JT Fires Shots at Cardi B on New Diss Track
JT has clapped back at Cardi B on a scathing new diss track. Following speculation that JT had a response in store for Cardi, on Friday (Oct. 3), the former City Girls rapper went in on Bardi…
Nicki Minaj Apologizes for Dissing Cardi B’s Daughter
Nicki Minaj has apologized for her vile insults about Cardi B’s daughter, but Cardi isn’t trying to hear it. Shortly after midnight on Friday (Oct. 3), Nicki shared a post on X directed at Bardi’s oldest daughter,…
Bryson Tiller Is Now The Artist With Highest Certified R&B Single Of All Time: 10 Years Of TRAPSOUL
Bryson Tiller has yet another feather in his cap on account of his latest accomplishment. Yes, he has claimed the title of having the highest certified R&B single of all time with his song ‘Don’t,’ which has…
Sheff G Gives His Girlfriend $50,000 Before Heading to Prison
Sheff G gifted his girlfriend with $50,000 before turning himself in to serve a five-year prison bid. On Tuesday (Sept. 30), a day before the Brooklyn rapper was officially sentenced and sent to prison after pleading guilty…
Caroline Polachek Reunites With Danny L Harle On His Mystical New Dance Song ‘Azimuth’
Danny L Harle is cooking something up. In July, he released the PinkPantheress collaboration “Starlight,” his first song for new label home XL Recordings and his first new music since his 2021 debut album Harlecore. Now he’s…
Leon Thomas Announces His ‘Pholks’ EP With A Funky New Single, ‘Just How You Are’
Following the breakout success of his debut album Mutt and its inescapable, self-titled hit single, Leon Thomas has announced his next project, an EP called Pholks. The Disney Channel mainstay turned R&B star announced the new EP…
Killer Mike Reacts To Travis Scott Taking Shots At Him: “Can’t Outrap Me”: Watch
Travis Scott fans did not enjoy Killer Mike winning Grammy accolades over Travis, which resulted in comparison discussions on the Internet around the last Grammys. However, things became more official — with Travis Scott having taken shots…
Watch J.I.D & Joey Bada$$’s Interview on Lyricism, Goals and More
Hip-hop is most distinguished by its lyricism, which has become the most vital aspect of a rapper’s craft. Without it, the classic albums, celebrated songs and innovative wordplay that have been cherished in the culture for decades…
J.I.D Interview – Maintaining Integrity, Being a Leader, Lyricism
J.I.DSharper rhymes. Harder lines.Interview: Vanessa SattenEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. “I want a BET nomination,” J.I.D says when asked about his…
Joey Bada$$ Interview – Hottest Pen, Sitting Among the Greats
Joey Bada$$Mic killer. No filler.Interview: Georgette Cline Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. Rappers often face a paradoxical situation when they take a…
J.I.D and Joey Bada$$ Cover XXL Magazine’s Fall 2025 Issue
You wanted lyricism, you got it. Here are two of the finest wordsmiths currently pushing hip-hop forward, Joey Bada$$ and J.I.D, who both grace the cover of XXL Magazine’s Fall 2025 issue. Every year at XXL, we receive backlash…
Murda Beatz, Big Sean & Babyface Ray Join Forces For New Song ‘Hood Politics’: Watch
Murda Beatz is known for making hits, and his latest collaboration is no different. The Grammy nominated producer linked up for the first time with Big Sean, and a second time with Babyface Ray to bring forth…
Sheff G Turns Himself In to Serve Five-Year Prison Sentence
Sheff G turned himself in to begin serving a five-year prison sentence for attempted murder and conspiracy charges today. On Wednesday (Oct. 1), Sheff G, born Michael Williams, showed up at the State Supreme Court in New…
Dave Will Be ‘The Boy Who Played The Harp’ On His Upcoming Third Album
BRIT Award winner Dave has returned to announce his long-awaited third studio album, The Boy Who Played The Harp. Due on October 24, the album be his first full-length release since his 2021 album We’re All Alone…
GloRilla Has Over $700,000 of Items Stolen in Home Invasion
GloRilla’s attorney claims over $700,000 worth of items were stolen during the rapper’s July home invasion and the investigation has stalled. On Tuesday (Sept. 30), Glo and her attorney, Drew Findling, sat down with local Atlanta news…