Rot Ken Interview – Signing to Internet Money, Breakout Song “007,” Coming Out of the South
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Kemet High speaks with Georgia rapper Rot Ken about signing to Internet Money, his breakout song “007,” making it out of Augusta, Ga. as a rapper […]
Finesse2tymes Interview – 90 Days Mixtape, Studying Rap While in Jail, Adjusting to Fame
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III speaks with Memphis rapper Finesse2tymes about his new mixtape 90 Days, rapping following a stint behind bars and adjusting to fame. #finesse2tymes #memphis […]
2Rare Interview: Appearing in Drake’s ‘Sticky’ Video, Kevin Hart’s Support Him, Philly Club Music
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III speaks with Philadelphia’s 2Rare about the Philadelphia club rap scene, appearing in Drake’s “Sticky” video, receiving support from fellow Philly native Kevin Hart, […]
Lil Baby Gives Young Thug Advice, Reveals Business Investments, Praises Drake’s Work Ethic
Lil Baby is in a race of his own. The 27-year-old Atlanta native brought that sentiment to fruition on the cover of his new album, It’s Only Me. He’s depicted on Mount Rushmore in various stages of his life. Clearly he sees no competition. The rapper graces the digital cover of XXL magazine and discusses […]
Bandmanrill Interview – Signing to Warner Records, New Jersey’s Distinct Rap Sound, Love for Boxing
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III speaks with Newark, NJ’s Bandmanrill on signing his deal with Warner Records, helping highlight the distinction between New Jersey and other tristate area […]
Lancey Foux Interview – Learning from Kanye West, Working With Skepta, Life in Hell Project
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Kemet High speaks with London’s own Lancey Foux on getting gems from Kanye West, working with Skepta, his Life in Hell project, touring and more. #lanceyfoux […]
Mavi Interview – New Album, MF Doom’s Music, Touring With Jack Harlow and More
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III speaks with Mavi about the rapper’s new album, Laughing So Hard It Hurts, out Oct. 14, growing up on MF Doom’s music, South […]
Pap Chanel Interview – Nicki Minaj Inspiring Her, Working With Future and Lil Baby, Women in Rap
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Kemet High speaks with Georgia rapper Pap Chanel about her love for and inspiration from Nicki Minaj, collaborating with Lil Baby and Future and the camaraderie […]
Sha EK Interview – Bronx Drill Scene, Living His Dream, Media Training in Rap
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper Sha EK about coming up in the Bronx drill scene, realizing he’s living the dream right before the […]
Armani White Interview – Why He Signed to Def Jam, ‘Billie Eilish.’ Song, Starting as Indie Rapper
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with Philadelphia rapper Armani White about his hit song “Billie Eilish.,” his decision to sign with Def Jam, grinding as […]
Stunna Gambino Interview – Rihanna Helping His Buzz, Creating ‘Demons,’ Using Music as Therapy
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper Stunna Gambino about making his breakout hit “Demons,” Rihanna posting his song on social media, his mom finding […]
Big Boss Vette Interview – ‘Snatched’ Going Viral, Signing to Republic Records, New Orleans Bounce
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with St. Louis rapper Big Boss Vette about her viral track “Snatched,” her songs blowing up on social media, New […]
2022 XXL Freshmen Read Mean Comments
Watch Nardo Wick, SoFaygo, Babyface Ray, Doechii, Cochise, KenTheMan, Big30, Kali, KayCyy, Big Scarr, Saucy Santana and 10th spot winner BabyTron address the haters’ mean comments. Beat for video produced by Mayze and North of Ikari https://www.instagram.com/prodmayze/ https://www.instagram.com/northofikari/ Buy the 2022 XXL Freshman Class magazine and merch here: https://shop.xxlmag.com/p/xxl-magazine-freshman-class-2022-issue Visit the 2022 XXL Freshman Class […]
2022 XXL Freshman Class Revealed – Official Announcement
Welcome the 2022 XXL Freshman Class. Congratulations Nardo Wick, SoFaygo, Babyface Ray, Doechii, Cochise, KenTheMan, Big30, Kali, KayCyy, Big Scarr, Saucy Santana and 10th spot winner BabyTron. Directed by Travis Satten (travissatten.com) Produced by Back 2 One Studios Beat for video produced by Killaakhi https://www.instagram.com/killaakhi/ Buy the 2022 XXL Freshman Class magazine and merch here: […]
Sonny Digital Interview – New Project, Signing With Generation Now and Working With SSGKobe
Sonny Digital speaks with XXL Associate Editor Kemet High to discuss the rapper-producer’s upcoming project, Mr. Digital, signing with Generation Now, working with SSGKobe, Playboi Carti’s rise to fame, the story behind Sonny’s producer tag and more. #SonnyDigital #HipHop #Rapper #Rap #Interview #Producer Beat for video produced by Diesel Music: https://www.instagram.com/dieselmusic/ Subscribe to XXL → […]
Kaash Paige Interview – Signing to Def Jam, Upcoming Project The Fall Off, Making Hit Songs
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Kemet High chops it up with singer Kaash Paige about signing with Def Jam, her upcoming project The Fall Off and making tracks “Love Songs” and […]
Scorey Interview – Signing to Polo G, Touring With NLE Choppa and Adjusting to Fame
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, Scorey speaks with XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III about signing to Polo G, touring with NLE Choppa and more. Subscribe to XXL → http://bit.ly/subscribe-xxl #Scorey #HipHop #Rap #Rapper […]
Saba Interview – New Album, Kanye West’s Inspiration and What’s Next
Saba speaks with XXL Associate Editor Kemet High to discuss the rapper’s Few Good Things album, Kanye West’s inspiration, Pivot Gang’s next project, where he sees himself in the Chicago rap scene, collaborating with Smino and Noname as Ghetto Sage, top five favorite rappers and more. Read Saba’s XXL magazine spring issue interview: https://www.xxlmag.com/saba-interview/ #Saba […]
Rob49 Interview – Nearly Quitting Rap Until Birdman Called, New Orleans Support, Wild Fan Story
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III speaks with Rob49 about realizing he could rap over Future songs, nearly quitting rap until Birdman called him, getting the support of fans […]
Fresco Trey Interview – ‘Feel Good’ Leading to Record Deal, D1 Basketball Goals, Heartbreak Diaries
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III speaks with Fresco Trey about the bidding war to sign the artist, “Feel Good” leading to a record deal, receiving D1 scholarships for […]
Dave East Interview – How Did I Get Here Album, Acting Career and Opening New Store
Dave East speaks to XXL News Editor Aleia Woods about his new album, How Did I Get Here, portraying Method Man on the series Wu-Tang: An American Saga, the new store he opened in Harlem and more. Beat for video produced by Diesel Music: https://www.instagram.com/dieselmusic/ Subscribe to XXL → http://bit.ly/subscribe-xxl Go here → http://www.xxlmag.com/ XXL […]
Big Scarr Interview – Signing to Gucci Mane’s 1017 Label, New Mixtape Coming, Memphis
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper Big Scarr about signing with Gucci Mane’s 1017 label, rising up in the Memphis rap scene, working with […]
KayCyy Interview – Talks Being Kanye West’s Mentee, Working With Travis Scott and His New EP TW20 50
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Kemet High chops it up with rapper KayCyy about being Kanye West’s mentee, working with Travis Scott, his new EP TW20 50 with Gesaffelstein and more. […]
Iayze Interview – Story Behind His Song ‘C’mere!,’ Raising His Daughter and More
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper Iayze, the story behind making his hit song “C’mere!,” how having full custody of his daughter motives him and […]
Digga D Interview – Success of His ‘Next Up’ freestyle, U.K. Drill Popularity and More
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper Digga D about how he started rapping, the success of his “Next Up” freestyle, U.K. drill popularity and […]
Benny the Butcher Interview – Tana Talk 4 Album, State of Griselda, Jay-Z’s Advice
Benny The Butcher speaks with XXL Associate Editor Kemet High about his new album, Tana Talk 4, Jay-Z’s advice, the state of the Griselda crew, his upcoming acting endeavors, the boss moves he’s making as an exec and more. #BennyTheButcher #HipHop #Rapper #Rap #Interview #BennyTheButcherInterview Beat for video produced by Diesel Music: https://www.instagram.com/dieselmusic/ Subscribe to […]
2 Chainz Interview – Get Inspired and Go Inside His Nail Salon and Restaurant
2 Chainz graces the digital cover of XXL magazine in celebration of his upcoming deluxe album, Dope Don’t Sell Itself, and the many business ventures he’s secured. The rapper discusses his next business moves while at his Pamper Nail Studio in Atlanta. Read 2 Chainz’s XXL magazine digital cover story: https://www.xxlmag.com/2-chainz-interview/ #2Chainz #Interview #HipHop #Rapper […]
BabySantana Interview – How XXXTentacion Inspired Him, Advice From Lil Tecca and More
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper BabySantana about being inspired by XXXTentacion, getting advice from Lil Tecca and more. #BabySantana #BabySantanaInterview #HipHop #Rapper #Interview […]
Slimelife Shawty Interview – Being Inspired by Young Thug, His Connection to Lil Durk and More
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Kemet High chops it up with rapper Slimelife Shawty about being inspired by Young Thug after seeing him perform live for the first time, his connection […]
Kendrick Lamar Wins Pulitzer Prize for DAMN. Album – Hip-Hop Moments in Music History
For Black History Month this year, Rémy Martin teams up with XXL to celebrate 10 important moments in hip-hop history. Through the years, Rémy Martin has created a synonymous relationship between cognac and music culture by representing celebration and entertainment seamlessly. In honor of hip-hop’s nearly 50-year existence, host DJ Suss One, XXL Awards Board […]
Saucy Santana Interview – Hearing His Song ‘Material Girl’ at Fashion Week, Going on Tour With Latto
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper Saucy Santana about hearing his song “Material Girl” on the runway at Fashion Week, adjusting to life as […]
Jay-Z Becomes First Rapper Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame – Hip-Hop Moments in Music History
For Black History Month this year, Rémy Martin teams up with XXL to celebrate 10 important moments in hip-hop history. Through the years, Rémy Martin has created a synonymous relationship between cognac and music culture by representing celebration and entertainment seamlessly. In honor of hip-hop’s nearly 50-year existence, host DJ Suss One, XXL Awards Board […]
Nicki Minaj Achieves Most Billboard Hot 100 Hits – Hip-Hop Moments in Music History
For Black History Month this year, Rémy Martin teams up with XXL to celebrate 10 important moments in hip-hop history. Through the years, Rémy Martin has created a synonymous relationship between cognac and music culture by representing celebration and entertainment seamlessly. In honor of hip-hop’s nearly 50-year existence, host DJ Suss One, XXL Awards Board […]
Dr. Dre Sells Beats Brand to Apple for $3 Billion – Hip-Hop Moments in Music History
For Black History Month this year, Rémy Martin teams up with XXL to celebrate 10 important moments in hip-hop history. Through the years, Rémy Martin has created a synonymous relationship between cognac and music culture by representing celebration and entertainment seamlessly. In honor of hip-hop’s nearly 50-year existence, host DJ Suss One, XXL Awards Board […]
Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – Hip-Hop Moments in Music History
For Black History Month this year, Rémy Martin teams up with XXL to celebrate 10 important moments in hip-hop history. Through the years, Rémy Martin has created a synonymous relationship between cognac and music culture by representing celebration and entertainment seamlessly. In honor of hip-hop’s nearly 50-year existence, host DJ Suss One, XXL Awards Board […]
Queen Latifah Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame – Hip-Hop Moments in Music History
For Black History Month this year, Rémy Martin teams up with XXL to celebrate 10 important moments in hip-hop history. Through the years, Rémy Martin has created a synonymous relationship between cognac and music culture by representing celebration and entertainment seamlessly. In honor of hip-hop’s nearly 50-year existence, host DJ Suss One, XXL Awards Board […]
YungManny Interview – Going Viral on TikTok With His Song ‘You Can’t Stop The Rain’ and More
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper YungManny about the first time he heard himself on the radio, going viral on TikTok with “You Can’t […]
Lauryn Hill Wins Five Grammy Awards in One Night – Hip-Hop Moments in Music History
For Black History Month this year, Rémy Martin teams up with XXL to celebrate 10 important moments in hip-hop history. Through the years, Rémy Martin has created a synonymous relationship between cognac and music culture by representing celebration and entertainment seamlessly. In honor of hip-hop’s nearly 50-year existence, host DJ Suss One, XXL Awards Board […]
DMX Releases Two No. 1 Albums in Same Year – Hip-Hop Moments in Music History
For Black History Month this year, Rémy Martin teams up with XXL to celebrate 10 important moments in hip-hop history. Through the years, Rémy Martin has created a synonymous relationship between cognac and music culture by representing celebration and entertainment seamlessly. In honor of hip-hop’s nearly 50-year existence, host DJ Suss One, XXL Awards Board […]
Da Brat Goes Platinum First as Solo Female Rapper – Hip-Hop Moments in Music History
For Black History Month this year, Rémy Martin teams up with XXL to celebrate 10 important moments in hip-hop history. Through the years, Rémy Martin has created a synonymous relationship between cognac and music culture by representing celebration and entertainment seamlessly. In honor of hip-hop’s nearly 50-year existence, host DJ Suss One, XXL Awards Board […]
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Win Grammy – Hip-Hop Moments in Music History
For Black History Month this year, Rémy Martin teams up with XXL to celebrate 10 important moments in hip-hop history. Through the years, Rémy Martin has created a synonymous relationship between cognac and music culture by representing celebration and entertainment seamlessly. In honor of hip-hop’s nearly 50-year existence, host DJ Suss One, XXL Awards Board […]
Rémy Martin Presents The 10 – Hip Hop’s Biggest Milestones in Music History
In its nearly 50 years of existence, hip-hop has had a rich history of breaking barriers and achieving excellence, many times against all odds. In celebration of Black History Month, XXL is collaborating with Rémy Martin to look back on 10 of the biggest hip-hop benchmarks in music. Important milestones in hip-hop like these deserve […]
Eli Fross Interview – Freestyles, Shares Advice From Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper Eli Fross about the advice he got from Sleepy Hallow and Sheff G, recording his song “Raw” in […]
Rick Ross Interview – Inside His Classic Vintage Car Collection at The Promise Land
Rick Ross graces the digital cover of XXL magazine in celebration of his new deluxe album, Richer Than I Ever Been, and to discuss his collection of classic vintage cars at his Fayetteville, Ga. mansion known as The Promise Land. Read Rick Ross’ XXL magazine digital cover story: https://www.xxlmag.com/rick-ross-interview-cars/ #RickRoss #Interview #HipHop #Rapper #RickRossInterview Beat […]
NLE Choppa Interview – Me vs. Me Album, Why He Encourages BBL Herb and More
NLE Choppa speaks with XXL News Editor Aleia Woods about his new album, Me vs. Me, making the move to be a herbalist, his new son on the way, having no issues with YoungBoy Never Broke Again and more. #NLEChoppa #Interview #Rapper #HipHop Beat for video produced by Diesel Music: https://www.instagram.com/dieselmusic/ Subscribe to XXL → […]
Bktherula Interview – Working With Kanye West, Success of ‘Left Right’ and More
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Kemet High chops it up with rapper Bktherula about working with Kanye West, the success of her song “Left Right” and much more. #Bktherula #BktherulaInterview #HipHop […]
YK Osiris Interview – New Music, Drake Friendship and Keeping It Real About Money Debts
YK Osiris speaks to XXL Associate Editor Kemet High about the new music he has on the way, moving correct in 2022, bringing fans into his world, his friendship with Drake, clearing up all the rumors about the money he owes other artists, five artists in his R&B Hall of Fame, the 2019 XXL Freshman […]
Mike Dimes Interview – Success of ‘My Story,’ TikTok Fame and His First Billboard
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper Mike Dimes about the success of his song “My Story,” TikTok fame, getting his first billboard and more. […]
Doe Boy Interview – What to Expect on Oh Really Album, His Mount Rushmore of Rap, Lil Uzi Vert Song
Doe Boy speaks to XXL Associate Editor Kemet High about his new album, Oh Really, out Jan. 26. Expect versatility on this new project, expressing himself in new ways, collabs with Ty Dolla $ign, Vory and Moneybagg Yo, among others, and bringing back “Low Key” with Lil Uzi Vert for the album. The Cleveland, Ohio-bred […]
Rico Nasty Explains Why Fans Telling Her to Twerk Is Disrespectful
Rico Nasty explains her stance on fans encouraging her to twerk. #RicoNasty #HipHop #Rapper #Interview #RicoNastyInterview #Twerk #Twerking Beat for video produced by Diesel Music: https://www.instagram.com/dieselmusic/ Subscribe to XXL → http://bit.ly/subscribe-xxl Go here → http://www.xxlmag.com/ XXL on Twitter → https://twitter.com/XXL XXL on Instagram → https://instagram.com/xxl/ XXL on Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/xxlmag
