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Jason Lee Lists Kanye West, The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, E-40 and Lil’ Kim as Rappers Who Made His Favorite Hip-Hop Albums
Check out the exclusive interview with Hollywood Unlocked founder Jason Lee.

Fivio Foreign Knew He Had to Get Better, So He Did While Elevating Brooklyn Drill and Developing a Kanye West Friendship Along the Way
Fivio Foreign opens up about his professional growth and the Brooklyn drill rap scene in an exclusive interview with XXL.

Giant Records’ Shawn “Tubby” Holiday Shares Advice on Artists Obtaining Longevity, What Makes a Hit Record and More
The veteran music executive, who's worked with 50 Cent and Lil Nas X, among others, shares his knowledge.

Karol G Talks Working With Nicki Minaj, Being Featured on Pop Smoke’s Debut Album and More
Read the exclusive interview.

Moneybagg Yo Interview: New Movie About His Life, Yo Gotti’s Advice and Growing Bread Gang Label
Read Moneybagg Yo's exclusive interview about his executive aspiration, goals outside of music, his vision for his kids and more.

Pooh Shiesty’s 2021 XXL Freshman Freestyle
2021 XXL Freshman Pooh Shiesty chases the bag and flashes his cash in his freestyle.

Pooh Shiesty Gives a Lesson in Negotiating in His ABCs
2021 XXL Freshman Pooh Shiesty never wants you to pay full price in his version of XXL's ABCs.


DJ Khaled Covers Digital Edition of XXL Magazine
DJ Khaled covers a digital edition of XXL magazine in honor of his 12th studio album, Khaled Khaled.

Snowfall Actor Damson Idris Is a Fan of 50 Cent and Kendrick Lamar, Discusses His Love for Hip-Hop
Snowfall actor Damson Idris talks about his love for hip-hop.

Rico Nasty Rediscovers Who She Really Is – ‘If I’m Not Hip-Hop, What the F*!k Is Hip-Hop?’
Rico Nasty makes her own rules.

Marshmello Wants to Work With Lil Uzi Vert, Future and 21 Savage
Marshmello loves hip-hop.


Until Freedom Host a Politically Charged and Much-Needed Conversation With the 2020 XXL Freshman Class
Until Freedom cofounders Tamika D. Mallory, Linda Sarsour, Angelo Pinto and Mysonne Linen shed light on issues facing Black and Brown communities across America.

T.I. Strengthens His Hustle With New Movie Roles and Rumored New Album on the Way
T.I. isn't slowing down anytime soon.

Fivio Foreign Explains Why He Uses the Word Movie So Much in His ABCs
Fivio Foreign reveals the story behind how he got inspired by Italian model Fabio Lanzoni and why he uses the word movie so much in his ABCs.

Fivio Foreign’s 2020 XXL Freshman Freestyle
Watch Fivio Foreign rap about his invitation to the Grammys and understanding clout comes in handy in his 2020 XXL Freshman freestyle.

Island Records’ LaTrice Burnette Gives Advice on Artist Development, Strategizing and More
LaTrice Burnette drops some knowledge.

Calboy’s Pitch for 2020 XXL Freshman
Watch Calboy's pitch for the 2020 XXL Freshman class.