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September 23, 2020
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Incredibly Expensive Gifts Rappers Have Bought Each Other

[ad_1] Rappers rarely hesitate when it comes to dropping a bag on themselves, but they also don't mind spending racks on their peers. From cars, to jewelry and everything in between, members of the hip-hop community have gifted each other some of the most extravagant gifts imaginable and we've compiled a list of some of those items.Remember the time Jay-Z gave out Rolex watches as a party invite? Back in 2019, Hov gave VIP status a whole new meaning. Instead of going the calligraphy on nice parchment paper route to invite people to his Shawn Carter Foundation Gala, he sent out bottles of Ace of Spades champagne, which costs about $300, and...

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September 23, 2020
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Chance The Rapper Compares Bieber’s New Album to Michael Jackson

[ad_1] Chance The Rapper is setting some pretty lofty expectations for Justin Bieber's upcoming album, and fans of Michael Jackson are not having it.On Thursday night (Sept. 17), prior to the release of Justin Bieber's new track "Holy" featuring Chance The Rapper, the two artists hopped in a virtual chat room to discuss their own forthcoming solo projects and working together on the new track. During the conversation, the 27-year-old Chicago native compared Justin's new project to Michael Jackson's 1979 classic album, Off The Wall."I feel like we should talk about how fire your album is," Chano begins, before explaining his thoughts about the singer's new album.He then makes the polarizing statement that has...

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September 23, 2020
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Lil Dicky Will Post His Nudes If You Register to Vote

[ad_1] Election Day (Nov. 3) is right around the corner and as many rappers are encouraging Americans to vote, Lil Dicky is doing so as well, but he's offering a rather unique incentive.On Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 22), the former 2016 XXL Freshman shared via a Facebook post that he'll reveal nude images of himself, but only if people register to vote."If you register to vote, I will spread my legs wide and release my penis in a subsequent post," he wrote in the social media post with an accompanying black-and-white NSFW image of himself. "This is the most important election of our lifetime. Step up. Your vote legitimately matters."Dicky also included a link that...

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September 23, 2020
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How Hip-Hop Songs Both Old and New Are Taking Over TikTok

[ad_1] More LifeIn two years time, TikTok has become the premier app for content creators. Now, hip-hop songs both old and new are taking over.Words: Kathy IandoliEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.A teenage girl stands in front of a cell phone camera, smiling and rubbing her hands together, Birdman-style. “He likes my diamonds and my pearls,” she mouths along with the lyrics filling the air, giving a wink as her mother walks out from behind her and finishes the line, “I said, ‘Thank you, I designed it.’” The verse is taken from Tierra Whack’s 2018 song “Hungry Hippo.” Only now, two...

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September 23, 2020
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First Photo of Iggy Azalea and Playboi Carti’s Son Surfaces

[ad_1] Playboi Carti and Iggy Azalea fans are given a glimpse at the bundle of joy the pair are rumored to share.On Sunday (Sept. 20), the first image of Iggy and Carti's firstborn son, Onyx Carter, surfaced on the internet. In the new photo, the Australian-bred rapper and her son are seen flying out of the Los Angeles International Airport with their nanny in tow. Baby Onyx is peaking out of his Fendi stroller in a white bucket hat and grey sweatpants. You can see the photo below.In May, TMZ reported Iggy and Carti had welcomed a baby boy, despite neither rapper confirming Iggy was ever pregnant to begin with. A month later, the "Fancy"...

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September 23, 2020
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Kodak Black Sues Federal Prison, Claims He’s Being Tortured

[ad_1] Kodak Black has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a result of the alleged torturous treatment he's been receiving.According to court documents obtained by XXL on Tuesday (Sept. 22), the Florida rapper filed a complaint against the BoP, accusing the United States Penitentiary, Big Sandy in Kentucky, where he is currently being housed, of torture and religious suppression. The legal paperwork notes that these are violations of his Eighth and First Amendment rights, in addition to the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000.Kodak, who is serving time following his arrest on federal firearms charges last year, has named Michael Carvajal, the director of the Bureau of Prisons; Hector Joyner, the...

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September 22, 2020
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Pete Jideonwo Sheds Light on the Importance of Good Management

[ad_1] Plus 1Pete Jideonwo, Partner and COO of Grade A ProductionsInterview: Bianca TorresEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Peter Jideonwo had no idea that one day he would become a manager to famous hip-hop artists, but it happened. The 26-year-old Nigeria native moved to Chicago in 2005, where he lived until he attended Indiana University. Peter graduated in 2014, and headed back to Chi-Town. The aspiring businessman got his start as a hip-hop party and show promoter and then in merchandising. He began working with artists like Cam’ron, YBN Nahmir, G Herbo, Lil Durk, Lil Yachty and Juice Wrld, who was starting...

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September 22, 2020
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Best Flows From Rappers Who Usually Don’t Do Drill Music

[ad_1] It took about 10 years, but drill music has successfully surpassed regional popularity in Chicago.The sub-genre, coded by the staticky elements of trap production and detailed by the ordeals of catching bodies, was injected into rap years ago by artists like Chief Keef, G Herbo and Lil Bibby. In the middle, drill found a home in the U.K. with artists like Loski and Headie One. And recently, due to the emergence of Brooklynites and drill leaders Pop Smoke and Fivio Foreign, the sound has again become a staple. But it’s never been as mainstream as it is now. Due to its intriguing success, artists all over the country want a little slice...

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September 22, 2020
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Kim Kardashian May Divorce Kanye West for Anti-Abortion Comments

[ad_1] Kim Kardashian's marriage to Kanye West may have hit an irreparable snag.On Monday (Sept. 21), reports emerged online claiming that Kim K. is planning to divorce her husband Kanye due to his anti-abortion stance, according to Page Six. A source close to the Kardashian-West clan alleges Kim is waiting until Yeezy's latest bipolar-related episode ends to start the divorce process.A source told the outlet, "Kim has the whole divorce planned out, but she's waiting for him to get through his latest episode."The 39-year-old reality star's decision to allegedly separate from the Chicago rapper stems from comments he made during his first presidential campaign rally at the Exquis Event Center in North Charleston, S.C. back in July....

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September 22, 2020
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Kanye West Spends Over $3 Million to Get on Presidential Ballot

[ad_1] Kanye West is reportedly spending a small fortune to secure his place on the ballot to become the next President of the United States.A source at Let the Voters Decide, a third-party petitioning group led by Mark Jacoby, who was once arrested for voter fraud in 2008, told TMZ that Kanye West has spent between $3.5 and $4.5 million on his campaign. According to this report, ’Ye paid the petitioning group to go across 15 states to send workers to gather signatures on his behalf.The most significant portion of Kanye's money went to Arizona, where the rapper spent $1 million to secure 93,000 signatures. He was ultimately denied placement on the state's...

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