YNW Melly’s motion to substitute his legal team ahead of his double-murder retrial has been granted. On Wednesday (Sept. 24), Melly appeared in Broward County Court, where Judge Martin Fein ruled on Melly’s August motion to replace the…
When Cardi B name-checks Latto on her Am I The Drama? standout “Errtime,” she perfectly tees up a guest appearance that never materializes. It’s a disappointing omission, but as always, Cardi had another trick up her sleeve.…
One of emo trap’s undeniable pillars, Trippie Redd, is back with new music that will be shared with the general public soon. For now, though, the rapper has decided to tease his fanbase with snippets of songs…
One of emo trap’s undeniable pillars, Trippie Redd, is back with new music that will be shared with the general public soon. For now, though, the rapper has decided to tease his fanbase with snippets of songs…
ASAP Rocky has been in press a bit lately, as he promotes his movies, Highest 2 Lowest and If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, while his partner (possibly wife?) Rihanna also popped up in the Smurfs…
Tech N9neMore than 30 years in the game, Tech N9ne reflects on his new album, 5816 Forest, and his illustrious career.Interview: Peter A. BerryEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and…
Coco Jones chooses between hits from rappers like Doechii and Doja Cat, alt bands, and more in this week’s episode of Sound Check With Jeremy Hecht. While we’ve had some R&B singers before, even longtime fans of…
Metro Boomin’s sexual assault and battery trial has begun in a California court. The alleged victim, who claimed she was raped, says a session on Ayahuasca made her realize she should seek justice against the hit-making producer.…
Everybody Scream, the first Florence + The Machine album since 2022’s Dance Fever, is set to come out next month, on October 31. So far, we’ve heard the title track, and today (September 24), Florence Welch offers…
Nicki Minaj is teasing a new album coming out in 2026. On Wednesday (Sept. 24), the Queens, N.Y., rapper shared a post on X, which seems to reveal a release date for an upcoming project. “3.27.26 [CD…
Cardi B insists Offset is holding up their divorce by demanding that he receive one of her properties and she pay millions of dollars for his taxes as part of the settlement. On Monday (Sept. 22), Cardi…
Cardi B fans waited more than six years for her new album, Am I The Drama?, but commuters in her native New York will be getting to hear her voice all the time now. Cardi’s teamed up…
A$AP Rocky, who is currently in the middle of (what fans hope to be) an album rollout, recently landed a Moncler collaboration, right after having wrapped a movie. With him on a bit of a roll, we…
Gunna recently confirmed he has a collab album with Offset on the way. On Monday night (Sept. 22), Wunna was the special guest for Apple Music’s One Night Only at the Apple Music Radio Studio in Los…
Doja Cat is just days away from releasing her fifth studio album, Vie. After sharing the tracklist and lead single “Jealous Type,” she’s now revealed the cover art — although apparently, it hasn’t been as well-received as…