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October 12, 2020
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Fivio Foreign Arrested for Assault

[ad_1] Fivio Foreign has been arrested for assault in New Jersey.According to jail records obtained by XXL this morning (Oct. 12), Fivio, born Maxie Ryles, was arrested in Edgewater, N.J. on Saturday (Oct. 10) on a simple assault charge, in which he's accused of purposefully and knowingly causing bodily injury to another person.The details surrounding the arrest are not immediately known. However, it appears that he is currently located at the Bergen County Jail and has not been granted bond.Bergen County Sheriff's OfficeDespite Fivio's recent legal issues, he's been flourishing musically and in other areas. Earlier this month, the 30-year-old rapper teamed up with fellow 2020 XXL Freshman Polo G and producer Kenny Beats...

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October 12, 2020
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Travis Scott’s McDonald’s Deal Covered Up Discrimination Lawsuits

[ad_1] Since announcing their collaboration with Travis Scott in early September, McDonald's has seen a meteoric rise in sales. But now, claims have surfaced that Mickey D's is using partnerships, like the one with La Flame, to cover up longstanding issues within the company.On Thursday (Oct. 8), Vice Media released a new report suggesting McDonald's' recent collaborations with Travis Scott and Latin artist J Balvin were allegedly put in place to thwart racial discrimination lawsuits the company is currently facing. Being that Travis is a Black rapper with a large following in hip-hop, the report alludes to the fact that the collaboration between the rhymer and the fast-food franchise could be used to mask claims of mistreatment by former...

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October 12, 2020
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Undeniable Hit Hip-Hop and R&B Collaborations Since 2015

[ad_1] The idea of music itself is all-encompassing, but genres were created to differentiate between sounds and styles. Looking back into the history of music, there aren't many genres that have grown as close together as hip-hop and R&B. Aside from both genres being created by (and mostly carried on by) Black artists, their synergy makes sense. Some of the most memorable songs from either side have come via rappers and singers teaming up, whether it's singers rapping, rappers singing or each doing their respective skill of choice. Today, XXL highlights some of the best rap and R&B collaborations, focusing on hit songs, all of which have gone gold or platinum since 2015.At a...

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October 12, 2020
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21 Savage and Metro Boomin’s Savage Mode 2 Album Debuts at No. 1

[ad_1] 21 Savage has scored his second No. 1 album.On Sunday (Oct. 11), Billboard unveiled the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart, revealing 21 Savage and Metro Boomin's new Savage Mode 2 album has debuted in the top spot. The new collaborative studio album pushed 171,000 equivalent album sales including 22,000 traditional album sales. The album's songs totalled 200.1 million on-demand streams.The impressive debut marks an increase in sales of over 1,000 percent more than what the first Savage Mode project moved in its first week out, back in 2016. The first offering, which served as 21 Savage's breakout release, featured the spearheading singles "X" featuring Future and "No Heart." The...

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October 11, 2020
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Tupac Shakur’s Family Blasts Trump Campaign

[ad_1] Tupac Shakur's stepbrother is calling out the President Trump campaign for using the late rapper to try and mock Senator Kamala Harris.On Sunday (Oct. 11), TMZ published an article where they talked to 'Pac's stepbrother, Mopreme Shakur, about the Trump campaign leaving a ticket for Tupac at the resent vice presidential debate to try to mock Harris, who has misspoken on the iconic rapper on multiple occasions. Mopreme called the stunt "clearly disrespectful." He added, "We should know Trump's lack of respect for the Black and Brown community."As previously reported, the Trump campaign thought it would be a hilarious idea to leave an admit one for the dead rapper at the...

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October 11, 2020
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Offset Parties With Cardi B, Buys Her a New Rolls Royce

[ad_1] Cardi B and Offset's marriage seemed to be very much on the rocks only a month ago, but now it looks like they may be trying to work things out.Bardi and Offset have been partying in Las Vegas all weekend for the Bronx rapper's 28th birthday, which is today (Oct. 11), and video from their turn up doesn't appear to show a couple on the cusp of divorce. One video shows the Migos member gifting Cardi a brand new Rolls Royce Cullinan in front of a large crowd. The new ride even features a custom double R baby seat for their daughter, Kulture. Cardi is clearly taken aback by the present....

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October 10, 2020
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Baby Blue Says He’s Facing Life in Prison Over COVID Loan Scam

[ad_1] Rapper, Baby Blue Whoaaaa, formerly of Pretty Ricky, is in deep trouble with the federal government after being accused of being a part of a $24 million COVID-19 loan scam. The South Florida artist is saying he could pay a very steep price if found guilty.On Friday (Oct. 9), Blue updated fans on his situation on Instagram, sharing a photo of himself wearing a suit and captioning the pic, "Wish me luck. Seeing the judge in 30 mins." The photo was reposted by The Shade Room shortly afterward, who noted the troubling situation the rapper finds himself in. After his court appearance, Blue commented on TSR post with another update, which...

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October 10, 2020
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Juice Wrld’s Mother Writes Open Letter About Her Late Son

[ad_1] Juice Wrld's mother, Carmela Wallace, is providing a resource for people suffering in silence with the launch of a new website, and she details her late son's own addiction, anxiety and depression in an open letter on World Mental Health Day.On Saturday (Oct. 10), Carmela launched a new website, LiveFree999.org, to align with World Mental Health Day. The site serves as a resource for raising awareness of mental health challenges and supporting efforts to improve mental health. The mission of the Live Free 999 foundation is to support programs that provide preventative measures and positive avenues to address mental health challenges and substance dependency.Live Free 999 was founded by Carmela Wallace in April to...

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October 10, 2020
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Slime Language Maintains Its Lasting Relevance in Hip-Hop

[ad_1] In the pantheon of rap slang, few terms have enjoyed the ascent of slime, a word that first surfaced in the late 1990s before permeating hip-hop and viral culture throughout the 2010s.Not to be confused with an elastic, sticky substance or the viscous, green glob that became a staple of Nickelodeon game shows years ago, slime is generally a synonym for a rapper's day ones or anyone else that’s part of their proverbial team. As an adjective, when used in its “slimy” form, it can be a stand in for something extra street, a la Future and Young Thug’s 2017 mixtape Super Slimey.To see or hear the word in action, all you...

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October 9, 2020
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9lokknine Arrested on Weapons Charges

[ad_1] 9lokknine has been arrested on another set of weapon charges stemming from a July shooting incident.According to police records obtained by XXL this afternoon (Oct. 9), 9lokknine, born Jacquavius Smith, was arrested in Orlando, Fla. on charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a short-barreled rifle on Thursday (Oct. 8). He posted $5,000 bond for each charge today and was released.Orange County Government, FloridaBack on July 28, the Florida-bred rapper was arrested and taken into custody for attempted second-degree murder with a firearm, throwing/shooting into an occupied structure or dwelling and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in connection to his involvement in a July 27...

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