Kodak Black has reignited his beef with Boosie BadAzz on a new song, and Boosie is clapping back. On Wednesday (Jan. 7), Yak dropped the song “Christmas Eve,” which finds him taking shots at the Louisiana rapper. “F**k that lame…
With “3 Steps,” AKTHEPROD delivers a tightly packed statement piece that wastes no time making its intent clear. Clocking in at just two minutes, the track feels deliberate and confident, a sharp burst of self-awareness wrapped in trap production and…
Fetty Wap has been released from federal prison after serving over three years. On Thursday (Jan. 8), video of the newly freed New Jersey rapper was shared by The Breakfast Club’s Loren Lorosa on social media. The clip shows Fetty…
Authorities have been ordered to return the money and property seized from Young Thug during the YSL RICO case. On Wednesday (Jan. 7), Judge Paige Reese Whitaker issued a final dismissal of the state’s appeal to keep the rap star’s…
Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial has reportedly been delayed until April. The Chicago rapper’s trial date, which was scheduled for Jan. 20, has been in limbo for the past few weeks. On Wednesday (Jan. 7), legal affairs journalist Meghann Cuniff reported…
Some of Diddy’s employees are allegedly not getting paid while the music mogul is serving time in prison, but his team is denying the allegations. On Tuesday (Jan. 6), TMZ reported that sources tell them members of Puff’s staff are…
NBA star Kyrie Irving spent $11,001 for LaRussell’s new album as the rapper aims to sell 100,000 copies independently. On Jan. 1, Bay Area rapper announced he was selling his new album, Something’s in the Water, with no label support,…
6ix9ine has turned himself in to begin his three-month sentence for violating his supervised release. On Tuesday (Jan. 6), Tekashi surrendered to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he will spend the next roughly 90 days. 6ix9ine turning…
She WillKenTheMan pursued her vision and achieved success. After a major tour and the release of her debut album in 2025, she continues to build on her achievements.Interview: Georgette ClineEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine,…
YNW Melly’s witness tampering case is scheduled to go to trial in a few weeks. On Monday (Jan. 5), the Florida rapper appeared in Broward County Court for a motion hearing. During Monday’s hearing, both sides filed motions as to what…