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September 13, 2020
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T.I. Strengthens His Hustle With New Movie Roles & Rumored Album

[ad_1] RecognizeT.I. just can’t slow down.Interview: Bianca TorresEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.It’s been a long, rewarding road for T.I. The 39-year-old artist started his rap career in 2001 with his first album, I’m Serious. Since then, Tip has dropped 10 albums, acted in six movies, had three successful reality TV shows and has become a hip-hop legend and entrepreneur. When he’s not recording music or shooting for television or film, T.I. can be found fighting for political issues near and dear to him. In fact, Tip has become quite the voice in hip-hop’s political landscape.This fall, the Atlanta native will...

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September 12, 2020
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The Making of Young Jeezy’s Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101

[ad_1] Buy XXL Magazine's Freshman Issue Featuring Young Jeezy's Interview HereThe Bigger PictureYoung Jeezy’s debut album, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, introduced the world to Da Snowman and his adored style of gangsta music. In honor of the 15th anniversary of the celebrated LP, released on July 26, 2005, here’s a track-by-track breakdown reflecting back on the making of this classic.Compiled by Peter A. Berry, Kemet High, Zoe Johnson, Robby Seabrook III, Bianca Torres and Aleia WoodsEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Young Jeezy’s early releases put the Atlanta trapper rapper on the map to stardom, but it was his debut...

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September 3, 2020
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Pop Smoke on Brooklyn Drill, New York Hip-Hop in Final Interview

[ad_1] How Long Will They Mourn MeCelebrating the career of the late Pop Smoke.Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands soon.On the frigid, late Wednesday evening of Jan. 22, 2020, Pop Smoke came up to the XXL office in New York City to pitch himself for this year’s Freshman Class. During the meeting, we locked in the Brooklyn native as our very first pick. Pop, 20, was charming, he looked fly, exuded confidence and he seemed genuinely excited about being part of Freshman. We were equally enthused to have him. The baritone-voiced MC was a priority for us early on and we knew...

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September 2, 2020
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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...

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August 31, 2020
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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...

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August 30, 2020
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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...

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August 29, 2020
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Fivio Foreign Explains Why He Uses the Word Movie in His ABCs

[ad_1] Fivio Foreign is one of New York City’s bubbling Brooklyn drill rappers. He’s made a name for himself since dropping his regional hit “Big Drip” in the summer of 2019. With high-profile collabs on songs with Drake ("Demons") and Nas ("Spicy"), his track "Wetty" proving he has more solo hits in his catalog and an appearance on Lil Tjay's "Zoo York" keeping his voice ringing throughout the Big Apple, he's solidified his spot as a 2020 XXL Freshman. If there's one thing he's known for other than his music, it’s his humor. You can often find him showing off his comedic side on Instagram. And, you see just that in Fivi’s version of XXL's...

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