The Weeknd put all his vocal prowess on display in the latest episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The singer-rapper took to stage to perform ‘Baptized in Fear/ Open Hearts’ live with a small 3-piece band…
A little over three months removed from the release of his joint album with The Alchemist and Larry June, Life Is Beautiful, 2 Chainz has already begun rolling out his latest project, a short film called Red…
As we always do about this time, XXL collects the week’s hip-hop releases in one place for your listening pleasure. This week, a Left Coast legend drops his second album in five months, a genre-fluid rapper from…
Cop Your XXL Merch Now The phrase “freak off” is mentioned 27 times in Diddy‘s shocking 14-page indictment accusing the music mogul of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. The government’s indictment, unsealed by the…
Back in 2023, Ric Wilson linked up with Chromeo and A-Trak for the album Clusterfunk. Wilson hasn’t had a solo project in seven years, though, but that’s about to change: Today (May 15), he announced a new…
50 Cent is trolling Diddy over a woman’s description of Puff’s private parts in a new lawsuit against the embattled record producer. 50 Cent Pokes Fun at Puff’s Expense On Wednesday night (May 14), Fif responded to…
Snoop Dogg lays into Suge Knight on the new song “ShutYoB***hA*sUp,” with Snoop claiming he bought everything Suge owns and referring to the incarcerated former Death Row head as a rat. Snoop Dogg Blasts Suge Knight On Thursday (May 15), Uncle…
Slick Rick is officially back. One of Hip Hop’s most revered master storytellers and cultural pillars, Ricky Walters pka Slick Rick, is joining creative forces with none other than Idris Elba for Victory — a visionary visual…
Cassie confirms she received $20 million from Diddy within 24 hours of filing her rape lawsuit in 2023, during her second day testifying in the music mogul’s sex trafficking trial. Cassie Confirms Diddy Lawsuit Settlement Amount Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura,…
The weather’s getting warmer and there’s a feeling in the air: Hot Girl Summer is upon us once again. And, in the spirit of the season, the star who re-named the best three months of the year,…
JID is back, and the apocalyptic video for his new single, “WRK,” follows a similar format to the trailer for his upcoming album, God Does Like Ugly, depicting conflict in a devastated version of his hometown, Atlanta.…
Tory Lanez‘s attorneys claim Kelsey Harris‘ bodyguard has come forward and revealed he heard Kelsey admit to shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. Bodyguard Makes Bombshell Claim On Wednesday (May 14), Lanez’s legal team, Unite the People,…
Halle Bailey, in consideration of her safety and well-being, has recently been granted a restraining order which has been imposed on rapper/ streamer DDG. The two have had a toxic relationship turned ugly, and are parents to…
After taking time away to focus on his acting career, Joey Badass is diving head first back into music. Yesterday (May 13), the “Tell Me” rapper appeared alongside Uproxx cover star Big Sean and Ab-Soul for the…
DDG is facing serious allegations from his former girlfriend, singer Halle Bailey, who has reportedly accused him of abuse and filed a restraining order against him today. Halle Bailey Files Restraining Order Against DDG After Alleged Attack…