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Destroy Lonely on Making Drop Dead Gorgeous Album, Joint Project With Ken Carson + More

Step inside Destroy Lonely’s world with XXL as he breaks down the making of his upcoming album Drop Dead Gorgeous, discusses the long-awaited joint project with Ken Carson, shares his vision for creating movies beyond music, diving into fashion and more. Read Destroy Lonely’s interview: https://www.xxlmag.com/destroy-lonely-interview-drop-dead-gorgeous-album/ Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL […]

That Mexican OT got rocked after a bull charged him 😲

That Mexican OT got rocked at the Fort Bend County Rodeo in Rosenberg, Texas, over the weekend after a bull charged him inside the arena. The Texas rapper later told KHOU 11 the moment was fueled by adrenaline and said he’s OK. 😭

Can Lola Brooke Survive Hip-Hop Trivia? Clipse, Biggie & Hilarious Challenges

Lola Brooke plays hip-hop trivia for XXL’s Rhyme and Risk presented by Stake. Get the questions right, earn points to win. Wrong answers come with hilarious consequences, including eating a mystery-flavor jelly bean and the challenge of making a rhyme out of a random word. Topics range from: Who coined the term “bling bling?” How […]

Tyler, The Creator Rapped EVERY Bar 😭

Tyler, The Creator stood there rapping every bar while Clipse and Pharrell Williams performed “So Far Ahead” at the 2026 Grammy Awards. 😭🔥 🎥 iamapunisher/TikTok

Kendrick Lamar Reveals No-Cursing Rule for “Luther”

Kendrick Lamar revealed, after winning Record of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, that there was just one condition to clear the sample on “Luther” with SZA: no cursing. 🏆 They agreed to the rule, and the hit was born.

Kendrick Lamar is Four Grammys Away From Rap History 🤯

Kendrick Lamar heads into the 2026 Grammys with nine nominations, the most of any artist this year. With 22 career wins, he needs just four more to pass Jay-Z (25) and Ye (24) for the most Grammy wins by a rapper. If he sweeps this year, he’d jump to 30 wins and move into third […]

Collaborating with COI LERAY 🔥

Shoreline Mafia open up about connecting with Coi Leray last year for their dope collab “Act Like You Know” for XXL’s Talk It Up series, powered by DistroKid,

Lil Baby May Box DJ Akademiks 🥊😭

Lil Baby and DJ Akademiks could soon settle things in the ring. Adin Ross says Baby is down to box Ak for the right price, while Akademiks says he’s already on board. With Ross’ boxing platform Brand Risk Promotions in the mix, fans are curious if it actually gets booked. 👀🥊 Thoughts? ⬇️

Travis Scott Fires Back At Pusha T 😳

Travis Scott is responding to Pusha T’s claims that emerged following the release of Clipse’s “So Be It.” In a Rolling Stone interview released January 21, the Houston rapper disputed Pusha’s account of a Paris studio session that later led to a falling out between the two, revolving around Travis’ song “Meltdown” from his album […]

Does J. Cole Have a Album and Mixtape Coming?!

Jadakiss says J. Cole has more than one project on the way. On a January 20 episode of Joe and Jada, Kiss revealed that Cole also has a separate mixtape in the works, featuring him rapping over classic LOX beats. Some fans have been speculating whether the long-awaited It’s a Boy could drop before The […]

Shoreline Mafia on Their New Era, Coi Leray Collab & Music Coming in 2026

Shoreline Mafia open up in a new interview XXL’s Talk It Up series, powered by DistroKid, to discuss the new music they’re working on this year, collaborating with Coi Leray, their new era, why there aren’t a lot of rap groups anymore, what’s next and more. Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL […]

The NEW ERA of SHORELINE MAFIA

Shoreline Mafia connects for XXL’s Talk It Up series, powered by DistroKid, to discuss the new era they’re in as a group.

ASAP Rocky FINALLY Drops Don’t Be Dumb

A$AP Rocky returns with Don’t Be Dumb, his first studio album since Testing (2018). After nearly eight years between album releases — filled with films, fashion moves and major life changes, Rocky finally delivers a 17-track project led by “Punk Rocky” and “Helicopter.” Worth the wait or nah? 👀⬇️

Security Guard QUITS Job to Chase Dream

A security guard at Rod Wave’s Miami concert quit his job on the spot after his manager shut down his chance to showcase his talent. Now he’s standing by the decision. 🗣️ Thoughts? ⬇️

Joey Bada$$’s Classics Go Gold, Years Later

Joey Bada$$ received gold plaques for Survival Tactics and Righteous Minds from his 2012 debut mixtape 1999 and used the moment to offer encouragement and advice to aspiring artists. 🔥🗣️