ASAP Rocky is taking his time releasing his long-awaited album, Don’t Be Dumb, but fans will be getting some new music from him soon all the same. With Rocky appearing in the crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest…
Anderson .Paak is quickly becoming just as well known for his versatility as he is for his charming throwback takes on hip-hop, funk, and soul. While he’s currently preparing to go out on tour with NxWorries to…
Anderson .Paak is quickly becoming just as well known for his versatility as he is for his charming throwback takes on hip-hop, funk, and soul. While he’s currently preparing to go out on tour with NxWorries to…
Offset insists he can’t be beaten in a Verzuz hits battle. Offset Doesn’t Think Anyone Can Win a Verzuz Against Him On Wednesday (Aug. 6), the former Migos rapper was a guest on the latest episode of The…
As a native son of Buffalo, Benny The Butcher’s hometown pride runs deep. So, when he partnered with Rémy Martin and Uproxx for a one-night-only show that sold out in just four minutes, the Black Soprano Family…
Doin’ LinesNardo Wick fills in the blanks.Interview: Georgette ClineEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. 1. Don’t come to Jacksonville, Fla. if you…
In shocking news, it seems as though BET has suspended the Hip Hop Awards and Soul Train Awards for television indefinitely. But fret not, for BET CEO Scott Mills reveals the reason, and it may have to…
In shocking news, it seems as though BET has suspended the Hip Hop Awards and Soul Train Awards for television indefinitely. But fret not, for BET CEO Scott Mills reveals the reason, and it may have to…
Ice Cube‘s new sci-fi film, War of the Worlds, is getting panned by movie critics and viewers. Now, 50 Cent is joking Cube over the bad reception of the new flick. 50 Cent Reacts to Bad War of the…
Mobb Deep have a new album on the way. New Mobb Deep Album Coming On Aug. 2, The Alchemist revealed the news that a new project from Havoc and Prodigy is coming, via X. “The new Mobb…
Big Thief‘s new album Double Infinity is coming soon, so they’ve shared a double single release, consisting of “Grandmother” and “Los Angeles,” following up July’s “All Night All Day.” The first single, “Grandmother,” features multi-instrumentalist Laraaji, who…
Him All AlongMemphis rapper Key Glock is no newbie, but he’s just getting started. Bet on it.Interview: C. Vernon Coleman IIEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for…
No apologies for the headline on this one; you name your album after food, you deal with the food puns. Freddie Gibbs and Alchemist are hitting the road in support of their new joint project Alfredo 2.…
In June, Offset teamed up with fellow Atlanta rapper J.I.D for ‘Bodies‘ and last month, he followed it up with a solo effort called ‘Professional‘. Both of them are singles that are leading up to the release…
In June, Offset teamed up with fellow Atlanta rapper J.I.D for ‘Bodies‘ and last month, he followed it up with a solo effort called ‘Professional‘. Both of them are singles that are leading up to the release…