Rooted in India, Raised on Houston Rap: The Making of Hanumankind
Hanumankind connects with XXL to talk dominating India’s rap scene, and his success in the U.S. Continue reading… more Hip-Hop News, Rap Music – XXL Read More
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Lil Durk Released From Solitary Confinement After Five Months
Durk is back in gen pop. Continue reading… more Hip-Hop News, Rap Music – XXL Read More
A$AP Rocky Reveals ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Tracklist
A$AP Rocky has revealed the tracklist for his new album Don’t Be Dumb ahead of its long-awaited release this Friday (January 16). Dubbed “a true masterpiece by A$AP Rocky and his alter egos,” the project features 15 songs including the recently released “Helicopter$” and “Punk Rocky.” Other tracks include “Stole Ya Flow,” “Stop Snitching” and … Read more
J. Cole Drops New Single From ‘The Fall-Off,’ Hints At Double Album
J. Cole has released the first single from The Fall-Off, just hours after announcing the album. Uploaded under the title “The Fall-Off… Disc 2 Track 2” — a hint that his forthcoming (and final) project could be a double disc effort — the song is a storytelling masterpiece that would make Nas proud. Taking inspiration … Read more
RZA Praises the Time and Money-Saving Aspect of AI
RZA is a AI fan. Continue reading… more Hip-Hop News, Rap Music – XXL Read More
Josh Johnson Interview – Lil Dicky Is the Funniest Rapper & More
Comedian Josh Johnson, a correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, speaks to XXL about his top five favorite rappers, how hip-hop inspires his comedy sets and more. Continue reading… more Hip-Hop News, Rap Music – XXL Read More
J. Cole Reveals ‘The Fall-Off’ Album Release Date & Artwork
J. Cole‘s new album The Fall-Off is officially around the corner. Catching the hip-hop world by surprise on Wednesday (January 14), the Dreamville rap star announced that his long-awaited seventh album will be released on February 6 — just over three weeks away. The news came via a short cinematic trailer that narrates the concept … Read more
Nipsey Hussle Is Jesus Theory Resurfaces, Fans Have Mixed Views
R.I.P. Nipsey. Continue reading… more Hip-Hop News, Rap Music – XXL Read More
Kurupt Hospitalized With “Serious” Health Issues, Daz Dillinger Asks Fans For Support
Kurupt is reportedly in hospital battling mysterious health complications. According to TMZ, Tha Dogg Pound rapper was hospitalized several weeks ago due to “some serious health issues” but is currently on the mend and hopeful of making a full recovery. Daz Dillinger alerted fans to Kurupt’s condition on Monday (January 12) when he urged his … Read more
Fugees Collaborator John Forté Dies At 50: Wyclef Jean & Pras Pay Tribute
John Forté, the Granmmy-nominated musician and producer best known for his work with the Fugees, has died at the age 50. According to the Associated Press, Forté was found dead on Monday (January 12) in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts. Local police said there were no signs of foul play or a “readily apparent cause … Read more