Morray Breaks Down the Truth of His Song ‘Still Here’
Morray explains the lyrics behind his song "Still Here" featuring Cordae in his XXL magazine exclusive interview.
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Saucy Santana Thinks He Was Ahead of His Time With Viral Hit ‘Material Girl’
Saucy Santana tells all on some of his successful hits, such as "Material Girl" and "Walk Em Like a Dog" in his XXL magazine interview.
Nardo Wick’s Next Album Is on the Way and He’s Got Lil Baby’s Advice in Mind
In his XXL magazine interview, Nardo Wick shares details on his sophomore album, Lil Baby's advice and aiming to be great like Lil Wayne, Jay-Z and Eminem.
Joey Badass Knows the World Needs His New Music and He’s Got the Album to Prove It
Joey Bada$$ talks to XXL about getting back to the music while sharpening his acting chops.
Fivio Foreign Knew He Had to Get Better, So He Did While Elevating Brooklyn Drill and Developing a Kanye West Friendship Along the Way
Fivio Foreign opens up about his professional growth and the Brooklyn drill rap scene in an exclusive interview with XXL.
Playboi Carti Interview – How One of Hip-Hop’s Most Elusive Artists Stays Making Waves
Playboi Carti gives an exclusive interview to XXL for the Spring 2022 issue of the magazine.
Latto Knocks Down Double Standards With ‘Big Energy’ While Gaining Inspiring Advice From Pharrell – Interview
With a hit song, sold-out tour dates and a strong sophomore album, Latto has stamped herself as a real name in hip-hop and wants to be respected as such.
Cochise on the ‘Blessing’ of ‘Tell Em’ Success, Being Inspired by Tyler, The Creator and More
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Bfb Da Packman Reflects on Five Songs That Helped Shape His Career
Gearing up to release his forthcoming effort Love Less, Bfb speaks about the tracks that have stamped him as an internet and mic sensation.
KenTheMan Preps New Tour With Cosigns From 2 Chainz and Snoop Dogg Behind Her
Read the exclusive interview with KenTheMan.
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.
Explore the History of the Hip-Hop Remix and What It Really Means Today
Read about how the hip-hop remix was created and how rappers like SpotemGottem are transforming the way the remix is viewed today.
Big30 Gears Up for the Release of His Debut Album
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RealRed Tells the Story of How He Became Moneybagg Yo’s Engineer
RealRed speaks to XXL about his engineer and producer career working with Moneybagg Yo and more.
Mariah the Scientist Shares Why Young Nudy’s ‘Zone 6′ Is Her Theme Song
Mariah catches up with XXL and shares her love for her hometown hip-hop, working with rappers, developing her sound and more.
Juice Wrld’s Mother Gives Candid Interview on Live Free 999 Foundation in Her Son’s Honor, His Struggles and Those Pesky Song Leaks
Juice Wrld’s mother, Carmela Wallace, is keeping her son’s spirit alive with the Live Free 999 foundation.
Get Ready for the XXL Awards 2022 – Meet Some Members of the XXL Awards Board Who Grace the Cover of the Magazine’s Winter 2021 Issue
Illustrious members of the music industry including executives, A&Rs, marketing experts, managers, producers, DJs, publicists and some select veteran artists have been picked for the XXL Awards Board and they will be determining the awards winners.
More Than Ever, G.O.A.T. Status Is Being Claimed by Hip-Hop Legends and Newcomers Alike
Ever since famed boxer Muhammad Ali deemed himself the G.O.A.T., hip-hop has adopted that same energy.
Bia Is Finally Reaping the Benefits of a ‘Whole Lotta Money’
Bia's perseverance has been put to the test for nearly a decade. Now, with a hit song in the bag and A-list artists supporting her, she’s manifesting more wins.
Giant Records’ Shawn “Tubby” Holiday Shares Advice on Artists Obtaining Longevity, What Makes a Hit Record and More
The veteran music executive, who's worked with 50 Cent and Lil Nas X, among others, shares his knowledge.
Hip-Hop’s Most In-Demand Jewelers Tell the Stories of Creating Icy Works of Art for Today’s Rap Stars
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.
Cole Bennett’s Creative Juices Flow as His Lyrical Lemonade Empire Achieves Independent Success
The Lyrical Lemonade founder and lauded music video director speaks to XXL about his growing multimedia empire.
Lil Tecca Interview – What to Expect From We Love You Tecca 2 Album, Top Five Favorite Rappers and Being Labeled a Pioneer
Lil Tecca's in-depth interview with XXL includes him speaking on his upcoming We Love You Tecca 2 album, his favorite rappers and more.
Doin’ Lines With Jack Harlow – What He Would Do With a Pet Monkey, Biggest Fear and More
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Karol G Talks Working With Nicki Minaj, Being Featured on Pop Smoke’s Debut Album and More
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Here’s a Look at What the 2020 XXL Freshman Class Has Been Up to Since Last Year
This is what the 2020 XXL Freshman Class has been up to since they graced the cover.
2021 XXL Freshmen Pooh Shiesty, Lakeyah, DDG, Flo Milli and More Share Their Life Mottos
2021 XXL Freshmen share their life mottos.
Moneybagg Yo Interview: New Movie About His Life, Yo Gotti’s Advice and Growing Bread Gang Label
Read Moneybagg Yo's exclusive interview about his executive aspiration, goals outside of music, his vision for his kids and more.