Plus 1Pete Jideonwo, Partner and COO of Grade A ProductionsInterview: Bianca TorresEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, […]
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A Look Into the Best Flows From Rappers Who Usually Don't Do Drill Music
It took about 10 years, but drill music has successfully surpassed regional popularity in Chicago. The sub-genre, coded by the staticky elements of trap production […]
Kodak Black Sues Bureau of Prisons, Claims He’s Being Tortured
Kodak Black has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a result of the alleged torturous treatment he's been receiving. According to […]
First Photo of Iggy Azalea and Playboi Carti’s Son Surfaces
Playboi Carti and Iggy Azalea fans are given a glimpse at the bundle of joy the pair are rumored to share. On Sunday (Sept. 20), the […]
How Hip-Hop Songs Both Old and New Are Taking Over TikTok
More LifeIn two years time, TikTok has become the premier app for content creators. Now, hip-hop songs both old and new are taking over.Words: Kathy […]
Lupe Fiasco Says He’s a Better Lyricist Than Kendrick Lamar
After a tweet from a hip-hop fan account went viral asking whether Lupe Fiasco or Kendrick Lamar is the better lyricist, Lupe is setting the record straight on which rapper […]
Lil Durk Reveals What Young Thug Showed Him the Night of Their Famous Meme
About two years ago, Lil Durk and Young Thug seemingly entered the meme Hall of Fame after a picture of the two rappers began circulating […]
Judge Denies Bobby Shmurda Parole After Six Years in Prison: Report
Bobby Shmurda has been denied parole. According to a report from TMZ on Monday (Sept. 21), Bobby, born Ackquille Pollard, was denied parole following his […]
Kanye West Spends Over $3 Million to Get on Presidential Ballot in Only 12 States: Report
Kanye West is reportedly spending a small fortune to secure his place on the ballot to become the next President of the United States. A […]
Yung Miami Responds to People Saying She Can't Rap
Regardless of folks' opinions on City Girls' Yung Miami's rapping talents, the Florida rapper says she isn't putting down the mic. On Friday (Sept. 18), […]