BTS have been gradually rolling out their return this month. First, they teased an album and a tour. Then, they announced the tour dates. Now, it’s album time, as today (January 15), the group announced Arirang, which is set for…
Gracie Abrams has Hollywood in her blood, as her dad is J.J. Abrams, one of the most acclaimed and successful filmmakers of the past few decades. Gracie herself hasn’t gotten into acting in a major way, though… until now. Per…
RZA lauds the time and money-saving aspects of using AI at a recent technology convention. On Jan. 8, the Wu-Tang Clan member spoke during the annual 2026 Consumer Electronics Showcase in Las Vegas for a panel titled, “From Concept to…
Last summer, YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun Suk said that Blackpink were shooting to have a new project out by the end of the year. He said at the time, “A lot of fans are curious about Blackpink’s album. I…
Ain’t It Funny Viral stand-up comedian and Emmy-nominated writer Josh Johnson relates hip-hop to hilarity.Interview: Joey EchevarriaEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. As a prominent writer,…
The theory that Nipsey Hussle is Jesus has resurfaced, once again leaving fans with mixed reactions. Proposed shortly after the late rapper’s death in 2019 by Jermaine Dupri, who tweeted, “I believe nip was Jesus,” the concept recently gained new…
Finally. After some reports that J. Cole was readying to release his new album The Fall Off anytime soon, we finally have the official release date. The new album arrives Feb. 6th. Cole has dropped a trailer as well. Watch…
The world’s biggest hip hop festival, Rolling Loud, is back again and ready for its 2026 US chapter. Set to captivate fans at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL from May 8-10, the festival is already sold out in…
Last week, Rolling Loud made a big announcement: They’re doing just one US festival this year, and it’s going down at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium from May 8 to 10. Now, the other shoe has dropped, as today (January 14),…
As people’s experiences with pop culture continue to get more and more splintered, it may feel like it’s harder for a moment to really break through on a broad level. But, mass attention moments still happen, most notably with the…