We’ve had a bunch of great music festival lineup announcements over the past few months, but we’re still waiting on one of the big ones: Lollapalooza. The Lolla lineup actually might be coming pretty soon, though. When Does The Lollapalooza…
Cop Your XXL Merch Now In the 50 years of hip-hop’s existence, there have been a myriad of rap album covers, ranging from the good, the bad, the controversial and everything in between. While there’s been a sharp decline in physical album sales…
Visit Def Jam 40 Hub Here Def Jam Recordings‘ hip-hop history is unmatched. Forty years after getting into the music business, the label is celebrating its rich lineage with a special anniversary hub. Def Jam has created an interactive timeline highlighting…
Despite what Drake says, he was not the driving force behind Afrobeats’ popularity across the US. That honor belongs to international sensations Davido, Burna Boy, Tems, and, of course, Wizkid. But it looks like Wizkid no longer wants to be…
For years, Meek Mill has been the voice of the streets. The “Shaq & Kobe” rapper has used his time in the booth to shed light on the issues plaguing his hometown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. But in recent times, he’s taken…
As the second most popular religion in the world, Islam is practiced by millions of people across the planet, including some of your favorite rappers. Though rappers like Craig Mack and Ma$e have left the rap life behind for religion…
Cop Your XXL Merch Now Rappers often talk about the importance of brotherhood and sisterhood in their lyrics. Sometimes it’s not literal, but on the flip side, there are plenty of rappers you didn’t know were related. Young Thug often…
Cop Your XXL Merch Now In a new interview, Dame Dash recalled how he slapped music executive Steve Stoute. Dame Dash Slaps Steve Stoute In Shocking Story In the latest episode of the Relate to Great podcast, which debuted last…
50 Cent’s original series, BMF, is all about the rise and fall of the Black Mafia Family. The public remembers the real-life enterprise as ‘Blowin’ Money Fast,’ thanks to its many references in rap music. But its latest episode shows…
Cop Your XXL Merch Now Amber Rose feels she should get paid $20 million from Kanye West for influencing his 2010 album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Amber Rose Wants $20 Million From Kanye West for Influencing My Beautiful Dark…