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Young Dolph Brings Paper Route Empire to New Heights

[ad_1] Major PlayersMore than a decade after starting his indie label, Young Dolph looks to bring Paper Route Empire to new heights.Words and Interviews: Peter A. Berry and Georgette ClineEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Eleven years after it was founded, Young Dolph’s Paper Route Empire record label is in the process of living up to its name like never before. Created by Dolph, 35, in 2010, then a young Memphis rapper with skyscraper aspirations and a point to prove, the PRE era officially began before he even thought of making a label—when he unloaded his debut mixtape, Paper Route Campaign, 13...

Wale Announces New Album ‘Folarin 2’

[ad_1] Wale is back with the sequel. The D.C. rapper has announced his first album in nearly two years, Folarin 2. The sequel to his 2012 mixtape Folarin is set to arrive this summer, he announced on Twitter. “I understand you may feel how you feel for whatever soembody [sic] told you … but I just wanna reiterate that I’m one of the greatest of all time,” tweeted Wale. “Catalog .Consistency. Influence. Longevity . DMV. With that said #Folarin2 this summer.” I understand you may feel how you feel for whatever soembody told you … but I just wanna reiterate that I’m one of the greatest of all time . Catalog .Consistency. Influence. Longevity ....

The Source |DMX’s Fiancée Desiree Lindstrom Denied Common-Law Wife Status After She Petitioned To Control Late Rapper’s Estate

[ad_1] DMX‘s fiancée, Desiree Lindstrom, filed paperwork to be declared the late rapper’s common-law wife. Despite being engage since 2019 and sharing a five-year-old son, Lindstrom’s request was denied. If her request was approved, she would’ve immediately acquired control of DMX’s estate, including future music earnings. The Yonkers didn’t leave behind a will and has a number of adult-aged children who are fighting to be appointed as the administrator of the estate. A source reportedly told Page Six, “There is no will from DMX and that’s a big problem. This...

Pooh Shiesty Gives a Lesson in Negotiating in His ABCs

[ad_1] Pooh Shiesty continues to put on for Memphis. The 2021 XXL Freshman has quickly risen to stardom with his track, “Back in Blood” featuring Lil Durk, which currently has over 116 million Spotify streams and 161 million views on YouTube since the video's debut in January. Whether inside due to the pandemic quarantine earlier this year or outside as summer is in full swing now, the street banger gave rap fans a reason to turn up over the last six months. Still riding the success of the track and his Shiesty Season project, Pooh Shiesty brings the love back to his city, specifically Willett Avenue, in his version of XXL's ABCs.Fans of Big Shiesty will learn a lot about the 1017 Records artist, who's...

Vin Diesel Confirms Cardi B Will Return in ‘Fast & Furious 10’

[ad_1] Cardi B is preparing for another ride with the Fast & Furious family. Vin Diesel has announced that the “Up” rapper will return in Fast 10, the first of the final two films in the blockbuster movie franchise. “We are very much excited to evolve her character and to expand it to the finale,” Diesel told “Entertainment Tonight” at the premiere for F9. “She made it just in time. She came in Fast 9 just in time.” [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2alfsd2Po8[/embed][embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2alfsd2Po8[/embed] Cardi plays Leysa in the latest installment of the Fast franchise, which opens Friday. “I think she’s conceited and she’s very confident,” she said of her character. “There’s a difference between conceited and confident, but I think...

The Source |Lil Wayne Announces Dance Competition At LA Coliseum With Samantha Long, Lil Buck And Jon Boogz

[ad_1] Uproar Hip Hop Festival at The Torch at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the immersive and interactive music, arts and nightlife experience hosted by Lil Wayne’s lifestyle brand GKUA and headlined by Lil Wayne, along with performances by Young Money and soon to be announced opening acts and Special Guests, on August 13th, is proud to announce trend-setting dancer and choreographer Samantha Long as host and lead judge of the festival’s DANCE COMPETITION. The competition is open to all dancers in California, or those willing to travel to California to compete, to show off their...

Kodak Black Poses With Kobe Bryant-Themed Helicopter, Upsets Fans

[ad_1] Kodak Black’s ongoing celebration of his 24th birthday on social media has turned a grim corner that has left some of his fans upset.On Monday (June 21), the Florida rapper jumped on his Instagram page and shared a photo of himself paying tribute to Kobe Bryant by posing next to his Tesla Model X and a mini helicopter, both customized in purple-and-yellow paint. Additionally, the former 2016 XXL Freshman is rocking a Los Angeles Lakers jersey with Kobe’s No. 24 on the front and back. The correlation between the colors of Kodak's car and helicopter are the Lakers' team colors.“I’m Ouchea 24 a Day I’m Like KOBE #KtB @kobebryant 🕊️ #HappyBirthdayKodak...

Nicki Minaj Responds to Michael B. Jordan ‘J’Ouvert’ Rum Line Controversy

[ad_1] Michael B. Jordan is facing accusations of cultural appropriation over his new rum line, J’Ouvert. The Creole French word refers to the annual indigenous festivities held since the 1800s in Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada during Carnival. The packaging for J’Ouvert reads, “Derived from the Antellian Creole French term meaning ‘daybreak,’ J’OUVERT originated in the pre-dawn streets of Trinidad, as celebration of emancipation combined with Carnival season to serve as the festival informal commencements. Crafted on those same islands, J’OUVERT Rum is a tribute to the party start.” But social media has criticized the L.A.-born actor for attempting to trademark the name despite no apparent connection to Caribbean culture. Additionally, the trademark application...

Sabrina Peterson Alleges T.I. Paid Grand Hustle Artist $25K To Kill Her

[ad_1] In an exclusive interview with Hollywood Unlocked with Jason Lee, T.I. and Tiny former friend and alleged sexual assault victim Sabrina Peterson is now alleging that she was told by a Grand Hustle artist that T.I. paid him $25,000 to kill her in the midst of her allegations against him and his wife. Around the 28-minute mark of the below video, Peterson describes the circumstances under which she was informed of the alleged hit, which she said she was told about not long before she was released from...

Morray Keeps the Family Close, Shares Munchies Snacks in ABCs

[ad_1] Paraded on his breakthrough song “Quicksand,” cosigned by fellow North Carolina-bred MCs and former XXL Freshmen J. Cole and DaBaby, 2021 XXL Freshman Morray’s church-grown spirit is perhaps his most contagious quality. What fans will peep in his version of XXL’s ABCs is that his inviting aura extends beyond the mic. It possesses him with the ability to light up any room with his charisma and zeal. And that’s one quality of a star that cannot be forced or faked.To crack open the segment, the Fayetteville, N.C. native uncovers his snack selections whenever he’s smoking. To quench his thirst, his mouth races to say apple juice for the letter A. Then, on the...