Growing up in South Central, Los Angeles and California's Inland Empire, Blxst learned from his experiences and happenings in his neighborhoods, and chose to pour himself into music. […]
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Here Are Wildly Expensive Total Prices of Luxury Items Mentioned on Hip-Hop Songs
If there’s one thing a rapper is going to do, it’s flex about how much money they shell out on a regular basis. Between top-of-the-line […]
Photo of Lil Uzi Vert’s Multimillion Dollar Pink Diamond Implanted in His Forehead Surfaces
Lil Uzi Vert wasn't joking when he told his fans via Twitter last weekend that he was in the process of getting a multimillion-dollar pink […]
Troy Ave Looks Back at Eight Years of His White Christmas Mixtape Series
Chapters & CollectionsInterview: Peter A. BerryEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Troy Ave has played […]
These Tone-Deaf Hip-Hop Moments Prove Rappers Can Get Hit With Serious Backlash
We are certainly living in some weird times, and oftentimes, hip-hop is part of the strange happenings. Rappers getting caught up in some tone-deaf moments, […]
Silento’s Publicist Releases Statement Following Rapper’s Arrest for Murder
UPDATE (Feb. 2): Silento's publicist spoke with XXL this afternoon and provided an additional statement on the recently incarcerated rapper. "I have been in contact with […]
Honorary Beastie Boys Member Ricky Powell Has Died
Ricky Powell, well-known photographer, author and honorary fourth member of the Beastie Boys, has died. According to a report from Page Six on Monday (Feb. 1), which […]
The ZYG 808 – Glory of History (feat. JJ Nice & Chris Koch)
The ZYG 808 drops his new single release, ‘Glory of History’ featuring JJ Nice & Chris Koch What happens when you’re 17, socially aware, and […]
Maxxxey G’93 – TenTexxxas/Texxxaco
Maxxxey G’93 introducing a brand new studio release: TWOTENTEXXXAS/TEXXXACO (prod. DYLAN & TEEMX). January 2021 – Maxxxey G’93 is back on the scene with a […]
Silento Arrested for Murdering His Cousin
Silento has been arrested for the murder of his cousin. According to information obtained by XXL via Georgia's DeKalb County Police Department on Monday (Feb. 1), Silento, born […]