J.I.D tries to stay away from negativity as much as possible, but if there’s one thing he had to argue about, it’d be music. There’s no […]

Three months after being found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, Diddy has been sentenced to 50 months in prison. On […]

JT has clapped back at Cardi B on a scathing new diss track. Following speculation that JT had a response in store for Cardi, on […]

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. […]

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 […]

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.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 […]