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Skilla Baby’s 2024 XXL Freshman Freestyle
Skilla Baby is the coldest out of Detroit right now. With buzzing mixtapes—one even aptly titled with that same chilly descriptor—to features with some of the biggest names in rap, the 25-year-old rapper has kept his foot on the gas with consistent releases over the last few years. While he's been dropping official tracks since 2015, he really caught his stride in 2022 with tracks "Tay B Style" and "Leave It in the Streets." Since then, the Midwest native has been perfecting his craft. He considers himself to be a shape-shifter in the rap game with his authentic sound and distinctive approach to music. All of which are displayed in Skilla Baby's 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle.
Bhad Bhabie Shows Off Receipts Flexing Her $57 Million in Earnings Via OnlyFans
Bhad Bhabie has raked in $57 million in earnings via OnlyFans and she has the receipts to prove it. Bhad Bhabie's Rich Flex to the Tune of $57 Million. On Monday (July 15), Bhad Bhabie hit up Instagram with a major rich flex. The "Cash me outside" girl proved that she cashed in on a total of over $57 million over three years through her OnlyFans account alone. In the earnings statement below, Bhad Bhabie provides a complete breakdown of exactly how much money she's racked up via the fan-driven subscription website between April of 2021 and July 11 of this year.
Drake’s Toronto Mansion Suffers Massive Flooding and He Caught It All on Video
Drake is in Mr. Clean mode after the inside of his Toronto mansion experienced massive flooding due to a severe storm impacting the city today. Drake Attempts to Handle the Flooding With a Broom. On Tuesday evening (July 16), Drake gave a closer look at the downsides of being a...
Sexyy Red Confirms Joint Album With Chief Keef Is Coming Soon
Sexyy Red reveals she has a joint album with her "boo" Chief Keef coming soon. On Monday (July 15), Viper magazine shared a video of them catching up with Sexyy Red at the Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park in London on July 13. During the brief chat, the St. Louis rapper broke the news that she has a collab LP with Sosa in the works.
Dave Free Explains pgLang’s Creative Process With Kendrick Lamar
Dave Free is opening up about pgLang's creative process with Kendrick Lamar. Dave Free Speaks About Working With Kendrick Lamar. Last Thursday (July 11), Dave Free sat down for an interview with Elephant, where he spoke about his time alongside K-Dot at pgLang. In part of the interview, Free broke down the duo's creative process at pgLang when it came to making new art.
Man Charged With Killing Chinx Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter – Report
One of the men charged with killing rapper Chinx in 2015 has reportedly pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter. On Tuesday (July 16), New York news station Fox 5's Lisa Evers broke the news on the latest update in the nine-year-old murder case. She reports Quincy Homere, one of the two men believed by police to be involved in the Queens rapper's killing, has pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree manslaughter in Queens Criminal Court. Homere is already serving 18 years in federal prison for a 2015 bank robbery. He is reportedly facing another 23 years in state prison when he is sentenced on Aug. 12.
Blueface’s Release Date for Probation Violation Not Yet Determined Despite Rumors He Could Be Out of Jail Soon
Blueface's release date for his probation violation has not yet been determined, despite rumors he could get out of jail in the next few weeks. Rumors have been afloat that Blueface could potentially be released on July 29 after the rapper's dad asked for fans to pray for his son on TikTok.
Ye’s Wife Bianca Censori Puts It All on Display From the Waist Up While Wearing a Transparent Top and No Bra
Ye's wife Bianca Censori seems to be getting bolder with each new outfit. She was most recently spotted wearing a transparent shirt and no bra, which showed her breasts in full view. Bianca Censori Pops Out in See-Through Shirt. On Tuesday (July 16), TMZ obtained photos of Bianca leaving a...
Soulja Boy Has Some Unkind Words for Drake and Blueface
Soulja Boy has some unkind words for Drake and Blueface, and let loose on them on social media. On Tuesday (July 16), Soulja Boy hopped on X, formerly known as Twitter, to fire some shots at his current foe Blueface, who is currently locked up for a probation violation. "F**k...
Cash Cobain – 2024 XXL Freshman
WHO ELSE SHOULD BE PART OF THIS YEAR'S CLASS: “Anycia. Karrahbooo. Veeze. Chow Lee. A lot of people. I ain’t gonna lie. You’re missing people.”. TRUTH ON BEING AN XXL FRESHMAN: “After the [Freshman meeting], I knew the people were like, ‘You gotta pick this ni**a, man’... I felt amazing, my mama felt amazing, everybody was congratulating me and sh*t like that. It was a beautiful moment.
Cash Cobain’s 2024 XXL Freshman Freestyle
It’s hard to argue that any rapper has put New York City on their back quite like Cash Cobain in 2024. The Bronx-bred polymath has been steadily making a name for himself since 2019, producing and writing tracks for both hometown talents like B-Lovee and Big Yaya to national icons like Lil Yachty and Drake. After the pandemic shuttered everything in 2020, the 26-year-old rapper decided to look inward and invest entirely in his own sound. He began crafting a dizzying blend of sample drill, amalgamating tracks from the Spice Girls, Prince Royce and the Plain White T’s with the choppy bounce of Jersey club. Now, Cash is bringing that slick energy to his 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle.
Lil Reese Proclaims His Innocence After Reportedly Being Arrested for Rape
Lil Reese is calling cap following reports he was arrested for suspicion of rape in California. On Monday night (July 15), the Chicago rapper shared a post on his Instagram Story proclaiming his innocence. "On my sister Ree Ree the whole story cap and made up fuc I look like,"...
Here’s What Could Happen Next in the YSL RICO Trial
The racketeering and gang conspiracy trial against Young Thug and his five codefendants officially started 232 days ago and is already the longest trial in Georgia history. With 100 days of actual trial already taking place, things don't feel any closer to a conclusion than they did when the opening statements began on Nov. 27, 2023. Now, there's another delay with the recusal of Judge Ural Glanville, who had been presiding over the bizarre trial since the beginning. So, what's next for the trial that some legal experts have said could take up to three years to finish?
Judge Has Been Recused From YSL RICO Trial
Judge Ural Glanville has been removed from the YSL RICO trial following petitions filed by the attorneys for Young Thug and one of his codefendants. The YSL RICO case has been on hold for the past two weeks awaiting the decision on the defendants' motion to have Judge Glanville removed. On Monday (July 15), the decision came down that Glanville will be taken off of the trial, according to court documents obtained by XXL.
Snoop Dogg Opens S.W.E.D. Dispensary Store and Honors Tupac Shakur Through Cannabis Products
Snoop Dogg opened his S.W.E.D. marijuana dispensary store over the weekend and is honoring the late hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur through limited edition cannabis products. Snoop Dogg Pays Homage to Tupac Shakur Through Cannabis Items. On Monday (July 15), Forbes reported on Snoop Dogg opening his first licensed cannabis dispensary...
Cam’ron Dramatically Walks Off the It Is What It Is Podcast After Hearing About Dwyane Wade’s Potential Nail Care Line, Dwyane Responds
Cam'ron dramatically walked off his and Ma$e's It Is What It Is podcast after hearing about former basketball player Dwyane Wade's potential nail care line. Cam'ron Leaves It Is What Is Podcast After Hearing About Dwyane Wade's Potential Nail Care Line. On Friday (July 12), an episode of the It...
The 10 Best Kendrick Lamar Songs Ranked
As one of the most celebrated rappers in history, Kendrick Lamar's catalog is nearly flawless. From 2011's Section.80 through 2022's Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, Kendrick has continued to push the limits of what is possible in hip-hop. He's emerged as a lyrical mastermind, compiling bars that not only reflect inward but commentate on systemic issues plaguing his community and the world. The vulnerability demonstrated across the mere five albums he's released has secured him numerous awards and has already shot him to G.O.A.T. status. His recent dominating reign with "Not Like Us" solidifies him as the voice of a generation, and even as "the King of the West Coast," according to Snoop Dogg.
N.O.R.E. Predicts Kendrick Lamar and Drake Will Squash Beef, Make Hit Record Together
N.O.R.E. is convinced Kendrick Lamar and Drake will end up squashing their beef and put out a hit collab afterward. N.O.R.E. Weighs In on Kendrick Lamar and Drake Beef. On Monday (July 15), former rapper and current Drink Champs podcast cohost N.O.R.E. offered his thoughts about the aftermath of the monumental rap battle between Kendrick and Aubrey.
Maiya The Don – 2024 XXL Freshman
WHO ELSE SHOULD BE PART OF THIS YEAR'S CLASS: “I feel like everybody who’s on that deserves it, worked hard, did what they had to do, and they put they steps in. Anybody who’s not on the list, it’s not like, career-determining. You still gonna do what you gotta do, and there’s gonna be more covers and more opportunities.”
Maiya The Don’s 2024 XXL Freshman Freestyle
Rising rhymer Maiya The Don is focused on the art of rhyming and making an impact with her bars. The 22-year-old Brooklyn native creates songs for the girls, the "self-made brats" and "first-born daughters," who have looked out for everyone but themselves, and now it's time they all put themselves first. Big Don's confidence is clearly evident in her personality as well as her rhymes. She brings her bold energy to her 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle. With bars like, "B**ch, I'm really the biggest," it goes without saying that she's here to stay. Or in her words, "Get on the train or get hit by one."
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