Typically, Joy Crookes uses her groovy tracks (including “I Know You’d Kill” and “Mathematics“) to address romantic highs and lows. Today (May 16), Joy turned her pen inward. On her latest single, “Carmen,” Joy outlines her emotional…
Chris Brown has been denied bond after being arrested for assault in Manchester, England, on Thursday (May 15). Chris Brown Remanded to Jail On Friday (May 16), Breezy appeared before a U.K. judge to face a charge of…
Beef between DDG and Soulja Boy has erupted online after SB threatened to put hands on the Michigan rapper for allegedly attacking Halle Bailey. Soulja Boy Calls Out DDG Issues between DDG and Big Draco popped off…
Cassie testified yesterday that Diddy allegedly overdosed on opioids following a freak off and a party at the Playboy Mansion in 2012. Cassie Tells Jury About Former Couple’s Drug Problems On Thursday (May 15), Puff’s former lover…
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.…