping out […]
Dr. Dre Ordered to Pay Ex-Wife $300,000 in Spousal Support Per Month – Report
Dr. Dre and his ex-wife appear to have made headway in their lengthy divorce settlement. According to a report from The Blast on Wednesday (July […]
Doin' Lines With Jack Harlow – What He Would Do With a Pet Monkey, Biggest Fear and More
Doin' LinesJack Harlow fills in the blanks.Interview: Zoe JohnsonEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Summer 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. […]
Bhad Bhabie Yells at Lil Yachty About People Accusing Her of Cultural Appropriation – Watch
Bhad Bhabie did a livestream with Lil Yachty today to address accusations of cultural appropriation, and things got a bit heated on her end. On Wednesday (July […]
These Rappers' Courtside Connections to NBA Teams Are Going Strong
Basketball and hip-hop have a long, storied history, as both were molded by Black culture and built upon by Black people. Couple that with many […]
The Break Presents – Remble
On a random day about six years ago, a high school student brought some studio equipment over to his friend's house, leading to the two […]
Karol G Talks Working With Nicki Minaj, Being Featured on Pop Smoke's Debut Album and More
Come See About MeColombian music star Karol G has found inspiration in hip-hop.Interview: Bianca TorresEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Summer 2021 issue […]