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How 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.
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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](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2024/04/attachment-hip-hop-in-2024-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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.
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Here Are All the Legal Issues Diddy’s Dealing With Right Now
Diddy is embroiled in legal isssues.
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New Slang ‘No Diddy’ Goes Viral and Replaces ‘No Homo’
New slang alert.
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Fans Weigh In on Diddy’s Sexual Assault Allegations
The people sound off on the accusations.
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How to Livestream Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s Vultures Album Listening Event
Get the info on Kanye and Ty's Vultures album listening here.
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Jay-Z’s Most Memorable Lines From His Speech for Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at 2024 Grammys
Hov made an impact at the Grammys.
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Rubi Rose’s Alleged Close Friends Story Post Shows Her Calling Nicki Minaj Evil and Washed
Was Rubi talking trash about Nicki?
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Attempted Rape Victim Amends Lawsuit Against Nicki Minaj’s Husband to Include Evidence From Original Case
The attempted rape victim has amended her rape lawsuit against Kenneth Petty to include evidence from 1994 trial.
![Show Cancellations, Temperamental Ticket Sales and a Shift in Demand – Where Does the World of Hip-Hop Touring Go From Here?](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2023/12/attachment-50-cent-lil-baby-tyler-the-creator-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Show Cancellations, Temperamental Ticket Sales and a Shift in Demand – Where Does the World of Hip-Hop Touring Go From Here?
In a year marked by show cancellations, temperamental ticket sales and a shift in demand, XXL takes a look at where hip-hop touring goes from here.
![Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Producers of 2023](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2023/12/attachment-best-producers-2023-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Producers of 2023
As 2023 winds down, there are a lot of talented people behind the boards that deserve recognition for contributing to some of the year's best albums.