Last summer, YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun Suk said that Blackpink were shooting to have a new project out by the end of the year. He said at the time, “A lot of fans are curious about…
Ain’t It Funny Viral stand-up comedian and Emmy-nominated writer Josh Johnson relates hip-hop to hilarity.Interview: Joey EchevarriaEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. As…
The theory that Nipsey Hussle is Jesus has resurfaced, once again leaving fans with mixed reactions. Proposed shortly after the late rapper’s death in 2019 by Jermaine Dupri, who tweeted, “I believe nip was Jesus,” the concept…
Finally. After some reports that J. Cole was readying to release his new album The Fall Off anytime soon, we finally have the official release date. The new album arrives Feb. 6th. Cole has dropped a trailer…
The world’s biggest hip hop festival, Rolling Loud, is back again and ready for its 2026 US chapter. Set to captivate fans at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL from May 8-10, the festival is already…
Last week, Rolling Loud made a big announcement: They’re doing just one US festival this year, and it’s going down at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium from May 8 to 10. Now, the other shoe has dropped, as…
As people’s experiences with pop culture continue to get more and more splintered, it may feel like it’s harder for a moment to really break through on a broad level. But, mass attention moments still happen, most…
FBG Duck’s mom says a judge ruled that she can move forward with her wrongful death lawsuit against Lil Durk. On Tuesday (Jan. 13), Duck’s mom, LaSheena Weekly, shared a post on Instagram, updating her followers about…
Earlier this month, BTS gave their fans some long-awaited news: After years away fulling military service obligations in South Korea, the group is coming back with an album and a tour in 2026. Details provided at the…
Doin’ Lines TiaCorine fills in the blanks.As Told To: Joey EchevarriaEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. 1. If I wasn’t an artist, I…
In recent years, Las Vegas residencies have become increasingly popular among artists at various points in their careers. After all, it’s like a tour minus all that pesky traveling. Plus, being in the same venue for every…
50 Cent’s G-Unit Film and Television company plans to invest $124 million in revitalizing multiple entertainment venues in Shreveport, La. On Monday (Jan 12), 50 Cent and the Louisiana Economic Development announced the next step in the…
Chris Brown was not happy over the way in which claims of sexual assault were ‘portrayed’ in a documentary titled A History Of Violence, and sued Warner Bros. Discovery & Ample Entertainment over “promoting and publishing false…
The Game has never chased moments — he’s created movements. For more than two decades, the Compton rapper has treated hip-hop as an album-driven art form, rooted in authenticity, lineage, and lived experience. With Every Movie Needs…
Back in ActionAlbum rollouts may seem outdated, but rappers are still embracing the concept, just in different ways. Change has come, and the no-rollout era may finally be coming to an end.Words: Grant RindnerEditor’s Note: This story appears…