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
Yvngxchris Interview – Sampling Lil B, How He Started Rapping 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 Yvngxchris about sampling Lil B, how he started rapping and more. #Yvngxchris #YvngxchrisInterview #HipHop #Rap #Interview Beat for […]
BabyTron Interview – Wanting to Work With Chief Keef, Making Music With Kenny Beats and More
XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the first episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper BabyTron about how he started rapping, making music with Kenny Beats, wanting to work with Chief Keef and […]
Juice Wrld’s Mother Interview – Live Free 999 Foundation, Son’s Struggles & Song Leaks
Juice Wrld’s mother, Carmela Wallace, speaks with XXL Editorial Site Director Georgette Cline about her son’s legacy, the Live Free 999 foundation she created in his honor, the struggles he faced, those pesky song leaks and more. Read Carmela Wallace’s interview in XXL magazine’s winter 2021 issue here: https://www.xxlmag.com/juice-wrld-mother-carmela-wallace-interview/ #JuiceWrld #JuiceWrldMother #Interview #HipHop #LiveFree999 Beat […]
Feel Empowered With Rico Nasty and Puma
Feel empowered with Rico Nasty and Puma as she discusses her come up, her exceptional look and being a symbol of courage for women while wearing the Puma Mayze Velvet sneaker during a stop in New York on the King Vamp Tour. Cop the Puma Mayze Velvet sneakers here: https://go.puma.com/XXL-Mayze Beat 1 (0:00 – 1:07) […]
Meet Some of the XXL Awards Board Members
The XXL Awards 2022 will kick off in the new year, and to celebrate the occasion, XXL has established an official board to choose who gets a trophy. The illustrious members of the XXL Awards Board include music industry executives, A&Rs, marketing experts, managers, producers, DJs, publicists and some select veteran artists. Many of the […]
Styles P and Havoc Interview – Wreckage Manner Album, Praising Griselda Artists and More
Styles P and Havoc speak to XXL Associate Editor Kemet High about their joint album, Wreckage Manner, being fans of Griselda artists Conway The Machine, Westside Gunn and Benny The Butcher, and singer Yebba, the importance of embracing change but remaining true to yourself and more. #StylesP #Havoc #WreckageManner #Interview #HipHop #Rapper Beat for video […]
Step Into a Day in the Life With DJ Scheme and Puma
DJ Scheme speaks about how his style has evolved over time, winning the BET Hip-Hop Award for DJ of the Year and being a producer while rocking a pair of PUMA XETIC Halflife sneakers as he entertains a turned up crowd at Rolling Loud New York. Cop the PUMA XETIC Halflife sneakers here: https://go.puma.com/Xetic-XXL Beat […]
OhGeesy Interview – GeezyWorld Album, Kanye West-Level Goals and Starting Fresh as a Solo Artist
OhGeesy speaks to XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III about debut solo album, GeezyWorld, having Kanye West-level goals, elevating his brands, the Shoreline Mafia split, starting fresh as a solo artist and inspiring a generation. Read OhGeesy’s XXL Magazine interview: https://www.xxlmag.com/ohgeesy-interview/ #OhGeesy #Interview #Rapper #HipHop #ShorelineMafia Beat for video produced by Diesel Music: https://www.instagram.com/dieselmusic/ Subscribe […]
CupcakKe Interview – New Album, Hosting Hot Haus TV Show, Going to School With Chief Keef
CupcakKe speaks to XXL Editorial Site Director Georgette Cline about new album on the way, hosting the LGBTQ+ reality competition show Hot Haus, going to school with Chief Keef, reflecting on being homeless during her childhood and plans for the future. Read CupcakKe’s XXL Magazine interview: https://www.xxlmag.com/cupcakke-interview/ #CupcakKe #Rapper #HipHop #Interview If you or someone […]
Isaiah Rashad Interview – The House Is Burning Album, Highlighting the Black Experience and More
Isaiah Rashad speaks to XXL Associate Editor Kemet High about faith, fatherhood, fire rhymes and latest album, The House Is Burning. 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
BIA Interview – Whole Lotta Money Success, Coming Up Under Pharrell and Creating Music for NHL
BIA speaks with XXL News Editor Aleia Woods about the success of “Whole Lotta Money,” persevering in the music industry after 10 years, coming up under Pharrell, creating music for the NHL and more. #BIA #Interview #HipHop #Rap #BIAInterview #Pharrell #NHL #Rapper Beat for video produced by Diesel Music: https://www.instagram.com/dieselmusic/ Subscribe to XXL → http://bit.ly/subscribe-xxl […]
Wale Interview – Folarin 2 Album, Acting Role in Upcoming Movie Ambulance and Finding Peace
Wale speaks to XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III about his new album, Folarin 2, upcoming movie role in Ambulance, finding peace and more. Read Wale’s XXL magazine interview: https://www.xxlmag.com/wale-interview/ #Wale #Interview #Rapper #HipHop #Rap #WaleInterview 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 […]
Jim Jones and Maino Interview – Creating Lobby Boyz Supergroup, Joint Album on the Way and More
Jim Jones and Maino speak to XXL Associate Editor Kemet High about creating their supergroup Lobby Boyz, upcoming joint album, collaborating with Fabolous, Dave East, Conway The Machine, Benny The Butcher and more. #JimJones #Maino #Interview #Rapper #HipHop #Rap Beat for video produced by Diesel Music: https://www.instagram.com/dieselmusic/ Subscribe to XXL → http://bit.ly/subscribe-xxl Go here → […]
Maxo Kream Interview – Weight of the World Album, Working with Tyler, The Creator and More
Maxo Kream speaks to XXL Associate Editor Kemet High about the rapper’s upcoming Weight of the World album, working with Tyler, The Creator on the new song “Big Persona,” Maxo’s contribution to streetwear in Houston 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 […]
Tyler, The Creator Interview – Call Me If You Get Lost Album, Mixtape Era Inspo and More
For XXL magazine’s fall 2021 cover story, Tyler, The Creator discusses the making of his No. 1-selling album, Call Me If You Get Lost, being inspired by the mixtape era, rapping about the luxuries of his life and more. Read full cover story here: https://www.xxlmag.com/tyler-the-creator-interview/ #TylerTheCreator #Tyler #Interview #HipHop #CallMeIfYouGetLost #Rap #Rapper Beats for video […]
Mike Dean Interview – New Album, Working With Travis Scott, Kanye West and More
Lauded producer and engineer Mike Dean speaks to XXL Associate Editor Kemet High about new album, ECHOPLEX (Live 2021) [Visual Album], working with Travis Scott and Kanye West, being the “Synth God” and more. #MikeDean #Interview #HipHop #Producer 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/ […]
Kali Interview – Appearing on Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow, Song “MMM MMM” and More
XXL’s Who Am I? series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of Who Am I? Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper Kali about appearing on Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow, her song “MMM MMM,” performing at Rolling Loud […]
Yung Baby Tate Interview – Signing to Issa Rae’s Label Raedio, Working With Flo Milli and More
XXL’s Who Am I? series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of Who Am I? Live, XXL Associate Editor Kemet High chops it up with rapper Yung Baby Tate about how she got started in music, signing to actress-producer Issa Rae’s label Raedio, working […]
Hotboii Interview – Discovering He Wanted to Rap, Working With Future and More
XXL’s Who Am I? series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of Who Am I? Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper Hotboii about how he knew he wanted to start rapping, discovering his sound, working with Future […]
Lil Tecca Interview – We Love You Tecca 2 Album, Top Five Favorite Rappers, Being Labeled a Pioneer
Lil Tecca speaks to XXL’s News Editor Aleia Woods about what to expect on his upcoming album, We Love You Tecca 2, his top five favorite rappers, working with Internet Money, squashing beef with Lil Mosey, being labeled a pioneer and more. Buy XXL magazine’s summer issue featuring Lil Tecca’s interview: https://shop.xxlmag.com/p/xxl-magazine-freshman-class-2021-issue Read Lil Tecca’s […]
NLE Choppa Interview – 50 Cent’s Advice, Challenging Moneybagg Yo, Me vs. Me Album, Herbal Education
NLE Choppa speaks to XXL Associate Editor Kemet High about advice from 50 Cent, challenging Moneybagg Yo to drink chlorophyll, educating himself and others on the benefits of herbs, selling his herbs on nlehealthandwellness.com, upcoming Me vs. Me album, and more. #NLEChoppa #HipHop #Rapper #Interview #Music #Herbs Beat for video produced by Diesel Music: https://www.instagram.com/dieselmusic/ […]
2021 XXL Freshmen Share Their Life Mottos
2021 XXL Freshmen Morray, Rubi Rose, Iann Dior, Pooh Shiesty, Coi Leray, Toosii, Lakeyah, 42 Dugg, Blxst, Flo Milli and Freshman 10th spot winner DDG share the life mottos they live by. #XXLFreshman #XXLFreshmen #2021XXLFreshman #LifeMotto #IannDior #42Dugg #CoiLeray #PoohShiesty #FloMilli #Morray #RubiRose #Blxst #Toosii #Lakeyah #DDG #Interview Beat produced by Nick Mira and Alan […]
Pooh Shiesty, Flo Milli, 42 Dugg and Rubi Rose’s 2021 XXL Freshman Cypher
Watch the 2021 XXL Freshman cypher featuring Rubi Rose, Pooh Shiesty, Flo Milli and 42 Dugg. #XXLFreshman #XXLFreshmen #XXLCyphers #Cyphers #2021XXLFreshman #42Dugg #PoohShiesty #FloMilli #RubiRose Beat produced by Nick Mira and Paryo Directed by Travis Satten (www.travissatten.com) Produced by RiTE Media Group (www.ritemedia.com) Buy 2021 XXL Freshman Class merch and magazine: https://shop.xxlmag.com/p/xxl-magazine-freshman-class-2021-issue Visit the 2021 […]
