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May 20, 2021
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Lil Peep’s Mother Had Strokes During Lawsuit Over Peep’s Death

[ad_1] The wrongful death lawsuit Lil Peep's mother has filed against the late rapper's management and tour company has apparently had a negative impact on her health.According to a report from Pitchfork on Wednesday (May 19), Liza Womack, mother of Peep, born Gustav Åhr, said that she has suffered two strokes during the lawsuit process, but she's unwavering in trying to receive justice for her son."I’ve had two strokes, and I am not going to die until I take care of this matter," Womack says. "I’m going to live. I have a mission.""I have pictures of Gus that these wonderful kids paint and draw," Peep's mom continues, speaking about the rapper's fans. "I’ll find...

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May 20, 2021
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How Social Media and New Platforms Continue to Shape Hip-Hop

[ad_1] Tap InHow social media and its popular new platforms are continuing to shape the rap game.Interview: Luke FoxEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.In the amount of time, it takes you to say “trigger fingers turn to Twitter fingers,” your favorite rapper has likely tweeted a fresh music video. They could’ve revealed a new ’fit on Instagram. Maybe they shared an album update on Facebook or thrown down a dance challenge on TikTok. They might’ve teased a song snippet in an IG story, hosted a discussion through Clubhouse, published a down-and-dirty image on Only Fans, offered a sneak peek at a...

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May 20, 2021
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ASAP Rocky Opens Up on What It’s Like Dating Rihanna

[ad_1] A$AP Rocky has officially confirmed his relationship with Rihanna and the Harlem native is taking things very seriously.In an article from the June/July issue of GQ magazine, published online on Wednesday (May 19), in which Rocky graces the cover and is labeled the "prettiest man alive," the A$AP member gushes about his romance with RiRi."The love of my life,” Rocky calls Rihanna during the interview. “My lady."He goes on to explain what it's like for him being in a relationship."So much better,” the Testing rhymer shares. “So much better when you got the one. She amounts to probably, like, a million of the other ones.” He adds, "I think when you know, you...

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May 19, 2021
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Lil Jon Gets His Own Home Renovation Show on HGTV

[ad_1] Lil Jon is shifting gigs and will be remodeling homes on a TV screen near you.According to a report from Page Six on Tuesday (May 18), the hip-hop DJ has snagged a home renovation show on HGTV called Lil Jon Wants to Do What? The premise of the program is Lil Jon offering "skeptical homeowners startlingly unconventional renovation ideas that seem impossible to execute."On the show, HGTV says, "His undaunted team can take Lil Jon’s creative vision—to maximize features that homeowners overlook or never considered—and make it a reality."The Atlanta native also spoke on his latest venture in a statement: "I love walking into someone’s house and turning it upside down. When people hear my name,...

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May 19, 2021
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YBN Nahmir Breaks Down His Lyrics on “Opp Stoppa”

[ad_1] Train of ThoughtYBN Nahmir on "Opp Stoppa" featuring 21 Savage.Interview: Zoe JohnsonEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.“I keep a rocket in my pocket socket called a pocket rocket/If it’s war, we ain’t playin’ games, bitch, we get it started/I’m the man, clearly keep a hundred, nigga, I’m a gunna/When it’s beef, we ain’t playin’ games, we hit you and yo’ mama/ Know that choppa, that’s that oppa stoppa, hit you and your pops/I fell in love with all this fuckin’ money, you in love with drama/Say, say, baby, I’m not Sosa baby, but I keep a llama/Gonna pull up in...

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May 19, 2021
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The Break Presents: Akeem Ali

[ad_1] While he's been working on music for about 11 years, Jackson, Miss. rapper Akeem Ali's time in the spotlight actually came faster than he expected. Now 26 years old, Ali experienced a whirlwind of buzz last year, brought on by his pimp adjacent alter ego Keemy Casanova, which he brought to life in both a video and song last year. However, his smooth rhyming abilities don't get lost in the persona he employs. Ali has plenty of flows, is very clever and has a unique sense of humor that he blends into his raps.Writing his first rap at 11 years old, to Chris Brown's  2006 single "Poppin'." From there, he committed to rap at...

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May 19, 2021
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Lil Durk Checks People on Stage for Not Turning Up

[ad_1] Lil Durk was not feeling the lack of reactions during his most recent concert.In video footage that began to surface on the internet on Monday (May 17), Lil Durk checks a group of people who appear on stage while the 28-year-old rhymer performs "Crazy Story," King Von's 2018 breakout hit. In the 52-second clip, Durk asks the massive crowd standing behind him to move back after displaying a lack of excitement while he performs."Hold on, wait," Durkio starts. "I need everybody to scoot back cause y'all ass ain't even turnt. Aye, y'all hear me, aye, I need everybody to scoot back cause y'all dry and y'all making me look dry. I need y'all dry...

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May 19, 2021
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Jake Paul Wants to Fight 6ix9ine

[ad_1] Jake Paul wants his next opponent in the ring to be 6ix9ine, but Tekashi doesn't look like he's game for it.During a Q&A on Jake's Instagram Story this afternoon (May 18), someone asked the YouTube star if he wants to fight the Brooklyn rapper. The social media influencer didn't hold back when explaining why he'd like to face-off with Tekashi."I want to because he deserves to get his ass beat and I want to do it for all the people he's disrespected but honestly would be too easy and a 30 second fight + he wouldn't show up in the ring on the day of the fight but yes I would...

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May 18, 2021
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Erica Banks Looks Back at The Making of “Buss It” & Other Songs

[ad_1] Define MeInterview: Peter BerryEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.After her single “Buss It” went viral via the #BussItChallenge on TikTok earlier this year, Erica Banks is in the midst of a serious come up. The song became a Billboard Hot 100 chart mainstay, and Banks, already a 1501 Certified Entertainment artist, signed a deal with Warner Music. Before the deal, Banks was building a buzz by dropping four projects, including 2019’s Art of the Hustle, Pressure and Cocky on Purpose and 2020’s Erica Banks and Banks B4 Christmas. With raunchy anthems and contagious confidence, Banks is set to do more...

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May 18, 2021
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Young Thug Claims He Bet Money 6ix9ine Would Snitch

[ad_1] Young Thug wasn't confident that 6ix9ine would stick to the G-code and not snitch while on trial for racketeering and firearms charges in 2019. In fact, Thugger claims he made a bet with another rapper that Tekashi would sing like a canary and would possibly be harmed once released.While speaking with Gillie Da Kid and Wallo on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast on the May 16 episode, Thug says that he placed a $5,000 bet with an unnamed West Coast rapper that 6ix9ine would spill the beans in court.After being asked by Gillie if Thug thought it was possible to witness a rapper snitching and still have sold out shows, the Atlanta rapper...

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