YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s tour is making a stop in Chicago later this week, marking his first performance in the Windy City since the killing […]
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Molly Santana Breaks Down Five Songs That Shaped Her Sound
Molly SantanaInterview: Peter A. BerryEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. […]
Dame Dash, Cam’ron Beef Erupts Into $300 Million Defamation War
Dame Dash has revealed he filed a defamation demand against Cam’ron for $300 million. On Friday (Sept. 19), Dame and Killa’s recent beef took a […]
Ye Yells at Kris Jenner Over His Mental Health in New Documentary
A new documentary about Ye that explores his mental health features an explosive scene where the rapper screams on his former mother-in-law, Kris Jenner. On […]
Fredo Bang Opens Up About Pain, Progress and Putting Family First
Keep It MovingFredo Bang is cruising through 2025 with no excuses.Interview: Joey EchevarriaEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now […]
Ghostface Killah Talks Album, Rapping When He Dies, Drake Lawsuit
Rap is in Ghostface Killah‘s DNA. As a legendary member of the iconic rap group Wu-Tang Clan, he continues to keep his fingerprints on hip-hop. Fresh off […]
Pran Steps Into the Global Arena With Debut Single “All I Need Is Love”
At 21, Pran is already proving himself to be more than just another newcomer in pop. Born Jessada Malakul in Bangkok and now based in […]
310babii, El Snappo, Quin NFN and More – New Hip-Hop Projects
From the West to the South this week, the new releases may be slim, but the quality more than makes up for it. Listen to […]
Tyra Finds Her Voice in “Light Me Up”
August 14, 2025. Diessenhofen, Switzerland. Tyra returns with her second single “Light Me Up” a track that cements her place as one of the most […]
Finding Light in the Cracks: Katie Runnels and the Rise of “Imperfect Beauty”
Every artist has a story, but some stories reach beyond music itself. Katie Runnels is one of those artists. She doesn’t just write songs—she writes […]