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Chris Brown Calls Kanye West a ‘Whole H*e’
Chris Brown sounds off on Kanye West.
These Uncomfortable Hip-Hop Moments Will Make You Cringe
Meek Mill, Saweetie, Lil Pump and more have experienced some uncomfortable hip-hop moments.
Mother of Future’s Child Appears to Accuse Him of Texting Their 8-Year-Old Son ‘Your Mothe…
The mother of Future's son is calling out the rapper's disrespect.
A Look at Kanye West’s Most Unique Album Rollouts
Kanye West doing Kanye West things.
Wack 100 Threatens 21 Savage During Argument With 6ix9ine – Listen
Wack 100 and 21 Savage get into a heated argument as 6ix9ine eggs on the situation.
Fetty Wap Posts Emotional Video Following the Death of His 4-Year-Old Daughter
Fetty Wap mourns the loss of one of his children.
Hip-Hop’s Most In-Demand Jewelers Tell the Stories of Creating Icy Works of Art for Today’…
Hip-hop's most in-demand jewelers tell the stories behind working with rap stars to create icy works of art that are completely unmatched.
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Projects of 2021 So Far
Tyler, The Creator, J. Cole, Polo G, Rod Wave and more of the game's revered rap stars make the cut.
Yo Gotti Covers Digital Edition of XXL Magazine
Yo Gotti covers a digital edition of XXL magazine in honor of his new CMG label partnership with Interscope Records.
Doja Cat Warns People to Not Disrespect Her as a Rapper
Put some respect on Doja Cat's name.
6LACK and Omah Lay Interview – Afrobeats Music, Collaborating and Bringing Communities Tog…
6LACK connects with Omah Lay to discuss the success of the Afro-music scene, working together and the popularity of Spotify's African Heat playlist.
Blxst Wants to Take the Torch for L.A. Hip-Hop and Continue Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy
Read the exclusive interview with Blxst about his come up.
Rappers Getting Paid From the Cannabis Boom Is More Than Just a Side Hustle, It’s a Matter…
Rappers are successfully entering the marijuana business to get paid legally, and the social justice is catching up.
Exclusive – Cardi B Covers XXL Magazine’s Spring 2021 Issue
The unstoppable and incomparable Cardi B covers XXL magazine's spring 2021 issue.
Kodak Black Security Guard Shot While Rapper Was at McDonald’s – Report
Kodak Black's security guard has been shot while the rapper was at McDonald’s ordering food.
DMX Hospitalized After Drug Overdose, Rappers Respond
Hip-hop is here for DMX.
Woman Allegedly Armed With Knife Arrested Outside Drake’s Mansion
A woman allegedly armed with a knife has been arrested outside Drake's home in Toronto.
Vote for the 10th Spot in the 2021 XXL Freshman Class
Before the annual Freshman Class cover is revealed, it's time to cast your vote for the 10th spot.
Drake 2021 Type Beats
You know a Drake beat when you hear one.
Playboi Carti Opens Up on His Sexuality – ‘I Don’t Give a F@!k’
Carti addresses the rumors about his sexuality.
These Rappers Are Certified Cheat Codes to Success on the Charts
These rappers are proof that when they show up as a feature on a song, they are the ultimate cheat code for success.
Nas’ King’s Disease Wins Best Rap Album at 2021 Grammy Awards
Nas takes home his first-ever Grammy award.
104 Hip-Hop Albums Turning Five in 2021
2016 was lit. With a half-decade of retrospection, XXL highlights 104 hip-hop albums turning five in 2021.
6ix9ine Returns to Social Media After Going Silent, Teases New Song – Watch
6ix9ine returns to social media.
These Are the Unique Ways XXXTentacion’s Son Gekyume Is Following in His Father’s Footstep…
Here's a look at the many interesting ways that XXXTentacion's son, Gekyume, is following in the rapper's footsteps.
Lil Wayne Attends Tory Lanez Video Shoot Day After Presidential Pardon
Wayne is back to business.
Man Appears to Confront 6ix9ine, Gets Punched by Member of Rapper’s Crew – Watch
This is pretty wild.
An Investigation Into the Underworld of Hip-Hop Song Leaks, a Blessing and Curse for Rappe…
Music leaks are a gift and a curse for rappers.