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July 10, 2021
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Rubi Rose’s 2021 XXL Freshman Freestyle

[ad_1] As hip-hop prepares to celebrate its 48th birthday next month, the genre has elevated to heights that its founding fathers may have never thought possible. The influx of artists trying to get recognized for their rhymes isn't enough to stand out from the competition these days. 2021 XXL Freshman Rubi Rose's voice has set her apart from many of the rap newcomers in her league. While her liberating lyrics of sex, power and boss moves have become fodder for social media captions and the TikTok set, it's how Rubi delivers the music that leaves a lasting impression. Her deep, sultry tone has pushed her 2019 track "Big Mouth" to over 15 million Spotify streams and...

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July 10, 2021
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Rubi Rose Names Her Top Five Favorite Rappers

[ad_1] Women in hip-hop are no longer few and far between. There's a resurgence of ladies who are besting many of their male counterparts these days. The 2021 XXL Freshman Class is reflective of the times, welcoming four women to have the honor this year. Rubi Rose is one of them. Her distinct voice and sexually charged lyrics have helped her gain a legion of supporters in a short period of time. After dropping "Big Mouth," a song showcasing her deep tone and playful energy, in 2019, it was up from there. But to get to this point, Rubi found some inspiration along the way in quite a few different rappers, namely Nicki Minaj, which...

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July 9, 2021
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City Girls Refuse to Answer How Much of ‘Act Up’ Lil Yachty Wrote

[ad_1] About three years ago, City Girls dropped their Billboard-charting single, "Act Up." The following year, it was revealed that their Quality Control Music labelmate, Lil Yachty, penned the track for them. Fast forward to 2021, and Yung Miami of the South Florida-bred rap duo prefers not to speak on Yachty's contribution to her group's song.During an appearance on Real 92.3's Home Grown Radio on Tuesday (July 6), Yung Miami and JT were asked about Lil Boat penning their 2018 hit record. To this question, Miami replies, "Next," while JT giggles.It's unclear why Yung Miami chose not to speak on Lil Yachty writing a majority of "Act Up." However, the songwriter credits currently say: Issac Bynum (Earl on the...

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July 9, 2021
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Rubi Rose Lists Her Top Five Favorite Hip-Hop Albums

[ad_1] Ask any rapper which artists have created their favorite hip-hop albums and they'll likely mull over the answer. The decision to narrow down every bit of inspiration and lyrical skill into just a few slots takes careful consideration. Give a response that the internet doesn't like and the roasting on social media will ensue. Fail to pick an artist that has a dedicated fan base and those same fans will likely criticize every choice thereafter. When it comes to Rubi Rose's top five favorite hip-hop albums, she stays true to herself, picking five rappers' projects that she personally connects with. The 23-year-old 2021 XXL Freshman has solid reasons for why each album from the...

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July 9, 2021
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Nicki Minaj Asks Lil Wayne What His Favorite Sex Position Is

[ad_1] Nicki Minaj held her highly anticipated Instagram Live last night (July 8), in which she addressed a number of topics, including asking her labelmate and mentor, Lil Wayne, his favorite position in the bedroom."What is your favorite position," Nicki quizzes Wayne. Weezy immediately replies, "On top."He continues: "On any part of life, period. It's not just the bedroom. Just on top."The Queen rapper adds: "I be forgetting he's so fuckin' smart and then it's always a double entendre and a triple entendre."The Young Money Entertainment boss offers an additional explanation for his response to Nicki's question and says: "I can explain. When you on top...

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July 9, 2021
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DDG Lists His Top Five Favorite Hip-Hop Albums

[ad_1] Every artist wants to make a great album, or even just a set of songs that really resonate with their fans, and stand the test of time. While every rapper won't get to that point, it doesn't make it a bad goal to shoot for. Every rapper has albums they love. These projects were most important to their growth and listening tastes as young adults on the come up. This year, we asked all of our 2021 XXL Freshmen about their top five favorite hip-hop albums. They helped shape their tastes, styles and approach to music. Here, DDG shares his selections.The 23-year-old Pontiac, Mich. rapper kicks off his choices with Drake's Take Care, regarded by many as a classic...

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July 9, 2021
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Report – DMX’s Cause of Death Revealed as Heart Attack

[ad_1] Three months after DMX’s tragic death, the cause of his demise has finally been revealed.According to a report on Vulture, published on Thursday (July 8), a source from the Westchester County Medical Examiner’s office revealed DMX’s cause of death is listed as cardiac arrest caused by acute cocaine intoxication."It was cardiac arrest for a period of time, so there was no circulation to the brain," says the source, adding that acute cocaine intoxication had "caused this chain of events."DMX, born Earl Simmons, died on April 9 after reportedly suffering an overdose that resulted in a heart attack on April 2, XXL confirmed with the late rapper's team at the time. He was...

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July 9, 2021
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Vince Staples, Styles P, IDK and More – New Projects This Week

[ad_1] Another week means a new set of heat to get your vibe right for the weekend. Today (July 9), there's new music from a charismatic and comedic rapper from the West Coast, a veteran MC out of Yonkers, N.Y. and an anecdotal rhymer reppin' the DMV area.Vince Staples drops off his self-titled album, which is his first full-length joint to be released in three years. The 10-track LP offers a look into the rapper's life growing up in Long Beach, Calif., but also his satirical psyche, which helps him wade through everyday's highs and lows. The album's lead single, "Law of Averages," arrived weeks before the full album, on June 17. And although there...

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July 9, 2021
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NLE Choppa Claims He Will Have Herbs to Cure STDs By End of Year

[ad_1] It looks like NLE Choppa is serious about becoming an herbalist.On Thursday (July 8), the 2020 XXL Freshman hopped on his Twitter page to reveal that he will have remedies for several sexually transmitted diseases by year's end."By the end of the year I will have herbs that can cure herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and even more STDS Double!!" he tweeted.Choppa then tweeted a link to his herbal website called NLE Health & Wellness at nlehealthandwellness.com. The online store features a selection of sea moss, chlorophyll and detox teas for sale. The sea moss is priced at $130 a pop while the chlorophyll and detox teas range from $35 to $45.But, according to...

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July 8, 2021
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These Rappers Have the Longest Gaps Between Albums

[ad_1] Good things take time, especially when there’s a creative component attached to it. And if you’re a genuine fan of hip-hop, you already know that some of the game’s most certified talents have breaks in their catalogs that span across decades.The first artist that comes to mind is Kendrick Lamar, who has yet to make his solo return to the mic after the Pulitzer Prize-winning DAMN. was released four years ago. He’s since assumed the role of Casper the Friendly Ghost and some of his TDE brethren are on the same type of time. Isaiah Rashad’s last album, The Sun’s Tirade, came out in 2016, as well as Ab-Soul’s Do What Thou...

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