Chicago rap has been rightfully represented on XXL Freshman covers since the franchise's inception. The city celebrated Lupe Fiasco's induction into the inaugural class in 2007, then […]
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Michelle Obama Appears to Call Out Kanye West During Democratic National Convention Speech
Kanye West may have gotten a few endorsements for his 2020 presidential run, but it looks like former first lady Michelle Obama won't be among […]
Travis Scott Confirms Upcoming Album With Kid Cudi
The Scotts have something big up their sleeves for their fans. Following the release of Travis Scott and Kid Cudi's joint track "The Scotts" earlier this year, […]
Mac Miller, J. Cole and More Make Barack Obama’s Summer 2020 Playlist
While 2020 has been a mess, former president Barack Obama is offering some good tunes to help wade through the tough times the country is currently facing. […]
Kanye West Proposes "Jesus Tok" After Being Disturbed by TikTok Content
Kanye West isn't a huge fan of the content on TikTok and is speaking out against the video app for failing to align with his Christian beliefs. […]
Here Are Lil Pump's Wildest Moments in His Rap Career
Since releasing his 2017 single "Gucci Gang," Lil Pump has embarked on a wild, successful journey with his rap career. The Miami-bred rapper, born Gazzy […]
Two Men Arrested in the Murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay: Report
A new development has been made in the 2002 murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay. According to a report from The New York Times on […]
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's "Wap" Debuts at No. 1
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have proven themselves to be an unstoppable pair. On Monday (Aug. 17), Cardi's newest single, "Wap" featuring Megan Thee Stallion is […]
NLE Choppa Introduces His Dog Kingston and Does Hilarious Zombie Walk in His ABCs
No matter what your discipline is, just being talented is rarely enough. Personality is also a major key to success. NLE Choppa, a newly minted 2020 XXL […]
NLE Choppa's 2020 XXL Freshman Freestyle
Every artist is on their own journey. For 17-year-old Memphis rapper NLE Choppa, things are picking up quickly as a result of his success. He started out […]