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JID Satisfies Fans Old and New as One of the Great Storytellers

[ad_1] I've Got a Story to TellWords: Peter A. BerryWith a legion of fans hungry for lyrical depth and fresh flows, JID possesses both as one of rap's great storytellers, satisfying generation old and new.Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.JID isn’t in the mood for grandiosity. Phoning in from Los Angeles’ Jon & Vinny’s restaurant on a humid August afternoon, the East Atlanta native refuses to take himself too seriously, opting instead for a practical career bucket list. “I’m not trying to be the most famous person,” he says. “I’m just trying to get my stories off and see where that ends me at.”...

Saucy Santana Appears to Accuse Kodak Black of Stealing His Song

[ad_1] Saucy Santana is seemingly accusing Kodak Black of stealing his song "Walk."Last night (Oct. 12), TheShadeRoom shared side-by-side photos of 2022 XXL Freshman Saucy Santana and Kodak Black wearing the same outfit and asked their followers who wore the look better. Yak chimed in in the comment section posting, "All lives matter," along with orange heart and shoulder shrug emojis. However, Saucy had a much different response."#TSBroStoleMySong," the "Material Girl" rapper commented.Saucy Santana appears to be referencing his song "Walk," which was released in June 2021. Last month, Kodak Black released a song titled "Spin." Both tracks utilize the word "walk" over and over in the chorus."Uh, yeah, hoe, yeah, I know that you can talk/You talkin’ all...

Your Favorite TV Shows Are Giving Classic Hip-Hop Songs New Life

[ad_1] Make a SceneWords: Luke FoxThe golden age of hip-hop is infiltrating some of TV’s most revered series of the modern era. From Nas to Wu-Tang Clan, classic rap tracks of the 1990s are soundtracking scene-stealing moments.Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Nas’ classic track “N.Y. State of Mind” is a suitable soundtrack to fuel the road to revenge. Ozark badass Ruth Langmore slides the rapper’s Illmatic into her pickup truck’s CD player and speeds off for vengeance in season 4’s “The Cousin of Death” episode, which premiered on Netflix this past April. The truck’s wheels spit up mud on a dusty road as DJ...

American Jewish Committee CEO Calls Out Kanye West’s Hate Speech

[ad_1] The CEO of the American Jewish Committee, Ted Deutch, is calling for Instagram and Twitter to keep Kanye West's "anti-Jewish hate" off of their social media platforms.On Wednesday (Oct. 12), the American Jewish Committee aired out its grievances regarding Kanye West's recent anti-Semitic tirade on social media. In a statement provided to XXL, the committee's Chief Executive Officer called out Twitter and Instagram after the major social media outlets both allowed Kanye West to return to the popular platforms despite their typically strict guidelines against anything that can be perceived as hate speech. CEO Ted Deutch also opined that Ye's bout with bipolar disorder is certainly no excuse for lashing out against the...

The Funniest Lil Yachty ‘Poland’ Memes

[ad_1] Lil Yachty's new "Poland" single is taking over the internet and memes about the viral track are as well.Lil Yachty initially released the F1lthy-produced track on SoundCloud on Tuesday (Oct. 4), and it quickly gained traction due to its infectious chorus of, "I took the Wock to Poland," which references the street name for Wockhardt, a pharmaceutical company that produces promethazine and codeine, commonly known as lean. The falsetto vocal vibrato used by Boat has also added to the catchiness of the track.Lil Yachty has been getting praise for the single from his rap colleagues."My brudda @lilyachty has always been in the future , ever since since.. Poland go me in a headlock in...

YK Osiris Gets Into Confrontation Outside Cardi B’s Party

[ad_1] YK Osiris got into a confrontation outside Cardi B's 30th birthday party that might have escalated to a fight had his security not stepped in.On Wednesday (Oct. 12), TMZ shared footage of the "Worth It" crooner leaving Cardi B's birthday bash at Poppy nightclub in West Hollywood, Calif. on Tuesday night (Oct. 11). The video clip shows the former XXL Freshman sitting in his Lamborghini SUV while a man standing near the vehicle taunts the entertainer."Fuck boy," the guy, who appears to be intoxicated, yells. "Yeah, I know. You a pussy, nigga. You ain't about that life."YK Osiris then emerges from the car in a possible attempt to confront the man, but the...

Jamie Foxx Denied Entry Into Cardi B’s Birthday Party – Watch

[ad_1] Jamie Foxx was turned away at the door for Cardi B's 30th birthday party last night, and the incident was captured on camera.On Tuesday night (Oct. 11) Cardi B celebrated her 30th birthday at Poppy nightclub in West Hollywood, Calif. The stars were out for the event, which was attended by Offset, Tyga, GloRilla, Chance The Rapper, Wale, DDG, O.T. Genasis and others. Jamie Foxx also showed up to the place to be, but he was denied entry into the event. TMZ captured footage of the strange incident.The video begins with Jamie Foxx pulling up to the scene in a white Rolls-Royce and changing shoes before heading into the party. Moments later, he returns...

LeBron James’ The Shop Pulls Episode With Kanye West – Report

[ad_1] A recently taped episode of LeBron James' YouTube talk show The Shop featuring Kanye West will not see the light of day after being pulled due to Ye allegedly using hate speech during the episode.On Tuesday (Oct. 11), Andscape exclusively reported LeBron James' business partner Maverick Carter announced the move to not air the Ye episode in a statement released to the website."Yesterday we taped an episode of The Shop with Kanye West," the statement reads. "Kanye was booked weeks ago and, after talking to Kanye directly the day before we taped, I believed he was capable of a respectful discussion and he was ready to address all his recent comments. Unfortunately,...

Tyler, The Creator Doesn’t Believe Rush Hour 3 Is Real

[ad_1] Tyler, The Creator is convinced Rush Hour 3 starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker isn’t a real film and is blaming the movie showing up on Netflix on the Mandela Effect.On Tuesday (Oct. 11), Tyler shared a post on his Instagram Story revealing he stumbled upon the 2007 film Rush Hour 3 by accident and was genuinely stumped by its existence.“So we watched Rush Hour two and I was bout to blurt out ‘sad they didn’t get the third one in’ but before I could this fucking popped up and I feel like I’m in a vortex,” Tyler, The Creator captioned a screenshot of the film’s Netflix screen. “WHEN THE FUCK...

Cardi B’s 30 Accomplishments at 30 Years Old

[ad_1] Is it too early to say that Cardi B is a rap legend? Some may argue it is, but based on her historical accomplishments over the years, that title feels more fitting than not. And the scariest part is that she’s just getting started in her career.Cardi B broke out with the 2017 release of "Bodak Yellow," a mercurial banger that was equally as potent on a commercial level as it was in the streets. The chart-topping track eventually went diamond, making Cardi the first female rapper to reach that height. She now has three diamond songs under her belt, thanks to the additional releases of "I Like It" with Bad...