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July 2, 2022
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Jeopardy! Contestant Confuses Public Enemy With The Funky Bunch

[ad_1] A recent Jeopardy! contestant has gone viral after confusing legendary hip-hop group Public Enemy with the short-lived 1990s group fronted by rapper-turned-actor Mark Wahlberg, The Funky Bunch.On Wednesday (June 28), attorney Halley Ryherd appeared as a contestant on the long-running trivia show. Under, the category "Chuck D," the players were given the answer, "In the 1980s, Chuck D began fighting the power in this hip-hop group with Flavor Flav, a man who always knew what time it was."Ryherd was the first to buzz in and responded, "Who is The Funky Bunch."Despite the wrong answer, Ryherd reportedly went on to win the episode.Her answer has since gone viral, with Ryherd even commenting publicly on...

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July 1, 2022
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Photo Surfaces of Nipsey Hussle’s Alleged Killer’s Swollen Face

[ad_1] A photo of Nipsey Hussle's alleged killer sporting matching black eyes has surfaced on the internet.The murder trial for Eric Holder Jr., the man accused of murdering Nipsey Hussle back in 2019 has ended, with the jury now deliberating on the outcome. On Friday (July 1), a photo of Holder in court looking badly beaten surfaced. In the picture, both of Holder's eyes appear swollen as well as his jaw. He also looks to have bruises on his face. XXL has reached out to Eric Holder's attorney and confirmed the picture is accurate.On Wednesday (June 29), XXL confirmed with that the alleged killer was attacked while in a holding cell awaiting to be transported...

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July 1, 2022
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13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week

[ad_1] Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things much easier for you. Instead of sorting out nearly everything that released this week, we've narrowed it down to strictly the best of the week, saving you plenty of time.Expect to see selections from the established stars, the next wave of new talent, the up-and-comers and everyone else in between. If your song is fire enough to beat the competition, it'll take one of the weekly spots. You can trust us on this one; follow our lead and...

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July 1, 2022
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Donald Trump Threatened Swedish Sanctions Over ASAP Rocky Arrest

[ad_1] Donald Trump allegedly threatened Sweden with trade sanctions due to A$AP Rocky's 2019 arrest.On Friday (July 1), TMZ published a report about Sweden's Justice Minister Morgan Johansson commenting on his alleged interactions with then President Donald Trump. According to the report, Trump threatened the European country with trade sanctions if the Harlem, N.Y. rapper was not let out of jail."If you can try and do something like this against Sweden, what will you then try and do to slightly weaker countries that don't have the European Union behind them?" Johansson reportedly said of Trump's alleged strongarm tactics.As previously reported, A$AP Rocky was arrested on suspicion of assault in July of 2019, after video surfaced...

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July 1, 2022
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KenTheMan’s 2022 XXL Freshman Freestyle

[ad_1] KenTheMan is a self-proclaimed "rap best friend." She makes the kind of confidence-boosting music that puts bad days on ice. Reclaiming the superpower within seems a lot more attainable with her assured rhymes as the soundtrack. The Houston rapper, who earned a rightful place on the 2022 XXL Freshman cover this year, brings those emboldened bars to her Freshman freestyle.The 28-year-old hip-hop maven assesses what’s out there and clearly sees no competition when delivering her brief onslaught. Plus, packing in an amusing punchline with clever wordplay is typical for KenTheMan. "OK, I'm back in this bitch, and bitches actin' like they ain't hearin' me/Every time I'm out I gotta walk with...

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July 1, 2022
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The Game Recalls Seeing His First Dead Body at the Age of 7

[ad_1] The Game had a rough upbringing in Compton, Calif. During a recent podcast episode, he recounted a story of seeing his first dead body at the age of 7.Game appeared on the Full Send Podcast, in an episode that aired on Thursday (June 30). During the sit-down, the "Eazy" rapper discussed his harrowing childhood in grim details."In Compton, it's sort of like a gang-bang family tree," The Game explained at the 24:27-minute mark of the interview. "My parents were both gang members. It's only a matter of time before your child dives into that lifestyle, too.""Even when you are a kindergartener, you see so much," he continued. "When I was 5 years...

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July 1, 2022
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G Perico, Bino Rideaux and More – New Hip-Hop Projects

[ad_1] The onset of July ushers in some new music ahead of the holiday weekend. This week, a Los Angeles rhymer drops a project true to the traditional West Coast gangsta rap sound, another California artist unleashes an album that his fans have been eagerly awaiting, and a Staten Island, N.Y. multi-hyphenate drops off a smooth-sounding EP and more.G Perico returns with the quickness with 111th East, a new EP fresh off the heels of his album, Tango, which came out in February of this year. With the South Central, L.A. native dedicating the project to the neighborhood from which he came up, the EP is laced with production and flows that fall directly in line with what left-coast...

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July 1, 2022
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The Break Presents – CEO Trayle

[ad_1] Influences can dictate someone's trajectory and the company one keeps can be what changes everything. Back in New York City, the Bronx-born future rapper CEO Trayle was just a 12-year-old kid who hung out with adults nearly double his age, as they hit the studio. The crew—who had members that rapped, produced and engineered—let the little kid hop on the mic, creating a hunger within him that would change his life. Now 27 and continuing to shine since his 2020 song "OK Cool," which has over 30 million combined streams on Spotify, CEO Trayle has only continued to grow, while changing his style at a moment's notice.CEO Trayle's chance moment in the studio at...

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July 1, 2022
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Boosie BadAzz Thinks R. Kelly Should Get Lesser Sentence

[ad_1] Boosie BadAzz is caping for R. Kelly following the disgraced R&B singer being sentenced to 30 years in prison on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.On Thursday (June 30), Boosie weighed in on yesterday's announcement that R. Kelly will be spending the next 30 years behind bars. The Baton Rouge, La. rapper doesn't seem to agree with how much time Kelly received."People getting 15/20 years for murder n he get 30!"  Boosie BadAzz posted on Twitter. "Yes he was wrong af for manipulating young girls n sexing them😞but he didn’t kill anyone, aggravated rape anyone. N no blame on the parents who knew everything. Resentence this man‼️ College professors get probation for...

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June 30, 2022
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Hotboii Participates in Prayer Circle Before Going to Jail

[ad_1] Florida rapper Hotboii has turned himself in to jail today after his bond was revoked in his RICO case.This morning (June 30), the Orlando, Fla. native was booked into the Orange County Jail, according to information obtained by XXL. The rapper recently had his bond revoked by a judge who ordered him back to jail. A video shared via the Orlando, Fla. native's Instagram account shows him and several other people holding hands and in deep prayer."We thank you, God, right now for grace and mercy," the person says in the clip while praying. "Have your way, God. Turn the system upside down defending your people tonight. Move by your spirit, God. No longer going to...

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