Day: April 17, 2020

Here’s some rather positive news from French Montana: he and longtime rival Jim Jones have finally settled their differences (French was caught in the rift between Jim and Max B, so maybe this means those two can get past their respective issues as well?), speaking to each other during […]

While it’s not for everybody, the legacy of the underground hip-hop scene cannot be ignored. Possessing its own hierarchy of OGs and up-and-comers, collectives and lyricists, R.A. The Rugged Man has established himself as a cultural fixture at this point. Case in point, the stacked roster of guest appearances lining […]

Russell Westbrook has one of the most vibrant personalities in the entire NBA and he lets that shine through with his outrageous outfits coming down the arena tunnels. When Westbrook was signed to Jordan Brand and got his own signature sneaker, it was expected that Westbrook would translate his personality […]

After dropping their new album A Muse In Her Feelings, dvsn celebrates with the video for their standout “Between Us” featuring Snoh Aalegra. The OVO Sound duo brings their Usher-sampled ballad to life in the dark and cinematic clip. It follows singer Daniel Daley as he is spied on with […]

Show & ProveWords: Sowmya KrishnamurthyEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Brooklyn Chop House is a restaurant with a venerable hip-hop lineage. The steakhouse, located in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District, is the creation of a former friend of […]

Comic-Con is always one of the biggest events in the entire world and every year, it invites pop culture fans from around the globe to embark on a quest to meet their favorite actors from some of their favorite shows. People get dressed up as different characters from comic books, movies, tv […]

R. Kelly may have been accused of some horrible things, and he may earn a life sentence in prison when he finally goes on trial, but he’s still making more money than the average American. The disgraced singer has been fighting for his early release from prison during the COVID-19 […]

The details surrounding the early years of Eminem and Proof’s friendship are best left unpacked through the music itself. Songs like “Groundhog Day,” released as a bonus track on The Marshall Mathers LP 2, paint a picture of their dynamic; two young aspiring emcees eager to show off their new […]

50 Cent has had issues with a large number of people: Young Buck, Rick Ross, Wendy Williams, Ja Rule, Floyd Mayweather, his own son Marquise Jackson, and many more. However, he realizes that he may have been in the wrong, getting caught up in the heat of battle with some […]

Here’s something that may come as a shock: Tech N9ne has just released another album. I know, I know… we couldn’t believe it either. Almost a year to the day after dropping N9NA, the product of Kansas City is back at it with his 22nd (yes, twenty-second) album, EnterFear. […]