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Photo of NBA YoungBoy Next to ‘You N****s Gone Die’ Surfaces

[ad_1] YoungBoy Never Broke Again is following up his apparent NLE Choppa diss track with another piece of aggressive content.This afternoon (Jan. 19), Instagram user mgng10x posted a photo of YoungBoy laying on a carpeted floor with a wad of cash in his hand. Next to him is written, "You n****s gone die," in $100 bills.The user, who goes by the name Ben 10, is one of Top's closest associates under the Never Broke Again umbrella. While it is widely speculated that he and YoungBoy are related—whether through a cousin or brother relation—it has yet to be confirmed. According to Ben 10's Instagram, he's a model.You can see the photo he posted...

NBA YoungBoy Appears to Take Shots at NLE Choppa on New Song

[ad_1] YoungBoy Never Broke Again has been dropping new music leading up to the release of his new mixtape, set to arrive later this week. A second song has been delivered and it looks like YoungBoy could be taking aim at NLE Choppa on the record.On Tuesday (Jan. 18), NBA YoungBoy, who is currently on house arrest as he awaits trial for federal gun charges, released a new track titled "Know Like I Know." And on this song, fans feel there are quite a few subliminal disses towards NLE—especially on the first verse—which many have surmised that the lyrics are in reference to the Memphis rhymer agreeing with Lil Reese about YB's joint "Bring the Hook," which appeared to...

Cardi B to Pay Funeral Costs for Victims of Bronx Apartment Fire

[ad_1] Cardi B is lending a heartwarming helping hand to the victims of the tragic Bronx apartment fire that took 17 lives earlier this month.Cardi will be covering victims' funeral costs after the massive high-rise building fire, caused by a faulty space heater in one apartment due to the building not providing heat, killed over a dozen people from smoke inhalation as thick-smoke filled the hallways and stairwells.A statement provided by a rep for Bardi, also a native of the New York City borough, said, "I'm extremely proud to be from the Bronx and I have lots of family and friends who live and work there still.""So, when I heard about the fire and...

Pardison Fontaine Responds to Megan Thee Stallion Abuse Claims

[ad_1] Pardison Fontaine has responded to rumors that he and Megan Thee Stallion are no longer together due to abuse allegations.On Tuesday (Jan. 18), the Newburgh, N.Y.-bred rapper denounced all claims and explained why he chose to let people talk opposed to clearing up the false chatter."Stop this cap nobody puttin hands on nobody ...

Longest Prison Bids in Hip-Hop History

[ad_1] It doesn’t take much to get caught up in the mix. When you’re a high-profile artist who comes from a lifestyle of actual street activity or the glamorization of it, you’re even more prone to be a target by the police at all times. And unfortunately, many of rap’s most popular faces and names have done pretty lengthy bids in the can. XXL takes a look at which artists had long prison bids and how their run-ins with the law occurred.There are a good amount of artists who have done their time but have since walked free. Take for example, JT of the City Girls. Right as the duo was rising in 2018, JT...

Travis Scott Makes Rare Public Appearance at NFL Playoff Game

[ad_1] Travis Scott has kept himself under the radar since the tragedy at his Astroworld festival back in November, but the Houston rapper was spotted last night at an NFL playoff game.In photos that emerged online via TMZ this morning (Jan. 18), La Flame was spotted in the field-level seating area at the Los Angeles' Ram game against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi stadium, where he maintained a low profile in the back of the suite with a group of friends.Unfortunately for Travis, a sewage pipe burst in the suite beside where the Cactus Jack Records head and his crew were, causing a mess that called for the maintenance crew to clean. The busted pipe resulted in a pungent smell...

Big Daddy Kane Apologizes for Pushing Deaf Interpreter Mid-Show

[ad_1] Big Daddy Kane is famous for being a smooth operator on stage, but at a recent show, things didn't go smoothly as the legendary rhymer pushed a sign language interpreter to the side of the stage during his performance.Last Saturday (Jan. 15), a video surfaced online of Big Daddy Kane performing his classic 1988 song "Raw" at a concert in Virginia on Jan. 14. In the middle of BDK's set, an ASL—American Sign Language—interpreter, later identified as Billy Sanders, appears on the side of the stage signing the song's lyrics with his hands. The hip-hop icon proceeds to then push him back, almost to the backstage area. In the clip, you...

ASAP Yams’ Mom Visits His Gravesite on Anniversary of Death

[ad_1] A$AP Yams' mom is honoring her late son on the seven-year anniversary of his passing.On Tuesday (Jan. 18), the A$AP Mob cofounder's mom, Tati Paulino, visited Yams' gravesite, accompanied by A$AP Mob's A$AP Illz, friends and family. She toasted and poured out champagne on the seventh anniversary of the Harlem, N.Y. native's death. Yams, born Steven Rodriguez, is a founding member of the A$AP mob collective and died on Jan. 18, 2015 of an accidental drug overdose.In honor of her son, Mama Yams also shared an Instagram photo of the late A$AP member as a child, along with a caption, written in Spanish, but when translated to English reads, "Today 7 years ago I heard...

Tobe Nwigwe Flexes His Star Power With Viral Movement

[ad_1] They Don't KnowWith nine EPs, a blockbuster movie role and an Emmy nomination to his name, Tobe Nwigwe has come a long way without even hitting the mainstream yet. Get familiar with the movement.Interview: Peter A. BerryEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Tobe Nwigwe is on his way to rap stardom, but his 1.3 million Instagram followers, an Emmy-nominated commercial and cosigns from Beyoncé and Michelle Obama say he’s already made it there—without going mainstream.Born Tobechukwu Dubem Nwigwe to Nigerian immigrants in Alief, Texas, Tobe was a University of North Texas football player with NFL dreams before a 2009 foot injury...

Eladio Carrion Talks Bobby Shmurda Collaboration and More

[ad_1] 'Til I CollapseLatin trap star Eladio Carrión incorporates lessons he learned from hip-hop into his music.Interview: Bianca TorresEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.The power of manifestation is real. Just ask Latin trap star Eladio Carrión. The 27-year-old Puerto Rican artist grew up listening to rappers like Eminem and 50 Cent, who he also learned lessons from that are applied to his own music to this day. Eladio started dropping Latin trap bangers in 2017, and since then, he’s garnered millions of views online. Tracks like “Kemba Walker” and “Sauce Boy Freestyle” reflect his admiration for rap. But, dropping the “Tata...