Jay-Z weighs in on his choice to stamp Bad Bunny as the performer at the 2026 Super Bowl. On Sunday (Sept. 28), Apple Music, the NFL and Roc Nation announced that the Latin superstar would grace the stage during the halftime…
BinoDollaz has a way of turning ambition into music that speaks directly to his listeners. His track “I Shine” captures that energy fully, presenting a sound that is bold and unshakable. With its steady rhythm and powerful delivery, the song…
Diddy has been educating inmates in jail with a course called “Free Game With Diddy.” On Monday (Sept. 22), Puff’s attorneys filed a memo ahead of his October sentencing requesting the judge sentence him to 14 months after the music…
6ix9ine has reportedly been placed on house arrest for violating his supervised release by attacking a man who called the rapper out for being a snitch. On Thursday (Sept. 25), Tekashi, born Daniel Hernandez, appeared in Federal District Court in…
100K Track Founder and CEO, Remain Solid/100K ManagementInterview: Joey Echevarria Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. 100K Track understands that personally connecting with artists is the key…
Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, have been ordered to pay nearly $40,000 to a victim of their $1 million fraud scheme. On Monday (Sept. 22), an amended judgment was filed in connection with Sean and his mother’s fraud…
A jury has reportedly found Metro Boomin not liable on all counts in a civil case filed by a woman who accused the producer of rape. On Thursday (Sept. 25), following a three-day trial, the jury returned the verdict in…
Tory Lanez has filed a protective order asking a judge to limit his involvement in the Megan Thee Stallion vs. Milagro Cooper civil defamation lawsuit. On Wednesday (Sept. 24), Lanez’s attorneys filed the motion in the Central District Court of California.…
YNW Melly’s motion to substitute his legal team ahead of his double-murder retrial has been granted. On Wednesday (Sept. 24), Melly appeared in Broward County Court, where Judge Martin Fein ruled on Melly’s August motion to replace the legal team who…
Tech N9neMore than 30 years in the game, Tech N9ne reflects on his new album, 5816 Forest, and his illustrious career.Interview: Peter A. BerryEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale…