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Young Thug Says Rap Is in a Weird Space 👀

Young Thug says rap is in a weird space right now, pointing to the tension at the top of the genre. A day later, 21 Savage spoke out, calling for unity in Atlanta and urging artists to put their issues aside. Thoughts? ⬇️

Behind the Scenes of Pooh Shiesty’s “FDO” Video With Big30, Cars and Cash

Pooh Shiesty invites XXL to go behind the scenes of his new music video for “FDO,” produced by TP808s. The music video for the Memphis rapper’s first track after his release from prison finds him flexing his cash, cars and his cool personality. Fellow Memphis rapper Big30, video director Cotto0verdidit and TP also give some […]

Pooh Shiesty connects with LIL DURK in jail

Pooh Shiesty speaks to XXL in his most honest interview yet about his hit song “Back in Blood” going eight-times platinum recently, supporting Lil Durk while he’s been in jail and more.

NO AGE IN HIP-HOP 🗣️

Papoose speaks in a new interview for XXL’s Talk It Up series, powered by DistroKid, about hip-hop having no age despite the hate older rappers get, making music with his girlfriend and boxer Claressa Shields and more.

Toosii’s Syracuse Signing Has People Talking 👀

Toosii is officially taking his shot at Division I football, committing to Syracuse after months of serious training and preparation. While plenty of fans are celebrating the move, others are questioning why Syracuse picked him up and whether the attention around his name is the reason. Thoughts? ⬇️

The Real Story Behind NBA YoungBoy’s Viral Tour and His Tension With Lil Durk

NBA YoungBoy’s Make America Slime Again Tour included sold-out arenas, viral moments, and YB’s biggest return since house arrest. But behind all the hype, one thing cast a shadow over the entire tour: his heated beef with Lil Durk. The feud has impacted fans along the way. See how it all escalated, and what it […]

Hip-Hop’s CRAZIEST Guinness World Records (There’s Even a Group Shower)

Hip-hop isn’t just topping charts, it’s breaking Guinness World Records. From the fastest flows to the wildest achievements, rappers have set some unbelievable milestones. Here’s a look at how Guinness records are made, what it takes to set one, and which hip-hop artists hold major titles. Can you guess who’s officially recognized as the Fastest […]

Papoose & Claressa Shields MAKING MUSIC 🔥

Papoose speaks in a new interview for XXL’s Talk It Up series, powered by DistroKid, about making music with his girlfriend and boxer Claressa Shields, his upcoming album and more.

Drip Too Hard… on the Wallet: Why Rappers Keep Going Bankrupt

Behind the flex, a lot of hip-hop’s biggest names have gone from mansion life to meetings with bankruptcy lawyers. There’s a reason why so many rappers go from viral fame to financial flames. Here’s a look at how bankruptcy actually works (and why it doesn’t always mean you’re broke), why the cycle keeps repeating in […]

Hate fuels BIG GLO!

GloRilla speaks to XXL about never counting her out and people hating being the fuel to keep her going.

Papoose album MADE IN THE CAR?!

Papoose speaks in a new interview for XXL’s Talk It Up series, powered by @distrokid, about his upcoming album with a unique twist.

GloRilla Gives Details on Next Album, Shein Collection and Why You Should Never Count Her Out

GloRilla speaks to XXL in a new interview about her new Shein clothing collection, what she’s accomplished in 2025, the sophomore album she’s working on, plans for 2026, other fashion opportunities and more. Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL Store: http://shop.xxlmag.com Read the latest hip-hop news: http://www.xxlmag.com Connect with us on socials! […]

G Herbo on family vs. your dreams 🗣️

G Herbo speaks on the reality of chasing your dreams while dealing with family for the return of Power Book IV: Force. Final season of #PowerForce premieres Nov. 7 on @Starz. Powered by STARZ

A$AP Rocky Completes ANOTHER Side Quest

A$AP Rocky might not have dropped Don’t Be Dumb yet, but he’s been busy making history in other ways. He just took home one of fashion’s highest honors, the 2025 CFDA Fashion Icon Award, recognizing his impact on style and culture. When do you think the album will drop? ⬇️

The Next Hip-Hop Billionaire Is Closer Than You Think

Who’s closest to becoming hip-hop’s next billionaire? Right now, Jay-Z may be the only billionaire, but he won’t be for long. There are more rich rappers chasing that billion-dollar status, and some are closer than you think. Check out how the next artists who could join the Billy Club next are building wealth outside of […]

Everyone is out for themselves?! 🤔

G Herbo shares his thoughts on music industry politics, snitching and more for the return of Power Book IV: Force, final season premieres Nov. 7 on @Starz. Powered by @Starz

No Rap Songs in Billboard’s Top 40… But Why?

No rap songs in the Top 40 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart for the first time in 35 years 😳 But before yelling “hip-hop is dead,” let’s talk about what’s really going on 👀 Thoughts? ⬇️

50 Cent’s on his Responsibility to Hip-Hop

50 Cent talks about having a responsibility to hip-hop to help rappers like Cam’ron, Wiz Khalifa and more thrive in the film and television space. “I’m obviously going to become a gateway for things to be created.”