Blxst puts love on the back burner with his new single, “Aye Girl.” Employing a sample that brings to mind Brandy and Monica’s signature collab “The Boy Is Mine,” Blxst details all the moves he’s making to ensure a future…
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 Friday (Oct. 3), the former City Girls rapper went in on Bardi on wax. DJ…
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. 3), Nicki shared a post on X directed at Bardi’s oldest daughter, Kulture, whom Nicki…
Bryson Tiller has yet another feather in his cap on account of his latest accomplishment. Yes, he has claimed the title of having the highest certified R&B single of all time with his song ‘Don’t,’ which has been certified 15x…
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 Brooklyn rapper was officially sentenced and sent to prison after pleading guilty in a gang…
Danny L Harle is cooking something up. In July, he released the PinkPantheress collaboration “Starlight,” his first song for new label home XL Recordings and his first new music since his 2021 debut album Harlecore. Now he’s back with more…
Following the breakout success of his debut album Mutt and its inescapable, self-titled hit single, Leon Thomas has announced his next project, an EP called Pholks. The Disney Channel mainstay turned R&B star announced the new EP alongside the release…
Travis Scott fans did not enjoy Killer Mike winning Grammy accolades over Travis, which resulted in comparison discussions on the Internet around the last Grammys. However, things became more official — with Travis Scott having taken shots (seemingly) at Killer…
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 and innovative wordplay that have been cherished in the culture for decades would not exist.…
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 website. “I want a BET nomination,” J.I.D says when asked about his bucket list. It’s…