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Check Out Every Rapper Wax Figure – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Rappers are all about keeping it real on wax. But when it comes to being immortalized, the practice of getting your likeness modeled in wax seems to be a pop culture obsession. Over the years, there have been many realistic wax figures created of rappers, but there are also look-alikes that miss the mark.
Drake Is Estimated to Have Lost an Astronomical Amount of Money From Gambling Over the Years
While Drake is a dominant force in music, his track record as a high-stakes gambler isn't as stellar. Drizzy has been taking insane risks with his money these past few years ever since joining Stake, an online casino and sports betting company, in December of 2021. Since then, he's reportedly wagered over a billion in cryptocurrency through the platform and gambled away a fortune of real money on sporting events as well.
50 Cent Won’t Stop Going In on Rick Ross for Getting Attacked in Canada
50 Cent can't stop, won't stop, going in on Rick Ross after Rozay was attacked at a music festival in Canada over the weekend. Rick Ross and his crew getting jumped at the 2024 Ignite Music Festival in Vancouver on Sunday (June 30) has been a trending topic. And Rozay's nemesis 50 Cent has been taking every opportunity to go in on the Bawse. The day after the incident, on Monday (July 1), Fif shared a video on social media commenting on the fight.
Lay Bankz’s 2024 XXL Freshman Freestyle
Lay Bankz is a playful amalgam of what hip-hop looks like in 2024. A confident rapper who sings, dances, and has the kind of zeal that leads to superstardom. She's a bit spicy, too; don't sleep on her clap-back game. And she does it all with that Cheshire Cat-like smile that lights up a room. While TikTok can get a bad rap for making artists popular that don't necessarily deserve the acclaim, the 20-year-old Philadelphia native has used the platform to her advantage by showcasing her personality in myriad ways. The songs that got her noticed—"Left Cheek (Doo Doo Blick)," "Na Na Na" and "Tell Ur Girlfriend"—are full of the lively lyrics and upbeat energy that complement her spirit. But she does things a little differently for her 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle by bringing her serious side to light.
Lay Bankz – 2024 XXL Freshman
WHO ELSE SHOULD BE PART OF THIS YEAR'S CLASS: “Karrahbooo. Anycia. I think both of them are really talented. They be on some cool sh*t, and I’ve really been on that chill music vibe, recently. The Detroit chill vibe. So, yeah, I think they should have made it. I think they would have killed sh*t.”
Lil Mama Blames Nicki Minaj for Influencing a Generation of ‘Musical Prostitutes’
Lil Mama blames Nicki Minaj for Influencing a generation of "musical prostitutes" in response to the performances at the 2024 BET Awards. On Monday (July 1), Louisiana rapper Dee-1 shared a post on Instagram where he criticizes the 2024 BET Awards in song form due to the multiple number of sexually charged performances from female rap artists at the awards show on Sunday (June 30).
Fans Divided Over Whether Drake’s Madame Tussauds Wax Figure Looks Like Him
Drake fans are divided over whether his Madame Tussauds wax figure looks like him. On Tuesday (July 2), Madame Tussauds unveiled a revamped Music area at Madame Tussauds New York, which included a new wax figure of Drake. Drizzy now joins the likes of Beyoncé, J Balvin, Megan Thee Stallion and others.
These 5 Rappers’ Wax Statues Are Just Awful
Wax figures can be hit or miss. There are the times when people get it right, like Post Malone's recently created likeness by the famed wax sculpture-making company Madame Tussauds. His look-alike left him awestruck when the figure was unveiled in June of 2024. Then there's the life-like Takeoff wax figure that went viral in January of 2024 for how accurate the artist created the piece. But then there are the ones that people have deemed objectively bad.
8 of Kendrick Lamar’s Most Intricate Easter Eggs Throughout His Beef With Drake
Kendrick Lamar and Drake's ongoing feud has consumed the world for almost four months now, ever since K-Dot appeared on Future and Metro Boomin's "Like That" back in March. With all the commotion surrounding the beef, XXL has compiled a list of all the intricate easter eggs fans may have missed from Kung Fu Kenny.
Here Are the Complete Lyrics to Eminem’s ‘Tobey’ Featuring Big Sean and BabyTron
Eminem just dropped the new song "Tobey," and he's deployed some fellow Detroit natives in Big Sean and BabyTron. On Tuesday (July 2), Shady came through the second single from his highly anticipated new LP, The Death of Slim Shady (Coupe de Grâce). Following "Houdini," which had more of the zany Slim feel, the new Marvy Ayy, John Nocito, Daniyel, Carlton McDowell, Cole Bennett and Eminem-produced track finds the rappers delivering bars over a haunting instrumental.
B.G. Required to Turn Over Song Lyrics to Probation Officer Before They Are Recorded
B.G. is required to turn over his song lyrics to his probation officer before they are recorded as part of a new amendment to his supervised release. B.G. has finally crossed a legal hurdle in connection to the argument as to whether or not he violated his supervised release back in March. According to court documents dated June 28, provided to XXL on Tuesday (July 2), the court has ruled that the rapper did not violate his terms of release by performing and recording songs with convicted felons Boosie BadAzz and Gucci Mane, which means the Lousians rapper will not be subject to return to prison. He must get prior approval before working with people with criminal pasts.
That Mexican OT’s 2024 XXL Freshman Freestyle
That Mexican OT has quickly established himself as one of the most consistent rising stars in the rap game. That applies just as much to his cadence and lyrical ability as it does to his musical output and love for his home state of Texas. His rough-and-tumble rhymes about life coming from Bay City, Texas are invariably delivered with double entendres, comedic undertones and a flow that never falters. The 25-year-old self-described "country boy" checks all those boxes in his own slab-centric way with his 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle.
Weird Posts Keep Going Up on Foolio’s Instagram Account Following His Passing – What’s Going On?
Jacksonville, Fla. rapper Foolio was shot and killed in Tampa, Fla. on June 23. However, since his death, the rhymer's Instagram account has been alive with weird posts and comments. Foolio's Instagram Page Hacked?. Things started getting strange on June 28, when Foolio's Instagram account commented on a post from...
How Kendrick Lamar’s Section.80 Album Served as a Warning for Who He Would Be 13 Years Later
As one of the biggest rappers from The Big 3 generation to impact hip-hop, Kendrick Lamar's debut album, Section.80, served as a warning for what was to come. K-Dot's breakout project established him as not only an insanely talented rapper, but the future voice of a generation. In 2010, the...
10 of the Coolest Historical Hip-Hop Items You Could Own With the Right Bid
From June 26 to July 19, auction site Gotta Have Rock and Roll is holding a hip-hop auction for some of the coolest historical hip-hop items that fans could own with the right bid. Within the collection are handwritten rhymes, exclusive records, signed autographs, the attire worn by rappers during monumental concerts or shows and even everyday appliances once owned or used by a notable rapper.
From a Key to the City to an Honorary Degree, Diddy Continues to Be Stripped of His Honors – Here’s an Ongoing List
In the wake of several sexual assault allegations, seven lawsuits and a disturbing video from 2016 that shows him physically harming his ex-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel, Diddy is seeing some repercussions. Since word got out about his reported violent behavior, the once admirable rap mogul's reputation plummeted. Several companies have parted with the Bad Boy Entertainment founder. His behavior and the allegations have also resulted in him losing some notable awards he earned throughout his career.
Drake’s ‘First Person Shooter’ Deserved Video of the Year at 2024 BET Awards
Drake was robbed last night. No gun was involved or threat of physical harm. But The Boy not winning the award for the visual for "First Person Shooter" featuring J. Cole might be considered a felony in multiple states and Puerto Rico. The 2024 BET Awards went down last night...
Chris Brown Demands PartyNextDoor Publicly Apologizes to Him
Chris Brown demands PartyNextDoor publicly apologize to Breezy after Party vowed to make him cry. Chris Brown Demands PartyNextDoor Publicly Apologizes to Him. On Sunday (June 30), Chris Brown hopped on X, formerly known as Twitter, to respond to PartyNextDoor's tweet that appeared to criticize Breezy, Jeremih and Bryson Tiller for including Party's ex-girlfriend Desma Tripp in their latest music video. While not naming names, Brown seemed to demand Party apologize for his transgression.
Drake Had the Most Nominations at 2024 BET Awards But Didn’t Win Any Trophies
Despite having the most nominations at the 2024 BET Awards, Drake surprisingly didn't win any trophies. Drake Loses in All Categories He's Selected for at 2024 BET Awards. On Sunday night (June 30), the 2024 BET Awards, hosted by actress Taraji P. Henson, was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Drake was nominated for seven categories including Album of the Year, Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Best Collaboration, Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Video of the Year (twice) and The Viewer's Choice Award, but was ultimately defeated in them all. Instead of Drizzy's For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition) album winning, Killer Mike took the trophy home with his LP Michael. As for the Best Male R&B/Pop Artist category, the Canadian rhymer lost to Usher, who also received the Lifetime Achievement Award that night. For the Best Collaboration award, Lil Durk's single "All My Life" featuring J. Cole won over Drake's "Rich Baby Daddy" featuring Sexyy Red and SZA.
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