Joey brings his unequivocal passion and knowledge of Hip-Hop culture to the airwaves each weekend, counting down the hottest tracks from every region of the country, culminating with the XXL Official Top 10 songs each and every week.
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Playboi Carti’s Music Album – Everything We Know
What's the word on Carti's next album?
Amber Rose Admits She Loved Wiz Khalifa More Than She Loved Kanye West
Amber says she loved Wiz more than Ye.
Kodak Black Shows Up Late to Show, Offers to Pay Venue to Perform for Fans
Yak didn't want to disappoint the fans.
Kendrick Lamar Wins Lyricist of the Year for XXL Awards 2023
Kenny's pen game was way strong this past year.
Playboi Carti Fans Discover Cancer Hospital Named Carti, Think Facility Is His – Watch
Carti fans play too much.
Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers Wins Album of the Year for XXL Awards 2023
Kenny's double LP takes the Album of the Year crown.
Black Eyed Peas Sue Toymaker for Turning ‘My Humps’ Song Into ‘My Poops’
Not toying around.
Pitchfork Reviews Ice Spice EP Higher Than Drake, 21 Savage, Future and Other Albums
Is Ice Spice's EP really better than these projects?
Trippie Redd, Ice Spice, Autumn! and More – New Hip-Hop Projects
The artistry is strong with this week's new releases.
Funk Flex Says He Will Play 6ix9ine Songs Again Because More Rappers Are Snitching
Is snitching just part of the game now? Flex thinks so.
03 Greedo and Mike Free, BabyTron, Skyzoo and More – New Hip-Hop Projects
Hip-hop comes through with another round of new music.
Gucci Mane’s Wife Posts Receipts of $20,000 Payment to Funeral Home for Big Scarr
Gucci's wife came through with the receipts.
These Are the Hip-Hop Songs Named After Rappers’ Favorite Pop Stars
Rappers love pop stars.
Video Shows Meek Mill Fighting to Get Out of Crowd in Ghana
Meek said the dream almost became a nightmare.
ILoveMakonnen, SahBabii, Joey Trap and More – New Hip-Hop Projects
Hip-hop hand-delivers one last gift for the season -- new music.
The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week
Last round of fresh bangers to close out 2022.
Los Angeles Clippers Refer to Drake as a ‘Fan’ in Instagram Post, Drizzy Responds and Roasts Them
The Clippers got jokes but Drizzy made it clear he's no L.A. fan.
Lil Yachty Appears to React to His Experimental Rock Album Leaking
Lil Boat can't be thrilled about his new rock album being leaked.
New Hip-Hop Music Releases January 2023
Hip-hop's first round of drops in 2023.
The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week
End of the year bangers.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Sauce Walka, 2KBaby and More – New Hip-Hop Projects
New music as Santa gears up to push the widebody sleigh from rooftop to rooftop.
Young Thug’s Sister Says His Name Is an Acronym, Spells Out What It Stands For
Thugger's sis spelled it all out for us.
Akon Defends Nick Cannon Having Numerous Kids With Multiple Women, Says That’s How Life Is Supposed to Be
Akon is more than cool with Nick populating the planet.
Video Shows Inside Birdman’s Abandoned New Orleans Mansion
Birdman's New Orleans mansion is abandoned, but still kinda fire.
GloRilla Defends Decision to Hire Personal Assistant for $550 a Week
Glo triples down on her suspect job offer.
Nick Cannon Admits Biggest Guilt Is Not Spending Enough Time With His 11 Kids – Report
Nick feels like he can't spread enough love to the youngins.
Ab-Soul, Lil Durk and Only The Family, Young Dolph and More – New Hip-Hop Projects
Ice-cold new music as December continues.
Diddy Addresses His Relationship With Yung Miami, Appears to Call Out DJ Akademiks
Diddy swears Yung Miami isn't a side piece.
Uncle Luke Disputes Fat Joe’s Claims of Getting Trick Daddy, Pitbull Signed
Uncle Luke says Joey Crack's claims are cap.