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November 29, 2023
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Watch All-Women Cypher With Latto, Flo Milli, Monaleo and More

[ad_1] There’s a science to rapping. It involves the chemistry of flow, voice, tone and lyrics. When, if mixed at the correct quantities, all four can combine to make a combustible outcome. Thus is the case when Latto, Flo Milli, Monaleo, Maiya The Don and Mello Buckzz step into the first-ever XXL Cypher Lab, presented by the Starz Original Series Power Book III: Raising Kanan, below.Filmed in October at Hudson River Studios in Union City, N.J, these five artists came together to drop bars in a cypher curated by Latto. Women in hip-hop have ruled 2023, and the four rising femcees Latto chose are some of the names to look out for. With Pooh Beatz...

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November 28, 2023
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Latto, Flo Milli and More Keep It Real About Women in Hip-Hop

[ad_1] Hip-hop has a tired history of keeping its women in the shadows. Until the late 2010s, there had never been more then one female superstar at a time, and the remaining MCs were often pitted against each other or sequestered to their narrow lanes. With all that in mind, as Latto, Flo Milli, Monaleo, Maiya The Don and Mello Buckzz all sit nestled beside each other in New Jersey's Hudson River Studios, it's clear they understood this history. The women came together for the XXL Cypher Lab, presented by the Starz Original Series Power Book III: Raising Kanan, in October to show off their skills. The coinciding interview proves they all support each...

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November 28, 2023
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Go Behind the Scenes of Creating a Cypher With Latto and More

[ad_1] With the women of rap completely dominating the current state of hip-hop, it’s only fitting that the inaugural XXL Cypher Lab, presented by the Starz Original Series Power Book III: Raising Kanan, features an all-female crew of some of the most talented rappers in the game. Latto, Flo Milli, Monaleo, Maiya The Don and Mello Buckzz take center stage in a cypher packed with powerful punchlines while repping their respective cities. Go behind the scenes of the XXL Cypher Lab as the five artists prepare for their time to shine on the mic.The natural sunlight hits just right on the set at Hudson River Studios in Union City, N.J. in early October. The excitement is in...

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November 22, 2023
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The Break Presents – FamousSally and YB

[ad_1] For FamousSally and YB, a close childhood friendship has blossomed into a burgeoning hip-hop career pretty much by pure happenstance. The two Atlanta natives met each other as pre-teens and by the time they got into high school, they were full-blown besties. However, they never even considered forming a rap duo until 2023.While kicking it at a recording studio in their home city back in May, FamousSally and YB decided on a whim to try their hand at making a song for the first time. After the studio's engineer started playing an infectious trap beat he had in the tuck, YB checked her microphone by saying, "Wassup, g-way?" a local slang term she and her...

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November 14, 2023
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The Break Presents – 310babii

[ad_1] Balancing a high school curriculum with blowing up in the rap game is a nearly impossible task. However, 17-year-old rapper 310babii is not only up for the challenge, but he's making it look easy.Growing up, 310babii was a fan of artists like Gucci Mane and Chief Keef due to their distinct sounds and creativity. The Inglewood, Calif. native recorded his first song as a seventh grader using BandLab on his phone. He eventually used the same app to create his breakthrough track "Soak City (Do It)."From there, rapping simply became part of 310babii's daily routine. In June of this year, the high school senior recorded the soon-to-be viral smash "Soak City (Do It)" in his bedroom. He...

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November 10, 2023
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2024 Grammy Nominees Revealed

[ad_1] The 2024 Grammy Awards nominees are being announced Friday (Nov. 10).The 2024 Grammys season has added a number of new categories, including Best Pop Dance Recording, Best African Music Performance and Best Alternative Jazz Album.READ MORE: Former Head of Grammys Sued for Sexual Battery by MusicianThis year's nominees are being announced by Jimmy Jam, Kim Petras, St. Vincent, Jon Bon Jovi, Muni Long and more.Last year’s Big Four winners included Lizzo (Record of the Year), Samara Joy (Best New Artist), Bonnie Raitt (Song of the Year) and Harry Styles (Album of the Year).The 2024 Grammy Awards will air live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on CBS and Paramount+ Feb....

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November 9, 2023
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The Break Presents – Rundown Spaz

[ad_1] At only 17 years old, Rundown Spaz has turned hard times into a promising career seemingly overnight, but that's not exactly how it happened.As a kid growing up in the small city of Pine Bluff, Ark., Rundown Spaz admittedly found himself in a lot of trouble at school. To alleviate the mental stress that coincided, he began writing poetry at age 10 in a notepad. After being impressed by his poems, Spaz's mother planted seeds within her son's mind that perhaps he should start rapping. Around that time, he also started listening closely to Kodak Black, the rhymer Rundown Spaz cites as his biggest inspiration.By the time he became a teenager, his mom's suggestion began to come to...

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November 4, 2023
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The Break Presents – BLP Kosher

[ad_1] Rising out of the booming Florida rap scene comes BLP Kosher, an up-and-coming rapper using a deadpan flow and slick double entendres. His Jewish culture, faith and simply having a good time are all part of his rhymes.Kosher, 23, spent his teenage years aspiring to go pro in the world of skateboarding, an accomplishment he nearly achieved while growing up in Deerfield Beach, Fla. However, in 2021, BLP Kosher found a new passion behind the mic. After uploading early tracks to SoundCloud like "Sweet Potato" with Luhgary, Kosher discovered that he could have a positive impact on people through music.With words of encouragement from his late friend and collaborator, Jew Sheisty, BLP put a complete focus on his...

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November 2, 2023
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Dr. Dre Has the Ultimate Celebrity Home, But No One’s Buying It

[ad_1] Dr. Dre is trying to unload his immaculate Malibu beachside home, but can't find a buyer.According to Realtor.com, the rapper and record producer first listed the three-story home for $20 million in November 2022.The stylish home with breathtaking ocean views has been on the market a few times in the past 10 years, but with a much smaller price tag. It was last listed in 2011 for $12.5 million.Online listings show there has been no attempt to come down from the lofty $20 million asking price.This place is pretty immaculate and a one-of-a-kind home fit for a high roller."The Carbon Beach property exudes total luxury and sophistication," the real estate listing touts...

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October 31, 2023
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Flavor Flav’s Viral National Anthem Performance May Surprise You

[ad_1] In a surprising moment at the Milwaukee Bucks game, Flavor Flav, member of the iconic rap group Public Enemy, took to the stage to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner." While he may be better known for hits like "Fight the Power," the rapper gave the national anthem his all. And while it might not have been a pitch-perfect rendition, the sincerity behind his performance was unmistakable.Social media was buzzing post-performance. Many were quick to draw comparisons to other memorable renditions that had gone viral in the past. Remember Carl Lewis' 1993 performance in New Jersey?Or how about Fergie's unforgettable take at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game? Yes, Flav's rendition might join that...

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