Gunna has earned his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart. On Sunday (May 31), Billboard released the top 10 of the latest […]
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Jay-Z Calls Minnesota’s Governor Demanding Justice for George Floyd
UPDATE (June 1): A rep for Jay-Z has provided a statement from the mogul to XXL regarding his conversation with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz about the […]
Rappers Participate in Protests for George Floyd
Members of the hip-hop community are not taking the recent killing of George Floyd lightly. In fact, some of them are taking physical action amid […]
These Rappers Are Donating to Freedom Funds for George Floyd Protestors
Protestors of the killing of George Floyd have been getting arrested left and right during clashes with police, and hip-hop is doing its part to […]
6ix9ine’s “Gooba” Music Video Removed Due to Copyright Claim
UPDATE (May 31): Hours after being taken down due to a copyright claim, the music video for 6ix9ine's "Gooba" single is back streaming on YouTube. […]
Nick Cannon Joins George Floyd Protests in Minneapolis
Nick Cannon has joined the fight to get justice for George Floyd. On Friday (May 29), Cannon showed up to protest at ground zero in […]
J. Cole Joins Protesters in North Carolina Hometown
J. Cole is a man of the people. On Saturday (May 30), the North Carolina native joined demonstrators in his hometown of Fayetteville, N.C. to […]
ASAP Rocky Responds to People Questioning His Protest Attendance: “I Don’t Post My Every Move”
A$AP Rocky is responding to those critics questioning whether or not he attended protests over the weekend demanding change following the killing of George Floyd. […]
Drake Donates $100,000 to National Bailout Fund to Aid Arrested Protesters
Drake is donating to relief efforts that will aid those who have been arrested while protesting the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn. last week. […]
Rappers Criticize Virgil Abloh's $50 Bail Fund Donation
Update (June 1): On Monday evening (June 1), Virgil responded to the severe criticism he received regarding the statement he made in defense of sneaker […]