Latest Album

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut rhoncus risus mauris, et commodo lectus hendrerit ac.

[vc_empty_space height="5px"] [edgtf_icon icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="fa-youtube-play" size="edgtf-icon-tiny" custom_size="20" type="normal" icon_animation="" link="https://www.youtube.com" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" hover_icon_color="#ab2eba" margin="0 25px 0 0"][edgtf_icon icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="fa-soundcloud" size="edgtf-icon-tiny" custom_size="20" type="normal" icon_animation="" link="https://soundcloud.com/" target="_blank" icon_color="#d4d4d4" hover_icon_color="#ab2eba" margin="0px 25px 0 0"][edgtf_icon icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="fa-spotify" size="edgtf-icon-tiny" custom_size="20" type="normal" icon_animation="" link="https://www.spotify.com/" target="_blank" icon_color="#d4d4d4" hover_icon_color="#ab2eba" margin="0px 25px 0 0"][edgtf_icon icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="fa-instagram" size="edgtf-icon-tiny" custom_size="20" type="normal" icon_animation="" link="https://instagram.com/" target="_blank" icon_color="#d4d4d4" hover_icon_color="#ab2eba" margin="0"] [vc_empty_space height="33px"] banner
Dora Lewis
mobile logo

news Tag

September 2, 2020
Latest News

Buy XXL Magazine’s 2020 XXL Freshman Class Issue Here

[ad_1] When's the last time you picked up a magazine? In the digital age, reading interviews featuring your favorite rappers usually comes in the form of scrolling on your phone or clicking on your desktop. But nothing can replace the tangible joy of holding a magazine in your hands. During a pandemic, perusing through the racks to find XXL magazine at your favorite bookstore is a luxury that is no longer afforded to many. So, now, we've made it easier by offering rap fans the ability to buy XXL magazine's fall issue featuring the 2020 XXL Freshman Class online.Buy XXL Magazine's Freshman Issue HereThe new issue, which hit newsstands on Sept. 1, is available...

, , , ,
September 2, 2020
Latest News

ASAP Ferg Is No Longer Part of ASAP Mob, Says ASAP Illz

[ad_1] A$AP Ferg has been removed from A$AP Mob, according to a founding group member.On Monday (Aug. 31), A$AP Illz, founding member of A$AP Mob, accused the 31-year-old Harlem-bred rapper of stealing ideas and claimed Ferg's affiliation with the Mob was over. In a thread of posts sent to Illz's Instagram story between yesterday and today (Sept. 1), the Mob member broke down the ongoing situation between himself and Ferg, who recently dropped his new song "Move Ya Hips" featuring Nicki Minaj and Madeintyo."Ferg ain't ASAP NO MORE sorry guys," Illz began, sharing his stance on Ferg with his 196,000 Instagram followers. "That nigga burnt out , songs dumb trash mr anthem cant get right."Illz...

, , , , ,
September 1, 2020
Latest News

Big Sean Speaks on People Associating “IDFWU” With Naya Rivera

[ad_1] Big Sean is addressing his 2014 hit record "I Don't Fuck with You (IDFWU)" and people who assumed it was about his late ex-girlfriend, Naya Rivera.On Tuesday (Sept. 1), during an interview with Vulture to promote his forthcoming album, Detroit 2, Sean addressed how people's association of "IDFWU" with Naya Rivera was misplaced."I don't feel comfortable talking about it because I want to respect her," the Michigan native begins when asked if he regrets making "IDFWU." The song appears on his Dark Sky Paradise album."She's made such an impact on people, and she's done so many great things in her life and her career that it was hurtful to even have that [song] be associated with her," he says.The...

, , , , ,
September 1, 2020
Latest News

Gucci Mane Named in Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Nightclub Shooting

[ad_1] Gucci Mane has been named in a lawsuit following a shooting at a nightclub nearly two months ago.According to a report from the Associated Press on Tuesday (Sept. 1), Gucci, born Radric Davis, and his 1017 Records artist Foogiano, whose given name is Kwame Brown, were both named in a wrongful death lawsuit following the killing of a woman named Mykala Bell at Lavish Lounge in the Greenville County of South Carolina on July 5. She was shot inside the venue. XXL obtained the legal documents this morning confirming Gucci and Foogiano are included in the lawsuit.The lawsuit claims that Foogiano and his entourage were allowed into the venue without being searched, thus "dangerous persons"...

, , , , ,
September 1, 2020
Latest News

Rappers With the Most YouTube Views for Single Music Video

[ad_1] With eye-popping color and golden ass statues in a raunchy visual, and an infinitely quotable single for a soundtrack, the video for Cardi B's Megan Thee Stallion-featured single "Wap" has received over 155 million YouTube views in just three weeks. This is the latest rap video to permeate pop culture and it should eventually be among the most-watched music videos of all time. Today, we're highlighting the rap videos that already have.Since launching in 2005, YouTube has seen numerous rap videos eclipse the 1 billion-view threshold and even more have gotten over 100 million or more. Sitting near the very top are artists like Wiz Khalifa ("See You More" featuring Charlie Puth—YouTube's third-most-viewed music video...

, , , , , , ,
August 31, 2020
Latest News

Jamal Murray Says the NBA Bubble Made Him Revisit Old School Rap

[ad_1] You Gon’ LearnDenver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has a thing for old-school hip-hop.Words: Peter A. BerryEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands soon.With a smooth jumper and nifty handles, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray is an integral part of the team’s NBA championship aspirations. Kicking it down in Orlando in the NBA bubble—a space inside Walt Disney World in which the NBA is continuing its season after being forced to postpone it due to the coronavirus pandemic—Murray has been using some of his down time to get more in touch with the music of his favorite rappers. Phoning in from the bubble, the...

, , , , , ,
August 31, 2020
Latest News

6ix9ine Asks If He Should Put Tory Lanez on His Album

[ad_1] 6ix9ine is torn about his support for Tory Lanez, particularly regarding his upcoming album.Yesterday (Aug. 30), Tekashi put a poll on his Instagram Story asking if he should put a record he has with the Toronto artist on his album TattleTales, which is expected to come out on Friday (Sept. 4). "I got this old Tory record that he cleared for me in 2017," 6ix9ine wrote. "IM WRONG IF I PUT IT ON MY ALBUM ??? It's already cleared & ITS A FUCKIN HIT."The poll's results went as follows: "PUT IT ON ALBUM" (83 percent) and "DON'T" (17 percent).6ix9ine's album is currently available for pre-order, but the tracklist isn't available yet, so it's...

, , , , , , ,
August 31, 2020
Latest News

Lil Tjay Claims 6ix9ine’s Reps Offered Money to Beef With Tekashi

[ad_1] Hours after Lil Durk alleged that 6ix9ine’s camp tried to bribe him to continue trolling with the rapper on social media, fellow rhymer Lil Tjay hopped on his Instagram Story to cosign the Chicago rapper’s claim.On Sunday (Aug. 30), the 2020 XXL Freshman posted on his IG Story a screenshot of Durk’s video and wrote on it, “They did the same shit with me!!!! Fuck his money!”The New York rapper is referring to Durk’s recent claim on his IG Live that 6ix9ine’s camp allegedly tried to pay him to continue trolling with Tekashi. Both rappers, along with Lil Reese, have been battling on social media for some time now."That bitch ass...

, , , , , ,
August 30, 2020
Latest News

Fivio Foreign’s 2020 XXL Freshman Freestyle

[ad_1] Fivio Foreign is quickly becoming a household name when it comes to the Brooklyn drill scene. But the collaborations with Drake ("Demons") and Nas ("Spicy") didn't come without putting in the work. The Brooklyn-bred rapper’s come a long way from the days when he frist started rapping in 2011, under the name Lite Fivio. Eight years later, in the summer of 2019, Fivi earned the biggest hit of his career so far with the gold-certified song, “Big Drip,” off his Pain and Love EP. He’s been on a hot streak ever since.The 29-year-old rising rapper, who's scored several Billboard Hot 100 chart placements with his collaborations on Drake's "Demons" and Lil Tjay's "Zoo York," brings his own twist to...

, , , , , , ,
August 30, 2020
Latest News

Lil Durk Claims 6ix9ine’s Reps Tried to Pay Him to Troll Tekashi

[ad_1] Lil Durk and 6ix9ine have been battling on social media for some time now. Recently, Tekashi visited the spot where Lil Durk's cousin Nuski was killed in 2014. Although King Von offered his opinion on that, Durk didn’t respond, until now.On Saturday (Aug. 29), Durk jumped on Instagram Live to address 6ix9ine and their constant back-and-forth over social media. The Chicago rapper told his followers that you can’t compete with a rat on the streets and urged fans not to interact with 6ix9ine. He then dropped a major bomb: Tekashi’s reps allegedly tried to bribe him to continue trolling with the rapper."That bitch ass nigga label call me," Durk said. "Somebody...

, , , , , ,