The newest starting lineup of XXL-approved rising artists is here, as the 2022 XXL Freshman Class has finally been unveiled. This year, there are 12 promising […]
Category: Industry Stories
Megan Thee Stallion Feels Like Nobody Is Taking Her Seriously in Alleged Tory Lanez Shooting, Says She Wants Lanez to Go to Jail
Megan Thee Stallion doesn't think her claim that Tory Lanez shot her is being taken seriously. On Wednesday (Jun 15), Rolling Stone ran an interview with […]
Joey Badass Thinks Lizzo Backlash for Ableist Slur Is Crazy, Says He’ll Never Apologize to White America
Joey Bada$$ thinks it is crazy that Lizzo received backlash for using the word "spazz" as a lyric in a new song and the Brooklyn, N.Y. […]
Exuberant Sounds & Positive Melodies: Eflorem’s New Remix Of “We Belong” By JackEl
High-level electronic duo Eflorem release their newest joyful electronic remix that’s called “We Belong.” The track has seen multiple remixes, however, Eflorem’s version is the […]
ASAP Rocky Says Rap Has Been Stuck in Adolescence Since Soulja Boy, Soulja Appears to Respond
Some recent comments made by A$AP Rocky about who caused the current state of hip-hop appear to have Soulja Boy responding. On Monday (June 13), Interview magazine […]
22Gz Arrested for Attempted Murder, Allegedly Shot Three People
Brooklyn drill rapper 22Gz has been arrested and indicted on attempted murder charges. On Tuesday (June 14), XXL learned through police records that 22Gz, born Jeffery Alexander, […]
2022 XXL Freshman Class Revealed
If there’s one thing hip-hop continues to do throughout its nearly 50 years of existence it’s evolve. Though inspiration can been seen and heard across […]
Gunna Breaks Silence in First Statement Since RICO Arrest, Claims He’s Being Falsely Accused
Gunna has released a lengthy statement from behind bars. On Tuesday (June 14), Gunna's 29th birthday, the YSL rapper put out a detailed update via […]
The Game Is Confused Why Lizzo Changed Her ‘Grrrls’ Song Lyric After Being Labeled Ableist
Lizzo has changed a lyric to one of her new songs after being accused of being an ableist, and The Game is scratching his head over […]
SoFaygo – 2022 XXL Freshman
No hindsight music unit displayed. Check back on this artist's individual launch date to see their interview, freestyle, ABCs and cypher. See Every Artist in the 2022 […]