Influences can dictate someone's trajectory and the company one keeps can be what changes everything. Back in New York City, the Bronx-born future rapper CEO Trayle was […]
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Kanye West Orders Local Restaurant College Dropout Burgers to Change Logo and Menu Names – Report
An Australian burger joint is reportedly being forced to rebrand after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from Kanye West. On Thursday (June 30), Australian news outlet West […]
Big30’s 2022 XXL Freshman Freestyle
Pursuing a dream takes guts, especially when life's obstacles emerge. Pushing through those tough moments can change an artist's career trajectory, and 22-year-old Memphis rapper Big30 is a perfect […]
Drake Sells Massive Mansion in California for $12 Million – Photos
Drake has sold the massive Hidden Hills, Calif. mansion he's rapped about on several songs, getting $12 million for the swank abode. Drake sold his digs […]
Southside Claims He Bought 10 BBLs for Women, Calls Himself Bob The Builder
There's no shame in producer Southside's game when it comes to coming out of his pocket to purchase a woman a Brazilian butt lift. On […]
Machine Gun Kelly Cracks Drinking Glass on His Face During Show, Continues to Perform While Bleeding – Watch
Machine Gun Kelly might be returning to rap shortly but he's still in punk rock mode. On Tuesday (June 28), MGK performed in Madison Square Garden […]
R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking and Racketeering – Report
R. Kelly has reportedly been sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking charges last year. On Wednesday (June […]
R. Kelly’s Attorney Seeks 10-Year Prison Sentence or Less Due to Singer Being Sexually Abused as a Child
R. Kelly's legal team is urging a federal judge to only sentence the singer to 10 years or less in prison due to their claim that he […]
Cochise’s 2022 XXL Freshman Freestyle
Don’t let the baby voice fool you. Only a few years into his burgeoning rap career and Cochise is making big boy moves: gold and […]
Here’s a Trip Down Memory Lane From Former XXL Freshmen Sharing Their Cover Experience
There's a few experiences in a rising hip-hop artist's career that likely appears on their bucket list of goals, with XXL Freshman being one of them. […]