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ScarLip – 2024 XXL Freshman
NOTABLE RELEASES: Songs: “This Is New York,” “No Statements,” “Blick,” “Blick (Remix)” featuring NLE Choppa; Guest Appearances: Swizz Beatz’s “Take ’Em Out” featuring Benny The Butcher and Jadakiss. LABEL: Epic Records. CURRENTLY WORKING ON: Debut EP Scars &...
Megan Thee Stallion Fans Blast Family Feud for Asking Her Feet-Related Question During Appearance on Game Show
Megan Thee Stallion was recently a contestant on Celebrity Family Feud and fans are calling foul on her being asked a feet-related question on the game show. On Tuesday night (July 9), Hot Girl Meg was a contestant on the long-running game show Family Feud hosted by comedian Steve Harvey. During Megan's faceoff on the episode, Harvey asks the question: "Name something you've done to your mate's feet?" Megan chimes in without hesitation with the No. 1 answer: massage. She also chooses to play instead of pass on the question. While Megan seemed unfazed by the question in real time, her fans have been calling the game show out.
Safaree Says Nicki Minaj Dating Meek Mill After Him Was Hard To Deal With
Safaree says Nicki Minaj dating Meek Mill after him was a dark time in his life. On Tuesday (July 9), the We in Miami Podcast shared a sneak peek of their upcoming interview with Safaree Samuels. During the clip, which can be seen below, Nicki's ex opens up about what it was like breaking up with Nicki following their lengthy relationship in 2014.
Cassie and One of Diddy’s Other Alleged Victims Offer Scathing Responses to Photos of Him Water Rafting and Flying On a Private Jet – Report
Cassie and one of Diddy's other alleged victims offer scathing responses to photos of him water rafting and flying on a private jet. Cassie and Adria English's Attorney Respond to Diddy's Photos. On Tuesday (July 9), Cassie's attorney Douglas Wigdor shared a statement with TMZ on Cassie's behalf in response...
Bhad Bhabie Conflicted Over Deciding Next Steps in Relationship With Her Abusive Boyfriend
Bhad Bhabie is conflicted over deciding the next steps in her relationship with her abusive boyfriend. Bhad Bhabie Disputes She's Staying With Abusive Boyfriend. Bhad Bhabie made headlines over the weekend after sharing footage that shows her being assaulted by her child's father Le Vaughn and pictures of her bruises. After making a statement on the incident in which she seemed to imply she may stay with Le Vaughn, she is now disputing the assertion. On Tuesday (July 9), BB responded to a comment from an Instagram user who noted, "If you cared you would leave that man. He will abuse you in front of her."
Future’s Relationship With The Real Housewives of Atlanta Star Porsha Williams Questioned During Her Divorce Battle – Report
Future is reportedly caught up in a messy situation with The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams amid her divorce battle from estranged husband Simon Guobadia. Future Thrown Into Messy Divorce Between RHOA Star Porsha Williams and Estranged Husband. On Monday (July 8), In Touch reported that Porsha Williams,...
Former Fyre Fest Organizer Billy McFarlane Has Been the Guy In Charge of Connecting Donald Trump With Rappers – Report
Former Fyre Fest organizer Billy McFarland is reportedly the guy helping to connect Donald Trump with rappers. Former Fyre Fest Organizer Billy McFarland Helps Donald Trump Link With Rappers. On Monday (July 8), Rolling Stone reported that Billy McFarland — who organized the infamous and disastrous Fyre Festival and was...
Ye Claims He’s Retiring From Professional Music, Doesn’t Know What Else to Do
Ye claims he's retiring from professional music in a text conversation with Rich The Kid. On Tuesday (July 9), Rich The Kid shared on Instagram a screenshot of a recent exchange he had with the artist formerly known as Kanye West. In the texts, which can be seen below, the Chicago rapper informs Rich he is getting out of the music game.
Yungeen Ace’s Possession of Firearm Charge Dropped After DNA Sample Unable to Link Rapper to Gun
Youngeen Ace's possession of firearm charge has been dropped after the rapper's DNA sample failed to link him to the gun. On Tuesday (July 9), local Florida news outlet WJAX-TV reported that Youngeen Ace's possession of firearm charge stemming from his arrest in April was dropped. Additionally, duval court records obtained by XXL show the charges were dropped on July 3, with Ace being out of custody since April. A disposition statement claims the charges were dropped after a DNA sample couldn't link the rapper to the firearm in question.
12 of the Wildest Meet-and-Greets Between Rappers and Their Fans
For die-hard music fans, meeting their favorite artists during a special event can almost feel surreal. Sometimes, people use this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to express admiration for their go-to musician or to give them something unique. Other times, however, a fan or artist can be completely taken by surprise by something wild that transpires during a meet-and-greet.
Rich Amiri’s 2024 XXL Freshman Freestyle
Rich Amiri has been betting on himself and he is starting to stack up some major wins. The 20-year-old rapper from Boston has built a major following coming up from rap's underground over the last couple of years with a style and melodic delivery that is both welcoming and enigmatic paired with trap soundscapes. Rich stays true to form and gloats with a syrupy flow in his 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle.
The Tam’s Burgers Where Kendrick Lamar Filmed ‘Not Like Us’ Video Sees Significant Spike in Sales – Report
Tam's Burgers, the famous local restaurant where Kendrick Lamar filmed parts of his "Not Like Us" video, has reportedly seen a significant spike in sales following the release of the visual. Business Is Booming at Tam's Burgers. On Monday (July 8), TMZ reported the managers at the Tam's Burgers Compton,...
Hackers Take Control of Doja Cat’s X Account and Diss Iggy Azalea
Doja Cat's X, formerly known as Twitter, account has been hacked and the perpetrators have partially set their sites on dissing Iggy Azalea. On Monday (July 8), strange—even for Doja Cat standards—posts began coming from the Cali artist's X account. One that caught people's attention was a dig at Iggy in a post promoting her meme coin.
YNW Melly’s Double-Murder Retrial Is Finally Given a New Date
YNW Melly's double-murder retrial has finally been given a new date. Judge Sets New Trial Date in YNW Melly Double-Murder Case. On Monday (July 8), NBC Miami reported that Melly's double-murder retrial was finally given a date of Sept. 10, 2025. Melly returned to the Broward County court on Monday where Judge Martin Fein announced in a hearing the rapper's double-murder retrial would officially begin then at 9 a.m. local time. In terms of Melly's more recent witness tampering case, Judge Fein set a pretrial meeting for Dec. 5, 2024.
Lil Wayne Says GloRilla Was the Only Artist to Approach Him at Michael Rubin’s All-White Party
Although rappers like Drake, 2 Chainz and more attended billionaire businessman Michael Rubin's all-white party last week, Lil Wayne said GloRilla was the only artist that approached him and talked to him. Lil Wayne Shouts Out GloRilla for Speaking to Him. On Sunday (July 7), Lil Wayne hopped on Instagram...
XXL Weighs In on the Freshman Cypher and Freestyle Controversy
Over the last 17 years, XXL has proudly and confidently worked to predict the next rap stars to take over hip-hop. New artists burst onto the scene daily with the makings of the next J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Megan Thee Stallion, Jack Harlow, GloRilla, etc. Annually, a group of artists, whether 10, 11 or 12 (and one year, even nine), grace the cover after showcasing the qualities of a hitmaker and the possibility of becoming a star to XXL and hip-hop fans. No two artists are the same.
Eminem Raps in Front of His Childhood Home in ‘Tobey’ Video Featuring Big Sean and BabyTron
Eminem has released the music video for his song "Tobey" featuring Big Sean and BabyTron. Marshall Mathers. On Monday (July 8), Em dropped the anticipated visual for his song "Tobey," which contains verses from Detroit natives Sean Don and BabyTron. In the video below, directed by Cole Bennett, the three rappers can be seen delivering their respective rhymes while in various locations including a warehouse and a spaceship.
Playboi Carti Promises New Album Is Coming
Playboi Carti promises his oft-delayed new album is coming. On June 5, Carti headlined the Splash! Festival at Ferropolis in Gräfenhainichen, Germany. During the show, the rapper shared an album update with fans via a voice-over during a break in the action. "As promised, the album is coming," the...
BossMan Dlow’s 2024 XXL Freshman Freestyle
Port Salerno, Fla. is a minute dot on the map on the East Coast of Florida that is most well-known for its world-class angling tournaments, but the town's current big fish is rapper BossMan Dlow. Growing up fast in a small town gave the 25-year-old rapper a grassroots grind. He's been reeling in new fans with a simple yet effective lure of uncanny swagger and conversational baritone braggadocio. He hooks onto the same energy for his 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle,
The Game Gets Lap Dance From Rick Ross’ Baby Mama Tia Kemp
The Game gets a lap dance from Rick Ross' child's mother Tia Kemp on the debut episode of her new podcast Aunt-Tea. On Sunday (July 7), the premiere episode of The Zeus Network's new podcast Aunt-Tea, featuring cohosts Tia Kemp, Blueface's mom Karlissa Saffold and Blac Chyna's mom Tokyo Toni, premiered.
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