Nicki Minaj has apologized for her vile insults about Cardi B’s daughter, but Cardi isn’t trying to hear it. Shortly after midnight on Friday (Oct. […]
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Sheff G Gives His Girlfriend $50,000 Before Heading to Prison
Sheff G gifted his girlfriend with $50,000 before turning himself in to serve a five-year prison bid. On Tuesday (Sept. 30), a day before the […]
Watch J.I.D & Joey Bada$$’s Interview on Lyricism, Goals and More
Hip-hop is most distinguished by its lyricism, which has become the most vital aspect of a rapper’s craft. Without it, the classic albums, celebrated songs […]
J.I.D Interview – Maintaining Integrity, Being a Leader, Lyricism
J.I.DSharper rhymes. Harder lines.Interview: Vanessa SattenEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL […]
Joey Bada$$ Interview – Hottest Pen, Sitting Among the Greats
Joey Bada$$Mic killer. No filler.Interview: Georgette Cline Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the […]
J.I.D and Joey Bada$$ Cover XXL Magazine’s Fall 2025 Issue
You wanted lyricism, you got it. Here are two of the finest wordsmiths currently pushing hip-hop forward, Joey Bada$$ and J.I.D, who both grace the cover of […]
Rod Wave Sued for $27 Million for Canceling Tour
Rod Wave is facing a $27 million lawsuit for abruptly canceling his Last Lap Tour in January. On Tuesday (Sept. 29), live events promoter Grizzly […]
Young Thug Wishes He and Rich Homie Quan Squashed Their Beef
Young Thug wishes he and Rich Homie Quan could have settled their differences before Quan’s tragic death in 2024. On Wednesday (Oct. 1), Thugger sat […]
Sheff G Turns Himself In to Serve Five-Year Prison Sentence
Sheff G turned himself in to begin serving a five-year prison sentence for attempted murder and conspiracy charges today. On Wednesday (Oct. 1), Sheff G, […]
Ksoo Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder
Ksoo has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted for the 2020 murder of rapper Charles “Lil Buck” McCormick. On Wednesday (Oct. 1), […]