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DJ Dahi Details Production Process of Kendrick Lamar’s New Album

[ad_1] Production CreditInterview: Kemet HighEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Summer 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.DJ Dahi came up as a youngin’ experimenting with playing instruments. His early passion would pay off as he transitioned to making beats when he got older. As of today, he’s worked with some of hiphop’s biggest stars such as Dr. Dre, Drake, Big Sean and, most recently, Kendrick Lamar and Vince Staples. In the first half of this year, the 39-year-old Inglewood, Calif. native produced albums like Kendrick’s chart-topping Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers and Vince’s Ramona Park Broke My Heart. Here, Dacoury Dahi Natche aka DJ Dahi, speaks with...

Footage Surfaces of DaBaby’s Police Interrogation in Shooting

[ad_1] Video of DaBaby being interrogated by police for his alleged connection to a shooting in Miami last year has made its way online.On Wednesday (July 27), the YouTube channel Real World Police released the 70-minute interrogation video obtained from the Miami Beach Police Department. In the video, recorded on June 1, 2021, hours after the shootings took place on May 31, 2021, the North Carolina rapper gives his side of the story to two police detectives investigating the cases.DaBaby explains that he was leaving a restaurant with his security when he heard multiple gunshots nearby. After ducking down, he ordered his assistant to hand him a book bag that contained a gun...

Tory Lanez’s Lawyer Asks to Push Back Trial Date

[ad_1] Tory Lanez's trial in connection to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion is fast-approaching. However, his attorney is asking for more time.A pre-trial hearing for the Tory case took place in Los Angeles court on Thursday (July 28). During the hearing, the crooner's lawyer, Shawn Holley, requested to postpone the original date of the trial, Sept. 14, due to a potential conflict to an unrelated case, XXL has confirmed.According to Rolling Stone senior reporter Nancy Dillon, Tory was not present during the hearing. The judge in the case did not allow or deny the request, opting to reconvene next month to see if the conflicts cleared up before making their decision. Tory's...

Here Are the Best BTS Collaborations Featuring Rappers

[ad_1] The worlds of hip-hop and K-pop continue to collide as BTS dives further into collaborations with some of the game's biggest rappers. Most recently, the famed K-pop group made headlines as a result of a forthcoming track they'll be releasing with Snoop Dogg and producer Benny Blanco. Prior to the new song's arrival on Aug. 5, members J-Hope, Jungkook, V, Jimin, RM, Jin and Suga have already stacked up a collection of music with Megan Thee Stallion, Juice Wrld and Nicki Minaj, to name a few.Last year, the Hot Girl teamed up with the septet for the remix to their track "Butter." "Smooth like cocoa butter/My drip more than a puddle/They know that...

Gucci Mane Urges Rappers to Stop Dissing Dead People on New Song

[ad_1] Gucci Mane has seen the error of his ways, and is now denouncing the trend of dissing dead people on songs that has become popular in certain sects of hip-hop.On Thursday (July 28), Guwop released his latest single "Dissin the Dead," which finds the rapper calling out the practice of referencing fallen opps on songs. Gucci Mane taps ATL Jacob, Akachi, DJ Plugg, TM88, TooDope and Sonickaboom for the dark track. He lays out his intent from the jump."I know my tongue is a sword, I know I should be more careful with shit that I said/I feel like I started a trend that's never gon' stop, they gon' keep dissing the...

Quando Rondo Says Rumor That He’s Fighting for His Life is Fake

[ad_1] Quando Rondo is calling the rumor that he is in the hospital fighting for his life fake news.On Wednesday night (July 27), Quando Rondo shared a post on his Instagram Story dispelling reports that he is in the hospital doing badly. In the selfie, Quando is sitting on a plane wearing shorts and slides."That shit fake as hell," the caption reads. "I don't even type like that."Quando Rondo denied rumors he is in hospitalQuando_Rondo/InstagramJust hours prior, word began to get around that Quando Rondo was not doing well in the hospital after a dire post that appeared to come from his Instagram Story started getting circulated online. The post reads: "Pray...

Quavo and Takeoff Announce Show as Migos Without Offset

[ad_1] As rumors of the Migos breaking up continue to swirl, the group has been announced as the performers at the upcoming 2022 National Battle of the Bands, sans Offset.On Tuesday (July 26), the National Battle of the Bands, an annual event that brings HBCU bands together for competition, revealed the Migos would be performing at this year's event, which takes place at NRG Stadium in Houston. However, the flier for the event only features Quavo and Takeoff."Grammy-nominated hip hop group featuring Quavo and Takeoff to perform following band showcase," an announcement on the event's website reads.This will be the first time a national recording artist has performed at the event, according to the...

JayDaYoungan Shot and Killed in Louisiana, His Father Also Shot

[ad_1] JayDaYoungan has been shot and killed in his Louisiana hometown.On Wednesday (July 27), reports began to surface online that 24-year-old JayDaYoungan and his father were allegedly shot in their hometown of Bogalusa, La. He was apparently shot outside a home on Superior Avenue. An incident appearing to match the details of the shooting was first officially reported by the Bogalusa Police Department's Facebook page. They have since confirmed the rapper, born Javorius Scott, has died."We can now identify the victims as Javorius Scott, A.K.A. Jay da Youngin, and his father, Kenyatta Scott Sr.," the police statement reads. "We can also confirm that Javorius Scott has died as a result of his injuries. Kenyatta Scott...

Lil Baby Stops Fans From Trying to Sneak Backstage During Show

[ad_1] Lil Baby had to play security at a recent show, as video has surfaced of him turning away fans who tried to sneak backstage.On Wednesday (July 27), TMZ obtained footage of Lil Baby following his set at Rolling Loud Miami on Sunday (July 24). In the video, people from Baby's team are funneling into a backstage area, while security and the rapper try to sort out who is who. One person approaches with his phone out taking video, Lil Baby pushes the person backward as they try to pass."See, he not with us," Lil Baby tells the security. "I'ma tell you who with us."Another person approaches and the Atlanta rapper asks who...

Charleston White Plans on Pressing Charges Against Soulja Boy

[ad_1] Soulja Boy and YouTuber Charleston White have been trading shots on social media following their altercation in Miami last weekend. Now, the controversial social media figure is saying he plans on getting the law involved.On Wednesday (July 27), Charleston White shared a video on YouTube where he claims he is in fear for his life and plans on pressing charges against Soulja Boy and one of the rapper's associates for threatening his life on camera."He done made all the threats. So listen, if you think my people and myself aint contacting the Atlanta District Attorney's Office, you done fucked up, boy," White starts in the video.From there, White contacts his publicist, who he asks...