Over the weekend, “Heatstroke” singer Khalid was outed by an ex-boyfriend, aspiring singer Hugo D Almonte. But having his sexuality forcibly revealed online was the least upsetting thing in Khalid’s eyes. Around the same time, Khalid faced…
The beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake just got messier, with the latter initiating legal action against UMG and Spotify for allegedly colluding to take part in artificial streaming for the global smash ‘Not Like Us’. ‘Not…
UPDATE (Nov. 25): A spokesperson for Universal Music Group has released the following statement to XXL in response to Drake‘s accusations. “The suggestion that UMG would do anything to undermine any of its artists is offensive and…
Kendrick Lamar‘s former CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith insists Kendrick is a dangerous man and warns everyone to stand down. Top Dawg Sends Message to Industry On Nov. 23, Top Dawg reacted to the release of Kendrick…
It’s almost that time again: when you learn that “Night Moves” by Bob Seger is your most-played song for the seventh year in a row (just me?). Spotify Wrapped is coming soon, as is Apple Music Replay,…
On September 16, Sean “Diddy” Combs was taken into federal custody amid his sex trafficking allegations. The following day, Diddy was formally charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage…
SZA says she will be dropping a new album before 2024 is over. The superstar singer took part in Kai Cenat’s “Mafiathon 2” stream on Saturday night along with Lizzo where they hung out in the house…
Your personal shopping habits are typical only known by you and online data collectors. Lil Nas X, on the other hand, doesn’t mind letting the world into his latest purchases. The only issue is the “Light Again”…
Drake has a mountain of music enemies, and it seems to grow by the day. However, the “Family Matters” rapper has found a friend in an enormous organization. Over on X (formerly Twitter), PETA announced that their…
J. Cole’s trip down music memory lane continues. Last week, the “Port Antonio” rapper posted his debut mixtape, The Come Up, Vol. 1, to digital streaming platforms. Yesterday (November 22) another Cole World goodie was shared to…
Kendrick Lamar stunned everyone on Friday afternoon. There had been hopes for months that a new album was on the way following his high-profile feud with Drake, and it looked like we were going to get another…
Cop Your XXL Merch Now Ye is being sued by a model who claims he strangled her until she blacked out during a music video shoot. Ye Faces New Lawsuit On Friday (Nov. 22), TMZ broke the news…
J. Cole has been putting out episodes of his new Inevitable series and it’s given incredible insight into his career so far. When he talked about moving from Fayetteville to New York and making The Come Up,…
Cop Your XXL Merch Now Tay-K‘s second murder trial has been scheduled to take place next year. Tay-K to Stand Trial in Second Murder Case Tay-K, who is already serving a 55-year sentence for his role in…
Cop Your XXL Merch Now And just like that, it’s Kendrick Lamar season. Following hints that new music was loading, K-Dot dropped a surprise new album called GNX. There are several standout moments on the project that have…