Before she was known for hits like “Espresso” and “Manchild,” Sabrina Carpenter first gained prominence starring on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World. However, after all her success in music, she’s making her return to the screen soon, with…
With federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds tied up in a political tug-of-war between opposing factions of the legislative branch, US residents are picking up the slack to help feed their neighbors. Among them: superstars like SZA, who is teaming…
If you thought Ab-Soul, Big Sean and Joey Bada$$ had a statement of a cypher, you will be pleased to find out that the latest cypher episode from RedBull is out now! Cherry on top? California really comes together on…
B.o.B is facing a new lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by the rapper during an after-party in a hotel room in California earlier this year. The woman filed the complaint against the Atlanta rapper…
HomecomingSix years after releasing his debut album, Chance The Rapper returns with his sophomore album amid a changing world and a significant shift in his own life.Words: Peter A. BerryEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine,…
Summer Walker has been having a lot of fun with the rollout of her upcoming album, Finally Over It, now that she’s revealed when it’s coming out (this Friday, November 14th). The Atlanta-bred singer has gone all-in on the album’s…
With his second album, Backward coming on January 30, St. Louis singer Jordan Ward has announced the dates for The Apartment tour supporting it. Starting in February in Vancouver, BC, at Hollywood Theatre, the tour will feature supporting artists Asha…
For at least one weekend every summer, Madrid, Spain is the place to be when the Mad Cool Festival is underway. Next year, the milestone tenth-anniversary edition is going down from July 8 to 11, and today (November 10), the…
A lawsuit accusing Lil Uzi Vert and Roc Nation of sexual harassment and labor violations was filed and dismissed shortly after. The anonymous accuser originally filed the suit on Oct. 20 in Los Angeles Superior Court. The woman claimed in…
OutKast has been inducted into the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Atlanta rap duo accepted the honor, presented by Childish Gambino, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday evening (Nov. 8). “Your influence echoes in…