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April 16, 2024
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Gunna Covers XXL Magazine’s Spring 2024 Issue

[ad_1] Buy Gunna's XXL Magazine Cover Issue HereSince Gunna's release from jail in late 2022, after being arrested as part of the Young Thug YSL RICO case earlier that year, the Atlanta rapper has become one of hip-hop's most polarizing figures. Some rap fans have accused Gunna of being a snitch in regards to Young Thug, who was also taken into custody and is currently on trial, while others continue to praise Gunna's artistry. The division hasn't affected his star power, which has only continued to soar in the wake of it all with hit songs like "F*kumean," and a critically acclaimed album, A Gift & A Curse. Gunna opens up about the highs and the...

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April 16, 2024
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Gunna’s Candid Interview About Legal Problems, Life After Jail

[ad_1] Buy Gunna's XXL Magazine Cover Issue HereSticks & StonesPeople often have to leave the past behind in order to go on to the next chapter. Gunna's learned that the hard way.Interview: Vanessa SattenEditor’s Note: This story will appear in the Spring 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.It's been almost two years since Gunna's life changed forever. On May 11, 2022, the Atlanta rapper turned himself in to authorities in Fulton County, Ga. as one of 28 men affiliated with Young Thug’s YSL or Young Slime Life collective who were charged in a 56-count RICO case. Authorities alleged that Thug cofounded a violent gang that ran for over a decade and was guilty...

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April 16, 2024
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Gunna Insists People Have Been Misled About Snitching Allegations

[ad_1] Buy Gunna's XXL Magazine Cover Issue HereGunna is opening up about the snitching allegations against him in an interview for XXL magazine's spring 2024 cover story.Gunna Discusses Snitching AllegationsOn Monday (April 15), XXL debuted the the magazine cover featuring Gunna. In the interview, the Atlanta rapper speaks about his release from jail after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act back in 2022. Gunna spent seven months in Fulton County Jail in Georgia before invoking the Alford plea, which caused many people to label him a snitch. Lil Durk, 21 Savage and Lil Baby, among others, also appeared to take jabs at Gunna and...

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January 10, 2024
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Producer Nik Dean Details Working on Travis Scott’s ‘Skitzo’

[ad_1] Production Credit: Nik DeanInterview: Mackenzie Cummings-GradyEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.After Nik Dean began producing at 18, the Austrian creative’s career picked up some serious steam in 2017. He won a contest hosted by Foreign Teck, who had just snagged a Grammy nomination for Bryson Tiller’s “Exchange.” Things haven’t been the same since. Nik Dean has gone on to produce for dozens of significant rappers such as Gunna, Kodak Black, and, most recently, Travis Scott. The 33-year-old beatsmith speaks about the latter below.XXL: Travis Scott’s “Skitzo” is a really big record. How did that record come about? How did you connect with him? Discuss the process...

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January 6, 2024
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Sam Lecca Drops Gems on Getting a Rapper’s Vision in Music Videos

[ad_1] Plus One: Sam LeccaInterview: Joey EchevarriaEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Sam Lecca, partner and executive producer at Polo Grounds Films, understands that the essence of capturing a rapper’s vision through music videos is an art form. London-born and Queens-raised, Lecca’s first industry gig was as a production assistant on visuals for LL Cool J. After managing video production at Arista Records, her mentor L.A. Reid, awarded Sam an opportunity as Arista’s VP of Video and Creative in 2000, crafting iconic videos for OutKast.In 2004, Sam was named the SVP of Video Production at RCA Records. Nearly 10 years later, Lecca served as SVP of Video and...

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January 5, 2024
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Bas Explains Why ‘Ho Chi Minh’ Is Dedicated to Vietnam President

[ad_1] Train of Thought: BasInterview: Peter A. BerryEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.“She asked me, ‘Aren’t you exhausted?’ I said, ‘That’s what they make drugs for, isn’t it?/Please don’t judge, I need your love while I’m still in it/Vision blurrin’, that’s how I know that I’m feeling it/Are you hearing it?’/God whispers guide me to a higher plane how I came down back to Earth and got high again/ I done gained nothin’, but pain in this form/I could find warmth, but I stayed in the storm/Yeah, look in my eyes, viewer discretion is advised/Only time I feel alive when I’m on the s**t/ Standard of living,...

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January 4, 2024
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Byron Messia Discusses His Rap Influences & How It Influences Him

[ad_1] Let Em Know: Byron MessiaInterview: Aleia WoodsEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Byron Messia is a self-described “dance-soul” artist, a title that spawns from today’s dancehall reggae sound. His growing popularity includes cosigns from some hip-hop heavy hitters like Drake, Cardi B and Lil Durk. Messia also recently hit the studio with Lil Baby. A longtime hip-hop fan, Messia spoke with XXL about his love for the music.XXL: What inspires you musically?Byron Messia: It all depends on what mood I’m in or what mood the beat draws my attention whenever I’m listening to beats. It doesn’t always get to be like that, though, because, I mean, look...

January 3, 2024
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Sha EK Shares the Stories Behind Five Songs That Define Him

[ad_1] Define Me: Sha EKInterview: Peter A. BerryEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.It’s hard to tell the story of Bronx drill without Sha EK these days. Since dropping songs like “Shoot or Get Shot” in 2020, the spitter has utilized his hoarse vocals, blistering flows and scabrous lyrics to embody the raucous energy of the subgenre. Over the course of three years, he’s used his six solo projects to cultivate his status as a leader of the movement. With a new effort on the way, Sha is now taking the time to look back. Here, he breaks down five songs that show who he truly is...

December 29, 2023
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Tee Grizzley Reveals 20 Honest Thoughts on Video Games & More

[ad_1] Doin' LinesTee Grizzley fills in the blanks.Interview: Aleia WoodsEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.1. After Detroit, Lexington, Ky. is a city I can call home.2. My favorite video game of all time is Grand Theft Auto.3. I can spend 10 hours gaming at a time.4. Telling somebody to brush their teeth is the best advice I’ve ever given someone.5. Unpopular opinion: I think that you shouldn’t have to deal with a bunch of people because it’s Thanksgiving.6. My fondest memory of my rap journey so far has been being able to do for my people.7. My family’s nickname for me is Grizz.8....

December 28, 2023
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Lil Tecca’s To-Do List for 2024 Includes Creating a Video Game

[ad_1] Vision ClearShifting his outlook on music and life has helped Lil Tecca grow.Interview: Aleia WoodsEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.A lot has changed since Lil Tecca burst onto the rap scene with his breakout hit “Ransom” in 2019. Fast-forward four years, and the Long Island native, now 21, has a whole fresh approach to his music. Coming off a new album, TEC, released in September, and a five-city precursor tour in November ahead of his 2024 U.S. and European treks, Lil Tecca’s plate is full. Here, he shares his musical growth, plans to delve into acting and pen his own television show, his goal...

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