Cop Your XXL Merch Now There aren’t many rappers as vocal about the upcoming presidential election as Lil Pump. After putting his support behind former President Donald Trump in 2020, the Florida rapper has been extremely expressive on social media over…
Of all the emerging trends in music in 2024, the one that undoubtedly sucks the most is artists canceling or postponing their tours at the last minute. R&B superstar Usher just became the latest artist to reschedule…
J’Moris sets himself apart with his exceptional knack for storytelling, seamlessly blending clever wordplay with sharp cultural insights. In “MPO,” he pairs a solid beat with his confident delivery, making each line resonate powerfully with listeners. This…
First, Kendrick Lamar called Drake out for supposedly leeching off of Atlanta’s thriving hip-hop scene. Now, Sauce Walka is calling out the “First Person Shooter” rapper for not tapping into Houston’s local talent enough. Yesterday (August 13),…
Latto released her new album Sugar Honey Iced Tea last week which is getting a mostly positive reaction. The album doesn’t feature many superstars but has guest appearances from folks who are making noise on the scene…
Cop Your XXL Merch Now Longtime music exec Steve Stoute‘s distribution company UnitedMasters is giving independent artists the opportunity to win a grand prize worth $250,000. UnitedMasters Launches New Challenge for Indie Artists On Tuesday (Aug. 13), UnitedMasters…
In the trailer for her new album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea, Latto shared a snippet of a song sampling hometown hero T.I.’s 2003 breakout hit “24’s,” but when the album actually dropped last Friday (August 9), fans…
Cop Your XXL Merch Now Hip-Hop JunkieCNN analyst Laura Coates respects hip-hop and offers rappers a mainstream platform.Interview: Aleia WoodsEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Summer 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Laura Coates’…
The accused in the murder of Chinx aka Chinx Drugz was sentenced to 23 years in prison for the killing in a Queens court on Monday. Quincy Homere had pled guilty to the 2015 murder of the…
It’s that time of the year again when Barack Obama shares a list of the songs he’s bumping in the Summer. Obama made his official 2024 summer selections on August 12, and as usual, the list is…
Cop Your XXL Merch Now 50 Cent may have found a new home following the success of his inaugural four-day-long Humor & Harmony Weekend Festival in Shreveport, La. this past weekend. 50 Cent Hosts Humor & Harmony Weekend…
Two of the biggest stars of the 2024 Olympics were not athletes, but hip-hop legends. Snoop Dogg was everywhere in Paris, carrying the torch, watching dressage with Martha Stewart, cheering on Noah Lyles with his mom, touring…
California rap royalty Saweetie and YG could be experiencing trouble in paradise. According to TMZ, the couple’s neighbors called the police on them over worries of a domestic dispute on Saturday (August 10). The officers who arrived…
Cop Your XXL Merch Now YG and Saweetie reportedly got into a heated argument over the weekend and the cops were called. Cops Called on YG and Saweetie During Argument On Monday (Aug. 12), TMZ reported that YG…
The Weeknd is the biggest hitmaker of the 2020s decade according to Billboard Global 200 Points. According to the official press release, the Canadian superstar dominates the rankings, staying ahead by a considerable margin from the likes…