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The people sound off on the accusations.
Baby Tate Claps Back at Fan Who Accuses Her of Biting Nicki Minaj’s Style
Baby Tate claps back.
Here Are the XXL Awards 2024 Nominees and New Board Members
See the nominees and board members for the XXL Awards 2024.
How to Livestream Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s Vultures Album Listening Event
Get the info on Kanye and Ty's Vultures album listening here.
Buy XXL’s New Store Merch – Hoodies, T-Shirts, Phone Cases and More
Something for everyone.
Jay-Z’s Most Memorable Lines From His Speech for Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at 2024 Grammys
Hov made an impact at the Grammys.
Killer Mike Taken Away in Handcuffs by Police at 2024 Grammy Awards
Killer Mike has been put in handcuffs at the Grammy Awards.
Here’s Every Best Rap Song Winner at the Grammy Awards Over the Years
A look at which rappers earned the big win over the years.
Rubi Rose’s Alleged Close Friends Story Post Shows Her Calling Nicki Minaj Evil and Washed
Was Rubi talking trash about Nicki?
Attempted Rape Victim Amends Lawsuit Against Nicki Minaj’s Husband to Include Evidence From Original Case
The attempted rape victim has amended her rape lawsuit against Kenneth Petty to include evidence from 1994 trial.
Show Cancellations, Temperamental Ticket Sales and a Shift in Demand – Where Does the World of Hip-Hop Touring Go From Here?
In a year marked by show cancellations, temperamental ticket sales and a shift in demand, XXL takes a look at where hip-hop touring goes from here.
A Look at Why Sampling in Hip-Hop Sounds More Familiar Than Ever in 2023
Sampling in hip-hop has been going on since the genre’s inception, but in 2023, it’s been more prevalent than ever. XXL dives deep to discuss why everything sounds familiar.
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Producers of 2023
As 2023 winds down, there are a lot of talented people behind the boards that deserve recognition for contributing to some of the year's best albums.
DD Osama Is Out to Prove That Drill Rappers Can Do Everything
DD Osama discusses how he got into rap, growing up with his late brother Notti, evolving as a drill rapper and more in a interview with XXL magazine.
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Projects of 2023
It's been a monumental year for hip-hop.
ScarLip Turns Pain Into Power as She Creates Her Debut Project Scars & Stripes
ScarLip speaks to XXL in an exclusive magazine interview about the success of her song "This Is New York," Swizz Beatz's support and more.
Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s Vultures Album Did Not Drop and Fans Are Mad
No album after all that wait.
Latto Covers XXL Magazine’s Winter 2023 Issue and Curates All-Women Cypher
Cover girl Latto lands on XXL magazine's Winter 2023 issue.
Drake Calls Out Kanye West for Calling a Truce But Realizing It’s Premeditated on ‘Red Button’
Drizzy puts Ye on blast.
5 Things to Pay Attention to in Drake and J. Cole’s ‘First Person Shooter’ Video
Drizzy and Cole's vid is packed with Easter eggs.
70 of Drake’s Most Clever Lines From His Best Verses
Drizzy's nice with the wordplay.
Drake Fans Think He’ll Diss Pusha T on For All the Dogs Opening Song ‘Virginia Beach’
Will Drake kick off For All the Dogs with a diss track?
20 Unnecessary Disses in Hip-Hop That Didn’t Need to Happen
There have been plenty of unnecessary disses in hip-hop’s 50-year existence.
Check Out a Bunch of Ugly Tattoos Rappers Have
Insert scratching chin emoji here.
See How Different Rappers Looked When They First Got in the Game and Now
Seeing how different rappers looked when they first got in the game and now can be quite surprising.