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Jaÿ-Z Admits Dismissed Rape Lawsuit Took A Lot Out of Him and Made Him Angry, Says a Settlement Is Not in His DNA
Jaÿ-Z addresses the now-dismissed 2024 rape lawsuit against him in a new interview.
Cardi B Dances in La Casita During Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Cardi B makes a surprise appearance during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance.
Ye Takes Out Ad in The Wall Street Journal to Apologize for Anti-Semitic Actions and to the Black Community, Wants ‘To Earn Your Forgiveness’
Ye takes out an ad to apologize for his past actions.
Inside Rap’s Return to the Art of the Album Rollout
A look at the change in album rollouts over the years, highlighted by Clipse's Let God Sort Em Out album and more.
19 Surprising New Reveals From Sean Combs: The Reckoning Docuseries
The four-part series features several jaw-dropping revelations about the disgraced music mogul.
Diamante Eyewear Is the Brand Your Favorite Rappers Are Wearing for Luxury Frames With a Bold Style
Hip-hop's latest flex in the form of modern style with functional design.
Ranking All the Guest Appearances on Playboi Carti’s New Album Music
Star-studded guestlist, but only one can come out on top.
17 Things Fans Want Rappers to Leave in 2024
Fans want changes.
How Scammers Are Infesting Hip-Hop by Impersonating Rappers, Journalists and More While Lining Their Pockets
The ongoing scamming and fraud plaguing hip-hop is explored in XXL magazine through the lens of rappers who've been victims.
Rap Beef Took a Wildly Different Turn This Year Thanks to Podcasters and Streamers
XXL explores how podcasters and streamers now hold weight in how rap music and messages are disseminated.
A Look at How Navigating Life on Social Media Gets Complicated in Hip-Hop
Here's a look at how navigating life online and the pressure it brings gets complicated in hip-hop.
There’s No Doubt Hip-Hop Is Looking Up in 2024
Read exclusive interviews with music industry executives on how hip-hop is looking up in 2024.