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August 2024 New Music Releases
With the first seven months of the year already in the books, which included album releases from Ye, Eminem, Future and more, things continue to heat up with more big-name releases in August. Big Sean Returns WIth Better Me Than You Album. It's been four years since we got an...
Controversial Factory To Be Built in Colorado, Adding 500 New Jobs
More jobs are coming to Colorado soon. Nearly 100,000 residents are currently looking for a job, and we know finding a job can be difficult. More jobs are coming to Colorado, but some Colorado residents may not feel entirely comfortable working for the new factory coming to Aurora. Zyn Is...
RANKED: These 10 Colorado Cities Have the Best Quality of Life
Are you proud of the city or town that you call home? Many of us in Colorado are proud of the place that we have decided to call home. Some of us are not happy with where we live. Well if you are not happy, we have some good news for you.
Painful Insect Could Be on Its Way In Colorado
Summer is what makes Colorado one of the best places to live in the entire country, but it also means we can get some unwelcome guests. For example, summer is when the buck moth caterpillar comes out here, which can give you a painful poisonous sting from its countless barbs.
Big Sean Is an Amazing Rapper With Some Bad Luck That Is Hopefully Over
For the better part of the last two decades, Big Sean has been considered to be among the upper echelon of rappers in most circles. The Detroit MC has an innate ability to blend lyricism with a sound that appeals to the masses into a hit-producing formula. He's had more than two dozen songs land on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Furthermore, three of his five studio albums, 2011's Finally Famous, 2015's Dark Sky Paradise and 2017's I Decided have all reached platinum status. However, many believe that certain moments perceived as bad luck have held Sean back from achieving elite status in hip-hop.
50 Cent Takes Aim at Old Foes After Video Shows Ex-NYPD Officer Saying Rapper Never Cooperated with Authorities
50 Cent fires shots at some old foes after a video shows an ex-NYPD detective saying the rapper never cooperated with authorities. 50 Cent Responds After Ex-NYPD Detective Says He Never Cooperated. On Thursday (July 18), 50 Cent hopped on Instagram to share a video of an interview with ex-NYPD...
Latto Doesn’t Think It Would Make Sense to Go Against Ice Spice in a Rap Battle
Latto doesn't think it would make sense for Ice Spice to engage in a rap battle with her. Latto is prepping her new album Sugar Honey Iced Tea, which is slated to drop next month. But many fans want to know if her beef with Ice Spice is real and if it will turn into a serious back-and-forth. On Friday (July 19), Billboard shared their latest cover story featuring Big Latto where she was asked if she would be down for a lyrical battle with the Bronx, N.Y. rapper.
Who Is Michael Rubin?
Michael Rubin has been spotted rubbing elbows with some of the biggest names in hip-hop over the years. For those wondering who he is, Rubin is a billionaire entrepreneur who has owned numerous lucrative businesses and is also the co-chair of Roc Nation's Reform Alliance non-profit organization. Who Is Michael...
Blueface Granted Probation Again in Las Vegas Shooting Case but Will Remain in Jail for Separate Probation Violation – Report
Blueface is granted probation again for his Las Vegas shooting case, but will still remain in jail in California for a separate probation violation. Blueface Granted Probation in Las Vegas Shooting Case. On Tuesday (July 16), local news outlet 8 News Now reported that Clark County District Court Judge Kathleen...
Stegosaurus Fossil Found in Colorado Sells for $44.6 Million
As a kid, I often dug in the side of the yard hoping that I would find a dinosaur fossil. A triceratops or tyrannosaurus rex was always on the top of my list of fossils that I wanted to find. Needless to say, my dad wasn't too thrilled with my digging and I never did find a fossil. Kids, right? This week, a record-setting sale of a Stegosaurus dinosaur found in Colorado has quite a few people talking. The 150 million-year-old fossil was found in Western Colorado near a town called Dinosaur.
Southside Explains Why He’s Passionate About Uplifting New Artists and Shares His Thoughts On Producing Beats for the 2024 XXL Freshman Class Cyphers
The 808 Mafia leader shares his passion for uplifting new artists and why he produced the beats for the 2024 XXL Freshman Class cyphers. Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. I love the whole concept of Freshman, ’cause I...
The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week
Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things much easier for you. Instead of sorting out nearly everything that released this week, we've narrowed it down to strictly the best of the week, saving you plenty of time.
Bianca Censori Goes Pantless on Lunch Date With Ye
Ye's wife Bianca Censori stepped out for a recent lunch date with the rapper and wasn't wearing any pants. Bianca Censori continues to test the limits of decency when it comes to her daily attire. On Wednesday (July 17), the couple was spotted at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles where they grabbed a bite to eat, according to TMZ. In photos of the outing, which can be seen below, Bianca is wearing a nearly sheer shirt with no bra. She doesn't have on any pants, just a pair of nude-color panties, and is wearing high heels. Ye, of course, is fully clothed and wearing a black hoodie and sweatpants.
Score Free Ice Cream This Weekend At Colorado Dairy Queens
It's been one of the hottest summers ever in Colorado, and Dairy Queen is helping you cool down with free ice cream to celebrate "National Ice Cream Day." How can you get free ice cream this weekend?. Free Ice cream at Colorado Dairy Queen Locations. While it's not been in...
Big Sean Denies Ye Was Involved in Leaking Sean’s Album
Big Sean is denying the rumor that Ye was involved in leaking his album. On Thursday night (July 18), Big Sean went Live on Instagram to address reports that his new album Better Me Than You was leaked by Ye fans at the rapper-producer's behest. "I know he wouldn't do...
Denzel Curry, Childish Gambino, JT and More – New Hip-Hop Projects
Hip-hop fans are hoping the second half of 2024 can be as big as the first. This week, a South Florida lyricist drops a star-studded sequel, a multi-Grammy-winning rapper delivers his final project under his famed moniker, a former duo member supplies her debut solo project and more. Denzel Curry...
Former NBA MVP And All-Star Joining The Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets off-season and free-agency signings have been a tad quiet, and with the season abruptly ended in Round Two of the NBA Playoffs, we figured they'd be making a bit more noise, and now we have that noise. Denver Nuggets Adding NBA MVP Firepower To Get Back To...
Colorado’s Biggest and Best Summer Fairs: Your Guide to Fun, Food and Festivities
There’s nothing like a fair to connect Colorado’s newcomers and long-timers to our state’s agricultural roots. Colorado’s county fairs feature competition, camaraderie and Colorado culture through and through with 4-H exhibits, extension contests, livestock shows, horse-riding competitions and rodeos, all with a side of carnival fun and local music. Rodeo especially exudes Colorado; after all, our Centennial State was home to the first rodeo.
Urgent Help Needed as Blood Shortage Effects Colorado
Coloradans have always taken their health incredibly seriously. In fact, Colorado got ranked as the 4th healthiest city in the United States according to Real Simple, and 9th by U.S. News. We also have five of the Top 10 healthiest counties in the entire country as well, according to Money...
One of Biggest Solar Projects Across the Globe Coming to Northern Colorado
More solar power is coming to Northern Colorado. Although expensive to build, solar power saves Coloradans money in the long run while limiting pollution. Many of us are unaware of one of the biggest reasons solar power works so well in Colorado. Colorado happens to be one of the sunniest states in the nation. So adding renewable energy from solar panels is a great idea.
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