Even in the face of a global pandemic, the issues of race and police brutality have once again taken center stage. Now, the 2020 XXL […]
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Here’s Everything We Learned From Kanye West’s Record Label Contracts
Kanye West's recent Twitter rant has led to him revealing the intricate details of his record label contract, which he initially signed over a decade ago. Over […]
Here Are 12 Artists Who Got Famous Before Becoming Rappers
The road to being a successful rapper isn't always a linear one. That's a fact rappers who became famous for something outside of rapping can attest […]
2020 XXL Freshman Class Discuss Police Brutality, Racism and Social Justice With Until Freedom – Part 1 The Past
The country is currently battling two pandemics: the coronavirus and police brutality in Black and Brown communities. While the two issues are vastly different, neither can be ignored […]
The Notorious B.I.G.’s Crown Sells for Nearly $600,000 at Auction
The Notorious B.I.G.'s gem-adorned crown has sold for big money—pun intended—at Sotheby's Auction House. On Tuesday (Sept. 15), the largest broker of fine and decorative art, jewelry, […]
The Break Presents: Cookiee Kawaii
The world of music has somewhat been flipped on its head over the last decade or so, where regional sounds can go international in the […]
Kanye West Posts Over 100 Pages of His Record Contracts, Tweet by Tweet
Kanye West made good on his promise by sharing the many pages of his recording contracts with his label Universal Music Group. On Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 16), […]
Kanye West Posts Video of Himself Peeing on Grammy Award: Watch
Following a stream of tweets about his contracts with Universal Music Group, Kanye West shared a video showing what he truly thinks of his Grammy […]
A Definitive Guide to Metro Boomin's Best Beats
Finding your way in the music industry is one thing while becoming a successful act in your own right is another. Metro Boomin, at just […]
Until Freedom Host a Politically Charged and Much-Needed Conversation With the 2020 XXL Freshman Class
This Is AmericaUntil Freedom host a politically charged and much-needed conversation with this year’s Freshmen.Interview: Bianca TorresEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall […]