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November 21, 2023
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Latto Interview – Women Running Rap, Her Next Album, Beef & More

[ad_1] Buy Latto's XXL Magazine Cover Story HereHope You KnowAnointing herself a leader of the newest generation of female MCs and on the cusp of megastardom, Latto is taking her roles very seriously.Interview: Vanessa SattenImages: Ahmed KlinkEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands in December.“I’m always hopping in somebody DM [with] fire emojis or liking their posts and commenting, just letting them know that you see them and support them,” Latto says of propping up her fellow female MCs during a Zoom call in October. “I look for that type of stuff, and I want to show love back. It’s like, we already in this shit together. We all...

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August 24, 2023
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The Real Stories Behind Throwback Photos of Jay-Z, Drake & More

[ad_1] The Bigger PictureNearly three decades into his career, photographer Johnny Nuñez’s eye for freezing moments in hip-hop history continues to bring forth breathtaking images that speak more than a thousand words.Interview: Aleia WoodsEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Spring 2023 issue of XXL Magazine.A life-changing car crash on the exact day The Notorious B.I.G. was assassinated, March 9, 1997, was the day distinguished hip-hop photographer Johnny Nuñez, 51, took his then-hobby of snapping pics seriously. Following that moment, Nuñez utilized the earnest strategies he acquired from his mother, an Avon cosmetics seller, to secure photography placements in publications by handing out roses, cigars and miniature bottles of Hennessy to staff members in hopes...

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August 24, 2023
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Boosie BadAzz Interview – Controversial Opinions, Leader in Rap

[ad_1] Truthfully SpeakingBoosie BadAzz has become increasingly recognized for his unfiltered comments, but he'd rather be revered for being one of hip-hop's legends instead—even if some ran fans think otherwise.Interview: Bianca TorresEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Not many rappers can say they’ve survived nearly three decades in hip-hop and are still a regular topic of conversation like Boosie BadAzz. The prolific artist started his journey in rap in the late 1990s, and since then, he’s earned his fair share of gold plaques and has released 14 albums, 44 mixtapes and seven collaborations. He released two albums this summer: Best Album of 2023 in June, and Goin Thru Some...

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August 24, 2023
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Saba Details Four Songs From His Forthcoming Project With No I.D.

[ad_1] Studio TimeInterview: Kemet HighEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.After years of spreading his wings as a respected lyricist, Saba recently landed under those of seasoned beatmaker and fellow Chicago native No I.D. The two distinguished talents have a currently untitled project that’s been in the works for about a year and will finally come out this summer. Ahead of the anticipated release, Saba teases what’s to be expected.“Waba”I went through my old files, and I found this beat that No I.D. did. We had a studio session in 2019. I found this beat from that session that I guess I overlooked then....

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August 23, 2023
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Lil Baby on Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary, Touring and Non-Profit

[ad_1] Motion GodLil Baby keeps it moving.Interview: Aleia WoodsEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Sure, Lil Baby is a big-time entertainer, but he’s also a businessman. Currently, he’s focused on the release of his Japanese comic (or manga as they are known) called Shonen Baby, which he co-produced with AXE. Also on deck is the Atlanta rapper’s It’s Only Us Tour that kicks off in July. Here, a busy Lil Baby speaks on his plans for new music, his manga, touring, being philanthropical and the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.XXL: The title of your manga is Shonen Baby. Is that a play on your rap name?Lil...

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August 3, 2023
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Toosii Interview – ‘Favorite Song’ Hate, Bowling With Young Thug

[ad_1] Victory LapSlow and steady wins the race for Toosii, who's having the biggest moment of his career so far. With a Billboard Hot 100 hit leading the way, the doting dad and bowling ace is in prime position for more success.Interview: William E. Ketchum IIIEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Many rappers and singers test out their new records at the strip club or on tour, but Toosii knew that “Favorite Song” was a hit after playing it for an opponent in his bowling league: an elder named Ms. Brenda, who came back singing it the next day. That’s when Toosii knew he had a smash...

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August 1, 2023
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NLE Choppa Interview – Evolving, Controversy, Fatherhood

[ad_1] ChangesNLE Choppa has grown up in the public eye and has the bumps and bruises to show for it. But he's on a mission to evolve as an artist, philanthropist and father.Words: Peter A. BerryImages: Shareif ZiyadatEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.During a rap career that stretches five years, NLE Choppa has been many things: herbalist, activist and chopper-wielding dancer. On this humid May evening in New York City, he is a wellness coach, at least for a few minutes. Sinking into the foot of his sleeping mother’s bed inside the Mondrian Park Avenue hotel, he discusses his daily meditation ritual while diving into the...

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July 23, 2023
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Pi’erre Bourne on Producing Beats for 2023 XXL Freshman Cyphers

[ad_1] Pi'erre Bourne, an artist and the pioneering producer for a legion of SoundCloud rappers and beyond, weighs in on making the beats for the 2023 XXL Freshman Class cyphers.As told to Georgette ClineEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Summer 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.I was caught by surprise when I was asked to be the Freshman producer this year because there’s a lot of other choices I feel that [XXL] probably [was] considering. So, I’m happy that [XXL] still considered me. I know I should’ve probably done this way before, but I’m happy to be here.With me being able to work with all the new artists that...

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July 20, 2023
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Pi’erre Bourne – 2023 XXL Freshman Producer

[ad_1] Pi'erre Bourne, an artist and the pioneering producer for a legion of SoundCloud rappers and beyond, weighs in on making the beats for the 2023 XXL Freshman Class cyphers.As told to Georgette ClineEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Summer 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.I was caught by surprise when I was asked to be the Freshman producer this year because there’s a lot of other choices I feel that [XXL] probably [was] considering. So, I’m happy that [XXL] still considered me. I know I should’ve probably done this way before, but I’m happy to be here.With me being able to work with all the new artists that...

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July 19, 2023
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2023 XXL Freshman Cypher – Rob49, Luh Tyler, DC The Don & More

[ad_1] It’s about that time. After watching Finesse2Tymes, Real Boston Richey, Lola Brooke and Fridayy's Freshman cypher, today, the final cypher for the 2023 XXL Freshman Class arrives. This one features bars from Rob49, SleazyWorld Go, DC The Don, Luh Tyler, TiaCorine and 2Rare. It's time you see the skills that got them here in the first place. Pioneering producer Pi'erre Bourne crafts the ominous trap beat.First up is New Orleans' Rob49, who gets off some flexes that double as put-downs against his naysayers. "Man, they gotta try something else, that hatin' s**t ain't workin', huh/Ghost came with the curtains, bad h*es see me and get nervous, n***a/I know what it take, you won't boss up from a worker, n***a,"...

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