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2022 XXL Freshman Class – Vote for the 10th Spot

[ad_1] The 2022 XXL Freshman Class selections are being made. Now, it’s time for you to vote for this year’s XXL Freshman 10th Spot.AitchManchester, EnglandPlay MusicVote NowAutumn!Garrett BruceGarrett BruceCrowley, La.Play MusicVote NowB-LoveeBronxPlay MusicVote NowBaby MoneyThe VxsionaryThe VxsionaryDetroit, Mich.Play MusicVote NowBabyTronYpsilanti, Mich.Play MusicVote NowBabyface RayDetroit, Mich.Play MusicVote NowBabySantanaGarrett BruceGarrett BruceColumbus, Ga.Play MusicVote NowBBY KodieHoustonPlay MusicVote NowBfb Da PackmanAngel RodriguezAngel RodriguezFlint, Mich.Play MusicVote NowBig30Memphis, Tenn.Play MusicVote NowBig BoogieMemphis, Tenn.Play MusicVote NowBig Boss VetteMonarch PhotographyMonarch PhotographySt. Louis, Mo.Play MusicVote NowBig JadeRahim FortuneRahim FortuneBeaumont, TexasPlay MusicVote NowBig ScarrJimmy FontaineJimmy FontaineMemphis, Tenn.Play MusicVote NowBigWalkDogJimmy FontaineJimmy FontaineTutwiler, Miss.Play MusicVote NowBig YavoBirmingham, Ala.Play MusicVote NowBino RideauxBobby BillionsBobby BillionsLos AngelesPlay MusicVote NowBktherulaJordan MargolinJordan MargolinAtlantaPlay MusicVote NowCapella GreyMount Vernon, N.Y.Play MusicVote...

M.O.P. Dropped Their Debut Album ‘To the Death’ 28 Years Ago

[ad_1] April 5 is an interesting day in Hip-Hop music. Rarely is a rap record released on this day — we did the research, but feel free to prove us wrong! There was one influential LP that jumpstarted the careers of two Brownsville natives and completely shook the game up in 1994. Yes, we’re talking about the Mash Out Posse, who you may know better as M.O.P.. and today we show them love as their debut album To The Death turns 28. Select Street Records Released on April 5, 1994,...

Vote for the 10th Spot in the 2022 XXL Freshman Class

[ad_1] Click Here to Vote for the 2022 XXL Freshman 10th SpotThe 2022 XXL Freshman Class is almost in session. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Freshman so the celebration is coming. Before the big reveal of the cover featuring this year's artists, it's time for you to choose the coveted 10th spot, powered by SoundCloud. The world's largest music and audio platform has provided hip-hop fans with the opportunity to discover many past XXL Freshmen through their SoundCloud profiles for years. Beginning today (April 4), the polls are now open for fans to vote for the 10th spot for the 2022 XXL Freshman Class.Voting is simple. Visit the 10th spot voting page here and select the artist who you think deserves to be...

Kanye West Drops Out of Coachella

[ad_1] Kanye West won’t be performing at Coachella. With just two weeks to go, Ye has dropped out the 2022 festival, which he was slated to headline on April 17 and 24. It’s currently unclear why he backed out at the last minute, but it comes in the wake of his social media outbursts and attacks on Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson, Trevor Noah, and others, which caused him to be suspended from Instagram for 24 hours. Last week, it was reported that Ye told Kim “he’s going away to get help” in the wake of his concerning behavior. Kardashian family insiders told Page Six that Ye agreed to stop harassing his estranged wife and cyberbullying...

Silk Sonic Wins Record and Song of the Year at 2022 GRAMMYs

[ad_1] After opening the show with a performance of their single “777,” Silk Sonic took home two of the Grammys’ biggest awards: Song of the Year and Record of the Year. The duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak won the awards for their song “Leave the Door Open.” “I want to thank everybody that helped us with album…. Andy I couldn’t be prouder to be doing this with you, man. Thank you so much,” Bruno Mars said. “You know what? Because of you, me and Andy are gonna...

The Game Has a New Song Dissing Eminem, Wack 100 Says

[ad_1] The Game reportedly has a diss track in the tuck aimed directly at Eminem, according to The Game's manager, Wack100.On Sunday (April 3), an audio clip from a recent Clubhouse room hosted by the often-controversial hip-hop manager popped up on YouTube, with the primary focus being on the fact that Wack claims that The Game's next single will contain all the smoke for Marshall."We starting a fire. The Black Slim Shady is coming. That n***a better be ready because this n***a done went crazy," said Wack. Then, when asked to elaborate, Wack referenced Em's diss tracks toward Machine Gun Kelly and Nick Cannon, seemingly implying that Eminem isn't ready to compete with Game's bars and that...

SZA Says New Album Is Done: ‘It’s My Most Unisex Project’

[ad_1] SZA’s sophomore album is finally done. Fresh off her first Grammy win for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Kiss Me More” with Doja Cat, the TDE singer revealed that the long-awaited project is finished and coming “very soon.” “I just actually finished it up in Hawaii recently, so just turning it in,” she told Variety backstage at Sunday’s Grammys in Las Vegas. This time around, she’s making music for everyone. “It’s probably my most unisex project yet,” SZA added. “It’s definitely for everybody in a different way.” [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umbfO-1sMnQ[/embed][embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umbfO-1sMnQ[/embed] It’s been nearly five years since SZA released her debut Ctrl. In 2020, she dropped “Good Days,” which peaked at No. 9 on the Hot 100. It...

North Carolina Advance to the Championship Game, Ending Coach K’s Career in the Process

[ad_1] Duke’s coach Mike Krzyzewski’s first game was a loss to North Carolina. It only fits his last game would be just like his first one. The North Carolina Tar Heels advance to the NCAA championship game beating the Duke Blue Devils 81-77 in another instant classic. An 8-seed, the Tar Heels are tied for the lowest-seeded team to reach the final since seeding began in 1979. “Our belief all year was strong that we can get to this point,” junior center Armando Bacot said. “I don’t know if it was...

Goonew’s Deceased Body in Club Faces Backlash, Club Responds

[ad_1] Content in this article of a deceased body may be disturbing to some readers.Reps for Bliss nightclub in Washington, D.C., have issued a statement to XXL following the backlash for allowing Goonew's deceased body to stand upright onstage at a farewell event inside their venue."Our deepest condolences to Goonew’s family, friends, and fans," reads the statement. "Bliss was contacted by a local funeral home to rent out our venue for Goonew’s home-going celebration. Bliss was never made aware of what would transpire. We sincerely apologize to all those who may be upset or offended. Please keep Goonew’s family and friends in your prayers at this difficult time. Respectfully, Bliss DC."The statement...

The Game Is Readying an Eminem Diss, Says Wack 100

[ad_1] The Game is ready to take his beef with Eminem to the next level. During a recent Clubhouse session, Wack 100 revealed that Game is readying a Slim Shady diss on his upcoming single. “We startin’ a fire, the Black Slim Shady is coming,” Wack said. “That ni**a better be ready, because this ni**a done went crazy.” When asked if he was coming for Eminem, Wack responded, “He’s coming like a motherfu**er.” [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6ecyzdVWtY[/embed][embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6ecyzdVWtY[/embed] Wack thinks it will make for an entertaining battle, citing Em’s history of beef with Machine Gun Kelly, Nick Cannon, and his own mother. “That ni**a Em is a disrespectful ni**a,” added Wack. “He disrespect his own mama, my n***a, shit. He disrespect...