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May 9, 2022
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Denzel Curry Interview – Best Rapper Alive, New Album, Muy Thai

[ad_1] Weight of the WorldFor years, Denzel Curry has been battling demons and the critics. He hopes to exorcise both with his new album, Melt My Eyez See Your Future.Interview: C Vernon Coleman IIEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Yesterday’s Denzel Curry is not today’s Denzel Curry. It’s been nearly 10 years since the 27-year-old Miami rhymer broke into the rap industry with his debut album, Nostalgic 64, in 2013. Since then, Denzel has released three mixtapes, two EPs and five albums including 2016’s Imperial, 2018’s TA1300 and 2019’s ZUU, plus 2020's collabo project Unlocked with Kenny Beats. He's proven to be one of the...

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May 5, 2022
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Hit-Boy Interview – His New Rap Album, Reconciling With Kanye

[ad_1] Victory LapFor the last 15 years, three-time Grammy-winning producer Hit-Boy has been cooking up heat for some of the most legendary figures in hip-hop. The scary part is, he's just reaching his prime.Interview: C Vernon Coleman IIImages: Travis ShinnEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.The last time Hit-Boy didn't have any hits, MySpace was popping. Since breaking into the industry in 2007, he’s built a production empire on the backs of Grammy-winning hits like Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Ni**gas in Paris” and Nipsey Hussle’s “Racks in the Middle,” A-list anthems like Kendrick Lamar’s “Backseat Freestyle” and G.O.O.D. Music’s “Clique,” and bangers like Nicki Minaj...

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May 5, 2022
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Joey Badass Interview – New Album, Acting on Power and More

[ad_1] The World Is YoursJoey Bada$$' talent is permeating through more than speakers since he's flourishing on TV. The rhyme slinger's ability to exist in more than one creative space is apparent, but now, he's returning to his rap roots.Interview: Aleia WoodsImages: Ellington HammondEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.With a decade under his belt in the ever-changing rap game, Joey Bada$$ has not only sustained but managed to become a multi-hyphenate. The 27-year-old Brooklyn rapper, known for his inventive, illustrative and bold lyricism, transitioned from the poster child of modern-day boom-bap tracks and bars to a revered thespian. The latter is partly a...

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May 3, 2022
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Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa Interview – Stoner’s Night Album and More

[ad_1] Connected for LifeA mutual appreciation for each other’s work has culminated in a more than 10-year, cross-generational friendship between Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J. Wisdom, weed and wonder for what lies ahead keeps them connected.Interview: Robby Seabrook IIIImages: Joyce CharatEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Now that hip-hop has existed for nearly 50 years, proof that the genre influences itself is crystal clear. There are few better examples of this than the decade-plus friendship between Wiz Khalifa, the Pittsburgh-raised, mid-2000’s rap blog mainstay-turned-rap star, and Juicy J, the rap and production legend of the famed 1990’s Memphis rap group Three 6...

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May 3, 2022
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Fivio Foreign Interview – B.I.B.L.E. Album, Working With Kanye

[ad_1] Can't Tell Me NothingFivio Foreign hit a few bumps on the road to riches and diamond rings, but he’s learned some valuable life lessons along the way. Now, he’s the face of New York City drill music and he’s more focused than ever.Interview: Bianca TorresImages: Shareif ZiyadatEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Brooklyn-bred rapper Fivio Foreign is currently holding the torch for drill rap in the Big Apple. In 2019, his hit single, “Big Drip,” and his first EP, Pain and Love, put him on rap’s radar. His catchphrases “Bow!,” “Movie,” “Aye, aye” and “Viral” only added to his popularity on social media. In...

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April 13, 2022
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Playboi Carti Gives Rare Interview on New Music, Fatherhood, More

[ad_1] Anti-HeroHow one of hip-hop's most elusive artists stays making waves.Interview: Vanessa SattenImages: Atiba JeffersonEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.“People are cocky because they think they are already there,” Playboi Carti says while he puffs on a blunt at Atlanta’s Blue South Recording Studios during witching hours on a rainy mid-March night. “I feel like I’m just getting my feet wet. I’m not there at all to be cocky and shit.” King Vamp might not brag much, but he is undoubtedly confident. And, he has every reason to be with the cult-like following of fans amassed since he first got known...

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April 13, 2022
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Playboi Carti Covers XXL Magazine’s Spring 2022 Issue

[ad_1] One of hip-hop’s most elusive artists finally opens up in an exclusive interview with XXL for the magazine’s Spring cover. Playboi Carti lets people peek into his world and discusses his fourth album, tentatively titled Music, his vision to change the sound of music, his personal goals and struggles, relationships with artists including Kanye West, Lil Uzi Vert and A$AP Rocky, his new label and roster of talent, clothing line, being heavily influenced by Tech N9ne, fatherhood and much more.On Being Himself: “You got rock stars. Punks. You got emos. You got goths. With me, I’m just being myself and I feel like it’s a lot of people who really want...

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April 7, 2022
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Latto Interview – Big Energy, Double Standards, Pharrell’s Advice

[ad_1] Gotta Go HardWith a hit song, sold-out tour dates and a strong sophomore album, Latto has stamped herself as a real name in hip-hop and wants to be respected as such.Interview: Kemet HighEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Latto's price is going up. Three months into 2022, the 23-year-old rapper cracked the Billboard Hot 100 top 5, peaking at No. 3 with “Big Energy,” a summer-ready flip reminiscent of Mariah Carey’s 1995 hit “Fantasy.” Latto even got Mariah on the remix. The gold-selling song appears on Latto’s sophomore album, 777, featuring appearances from Lil Wayne, Childish Gambino, Lil Durk and more....

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April 5, 2022
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Vote for the 10th Spot in the 2022 XXL Freshman Class

[ad_1] Click Here to Vote for the 2022 XXL Freshman 10th SpotThe 2022 XXL Freshman Class is almost in session. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Freshman so the celebration is coming. Before the big reveal of the cover featuring this year's artists, it's time for you to choose the coveted 10th spot, powered by SoundCloud. The world's largest music and audio platform has provided hip-hop fans with the opportunity to discover many past XXL Freshmen through their SoundCloud profiles for years. Beginning today (April 4), the polls are now open for fans to vote for the 10th spot for the 2022 XXL Freshman Class.Voting is simple. Visit the 10th spot voting page here and select the artist who you think deserves to be...

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March 11, 2022
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2 Chainz Serves Up Motivation in His XXL Digital Cover Story

[ad_1] Based off the title of 2 Chainz's seventh studio album, Dope Don't Sell Itself, it's clear the 44-year-old Atlanta rapper is business savvy. From his own record label, T.R.U. (The Real University), to owning restaurants and a nail salon, 2 Chainz is keeping himself busy on all fronts. The proven businessman serves up motivation and inspiration by talking about his multiple endeavors for his XXL magazine digital cover.2 Chainz takes XXL inside his flagship restaurant, Escobar Restaurant and Tapas, and Pamper Nail Studio in the brick building-lined Castleberry Hill neighborhood near downtown Atlanta in late February. The restaurant has been welcoming customers since 2016, while mani-pedis have been provided at Pamper since the start of the pandemic...

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