Category: Industry Stories

Travis Scott’s newest business venture is smoking hot. The rapper-producer has teamed up with Connected Cannabis to launch his own weed company called Cactus Farms. […]

The XXL Freshman process is an extensive one. It starts with months of artists pitches that includes interviews and listening sessions. Next comes the shoot, […]

For most people, their introduction to music begins with their family—sometimes siblings, sometimes parents. Cico P, who came to prominence this year due to his […]

2021 XXL Freshmen Toosii and Blxst similarly operate as R&B guys at heart who are good in the streets. The content of their music will zigzag between topics of […]

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 […]