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August 12, 2023
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Boosie BadAzz Headed to Trial, Judge Refuses to Drop Gun Charge

[ad_1] Boosie Badazz is preparing for another legal battle. The Louisiana rapper is headed to trial after a judge refused to drop his gun charge.A Judge Refuses to Dismiss Boosie BadAzz's Gun CaseAccording to documents obtained by XXL, a San Diego judge denied on Monday (Aug. 7) Boosie BadAzz's motion to dismiss his gun charge. Last month, defense attorneys for Boosie, born Torrence Hatch, requested the judge to drop the case, claiming that prohibiting weapons for individuals with non-violent felony convictions is a violation of the Second Amendment, based on a new standard set by the U.S. Supreme Court and 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals last year.However, Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo...

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August 12, 2023
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Drake Claps Back at Yachty for Trolling Him Over Photo With Son

[ad_1] Drake is a very protective dad. Case in point: Drizzy jokingly clapped back at Lil Yachty after he trolled him about taking out his son's braids.Drake Addresses Lil Yachty's Trolling of Him Taking Out His Son's BraidsOn Friday (Aug. 11), Drake shared on his Instagram page a carousel of photos, including one featuring him and his son, Adonis, in a tender father-and-son moment. In the picture, the Toronto rap superstar is sitting down and meticulously taking out his son's braids. Adonis appears to be bored by the laborious process but sits patiently while holding a mini basketball in one hand and holding his face in the other hand.The next slide shows...

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August 12, 2023
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Kodak Black Is Living It Up in Italy and Making Pizzas – Watch

[ad_1] Kodak Black is living it up in Italy. In a recent video, the South Florida rapper is having fun making pizzas and speaking Italian.Kodak Black Is Making Pizzas While Vacationing in ItalyKodak Black is enjoying himself while vacationing in Italy. Over the weekend, a video surfaced on social media of the 26-year-old rhymer making pizza at a local restaurant.In the clip, Kodak is seen kneading the dough while observedly watching a chef toss his thinly stretched dough in the air. "Wee-wee," the rapper says to the chef. In another segment, the two chefs give him a cook's jacket with a red-white-green insignia on it. Yak returns the favor and allows one...

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August 12, 2023
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J. Cole – 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’ Better Than Thriller

[ad_1] J. Cole recently praised 50 Cent's debut major label album Get Rich or Die Tryin' as the greatest album of all time, even above Michael Jackson's Thriller.50 Cent Brings Out J. Cole at Brooklyn Stop on Final Lap TourOn Wednesday (Aug. 9), 50 Cent's The Final Lap Tour rolled through his hometown of New York City for a show at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. During the show, Fif brought out J. Cole who performed "No Role Modelz." Following his performance, Cole complimented 50 Cent."Before I walk off the stage, if y'all don't make some noise for one of the greatest n***as to ever do this s**t, 50 muthaf**kin Cent, Curtis Jackson....

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DJ Kool Herc Throws a Party That Begins Hip-Hop’s Takeover

[ad_1] XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment: Aug. 11, 1973: On this day, DJ Kool Herc and his sister Cindy Campbell hosted the first Rec Room Party in the basement at 1520 Sedgwick Ave. in the Morris Heights area in the Bronx, N.Y. The event and location would become the pivotal moment that gave birth to hip-hop.It was mid-August in 1973, when a young, ambitious Clive Campbell, better known as DJ Kool Herc, was hired to spin records at his sister's back-to-school party in the Bronx. He used two turntables to extend the instrumental breaks of songs, which his friends began to rap over. This simple innovation is credited...

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Desiigner Violates Pretrial Conditions After Pleasuring Himself

[ad_1] Desiigner allegedly violated his pretrial release conditions after being charged with pleasuring himself on a plane.Desiigner Accused of Smoking Weed and More in Violation of Pretrial ConditionsAccording to court documents obtained by XXL on Friday (Aug. 11), Desiigner is being accused of various violations that pertain to his pretrial release conditions associated with the Brooklyn, N.Y. rapper having been charged for allegedly pleasuring himself on an airplane back in April of this year.On Wednesday (Aug. 9), Desiigner's probation officer assigned to the indecent exposure case, Katherine Lovisolo, filed a petition for action with the United States District Court in Minnesota requesting that a court summons be issued so that Desiigner can show cause...

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Drake Faces Backlash for Liking Tory Lanez’s New Statement

[ad_1] Drake is facing backlash for liking Tory Lanez's recent statement where the incarcerated rapper shuns responsibility for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.Drake Dragged for Liking Tory Lanez PostOn Thursday (Aug. 10), Tory Lanez released a statement on Instagram in the wake of being sentenced to 10 years in prison for the Megan Thee Stallion shooting. Tory's one-time nemesis Drake liked the image, which has people on social media calling Drizzy out."Any respect left I had of Drake has gone today," one Twitter user posted. "For him to still like a tweet in support of Tory Lanez reflects who is truly is at his core: a monster who hates black women, especially ones who refuse to...

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RZA, Cordae, Lupe Fiasco & More Discuss Hip-Hop in Every Decade

[ad_1] EvolutionIn light of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, six rappers look back at the decades they thrived in.Interviews: Kemet HighEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Spring 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Today marks 50 years since hip-hop was born. The genre has evolved massively since DJ Kool Herc’s Rec Room party in The Bronx on Aug. 11, 1973, which is widely regarded as the day hip-hop first showed signs of life.From there, the four pillars of DJing, MCing, breakdancing and graffiti began to bloom under the umbrella of rap as forms of expression. And over the last six decades, those early foundations have helped grow hip-hop into being a global phenomenon.Back in the late...

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August 12, 2023
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Tory Lanez Drops Free Tory Merch, People Have Jokes

[ad_1] Tory Lanez has released a line of "Free Tory Lanez" merch after being sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion and people on social media are having a field day with jokes.Tory Lanez Drops New MerchOn Friday (Aug. 11), Tory Lanez announced the release of apparel in support of his movement to be free from prison. The collection includes black and white T-shirts that display Tory's face along with the words "Free Tory Lanez." Another black T-shirt for sale just has the words "Free Tory" on front and back. He also has hoodies in black and white that feature his photo and the "Free Tory Lanez" slogan.People on Twitter have...

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Akon Explains Why He Wore Fake Dior During Interview

[ad_1] Akon recently explained why he chose to wear fake Dior during his most recent Drink Champs interview.Akon Reveals Why He Wore "Drio" During His Interview With Drink ChampsOn Thursday (Aug. 10), French Montana hopped on Instagram and posted a video of himself hanging out with Akon. In the video below, the Moroccan-American rapper and Akon share a few laughs before he asks Akon where he got his knockoff black-and-white Dior jacket from. Akon retorts that he donned the duped fashion piece during his interview with Drink Champs on July 15 to gain traction and support his fellow natives."Yo, Akon, man," French Montana says in the clip. "N***as wanna know, where did you get...

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