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Iann Dior Names His Top Five Favorite Rappers

[ad_1] Asking someone to name their favorite artists is a complicated task. Sometimes, the salute comes from the catalog quality. Perhaps it’s a stylistic component that makes them reign supreme. Possibly, the rationale could fall squarely in having an undeniable imprint on the culture. When Iann Dior offers his handful of favorite artists to XXL, he does so by doubling down on each of those notions.To introduce the set, Iann begins with his favorite artist, J. Cole. “He tells stories in his music and I feel like a lot of people don’t really do that,” the 2021 XXL Freshman explains.The next person Iann mentions is one of a Cole’s direct peers. And honestly, a...

Cardi B Gifts Kulture With Diamond Charm Necklace for 3rd Birthday

[ad_1] Not only did Cardi B and Offset throw an over-the-top fairytale-themed party for Kulture’s 3rd birthday, they also gifted their little princess with some extravagant gifts. Cardi revealed the iced-out necklace she bought her daughter featuring five charms including an Hermès Birkin bag, Chanel logo, Minnie Mouse, heart with a bow, and the “K” initial. The custom diamond chain was designed by Eliantte, who did Lil Uzi Vert’s $24 million pink diamond forehead implant. Cardi surprised her daughter with the shiny new gift at dinner. “You like it?” she asked as Kulture nodded her head in approval. Not to be outdone, Offset splurged on a diamond-covered Richard Mille watch with pink band, which cost...

The Source |Rapper KTS Dre Killed While Leaving Chicago Jail

[ad_1] According to a report from the Chicago Tribune, Chicago rapper KTS Dre was shot and killed as he was released from jail this past Saturday night. KTS Dre, whose real name is Londre Sylvester, was shot 64 times as he exited the Cook County Jail, where he’d been since June for violating the conditions of his release in a 2020 felony gun case. Dre has just posted the required 10% of the $50,000 bond the day before he was murdered. The report says that Dre was walking to an...

Kids Try to Sell DaBaby $200 Box of Candy, Baby Refuses to Buy

[ad_1] It looks like some kids tried to outhustle DaBaby while selling snacks for a supposed fundraiser, but the Charlotte, N.C. rapper wasn't going for it.On Sunday (July 11), DaBaby shared video footage on his Instagram Story of himself trying to purchase candy from two teenagers who claimed they were trying to raise money.In the clip, the 2019 XXL Freshman jumps out of his sprinter van and surprises the two kids who were outside selling candy. DaBaby asks one teen how much for the entire box of Skittles he is selling, to which the kid incredulously replies, “$200.”“What?!” says DaBaby in shock. When he asks the other kid how much for his entire box...

Summer Walker Accuses London On Da Track of Being a Deadbeat Dad

[ad_1] There’s more drama brewing between Summer Walker and London On Da Track. The singer is once again putting her baby daddy on blast by accusing him of being a deadbeat dad. In a post on her “galactawhore” account on Monday, Summer said she is the primary caretaker of their infant daughter and that London only shows up on weekends when there’s a photo opp. “I am the full care taker of my child that man pulls up on the weekend w his mama & his gifts for a day or 2 takes his pics but I do all the work when I’m not at work. So once again suck a dick,” she wrote...

‘Boyz N Da Hood’ Premiered In Theaters 30 Years Ago

[ad_1] On this day in Hip-Hop history, John Singleton’s Boyz in the Hood hit theaters across the country and became an instant classic. This Oscar-nominated film starring Ice Cube and Cuba Gooding Jr. depicts the life of three friends in South Central Los Angeles and how they cope with the daily trials and tribulations that come with growing up in the ‘hood. Serving as a fictional inside look into some of the realities described in popular lyrics of the era, this film was one of the first of its kind, bringing the...

Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2021 So Far

[ad_1] The year 2020 in music felt like a drag. Aside from a number of brave acts who dropped new music last year, many rappers and singers were sitting on hard drives full of new songs and albums, waiting for the COVID-19 quarantine to lift and for outside to open up. Finally, the times have shifted. And with the recommencing of concerts, clubs and parties that can be attended without fearing for one's health (for the most part), rappers like Drake, J. Cole and Tyler, The Creator, among others, have been making up for lost time with an ample amount of releases in 2021 so far.Though he pump-faked the January drop of his Certified Lover Boy...

Cardi B May Have Revealed a Pop Smoke Collaboration

[ad_1] The secret’s out. Cardi B may have accidentally revealed a collaboration with Pop Smoke. On Monday, she shared a video screenshot from her iPhone that showed that she was listening to a song labeled “CB POP.” Fans immediately started speculating that the mystery song could be a collaboration with Pop Smoke. he does have an album dropping Friday.. could she be on it?👀🔥 — OMARI’YON HARRIS (@OMARIYONHARRIS) July 12, 2021 Cardi has not addressed the chatter. However, just this weekend, she and Offset were seen dancing to Pop Smoke’s Quavo collaboration “Shake the Room” at their daughter Kulture’s 3rd birthday party. A Cardi-Pop Smoke collab wouldn’t be too far fetched as Pop Smoke’s second posthumous album...

Ashanti, Ja Rule, Wu-Tang Clan, and Redman Make History at Staten Island Peace and Unity Festival

[ad_1] On Saturday, July 10, hip-hop made an illustrious impact on Staten Island, one of New York City’s most underestimated boroughs. The inaugural Staten Island Peace and Unity Festival took place this Saturday with Ashanti and Ja Rule as headliners alongside Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Cappadonna, and Redman. Sponsored by community organizations The Water Team, Uncle Chase Entertainment, Wakeem Entertainment, and 3J’s Creation Entertainment. Spearheaded by Kay Woods, CEO of The Water Team, the objective of the event was to encourage unity among New Yorkers after...

Nick Mira Makes the Beats for the 2021 XXL Freshman Class Cyphers

[ad_1] Nick MiraThe Virginia-bred producer and Internet Money creative speaks on being the musical curator for the 2021 XXL Freshman Class.As Told to Georgette ClineEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Summer 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.“When I first heard about [myself and Internet Money being selected as the musical curators for XXL Freshman this year] I was really excited. It’s really cool for me because me being a kid in school watching the videos at home and then a couple of years later, I’m being able to have this opportunity to play my own beats that I’ve made… I’m very grateful for XXL picking us.So, basically, since...