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Hip-Hop Twitter Reacts to Drake’s Meek Mill Response “Charged Up”
Did you really think Aubrey would let the slick talk slide, the slander to ensue or the slashes to his credibility continue without clapping back? Earlier, amid allegations by Meek Mill that he uses a ghostwriter, Drake unleashed his response to the Philly rapper, "Charged Up" onto the Internet via his Apple Beats 1 online radio show OVO Sound Radio...
Papoose On His New Album and the One Year Anniversary of Remy Ma’s Freedom
Somehow, some way, Papoose always remains in the thick of the conversation in hip-hop. Whether it's jumping on stage unexpectedly at Summer Jam, firing lyrical jabs aimed at Kendrick Lamar, defending his city against Trinidad Jame$' comments about the South running hip-hop or his wife and former Terror Squad MC Remy Ma finally getting out of jail after six years, Pap is always around, watching and
Show & Prove: Kap G, D.R.A.M. and Skizzy Mars
Show & Prove is our section in the magazine where we highlight which rappers are hot in hip-hop now. Many who have appeared in our Show & Prove section have gone on to launch successful music careers. With the goal to bring our hand-picked selections online, here are the stories from Kap G, D.R.A.M. ...
Cassie on Her Diamond Supply Collab and Current Favorite Rap Records
On Sunday, July 19, California-based clothing brand Diamond Supply Co. launched their fifth collaboration with singer/model Cassie Ventura.
Dubbed the "Neon" capsule collection, the new collab between Cassie and Diamond Supply consists of a series of tees and crew fleeces, each adorned with a seductive image of the R&B singer drenched in vibrant and colorful paint, which is inspired
Taraji P. Henson Appreciates Kanye West For Taking Risks
Run This Town
Taraji P. Henson keeps rising to the top.
Words Clover Hope
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the October 2009 issue of XXL Magazine featuring Jay Z on the cover, with the second half running as outtakes online. It's...
Train of Thought: Boosie BadAzz’s “Black Heaven”
Train Of Thought: Boosie BadAzz
"Black Heaven" Feat. Keyshia Cole and J. Cole
Words Dan Rys
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Summer 2015 issue of XXL Magazine featuring our 2015 XXL Freshman Class. Check out everything from our Freshman issue right here.
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Hopsin Feels Like He Has Something to Prove on His New Album
Hopsin is mid-sentence, talking about his plans to go out on tour with his Funk Volume labelmates Dizzy Wright and Jarren Benton later this year, when he stops himself and trails off. "My mom's calling me," he says, reaching into his pocket for his phone with a slightly embarrassed smile...