DaBaby's new album, Blame It on Baby, has arrived. On Friday (April 17), the rapper delivered the new 13-song LP featuring rappers like Future, Roddy Ricch, Quavo, […]
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Akon Defends 6ix9ine for Snitching, Wants to Make Music With Him
Akon is down to work with 6ix9ine, regardless of the rapper being criticized for snitching. During an Instagram Live conversation with DJ Whoo Kid on […]
Ja Rule Claims He Influenced 50 Cent's Music
Ja Rule is firing back at 50 Cent with some hefty claims. On Thursday (April 16), Ja tweeted that he was one of Fif's musical influences in response […]
What's Going on Between Lil Uzi Vert and Playboi Carti?
Is there a tug of war going on between Lil Uzi Vert and Playboi Carti? After fans showed they were on both sides of the […]
Jack Harlow Uses Conversational Flows & Melody to Obtain Success
Show & ProveWords: Peter A. BerryEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Bouncing across the […]
Playboi Carti Drops New Song "@ Meh": Listen
This is not a drill. Playboi Carti has returned with some new heat. On Thursday (April 16), Carti released a new record, "@ Meh." The surprise track […]
Here Are 20 Hip-Hop Albums You Never Gave a Chance, So Now's the Time to Listen
The phrase "there's no time like the present" is one of the oldest cliches in American history, but it's hard to think of instances it […]
Future's Purple Reign Mixtape Is on Streaming Services
Future has added another mixtape from his catalog to streaming services. On Thursday (April 16), Future made his 2016 effort, Purple Reign, available on streaming […]
There's a New Hip-Hop Movement Brewing in New York, and Everybody Knows It
Braggin’ Writes RevisitedPropelled by Brooklyn’s drill movement and wave-making upstarts, both the energy and the spotlight are coming back to New York.Words: Stacy-Ann EllisEditor’s Note: […]
Kanye West on Upcoming Presidential Election: “We Know Who I’m Voting On”
Kanye West isn't wavering on his support for President Donald Trump. In an article published in GQ magazine on Wednesday (April 15), Kanye alluded to his support […]