Lil Durk‘s murder-for-hire case has opened him up for another legal battle. The rapper has now reportedly been hit with a wrongful death lawsuit in connection to…

Tory Lanez was recently on a video call in prison recording new music when a riot broke out right behind him. Tory Lanez Records When Riot…

One of the men responsible for Pop Smoke‘s murder was sentenced to 29 years in prison, but not before apologizing for his actions. Final Pop Smoke Murder…

In the rap game, musical content can often take a turn for the macabre, but there’s a dark trend in Florida that is taking horrorcore out of…

Don’t call it a comeback. Hip-hop has been here for years, squabbling for respect among the in the music game. While the genre has had…

It’s time to re-up on the latest rap tunes the hip-hop game has to offer. This week, a Florida rapper drops off his freshman album, a…

Ja Rule says Irv Gotti changed Ja’s life during a tearful eulogy at Irv’s funeral. Ja Rule Speaks at Irv Gotti’s Funeral On Wednesday (Feb. 19),…

A$AP Rocky showed a big sign of appreciation to jurors by telling them they saved his life after he was found not guilty on all charges…

Travis Scott is being sued by a man who claims he was assaulted by one of the rapper’s bodyguards in 2024. Travis Scott Faces New Lawsuit…

We’re daydreaming of warmer weather, blossoming flowers and a much-needed reset after a long and cold winter, and we want you to be ready for…

A lawsuit filed by a Jane Doe last year accusing Jay-Z and Diddy of rape has been dismissed. Rape Lawsuit Against Jay-Z and Diddy Dropped…

This year, Valentine’s Day brings roses, chocolate-covered strawberries and the gift of new music from Drake and PartyNextDoor in the form of their joint album, $ome Sexy $ongs…

Cop Your XXL Merch Now Drake addresses rap beef and people praying on his downfall on the new song “Gimme a Hug.” Drake and PND…

Kendrick Lamar can’t be stopped. After having a huge year in 2024, which included three No. 1 singles, a No. 1 album and a victory in…

Drake got dissed in two languages during Kendrick Lamar‘s 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performance of “Not Like Us.” Kendrick Lamar Utilizes ASL Performer at Super Bowl…

Following a whirlwind four-day marathon of offensive tweets, Ye has decided to put an end to his X account. Ye Deletes X Account Following Appalling…

Kendrick Lamar might be having the best seven-day stretch in hip-hop history. A sweep at the Grammy Awards, including five wins for “Not Like Us,” an epic…

Ye is still on his marathon tweeting spree and is now claiming Diddy is being extorted as part of the Me Too Movement. Ye Tries to Discredit the…

A$AP Twelvyy testifies that A$AP Rocky shot a prop gun to scare off A$AP Relli during their violent encounter in 2021. A$AP Twelvyy Testifies at A$AP Rocky Trial On…

What would a Friday be without new music? This week, two rappers from different coasts join forces with one of hip-hop’s busiest beatmakers, a former Young…

Irv Gotti, cofounder of Murder Inc. Records, has reportedly died at the age of 54. Irv Gotti Passes Away Famed record executive and producer Irv…

It’s that time of year again. The XXL Awards 2025 nominees and new board members have been announced. As we always do about this time, the XXL staff has…