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May 25, 2021
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Internet Money Champion the Artists Behind the Boards

[ad_1] Our TimeAs the go-to producer collective crafting beats for today’s hip-hop stars, Internet Money is championing the artists behind the boards while creating an empire bigger than themselves.Interview: Georgette ClineEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Not even a brush with death can keep Taz Taylor from the studio. Last February, the 28-year-old producer from Jacksonville, Fla. thought he was suffering from a heart attack at the Internet Money house in Los Angeles, the headquarters of the producer collective he founded in 2016. He was put in an ambulance on a gurney, shirt cut open like a scene straight out of an...

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May 25, 2021
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Blueface Trends for Rapping on Beat on New Song

[ad_1] Blueface was a topic of conversation on social media last night (May 24) for doing something that he's often criticized over: rapping on beat.In a clip that began circulating on Twitter, Blueface shows off a different flow on a track titled, "Outside," which features OG Bobby Billions."I ain't pray for these baguettes, I pray for better days (Better days)/I ain't pray for that new ’Vette, I’d rather have my dogs back/Lord protect me with this Tec I ain't pray for this Patek/Remember the day I got the text/'Another fatherless child'/Can't act right ’cause they left him fatherless/No hood harder than fatherhood/Who gon' teach your son to go farther than father did,...

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May 24, 2021
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Top Hip-Hop Songs From the Year You Graduated High School

[ad_1] Depending on your age, high school was either a really long time ago or a recent memory. Either way, just thinking back to those days unlocks a lot of memories. Whether it's getting good grades or needing a study buddy to help through the struggle, joining extracurricular activities or becoming a team player in a sport, hanging out with friends or chilling at parties, there are plenty of cherished times. Music plays a part in serving as a soundtrack for moments like this, especially hip-hop. With the growth of the genre over the last 25 years, a many hip-hop songs soundtracked plenty of high school memories. As students rock their cap and gown to graduate in June, XXL documents the top...

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May 24, 2021
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Lil Baby Gets Clowned for Billboard Music Awards Promo Post

[ad_1] Lil Baby stepped away from his authentic Atlanta accent for a recent promotional post and social media is having a field day.Last night (May 23), Baby shared a promo bit on the Billboard Music Awards' Instagram Story where he is informing fans that he'll be presenting the award for Top Hot 100 Song, which was sponsored by Rockstar Energy Drink. The rapper shared the clip on his IG Story as well.In the short :10-second video, the 4 Pockets Full Inc. CEO says, "What's Up? It's Lil Baby here. Tune in to the Billboard Music Awards to see me present the award for Top Hot 100 song presented by Rockstar Energy. See...

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May 24, 2021
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Post Malone’s ‘Rockstar’ Plays When DaBaby’s ‘Rockstar’ Wins

[ad_1] DaBaby's "Rockstar" featuring Roddy Ricch won Top Rap Song at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, but Post Malone's "Rockstar" played when the North Carolina rapper went on stage to accept the award.The award show aired live on Sunday night (May 23), at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. DaBaby won the Top Rap Song award over some stiff competition including 24kGoldn and iann dior's “Mood,” Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's “WAP,” Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé's “Savage” and Jack Harlow's "What's Poppin" featuring DaBaby, Tory Lanez and Lil Wayne. However, when DaBaby walked onstage to accept his award, he received the wrong welcome music.The person behind the boards playing artists' music mistakenly...

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May 24, 2021
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Andrew Yang Says He’s a Jay-Z Fan, Struggles to Name One Song

[ad_1] New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang recently fumbled an opportunity to endear himself with the hip-hop community after apparently capping about his Jay-Z fandom.Yang recently sat down for a interview with comedian Ziwe Fumudoh for an upcoming episode of her SHOWTIME series, Ziwe. Previews of the sit-down have been posted to the internet and appear to show a clear example of when keeping it real goes wrong. During the interview, Ziwe asked Yang if he is a fan of hip-hop. “I listened a lot to hip-hop during like the 90s and 2000s,” Yang said, naming Nas and Jay-Z as two artists who he coveted.Ziwe followed up by asking, “What’s your...

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May 23, 2021
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6ix9ine Claims He Gets $500,000 a Show

[ad_1] As the country is opening back up, 6ix9ine is already back on the road and claiming he is getting paid a pretty penny to perform.On May 22, Tekashi headlined a show at Payne Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. The show appears to have gone on without a hitch, as the Brooklyn rapper seemingly packed out the 6,800 person capacity arena. 6ix9ine shared footage of the concert on his Instagram account, which shows the rapper turning up with the enthusiastic crowd rapping his lyrics word for word.Of course, the gangsta rapper-federal informant made sure to brag about the feat on social media afterward. "RAPPERS LIE AND SAY THEY GET 200,000 A SHOW AND...

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May 23, 2021
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J. Cole’s The Off-Season Album Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200

[ad_1] J. Cole is back atop the album chart once again.On Sunday (May 23), the top 10 of Billboard's Billboard 200 chart was unveiled, revealing J. Cole's new album, The Off-Season, unsurprisingly debuted at No. 1. Cole ended the week with an impressive 282,000 equivalent album units with 2,000 traditional albums.This is the biggest rap album of the year so far, by far. Cole's new release more than doubled the first week of Rod Wave's SoulFly album, the previous best with 130,000 EAU in its first week. Even more impressive, this also marks the sixth straight No. 1 album for Cole.Cole's new album features 12 songs. Unlike his previous projects, the North...

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May 23, 2021
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Lil Nas X Splits His Pants While Performing on SNL

[ad_1] Lil Nas X let it all hang out during his debut on Saturday Night Live on May 22.The "Old Town Road" artist was the musical guest on the long-running sketch comedy show, where he performed his two latest singles "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" and "Sun Goes Down." During his sexually-charged rendition of "Montero," which included several male dancers and X himself performing on a pole, the Atlanta rhymer's pants split mid-performance. Right before the awkward moment, X is gyrating on the pole. He spins around and grabs his crotch with a very surprised look on his face. He continues to perform, holding himself for the duration of the set.Shortly...

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May 22, 2021
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Soulja Boy Announces Bow Wow Verzuz

[ad_1] It looks like Timbaland and Swizz Beatz's Verzuz has locked down a battle between Soulja Boy and Bow Wow.The hits battle between the Scream Tour alumni was announced by Soulja on Saturday (May 22). "Soulja Boy vs Bow wow #verzuz it’s official 🔥," Big Draco tweeted.Shortly after SB broke the news, he and Bow got on Instagram Live to discuss the face-off."This shit gon' be bigger than life, bro," Bow Wow said. "I'm happy to celebrate with you. Like I said, I was telling [Timbaland], I don't know nobody...

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