Nicki Minaj has officially given birth to her newborn child. On Thursday (Oct. 1), TMZ announced that the 37-year-old rapper reportedly gave birth to her first […]
Category: Industry Stories
Remember When CD Players Were the Go-To Way to Listen Your Favorite Rapper’s Music?
Music technology is so advanced these days that you can listen to a rapper's music for years without ever having to buy a physical album. If there's an […]
The Break Presents: Hotboii
The right path will reveal itself to an artist, no matter what they're going through. At just 7 years old, Orlando, Fla. rapper Hotboii was already rapping. His […]
New Details Surface in YoungBoy Never Broke Again's Arrest for Drugs
New details have emerged regarding YoungBoy Never Broke Again's recent arrest on drug charges. According to Baton Rouge's ABC affiliate WBRZ2 on Monday (Sept. 28), YoungBoy, […]
Someone Turned Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's "Wap" Into a Country Song and It Actually Works: Listen
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's "Wap" has been flipped into a version that you would've never imagined but your ears will likely enjoy. On […]
Here Are Great Storytelling Rap Songs That Don't Have a Happy Ending
There are thousands of great rap songs throughout hip-hop history, but the storytelling odes tend to resonate more for the topics explored. One question remains: […]
Iggy Azalea Responds to Playboi Carti Fans Asking When Whole Lotta Red Is Dropping
Iggy Azalea is giving Playboi Carti's fan a crumb of information about the impending release of the Whole Lotta Red album. During a chat with fans on Instagram […]
Oz, Producer for Drake, Travis Scott, Shares Top Five Beats
Let The Beat BuildInterview: Peter A. BerryEditor's Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Since getting […]
Tory Lanez Releases New Statement, Says He Moves on God’s Time
Tory Lanez has offered a statement via social media. On Tuesday (Sept. 29), Tory posted a lengthy message on his Instagram Story, which he has […]
Kid Cudi Says He Disagrees With Kanye West's Views on President Trump and They No Longer Speak About Him
It's no secret Kanye West's relationship with President Trump has left a sour taste in the mouths of Yeezy's rapper peers. And while some MCs have […]