Real music heads live for a good beat switch. How those diversions are executed is everything though. As usual, the ones with less flaws live […]
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YFN Lucci Wanted for Murder
YFN Lucci is wanted for questioning by the Atlanta Police Homicide Investigation Unit for his role in a recent murder in Atlanta. A rep for […]
Issa Rae Elevates Her Raedio Label With Yung Baby Tate & TeaMarrr
Flava In Ya EarIssa Rae's knack for curating music moments made the Insecure soundtrack a breakout success. Now Raedio, her multi-armed audio platform, is slated […]
Azealia Banks Faces Backlash After Appearing to Dig Up Her Dead Cat and Cooking It
Warning: This article contains potentially graphic content. Azealia Banks is trending on Twitter after the rapper shared a video that appears to show herself unearthing her dead […]
The Kid Laroi Goes From Rookie Rapper to Streaming Success
Show & ProveWords: Kemet HighEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. While most 17-year-olds are wrapping […]
Woman Claims Offset Paid Her $50,000 to Get an Abortion, Cardi B Responds
Cardi B is responding to revived cheating rumors concerning her husband Offset. On Monday (Jan. 11), Cardi B hopped on Twitter in response to well-known […]
NoCap Surrenders to Police for Probation Violation After Saying He Has 30 Days to Turn Himself In
NoCap is back behind bars. About two weeks after revealing to fans via Instagram that he has 30 days to turn himself in to police in Alabama, the […]
Drake Paid a $500 Fine to Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr for Being Late With Team's Players
Over the years, Drake has become known for his wild behavior on the sidelines at NBA games. In a new pre-game interview with Steve Kerr, […]
How the Coronavirus Changed Hip-Hop
ChangesCoronavirus challenged rappers to think creatively in the face of tours stopping and income dropping. Here's how the global pandemic changed hip-hop.Words: Sowmya KrishnamurthyEditor’s Note: […]
These Are the Catchiest Hip-Hop Songs You’re Annoyed You Can’t Get Out of Your Head
A great hip-hop song isn't complete without a memorable hook that works its way into your brain. Many of these songs have hooks and choruses […]