Peter A. Berry

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Ski Mask The Slump God Opens Up About Going Through Changes, His New Album and AI Bringing XXXTentacion and Juice Wrld Together

Ski Mask The Slump God speaks on leveling up with a new album and tour in an interview with XXL magazine.

New Hip-Hop Trio 41 Talk Growing Up, Working Hard and Earning Accolades

41 is a Brooklyn drill trio that is taking the rap game by storm. In an exclusive interview with XXL, they explain how the group came to be, their rise and more.

Bas Explains Why His Song ‘Ho Chi Minh’ Is Dedicated to Former President of North Vietnam

Bas breaks down the meaning of his lyrics in the song "Ho Chi Minh" in an interview with XXL magazine.

Sha EK Shares the Stories Behind Five Songs That Define Him

Sha EK breaks down five songs that show who he truly is as an artist in an interview with XXL magazine.

Killer Mike Tells It Like It Is in New Interview – ‘Michael Is Still Album of the Year’

Killer Mike speaks to XXL in an exclusive interview about his Michael album being album of the year, his work in the community and new artists he likes.

BigXThaPlug Enters a New Level of His Career With ‘Mmhmm’ and a Billboard Hot 100 Debut

Show & Prove: BigXThaPlug Words: Peter A. Berry Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. The beginning of BigXThaPlug’s rap career included a humble exercise in multitasking. Months removed from writing his fi...

NLE Choppa Discusses Evolving in the Face of Controversy, Fatherhood and Philanthropy

NLE Choppa opens up about his mission to evolve as an artist, philanthropist and father in an XXL magazine exclusive interview.

2023 XXL Freshman Cypher With Rob49, Luh Tyler, DC The Don, SleazyWorld Go, TiaCorine and 2Rare – Watch

Rob49, SleazyWorld Go, DC The Don, Luh Tyler, TiaCorine and 2Rare show out in their 2023 XXL Freshman cypher.

2023 XXL Freshman Cypher With Finesse2tymes, Lola Brooke, Fridayy and Real Boston Richey – Watch

Finesse2Tymes, Real Boston Richey, Lola Brooke and Fridayy pull up with a hefty supply of bars for this year's Freshman cypher.

Destroy Lonely Has Playboi Carti’s Advice in His Ear While on a Mission to Inspire the World

Destroy Lonely is benefitting from an increased national profile, one accompanied by packed venues and songs that go viral before they’re even released. Check out his XXL interview.

DJ Drama on His Plans for Gangsta Grillz, Lil Uzi Vert’s Sobriety and What’s Next for Generation Now

Grammy-winning artist DJ Drama discusses his legacy, Gangsta Grillz, Lil Uzi Vert's sobriety and more in this exclusive XXL interview.

Hip-Hop Continues to Bring Its Talents to the Wrestling Ring in One Way or Another

The hip-hop community is bringing their talents to the ring.

Eminem First and Only Rapper to Earn Two Diamond Albums – Today in Hip-Hop

TIHH: Eminem is diamond-certified.

RZA, SSGKobe, Idk, Robb Banks and Open Mike Eagle Explore Hip-Hop’s Connection to Anime

From RZA to Idk, Robb Banks to SSGKobe and more, XXL explores the rap world's connection to anime.

JID Satisfies Generations Old and New as One of the Game’s Great Storytellers

JID shares his journey and how it plays into his compelling lyricism in an exclusive XXL magazine interview.

Why the 2016 XXL Freshman Class Stands as the Best Ever

A look back at why the 2016 XXL Freshman Class stands as the best of all time.

Tobe Nwigwe Flexes His Star Power With Viral Movement Centered on Purpose

With nine EPs, a blockbuster movie role and an Emmy nomination to his name, Tobe Nwigwe has come a long way without even hitting the mainstream yet. Get familiar with the movement.