Peter A. Berry

Peter A. Berry is a writer and editor in the New York area. You can follow him @pellz_.

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.

Big30 Gears Up for the Release of His Debut Album

Read the exclusive interview.

Young Dolph Brings Paper Route Empire to New Heights With Upcoming Compilation Mixtape and More Artists

More than a decade after starting his indie label, Young Dolph looks to bring Paper Route Empire to new heights.

Erica Banks Looks Back at the Making of “Buss It” and Other Songs That Define Her Career

Read the exclusive interview with Erica Banks.

How a Flawed Justice System Inspired Detroit Star 42 Dugg’s Rap Career

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Every Song on Lil Uzi Vert’s Eternal Atake Album Ranked

XXL ranks every song on Lil Uzi Vert's Eternal Atake album.

Here Are Tyler, The Creator’s Most Outrageous Tweets

A look at Tyler, The Creator's most outrageous tweets.

Every Kendrick Lamar Project Ranked

XXL ranks all of Kendrick Lamar's projects.

Every Song on Tupac Shakur’s All Eyez on Me Album Ranked

XXL ranks every song on Tupac Shakur's All Eyez on Me album.

50 Cent Says Floyd Mayweather Fight Is Off Because Floyd Can’t Read Two Paragraphs of Fif’s Book

50 continues with the jokes.

Nick Cannon Tests Positive for COVID-19

Nick Cannon has tested positive for COVID-19.

These Are the Breakout Hip-Hop Songs That Took Your Favorite Rappers to the Next Level

XXL takes a look at 20 rappers and the songs that made them legitimate stars.

Troy Ave Looks Back at Eight Years of His White Christmas Mixtape Series

Troy Ave continues his tradition.

Here Are 36 Surprising Facts About J. Cole

XXL takes a look at some things you probably didn't know about Cole.

Sheff G Breaks Down His Career-Defining Songs ‘No Suburban,’ ‘Flows’ and More

Sheff G talks about the songs that defined his career.

Here Are 20 Signs You’re a Ski Mask The Slump God Fan

There's no universal criteria for being a fan of The Slump God, but there are some general signs.

XXXTentacion’s Girlfriend, Jenesis Sanchez, Writes Heartfelt Letter to Rapper for Their Son Gekyume’s 2nd Birthday

Jenesis Sanchez, the mother of XXXTentacion's son Gekyume, writes a letter to the late rapper speaking on their child's milestones for his 2nd birthday.

Spillage Village Carves Out a Space as Hip-Hop’s Hottest New Collective

Meet hip-hop's hottest new collective.

Producer LilJuMadeDaBeat Shares How He Made Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Body’

LilJuMadeDaBeat got that fire.

Drake Delays New Certified Lover Boy Album Again

Fans will just have to wait.

Remember Actress Amanda Bynes? She’s Rapping Now – Listen

Amanda Bynes drops a rap song.

DJ Khaled and Fat Joe Launch Joint OnlyFans Account

These two are the latest hip-hop artists to hop onto the OnlyFans wave.

Death Row Records Cofounder Gets Prison Sentence Commuted by President Trump After Snoop Dogg Reaches Out

Snoop helped out with this.