XXL Magazine

June 28, 2024 - 10:00 PM
50 Cent Appears on Zoom for Cyberstalking Case, Tia Kemp No-Show

50 Cent Appears on Zoom for Cyberstalking Case, Tia Kemp No-Show

November 03, 2026

50 is not letting up on Yauntie. Continue reading…

Biggest First-Week Sales for Hip-Hop Projects in 2026

Biggest First-Week Sales for Hip-Hop Projects in 2026

November 03, 2026

Big numbers, so far. Continue reading…

The Ultimate 2026 Festival Guide for Hip-Hop Fans

The Ultimate 2026 Festival Guide for Hip-Hop Fans

November 03, 2026

LL Cool J, Big Boi, PND and more. Continue reading…

Takeoff Murder Trial Scheduled for Next Year

Takeoff Murder Trial Scheduled for Next Year

November 03, 2026

Takeoff's murder case continues to drag on. Continue reading…

Kool DJ Red Alert Announces Retirement From Radio After 40 Years

Kool DJ Red Alert Announces Retirement From Radio After 40 Years

November 03, 2026

What a run. Continue reading…

BigXThaPlug Feels Rap Is Dying, Says Drill Music Killed Hip-Hop

BigXThaPlug Feels Rap Is Dying, Says Drill Music Killed Hip-Hop

November 03, 2026

X hopes he's bringing it back, though. Continue reading…

The Only Thing Diddy Keeps Dropping Is Prison Release Dates

The Only Thing Diddy Keeps Dropping Is Prison Release Dates

November 03, 2026

The date has been changed nearly a dozen times since he was sentenced. Continue reading…

Yella Beezy's Friend Admits He Lied in Grand Jury Testimony

Yella Beezy's Friend Admits He Lied in Grand Jury Testimony

November 02, 2026

Beezy's friend finally testifies. Continue reading…

Lil Durk Put In Solitary for Talking Back to Jail Staff - Report

Lil Durk Put In Solitary for Talking Back to Jail Staff - Report

November 02, 2026

Durk is caught up in jail. Continue reading…

Ice Cube & Mike Epps Bring Craig & Day-Day Energy to New Podcast

Ice Cube & Mike Epps Bring Craig & Day-Day Energy to New Podcast

November 02, 2026

A stacked lineup of guests include rappers, comedians and more. Continue reading…

Spotify's New AI Feature Lets Fans Remix Songs for an Extra $5

Spotify's New AI Feature Lets Fans Remix Songs for an Extra $5

November 02, 2026

Spotify first announced plans for the feature in May. Continue reading…

Cardi B Condemns Bullying in NYC After Javits Frimpong's Death

Cardi B Condemns Bullying in NYC After Javits Frimpong's Death

November 02, 2026

The tragedy hits close to home for Bardi. Continue reading…

Drake Pulling Up to Ye's Show Was Not on Anyone's Bingo Card

Drake Pulling Up to Ye's Show Was Not on Anyone's Bingo Card

November 02, 2026

Drizzy pulled up with Travis Scott after hitting a Houston Rockets game. Continue reading…

Sexyy Red, Maino, Coi Leray & More Dress Up in Halloween Costumes

Sexyy Red, Maino, Coi Leray & More Dress Up in Halloween Costumes

November 02, 2026

Plus GloRilla, Dave East, Fabolous, Jim Jones and more. Continue reading…

GloRilla, Boyfriend Dress Up Like Ciara, Bow Wow for Halloween

GloRilla, Boyfriend Dress Up Like Ciara, Bow Wow for Halloween

October 30, 2026

Big Glo has the goodies for Halloween. Continue reading…

48 Hip-Hop-Inspired Jeopardy! Clues Featuring Rappers

48 Hip-Hop-Inspired Jeopardy! Clues Featuring Rappers

October 30, 2026

Can you guess all the hip-hop clues? Continue reading…

Joe Budden Makes a Surprise Appearance as a Rapper on Law & Order

Joe Budden Makes a Surprise Appearance as a Rapper on Law & Order

October 30, 2026

Order in the pod. Continue reading…

Takeoff's Estate Claims His Rape Accuser Deleted Texts - Report

Takeoff's Estate Claims His Rape Accuser Deleted Texts - Report

October 30, 2026

The dispute dates back to 2020. Continue reading…

Rocket Williams, Pharrell's 17-Year-Old Son, Previews Some Beats

Rocket Williams, Pharrell's 17-Year-Old Son, Previews Some Beats

October 30, 2026

It runs in the family. Continue reading…

Lil Baby Insists He Never Fell Off

Lil Baby Insists He Never Fell Off

October 30, 2026

There has been rumored tension between Baby and Gunna. Continue reading…

Rick Ross' Felony Battery Charge Dropped in DV Case

Rick Ross' Felony Battery Charge Dropped in DV Case

October 30, 2026

His ex-girlfriend claims he was violent with her. Continue reading…

Drake to Receive Biggest Record Deal of All Time, Says Akademiks

Drake to Receive Biggest Record Deal of All Time, Says Akademiks

October 30, 2026

Ak talked about the deal in a new interview. Continue reading…

Yella Beezy's Friend Refuses to Testify in Rapper's Murder Trial

Yella Beezy's Friend Refuses to Testify in Rapper's Murder Trial

October 29, 2026

Drama in the courtroom. Continue reading…

Maino Dresses Up as Rick Ross for Halloween in Hilarious Video

Maino Dresses Up as Rick Ross for Halloween in Hilarious Video

October 29, 2026

Happy Halloween! Continue reading…

BigXthaPlug Says He Made $1 Million Off Streams Last Quarter

BigXthaPlug Says He Made $1 Million Off Streams Last Quarter

October 29, 2026

The biggest. Continue reading…

North West's Halloween Costumes as Edward Scissorhands & More

North West's Halloween Costumes as Edward Scissorhands & More

October 29, 2026

And Halloween hasn't even arrived yet. Continue reading…

Drake Dominates the Billboard 200 With 11 Albums on the Chart

Drake Dominates the Billboard 200 With 11 Albums on the Chart

October 29, 2026

No other charting artist is on his level. Continue reading…

J. Cole Reflects on Backing Out of Kendrick Lamar Battle

J. Cole Reflects on Backing Out of Kendrick Lamar Battle

October 29, 2026

Cole and music executive Mark Pitts share their internal conversations. Continue reading…

Nicki Minaj Calls New York Governor Kathy Hochul an ‘Evil Woman'

Nicki Minaj Calls New York Governor Kathy Hochul an ‘Evil Woman'

October 29, 2026

Hochul, a Democrat, is up against Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman this Election Day. Continue reading…

J. Cole Confirms He's Not Retiring, Reflects on Jay-Z Pressure

J. Cole Confirms He's Not Retiring, Reflects on Jay-Z Pressure

October 28, 2026

The pressure made diamonds. Continue reading…

Rod Wave Signs Basketball Phenom Abdou Toure to His Sports Agency

Rod Wave Signs Basketball Phenom Abdou Toure to His Sports Agency

October 28, 2026

Rod Wave makes a slam dunk with his sports agency. Continue reading…

Pooh Shiesty Denies Rumor That Several Women Are Pregnant by Him

Pooh Shiesty Denies Rumor That Several Women Are Pregnant by Him

October 28, 2026

Pooh Shiesty speaks. Continue reading…

Jaÿ-Z Feels No Pressure Headlining 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Jaÿ-Z Feels No Pressure Headlining 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show

October 28, 2026

Hov is pressure. Continue reading…

50 Cent Files $6 Million Lawsuit Against Rick Ross' Ex Tia Kemp

50 Cent Files $6 Million Lawsuit Against Rick Ross' Ex Tia Kemp

October 28, 2026

The suit accuses Kemp of libel, false light invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Continue reading…

Jaÿ-Z, J. Cole & Lul Pab’s Mom Write Letters to Lil Durk's Judge

Jaÿ-Z, J. Cole & Lul Pab’s Mom Write Letters to Lil Durk's Judge

October 28, 2026

Lil Durk's quest for a bond ahead of his second trial continues. Continue reading…