Ever since music moved from physical copies to primarily digital downloads, Drake has ruled the charts as one of the most-streamed artists of the last […]
Category: Industry Stories
Swizz Beatz Interview – Creating Music for Godfather of Harlem Season 2, Keeping DMX's Legacy Alive and Bringing Verzuz Outside
As the executive music producer providing the soundtrack curation for each episode of EPIX’s gangster drama Godfather of Harlem, Swizz Beatz has found another home to showcase his expert […]
Lil Peep’s Mother Reveals She’s Had Two Strokes During Lawsuit Over Peep’s Wrongful Death – Report
The wrongful death lawsuit Lil Peep's mother has filed against the late rapper's management and tour company has apparently had a negative impact on her health. […]
Lil Jon Gets His Own Home Renovation Show on HGTV
Lil Jon is shifting gigs and will be remodeling homes on a TV screen near you. According to a report from Page Six on Tuesday (May 18), the […]
YBN Nahmir Breaks Down His Lyrics on “Opp Stoppa” Featuring 21 Savage
Train of ThoughtYBN Nahmir on "Opp Stoppa" featuring 21 Savage.Interview: Zoe JohnsonEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, […]
The Break Presents: Akeem Ali
While he's been working on music for about 11 years, Jackson, Miss. rapper Akeem Ali's time in the spotlight actually came faster than he expected. Now […]
ASAP Rocky Opens Up on What It’s Like Dating Rihanna
A$AP Rocky has officially confirmed his relationship with Rihanna and the Harlem native is taking things very seriously. In an article from the June/July issue of GQ […]
How Social Media and Its Popular New Platforms Continue to Shape Hip-Hop
Tap InHow social media and its popular new platforms are continuing to shape the rap game.Interview: Luke FoxEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the […]
Jake Paul Wants to Fight 6ix9ine, Says Tekashi ‘Deserves to Get His Ass Beat’
Jake Paul wants his next opponent in the ring to be 6ix9ine, but Tekashi doesn't look like he's game for it. During a Q&A on […]
Young Thug Claims He Bet Money 6ix9ine Would Snitch, Tekashi Responds
Young Thug wasn't confident that 6ix9ine would stick to the G-code and not snitch while on trial for racketeering and firearms charges in 2019. In […]