The Detroit rap scene's artists have made a hefty amount of noise over the last few years. Though Babyface Ray's entire brand is built off being stilly, […]
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Lil Durk Appears to Call Out 6ix9ine on New Song Over Perkio Incident
Lil Durk appears to be sending a shot at 6ix9ine on a new track. On Friday (June 24), Lil Durk released a deluxe version of his […]
Ray J Struggles to Hit Notes on His Own Song During Verzuz Hits Battle, Says It Was Because He Was Holding His Son
The latest Verzuz battle between Omarion and Mario went down last night (June 23), but Ray J stole the show for the wrong reasons. The […]
Chris Brown, Lupe Fiasco, Cochise and More – New Hip-Hop Projects This Week
Summer is officially here, so that means hip-hop is ready to ramp up with new music releases. This time, one of the most talented artists across […]
Nick Cannon Reveals His Top Five Favorite Rappers, Includes Eminem
Nick Cannon is including Eminem in his list of top five favorite rappers despite their infamous beef. Nick Cannon recently chopped it up with XXL for […]
Lil Tjay Still Unconscious After Surgery for Multiple Gunshot Wounds – Report
Lil Tjay is currently in a more serious state regarding his health after he was shot yesterday. On Thursday (June 23), TMZ reported an update on Lil […]
Nick Cannon Interview – Top 5 Favorite Rappers, Upcoming Ghetto Blues Album and Working With Stevie Wonder
Nick Cannon is never far away from the mic. Over the course of two decades, he’s built a hall-of-fame-level entertainment career as a rapper, actor, […]
Video Shows Crowd Leaving ASAP Rocky Performance After He Showed Up So Late He Became the Headliner
A$AP Rocky recently showed up so late for a performance in Manchester, U.K. that he ended up going on after the show's headliner, Red Hot Chili […]
The Break Presents – Jeleel!
There’s an emphasis at the end of Jeleel’s name and songs for a reason. His presence on the mic is just as commanding as it […]
Here’s a Calculated Look at 15 Years of XXL Freshman By The Numbers
Numbers on the BoardsCalculations by Joey EchevarriaEditor’s Note: This story will appear in the Summer 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands soon. If G Herbo’s mama […]