Category: Industry Stories

Production CreditInterview: Kemet HighEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. With a production style that […]

Up-and-coming rapper Hotboii is currently in police custody in Florida. According to inmate records obtained by XXL on Tuesday (July 13), Hotboii, born Javarri Walker, was arrested […]

Lil Wayne was apparently sly fox when it came to his relationship with his ex-girlfriend and R&B singer Nivea. In an interview with Xscape member Kandi […]

The surreal feeling of turning a dream into reality is unmatched. Those pivotal moments are often filled with feelings of anxiety, peace and motivation, all […]

The 2021 XXL Freshman cyphers are finally here and best believe that they’re starting off with a bang. The first group with the task of […]

No matter what anyone says, rapping isn't easy. Finding a beat, rhyming to the best of one's ability, working on the craft and finishing a […]

It looks like some kids tried to outhustle DaBaby while selling snacks for a supposed fundraiser, but the Charlotte, N.C. rapper wasn't going for it. On Sunday […]

Nick MiraThe Virginia-bred producer and Internet Money creative speaks on being the musical curator for the 2021 XXL Freshman Class.As Told to Georgette ClineEditor’s Note: […]

The year 2020 in music felt like a drag. Aside from a number of brave acts who dropped new music last year, many rappers and […]

Arresting narratives have always had an allure on Iann Dior. As someone who possesses a golden pen that flipped pages of his poetry into gold and […]