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November 29, 2023
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Here’s What Happened on Day 3 of The Young Thug YSL Trial

[ad_1] Young Thug's YSL RICO trial entered its third day and was significantly tamer than the past two days. Both the state and defense argued their opening statements on the trial's first and second day. On Monday (Nov. 27), the State attempted to portray Thug as a criminal mastermind and quoted some of his lyrics as evidence of wrongdoing. The defense sought to push back on this portrayal on Tuesday (Nov. 28), as Brian Steel attempted to persuade the jurors that Thug was a god-fearing, upstanding member of his community.Day 3 of the Young Thug YSL TrialFirst Witness Detective Mark Belknap Testifies On Wednesday (Nov. 29), prosecutors called Detective Mark Belknap to the witness stand....

November 29, 2023
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NBA YoungBoy Prosecutors Push Back on Mental Health Petition

[ad_1] Federal prosecutors are insisting that YoungBoy Never Broke Again's house arrest conditions do not prevent the rapper from getting mental health treatment.NBA YoungBoy Prosecutors Push Back on House Arrest PetitionAccording to a report published by Rolling Stone on Monday (Nov. 27), the recent petition filed by NBA YoungBoy's attorney to modify the conditions of his current house arrest is facing heavy pushback from the prosecution. As YB's legal team attempts to have a federal court alleviate the house arrest terms due to depression and mental health issues, prosecutors say they don't agree with the motion at all."The United States fails to see how the defendant's current conditions of pre-trial release prohibit him from...

November 29, 2023
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Boosie Suing Rod Wave After Rod Refuses to Pay for Sample

[ad_1] Boosie BadAzz is ready to take Rod Wave to court after claiming Rod has refused to pay for using Boosie's lyrics.Boosie Plans to Sue Rod WaveIt looks like Boosie and Rod Wave have failed to come to a financial agreement after Boosie said he wanted compensation for being sampled on the new Rod Wave album. On Tuesday night (Nov. 28), Boosie gave fans an update on the situation, claiming he is going to have to file a lawsuit to handle the issue."Hell no, that n***a Rod Wave ain't pull up on me," Boosie said in a video he shared on social media below. "I don't own the song fully, I own a percentage...

November 29, 2023
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10 of the Most Popular XXL Freshman Freestyles of All Time

[ad_1] The XXL Freshman class has been shining a light on hip-hop's hottest rising stars in any given year since 2007. The annual cover reveal introduces each rapper to the world through exclusive interviews, fun videos such as XXL's ABCs and Mean Comments and, of course, the Freshman cypher. One aspect of each class that rap fans immediately flock to are the XXL Freshman freestyles.Over 150 rappers who've graced XXL Freshman magazine covers have individually flexed their mic skills a cappella style in videos that have raked in millions of views over the past 16 years. The Freshman freestyles provide the perfect opportunity for MCs like Logic in 2013 to let their rhymes resonate with viewers bar for bar. At the same...

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November 29, 2023
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Nardo Wick Addresses Fan Being Assaulted by His Entourage

[ad_1] Nardo Wick is again addressing the viral video of members of his entourage assaulting a fan outside a Florida show.Nardo Wick Addresses Fan Assault IncidentNardo Wick is again showing remorse for the assault of his fan, which occurred outside Club Skye in Tampa, Fla. on Monday (Nov. 27). On Tuesday night (Nov. 28), he addressed the incident in a video he put on social media."I don't condone that situation," Nardo says in the selfie video below. "I don't stand for that situation that happened. I was fully unaware that situation was about to take place. As soon as it happened, I tried to deescalate the situation. After the situation, I got in...

November 29, 2023
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Watch Mello Buckzz Rap in All-Women Cypher, Read Her Interview

[ad_1] Mello BuckzzInterview: Aleia WoodsImage: Akira RuizEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands in December.Chicago can breed a hardened exterior for any MC. Still, Windy City native Mello Buckzz is chiseling away at her apprehensions and is using her boisterous rhymes to make a mark for herself. The 22-year-old rapper, born Melanie Doyle, is discovering a balance between the ever-present competitive sex appeal amongst lady MCs and upholding her authenticity. With big looks on the Latto-assisted “Boom Pt. 2” and a regional remix to Kaliii’s “Area Codes,” titled “Area Codes (773 Remix),” Mello’s heat is bubbling.XXL: What are you working on right now? Mello Buckzz: I’m definitely in...

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November 29, 2023
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Watch XXL’s Cypher Lab With Latto, Flo Milli and More

[ad_1] That's the way things are looking for hip-hop going into 2024. Lady MCs have banned together and are dominating the game like never before. The first lady of Atlanta, Latto, is one of the leading artists at the forefront of the modern-day women's hip-hop movement. So it made sense for XXL to have her curate an all-women cypher where bars were spit, skills were flexed and sisterhood shined.For this special event, Latto picked some of her favorite femcees:Flo Milli, Monaleo, Mello Buckzz and Maiya The Don.Watch XXL's first cypher lab, a showcase of the future female hip-hop stars, curated by Latto.Watch a group interview with the ladies of XXL's cypher lab...

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November 29, 2023
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Watch Flo Milli Rap in an All-Women Cypher

[ad_1] Flo MilliInterview: Georgette ClineImage: Akira RuizEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands in December.The Flo Military, the fan army for Mobile, Ala. rapper Flo Milli, would immediately recognize the woman in Latto and XXL’s all-female cypher as their general. However, today, Flo brings Dirty Floana, a sexy, spicy and sassy version of her four alter egos that wears black leather, shows a whole lot of underboob and dons long, wavy tresses. Flo Ski, a tomboy with dreads; Florence Million, everyone’s favorite with the hair flips; and Flo Jo, an arrogant, in-your-face version of Milli, make up the other three. The monikers she’s given to the other parts of...

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November 29, 2023
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Watch Maiya The Don Rap in an All-Women Cypher

[ad_1] Maiya The DonInterview: Aleia WoodsImage: Akira RuizEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands in December.With her Brooklyn roots, ferocious tone and quick-witted bars, Maiya The Don creates music reminiscent of Lil’ Kim and Foxy Brown. The raptress has been focused on getting her footing while her place in hip-hop gets cemented. Following the recent release of her album, Hot Commodity, Maiya Earley, 22, hit the road for the first time, offering support for Flo Milli’s Thanks for Coming Here, Ho Tour. She’s on her way up.XXL: How did you feel about participating in the cypher?Maiya The Don: I actually was particularly excited about Latto picking me. It was...

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November 29, 2023
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Watch Monaleo Rap in an All-Women Cypher, Read Her Interview

[ad_1] MonaleoInterview: Georgette ClineImage: Akira RuizEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands in December.Schooling people on how to say a name can be tiresome, but Monaleo has turned it into a money maker. The title of the 22-year-old Houston native’s recent performance trek, The Monaleo Like Monalisa Tour, is a teachable moment whenever anyone reads or says her rap moniker. Big Leo's 2021 track, “Beating Down Yo Block,” and a look in Beyoncé’s Ivy park campaign that same year put her on the map. She kept her name buzzing over the last three years as an indie artist signed to the label Stomp Records with consistent singles. This past...

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