News of Irv Gotti’s passing has the hip-hop community reeling with reactions. Irv Gotti’s Death Shocks Hip-Hop Community On Wednesday night (Feb. 5), The Hollywood Reporter broke […]
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Lids’ First-Ever Fitted Class
Lids honors a select group of folks who separately have made their mark in the fitted hat community with their creative contributions and collections, and […]
Irv Gotti Dead at 54
UPDATE (FEB. 6): Irv Gotti’s three children, Angie, Sonny and JJ, have released a statement following their father’s death. On Thursday (Feb. 6), a day after […]
Ye Thinks Only a Psycho Genius Can Battle Kendrick Lamar
Ye is convinced that only a psycho genius like himself can stand up against Kendrick Lamar in a rap battle after seeing what K-Dot did […]
50 Cent and Big Meech’s Beef Explained
50 Cent and Black Mafia Family‘s Big Meech have seemingly turned from friends to enemies and the beef is playing out online. Big Meech Links With […]
Baby G’s “13” – A Bold Introduction to Hip-Hop’s Next Prodigy
When Baby G drops “13,” it’s not just a song—it’s a sonic manifesto. The track bursts through with a level of aggression and ambition that […]
Looks Like Kendrick Lamar Won’t Bring Out Lil Wayne at Super Bowl
It appears Lil Wayne won’t be making a cameo during Kendrick Lamar‘s 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performance as some people had hoped. Lil Wayne […]
Diddy Sued by Two Woman Who Claim They Were Raped by Puff
Diddy is facing two new lawsuits filed by the same amount of women who claim they were sexually assaulted by the music mogul at Trump […]
Peg Luke: Emmy and Grammy-Nominated Artist Inspiring Faith Through Music
Peg Luke, an Emmy and Grammy-nominated artist, is a beacon of hope in Christian music. Her flute melodies have touched hearts worldwide. She has performed at iconic venues like Carnegie […]
XXL Awards 2025 Nominees and New Board Members
It’s that time of year again. The XXL Awards 2025 nominees and new board members have been announced. As we always do about this time, the XXL staff has […]