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Watch XXXTentacion and Lil Wayne's Music Video for "School Shooters"
The estate of the late XXXTentacion has released a new video on the rapper's behalf. On Friday afternoon (April 10), X's estate dropped a visual for […]
Young Chop Arrested for Reckless Conduct
Young Chop's search for 21 Savage last weekend landed him in jail the next day. According to documents obtained by XXL on Friday (April 10), […]
Killer Mike and El-P Are the "Joe Exotic of the Rap World," Promise New Album Will Punch You in the Face
Walking the tightrope of maintaining the individuality that makes a skilled rapper while also finding ways to mesh well with an equally talented partner isn't […]
Tory Lanez, 22Gz, 2kBaby and More: New Projects This Week
A number of highly anticipated projects dropped over the last week. Check out all of the newly released albums, mixtapes and EPs that have hit streaming […]
Juice Wrld’s Posthumous Album Is Dropping Soon, Says Lil Bibby
New music from the late Juice Wrld appears to be on the way. On Thursday (April 9), Lil Bibby, a mentor and close friend of the […]
Families of YNW Melly's Alleged Victims Don't Want Rapper Released From Prison Despite Coronavirus Diagnosis
YNW Melly is pushing for an emergency medical release from jail amid the coronavirus outbreak. However, the families of the alleged victims he's accusing of murdering are […]
Fred The Godson's Wife Says He's Fighting For His Life After Coronavirus Diagnosis
Fred The Godson revealed his positive coronavirus diagnosis earlier this week. His wife has since given an update on the rapper's progress. On Wednesday (April […]
Jay-Z's Biggest Boss Moves of His Career
Jay-Z is not a businessman. He's a business, man. Since 1995, as one of the cofounders of Roc-A-Fella Records, along with Damon Dash and Kareem […]
Dr. Dre’s The Chronic Album Coming to All Streaming Services on 4/20
Dr. Dre's The Chronic album is making its way to all streaming platforms. On Thursday (April 9), Entertainment One announced that Dre's debut studio album, The […]