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Larry June speaks to XXL in an exclusive interview about his hustler's spirit, becoming an icon for lifestyle rap and being yourself.

The 2025 XXL Freshmen have all the time for the haters.

Rapper and producer Nav opens up about why he's doing less partying and focusing on his new album in an interview with XXL magazine.

Rappers, radio personalities, music industry executives and more share their thoughts on lyricism in a new interview for XXL magazine.

Go into the mind of Sauce Walka in an exclusive interview with XXL magazine.

What More Can I Say? Quando Rondo’s relationship with rap is dark and deeply personal. His story is riddled with harsh realities as he tries to navigate the road to redemption. Interview: Joey Echevarria Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. This interview was c...

BLP Kosher discusses his goal to change the world through music, Jewish heritage and more in a new interview with XXL magazine.

Baby Kia speaks to XXL magazine in a new interview about his rise in hip-hop coming out of Atlanta, what's real or not in his rhymes and more.

Anycia opens up in a new interview with XXL magazine about the song she needs Ciara's blessing for, new music on the way and more.

Drew Findling, hip-hop's go-to-guy for legal expertise, speaks to XXL magazine in an exclusive interview about his work on prominent legal cases.

OsamaSon speaks to XXL in a new interview about his popularity in the underground rap scene, dedicating his life to music and his past life as a producer.

See Sexyy Red's point of view on a little bit of everything in XXL's newest interview series, Off the Dome.

Take a look at how GloRilla views things in XXL's newest interview series, Off the Dome.

The two women currently dominating hip-hop sling questions back-and-forth in an exclusive interview for XXL magazine's winter issue.

Glo Da P and Big Sexyy interview each other for their XXL magazine cover story.

See how judgmental Latto, DJ Khaled and Ludacris get in Netflix's Rhythm + Flow in this exclusive interview for XXL magazine.

Consistency is key for Big Sean with more new music on the way.

Big Sean discusses his new album, Better Me Than You, consistency in hip-hop and rising above it all for his XXL magazine digital cover.

In an exclusive interview with XXL, CNN analyst Laura Coates shares the notable moments she's had with rappers she's interviewed, how has hip-hop impacted her career and more.

Ghostface Killah shares his fondest rap memory with Beyoncé, his most prized piece of jewelry and more in an exclusive interview with XXL.

Lola Brooke speaks on what's next following her hit song "Don't Play Wit It," her debut project, BET Awards nominations and more in an exclusive interview with XXL.

Rubi Rose shares her feelings on fame, her rap career and the surprising spaghetti with ketchup meal she made for Druski in an interview with XXL magazine.

Ken Carson's rise to the top of the rage rap sound is explored in this XXL magazine feature.

The ongoing scamming and fraud plaguing hip-hop is explored in XXL magazine through the lens of rappers who've been victims.

A year of ups and downs for the 2023 class.

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

XXL explores how podcasters and streamers now hold weight in how rap music and messages are disseminated.

These five Freshman come out swangin' in their 2024 XXL cypher.

Three is a magic number in this 2024 XXL Freshman cypher.