A jury has reportedly found Metro Boomin not liable on all counts in a civil case filed by a woman who accused the producer of rape. On Thursday (Sept. 25), following a three-day trial, the jury returned…
AI bands are here. Some of them have garnered attention, but for every one that does, there are a thousand that are just filling streaming platforms with slop. Deezer recently reported that nearly a third of all…
Tory Lanez has filed a protective order asking a judge to limit his involvement in the Megan Thee Stallion vs. Milagro Cooper civil defamation lawsuit. On Wednesday (Sept. 24), Lanez’s attorneys filed the motion in the Central District…
Coachella unveiled its 2026 lineup last week, and now, Goldenvoice’s country counterpart festival is readying for next year, too. Today (September 25), the lineup for Stagecoach 2026 — which runs from April 24 to 26 at the…
Coachella unveiled its 2026 lineup last week, and now, Goldenvoice’s country counterpart festival is readying for next year, too. Today (September 25), the lineup for Stagecoach 2026 — which runs from April 24 to 26 at the…
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…