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December 17, 2021
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Astroworld Festival Victims’ Cause of Death Revealed

[ad_1] The 10 victims that died at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival all passed away from asphyxiation.According to the medical examiner's report that XXL obtained today (Dec. 16), the victims' lungs were crushed in a reported crowd surge, which they ultimately suffocated from. The official cause of death is listed as "compression asphyxia."Additionally, only one of the victims had an additional cause, which is described as a combination of cocaine, methamphetamine and ethanol.All 10 of the manner of deaths are labeled as accidental, with the victims' ages ranging from nine to 27 years old.A criminal investigation into the mass casualty event is still ongoing.Following the catastrophic event at Astroworld Festival, Travis Scott is spearheading an initiative to ensure festival...

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December 17, 2021
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Roddy Ricch, Chief Keef, Gucci Mane and More – New Projects

[ad_1] It's always a good day for some new music and today is no different. This week brings new joints from a former 2019 XXL Freshman from Compton, a pioneer of the Chicago drill scene and a prolific Atlanta rhymer.After a lengthy two-year long wait, Roddy Ricch is back with his sophomore album, Live Life Fast. Although the California native has provided melodic vocals for some of his peers, on the solo tip, it's been a minute since we've heard new music. But alas, Roddy is back. His latest offering is comprised of 18 songs and appearances from Future, Lil Baby, Kodak Black, 21 Savage and more. Earlier this month, the Grammy-winning rhymer dropped a...

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December 17, 2021
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Boosie Asks If Saweetie’s Butt Is Real After Viral Performance

[ad_1] Boosie BadAzz is very impressed by Saweetie’s twerking skills.On Wednesday (Dec. 15), the Baton Rouge, La. rapper jumped on his Twitter account and asked if Saweetie’s butt is real after watching a twerk video she posted on her Instagram page on the same day. He inquired about City Girls' Yung Miami in his tweet as well."IS @Saweetie ASS REAL? CAUSE THAT MF BE MOVING LIKE AINT NO BBL BEEN DONE BACK THERE," he tweeted in all caps, adding a praise hands emoji for emphasis. "I GOTTA KEEP IT [100] THAT SHIT BE GOING CRAZY BACK THERE. N @YungMiami305 YALL KILLING THE TWERKING GAME!!."Boosie is referring to Saweetie’s twerk video in which...

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December 17, 2021
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9lokknine Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Prison

[ad_1] 9lokknine has just been hit with a hefty prison sentence after pleading guilty to two gun charges and an aggravated identity theft charge earlier this year.According to court documents from Dec. 15, obtained by XXL on Thursday (Dec. 16), the 21-year-old rapper, born Jacquavius Smith, will be spending the next 87 months—or seven and one-fourth years—in prison on federal charges of Possession of Unregistered Firearm, Aggravated Identity Theft and Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.As part of 9lokk's plea deal, he's been ordered to complete three years of supervised release and mandatory drug testing. He must also pay restitution in the amount of $10,416 and a special assessment fee of $300.Back in July, 9lokknine's initial indictment had...

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December 16, 2021
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Report – Amazon Edits Drake From Kanye’s Larry Hoover Show Stream

[ad_1] Drake's performance from the historic Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert in Los Angeles is mysteriously absent from the Amazon Prime Video stream. According to a Variety report, published on Tuesday (Dec. 14), Amazon removed Drake's performance from Kanye West's Larry Hoover Benefit Concert video stream. The event took place last Thursday (Dec. 9) at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. According to the publication, the edited version still features Drake making his grand entrance with Ye walking down the steps of the Coliseum at the start of the performance. And it still finishes with Yeezy and Drizzy performing their collaborative banger "Forever" and leaving the stage together. However, Drake's entire 12-song set...

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December 16, 2021
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Rick Ross Clowned By 50 Cent Fans After Album Sales Surfaces

[ad_1] Rick Ross has become the center of 50 Cent fans' jokes after earning the lowest first-week album sales of his career following the South Florida rapper making snide comments about the success of one of Fif's shows.According to a report from Hits Daily Double on Thursday (Dec. 16), Rozay's latest album, Richer Than I Ever Been, which arrived on Dec. 10, is projected to sell 30,000 album-equivalent units. These forecasted numbers are a rap career low for Ross compared to his 2019 LP Port of Miami 2, which moved 80,000 units. The MMG boss' 2012 effort, God Forgives I Don't, sold a career-high 218,000 copies.Due to the lack of success of Rick Ross' most...

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December 16, 2021
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Freddie Gibbs’ Crew and Jim Jones’ Crew Allegedly Get Into Fight

[ad_1] Freddie Gibbs' and Jim Jones' crews allegedly got into a physical altercation in Miami last night.According to a report from Vlad TV on Tuesday night (Dec. 14), associates of the two rhymers—who have been beefing for some time—came to blows at Prime 112 restaurant on Miami's Ocean Drive that same night. As the story is told, the crews crossed paths as Jim and his team were leaving the establishment and Freddie and his cohorts were entering the ritzy steakhouse.At first, Jim supposedly approached the Gary, Ind. rapper over some choice words he's made about the Dipset artist in prior years. While the Harlem, N.Y. native and Freddie Gibbs were exchanging words, someone...

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December 16, 2021
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G.O.A.T. Status Is Being Claimed by Rap Legends & Newcomers Alike

[ad_1] G.O.A.T. TalkThe best rappers on the mic have never shied away from announcing their greatness. More than ever, G.O.A.T. status is being claimed by legends and newcomers alike.Words: Luke FoxEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands in October 2021.“I am the greatest. I said that even before I knew I was. I figured that if I said it enough, I would convince the world that I really was the greatest.”—Muhammad AliProclaiming to be the greatest of all time comes with a price. When multiplatinum-selling Chicago rapper Polo G copped a chain of sparkling goat heads last summer, his fans thought he sold...

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December 16, 2021
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Listening to Drake Makes You Run Slower, According to New Study

[ad_1] When you create your playlist for your next high-impact workout, you probably shouldn't include any songs by Drake.According to a study by clothing retailer Pour Moi, published on Nov. 30, people who listened to Drizzy's music during a running workout ran slower.The study, which was created to find out the connection between artists and individuals' running speed, analyzed data of 60 runs by a group of runners listening to different artists for each workout session.The company found that Drake tops the list of artists who had the most adverse effect on running speed. On average, runners recorded a six percent increase in their running time during their three-mile run. This means...

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December 15, 2021
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Tory Lanez’s Lawyer Lays Out Defense Against Megan Thee Stallion

[ad_1] Following Tory Lanez's appearance in court this week for his preliminary hearing in his case for the shooting involving Megan Thee Stallion last summer, Tory's attorney is sharing details being used in his defense.A rep for the Toronto rapper-crooner, born Daystar Peterson, shared a statement from his attorney, Shawn Holley, with XXL on Wednesday (Dec. 15), alleging that there are inconsistencies in Megan's account of what happened on the night of July 12, 2020."Today in court it was revealed that an independent witness reported to the LAPD that he observed a fight break out between the two women in the car, just prior to the shooting," the statement reads. "Megan herself corroborated this account, telling...

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