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Exposing the Truth About Fake Relationships in Hip-Hop

Are some of your favorite rap couples faking it for clout? From Rubi Rose and comedian Druski, to Lil Durk and Dej Loaf, to Gunna and singer Chlöe, rumors have been swirling about staged relationships in the hip-hop world. But why would rappers fake a relationship in the first place? We dive into the real […]

50 Cent’s new THEME SONG

50 Cent speaks to XXL in a new interview about the new theme song he has on the way for his show Fightland.

Inside 50 Cent’s Empire: 40 New Shows, Giving Rappers TV Roles and Making Theme Songs

50 Cent speaks to XXL in a new interview about the 40 new shows and movies he has in the works, including Power Book IV: Force, Moses the Black and Street Fighter, his collaboration with 505 Branson Cognac and French glassmaker Lalique, helping rappers break into film and TV, his G-Unit Foundation, making a new […]

50 Cent has 40 TV SHOWS 🤯

50 Cent speaks to XXL in a new interview about the 40 shows he has in the works.

J.I.D rapping at 100 YEARS OLD?

J.I.D speaks to XXL in a new interview about rapping until he’s 100 and wanting to become a lawyer.

Gunna Thought He Was Taking a Photo 😭

Gunna thought this fan was taking a photo 😭😂 Credit: ablaize/TikTok

Havoc on Mobb Deep’s Final Album, Prodigy’s Psychic Lyrics, AI in Hip-Hop and More

Havoc speaks in a new interview for XXL’s Talk It Up series, powered by DistroKid, about Mobb Deep’s recently released final album, Infinite, Prodigy’s lyrics seeing into the future. AI in hip-hop, his upcoming tour with Raekwon, hearing the younger generation of rapper’s sample his music and more. Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out […]

Paul Wall with the GRILLED fish 😭

Paul Wall with the GRILLED fish 😭😭

Prodigy is a PSYCHIC 🔮

Havoc speaks in a new interview for XXL’s Talk It Up series, powered by DistroKid, about Prodigy being a psychic.

Cash Cobain on Upcoming New Album, Working With Drake and a Big Beyoncé Goal

Cash Cobain discusses his upcoming new album, Party With Slizzy, working with Drake, a big goal involving Beyoncé, connecting with Justin Bieber for the SWAG album, collaborating with Cardi B for Am I The Drama? album, being hip-hop go-to-guy lately, receiving a call from Jay-Z and more in a new interview for XXL’s Talk It […]

Cash Cobain got the DRAKE COLLAB

Cash Cobain speaks in a new interview for XXL’s Talk It Up series, powered by DistroKid, about working with Drake.

J.I.D’s controversial hip-hop opinion is…

J.I.D shares his controversial hip-hop opinion in an interview with XXL.

NEW YORK RAP IS… share your thoughts

Joey Bada$$ shares his thoughts on New York rap in an interview with XXL.

Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” but it’s 1950’s Jazz 🫣

AI is getting out of hand. 😭 Someone turned Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” into a version of a 1950’s jazz singer using AI and it’s wild 😳

Rappers using AI and ChatGPT – YES OR NO??

J.I.D and Joey Bada$$ speak to XXL in a new interview to share their thoughts on if rappers should use AI or ChatGPT.

Yeat Dancing to “New Patek” 😂

Throwback video of Yeat dancing to Lil Uzi Vert’s “New Patek” 🕺

Logic Blasts Fan For Texting At Concert

Logic puts a fan on blast for being on their phone during his show 👀

G Herbo Believes Lil Durk Will Overcome His Legal Battle

G Herbo is confident that Lil Durk will make it through his current legal situation. Thoughts? ⬇️ 🎥 Club Shay Shay/YouTube

Kendrick Lamar Told Ray Vaughn THIS During Battle

Ray Vaughn says Kendrick Lamar told him the Joey Bada$$ battle was “cooked” before he could release his last response, during his interview on Revolt’s Off the Record with Elsie.

J.I.D reveals the best lyricists of ALL TIME

J.I.D reveals his picks for the best lyricists of all time in a new interview with XXL.

Fans Resurrect Tupac with AI

Fans are divided after AI-generated clips revive Tupac, Biggie and other cultural icons, with many questioning if the trend has gone too far. Thoughts? ⬇️

Joey Bada$$ on the Cheat Code for Life, What a New York Rapper Should Always Do and More

Joey Bada$$ goes off the dome to share his quick thoughts on his favorite rapper right now, the cheat code for life, what fatherhood taught him, what a New York rapper should always do, what keeps him up at night and more. 0:00 My favorite rapper right now is… 0:43 The cheat code for life […]

Throwback to Pooh Shiesty’s XXL Freshman cypher verse 🔥

Joey Bada$$ says they got the WRONG ONE 😤

Joey Bada$$ speaks to XXL about the mode he had to get in to go to battle this year against rappers from the West Coast.

J.I.D got audited for $1 million by the IRS 😲

J.I.D reveals he was audited in 2019 for $1 million in a new interview with XXL.

JID on His Controversial Hip-Hop Opinion, Best Lyricists of All Time and More

J.I.D goes off the dome to share his quick thoughts on controversial hip-hop opinion, the best lyricists of all time, the biggest misconception about him, what you should never argue with him about and more. 0:00 I keep my pen sharp by… 0:27 My best lyrical exercise is… 0:51 My controversial hip-hop opinion is… 1:44 […]

Marching band plays Yeat’s “PUT IT ONG” 🔥

Southern University’s iconic Human Jukebox marching band just put their spin on Yeat’s “PUT IT ONG” from his Dangerous Summer EP.

Ghostface Killah will rap on his deathbed

Ghostface Killah speaks to XXL about never retiring from rap.

Joey Bada$$ and J.I.D keep it real in XXL interview

Joey Bada$$ and J.I.D sit down with XXL for an interview about success, real friendship and the world catching up to their lyricism.

J.I.D and Joey Bada$$ on sticking together as lyricists

J.I.D and Joey Bada$$ speak to XXL about sticking together as lyricists.

Joey Bada$$ and J.I.D on Success, Real Friendship and the World Catching Up to Their Lyricism

J.I.D and Joey Bada$$ sit down for an unfiltered, exclusive video interview to talk with XXL about lyricism, brotherhood and the realities of making it in the rap game in 2025. From dropping critically acclaimed albums (Lonely at the Top and God Does Like Ugly) to gracing the cover of XXL Magazine, these two powerhouse […]

Young Thug Tried To Squash Drake & Future’s Beef

Young Thug appeared on Adin Ross’s stream last night (Sept. 30) and revealed he’s been trying to squash the tension between Drake and Future, even while he was in jail.

Internet Reacts to Ab-Soul’s Freestyle Flub

The internet reacts after Ab-Soul’s On The Radar freestyle on Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3, where he stumbled and later admitted he choked. 👀 Thoughts? ⬇️

NBA YoungBoy Links Up With Chrisean Rock

NBA YoungBoy Warns Fans About Throwing Items

NBA YoungBoy gave his fans a warning at a recent show on his MASA Tour after they threw things on stage. “I understand y’all excitement, but I ain’t cool with throwing sh*t on my stage.”

Where Hip-Hop Stands After Young Thug’s UY SCUTI 👀

Young Thug’s long-awaited UY Scuti album is finally here, and it feels like a direct response to weeks of chaos after his leaked jail calls. So where do rappers stand with him now?

Fans React After NBA YoungBoy Show Canceled

Fans are devastated after NBA YoungBoy’s Chicago show was canceled just days before it was supposed to happen. 💔

“A$AP Rocky Speaks on Drake Beef & UMG Lawsuit

A$AP Rocky explains in his new ELLE cover story why he stayed out of the Drake vs Kendrick battle and shares that he’s not feeling Drake’s UMG lawsuit.

Ye CALLS OUT Pusha T & BLM 🫣

Ye explains to Playboi Carti why he removed Pusha T’s Off The Grid verse in a resurfaced clip from the Donda sessions. 🫣 “I’d rather y’all be like, ‘I’m killing 20 ni**as’ or ‘I’m f**king too many b**ches’ and all that shi* than y’all saying some Black Lives Matter sh*t on my sh*t.”

Kevin Gates’ Voice Calms Autistic Child 🥹

A mother shared on TikTok that Kevin Gates’ voice is the only thing that can calm her autistic, nonspeaking son during self-injury meltdowns, saying they’re his biggest fans. 🙏🫶 🎥: TT/momlifewithmara

He Has a Shiesty of EVERY Rapper 😭😳

Bro had a shiesty of everybody 😭😂

Young Thug Jail Calls and Snitching Accusations Ruin His Career?

Young Thug jail calls and snitching accusations have plagued the rapper’s career over the last few weeks. He was caught on audio in an interrogation room and talking trash about a bunch of other artists. Does this ruin Young Thug’s career? Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL Store: http://shop.xxlmag.com Read the latest […]

Cardi B DISSES BIA on New Song 😳

Cardi B reignites the BIA feud, delivering some of her harshest bars yet on new track “Pretty & Petty.” 👀

Kid Cudi DENIES Ye & Drake Album Rumors

Kid Cudi is shutting down Consequence’s claims that he stopped Ye and Drake’s joint album 👀 He also says he had nothing to do with Ye’s hospitalization, even sending Cons a cease & desist to delete the post.

DaBaby Faces Backlash & Praise Over New Music Video

DaBaby’s new “Save Me” video is sparking mixed reactions 👀 Some say it’s too soon for something like this, while others think the video contains both a powerful and necessary message. What do you think? ⬇️

Ghostface Killah Talks New Album, Rapping When He Dies & Drake Lawsuit

Rap is in Ghostface Killah’s DNA. As a legendary member of the iconic rap group Wu-Tang Clan, he continues to keep his fingerprints on hip-hop. Fresh off the release of his latest album, Supreme Clientele 2, Ghostface Killah discusses the project, never retiring, the Drake and Kendrick Lamar lawsuit and his upcoming video game in […]

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