Category: Industry Stories

The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of another pioneering rapper after Digital Underground cofounder Shock G died today. On Thursday night (April 22), the news emerged on social media […]

Fivio Foreign has been arrested on multiple gun-related charges after being caught with a loaded gun and running from police in Fort Lee, N.J. yesterday. According […]

NLE Choppa is using his platform to speak out against police violence in the U.S. On Wednesday (April 21), NLE Choppa penned a tweet to his […]

Lil Mosey is reportedly wanted by police in his home state of Washington. According to a report from TMZ on Thursday (April 22), the rapper, […]

Classic MaterialA$AP Ferg on Always Strive and Prosper.As Told To: Aleia WoodsEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, […]

Pretty Ricky rapper Baby Blue Whoaaa is reportedly in critical condition following an attempted robbery in Florida. According to a report from TMZ on Wednesday […]

Swizz Beatz is reportedly hoping to get Kanye West to attend DMX's memorial service. On Tuesday (April 20), Page Six revealed that the Bronx-bred producer has reached out to […]

Has Lil Wayne joined the married rappers crew? On Tuesday (April 20), Lil Wayne shared a tweet, sparking marriage rumors. He wrote, "Happiest man alive! […]

Life experiences and location shape and inspire a rapper's art. So what comes of a England-born youth with folk singers in his family, who spent […]

Show OutSnowfall star Damson Idris uses hip-hop as a soundtrack for his life.Interview: Bianca TorresEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue […]