Behind The BoardsInterview: Robby Seabrook IIIEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Talent takes you […]
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The Game Helps Pay for Funeral of Rapper Indian Red Boy Who Was Murdered While on Instagram Live
The Game has helped to cover the funeral cost for a rising West Coast rapper who was recently gunned down in Los Angeles while on […]
50 Cent Wants DaBaby to Be Better Than Fif Was
50 Cent and DaBaby have linked up, and it looks like Fif could be taking a mentorship role, similar to how he did with the […]
Travis Scott Launches Weed Company Cactus Farms
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. […]
Blxst and Toosii's 2021 XXL Freshman Roundtable Interview
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, […]
The Break Presents – Cico P
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 […]
Toosii and Blxst's 2021 XXL Freshman Cypher
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 […]
Producer DY Krazy Elevates His Sound With Beats for Juice Wrld, Lil Baby and More
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 […]
HotBoii Arrested on Rico Charges, Held on $750,000 Bond
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 […]
Nivea Says Lil Wayne Convinced Her to Quit Music and Be in a Relationship With Him
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 […]