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$$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 […]

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 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 could have settled their differences before Quan’s tragic death in 2024. On Wednesday (Oct. 1), Thugger sat […]

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 has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted for the 2020 murder of rapper Charles “Lil Buck” McCormick. On Wednesday (Oct. 1), […]

GloRilla’s attorney claims over $700,000 worth of items were stolen during the rapper’s July home invasion and the investigation has stalled. On Tuesday (Sept. 30), […]

The prosecution in Diddy’s sex crimes case is asking the judge to sentence Puff to over 11 years in prison after the music mogul’s motion […]

Nicki Minaj and Cardi B are back trading vitriolic shots, with Nicki bringing Cardi’s daughter, Kulture, into the mix, and Cardi going off in response. […]