The last new music Friday of July is stacked. This week, one of hip-hop’s biggest acts drops his second album in less than a year, a recently pardoned rapper delivers his first album since his release from prison, a Midwest MC…
GloRilla is blasting the police for arresting her for weed instead of focusing their efforts on finding the suspects who broke into her home. GloRilla Reacts to Being Arrested On Thursday (July 24), Big Glo broke her silence about being…
The man who filed a paternity lawsuit against Jay-Z, claiming to be the rapper’s son, has dropped the case against the Roc Nation head. Rymir Satterthwaite Withdraws Paternity Lawsuit Against Jay-Z On July 18, Rymir Satterthwaite, 31, filed a motion…
After 2025 XXL Freshman Class members BabyChiefDoIt, Ian, 1900Rugrat, Lazer Dim 700, Loe Shimmy and Nino Paid showed their mettle in the first Freshman cypher, it’s time for Ray Vaughn, Samara Cyn, Eem Triplin, Gelo and YTB Fatt to step up over a beat produced by Cardo Got Wings. Tennessee rapper…
50 Cent and Rick Ross beef has erupted once again and this time it includes accusations of kissing a man. 50 Cent Calls Out Rick Ross for Viral Video On Wednesday (July 23), Fif reacted to a viral video of…
Cardo Got WingsThe St. Paul, Minn. native discusses giving the “most known unknown” a platform and producing the beats for the 2025 XXL Freshman Class cyphers.As told to Georgette Cline “I feel like XXL Freshman is pushing the envelope, and…
50 Cent and Dave Blunts are trading shots online, with Dave clapping back with a scathing diss track after Fif threatened to push him down a flight of stairs. Odd 50 Cent and Dave Blunts Beef Erupts On Sunday (July…
Joe Budden‘s The Joe Budden Podcast is making over $1 million a month on Patreon. Joe Budden Reveals Revenue Numbers On Tuesday (July 22), The New York Times published an article where they explored the ex-rapper’s podcast empire. According to…
Kill ’Em With SuccessWho’s the biggest and best Freshman of all time? You get to decide.Words: Peter A. Berry, C. Vernon Coleman II, Kyle Eustice and Grant RindnerEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on…
And just like that, Tyler, The Creator is back with a new album, Don’t Tap The Glass, and plenty of dope bars to fill up the running. Tyler, The Creator Drops New Album Don’t Tap The Glass After hinting about the new offering last…