Hip-hop had a lot to offer in 2024 in the form of epic beef, record-breaking tours and major award show wins. What can't be ...
GloRilla and Sexyy Red are on the cover of the winter issue of XXL magazine, and it’s rightfully earned. Both of these rising ...
Every year, XXL handpicks a new roster of up-and-comers, setting them loose in a raw, unfiltered rap battle where they make their claim as Hip Hop’s next big thing. These shows are pivotal ...
While the culture experiences celebratory moments, the rap world has also been shaken multiple times due to the deaths of members of the hip-hop community. In memoriam, XXL reflects on the lives ...
OG Maco, known for the 2014 hit rap single "U Guessed It," has died after being hospitalized earlier this month, his family ...
The rapper was just 32 years old when he died at a hospital on December 26, 2024, reportedly surrounded by his loved ones.
The numbers also show around 65 percent of rap/hip-hop fans report streaming music within the first week of its release, ...
The two rappers had a conversation for XXL's latest cover story. By Angel Diaz Sexyy Red and GloRilla have some interesting things to say about the conversations surrounding today’s female rappers.
The impact of this public acknowledgment resonates throughout the industry, setting a precedent for how established artists ...