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Joe Budden Picks Latto Over Doja Cat in His Ranking of Female Rappers
Joe Budden praises Latto by placing her in a top spot over Doja Cat in his ranking of female rappers. Joe Budden Is a Big Fan of Latto More Than Doja Cat. On Saturday (Aug. 11), a new episode of The Joe Budden Podcast premiered on YouTube, in which the rapper and his cohosts debate Latto's spot when it comes to her lyrical abilities compared to other women in hip-hop.
Tyler, The Creator Says He Owes Eminem an Apology for Trashing Recovery Album
Tyler, The Creator says he owes Eminem an apology for the way he trashed Em's Recovery album. On Wednesday (Aug. 14), Tyler, The Creator sat down for an interview with the Mavericks podcast, and extensively reflected back on his career and some of his biggest moments. In one part of the interview, Ty said he regretted comments he tweeted out about Eminem's Recovery album when it dropped in 2010, and credited the Netflix series Painkiller with changing his mind.
Lil Pump Gets Extremely Heated While Being Interviewed About Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Politics and More
There aren't many rappers as vocal about the upcoming presidential election as Lil Pump. After putting his support behind former President Donald Trump in 2020, the Florida rapper has been extremely expressive on social media over the last few months about getting Trump back in office when it comes time to vote in the Nov. 5 election. In an exclusive interview with XXL, Lil Pump speaks on why he's a Donald Trump supporter, the diss track he was going to drop aimed at current President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who is running against Trump for president, his upcoming Spanish album and his transformation to a healthier lifestyle.
Dame Dash Insists Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt Album Is Still for Sale After Hov Files for Ownership – Report
Dame Dash insists Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt album is still for sale after Hov reportedly files for ownership. Dame Dash Claims Reasonable Doubt Still Needs a Buyer. On Tuesday (Aug.13), Dame Dash hopped on Instagram to share a photo of Reasonable Doubt's iconic cover art and claimed the album is still for sale despite reports Jay-Z filed for ownership of the legendary project. TMZ reported on Aug. 10 that Hov's attorneys notified the courts Roc-A-Fella's ownership of the album ends in 2031, and filed to have the entire ownership of the project transferred to "one Shawn Carter/Jay-Z." The move comes as Dame's entire stake in Roc-A-Fella Records is set to be auctioned off by federal authorities at the end of August. Still, Dame insisted the album was still looking for a buyer.
YG Makes Cryptic Instagram Post With Emojis Following Argument With Saweetie
YG uses emojis to make a cryptic Instagram post following a heated argument with Saweetie over the weekend. YG Appears to Address Heated Argument With Saweetie Using Only Emojis. On Tuesday (Aug. 13), YG hit up his Instagram Story with what appears to be a vague response to a recent...
Thousands Sign Petition Claiming Olympic Breakdancer RayGun Should Be Held Accountable for Unethical Conduct
Thousands sign a petition claiming Olympic breakdancer RayGun should be held accountable for unethical conduct. On Sunday (Aug. 11), Australian breakdancer Rachel Gunn, who goes by her b-girl name RayGun, faced swift backlash from the internet after an online petition accused the athlete of "unethical conduct." She went viral for doing what some people described as kangaroo hops and rolling around on the ground.
Dr. Dre Is Serious About Competing in Archery at 2028 Olympics
Dr. Dre says he's serious about competing in archery at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. On Tuesday (Aug. 13), Dr. Dre sat down for an interview with Entertainment Tonight to discuss the 2028 Olympics, which will be held in Los Angeles. Dr. Dre performed with Snoop Dogg in Long Beach, Calif. to close out the Olympics this past Sunday. During the conversation, Dre said he fully plans on trying out for archery when the 2028 Olympic Games come to Los Angeles.
Steve Stoute’s UnitedMasters Distribution Company Offers Independent Artists Chance to Win Grand Prize Worth $250,000
Longtime music exec Steve Stoute's distribution company UnitedMasters is giving independent artists the opportunity to win a grand prize worth $250,000. UnitedMasters Launches New Contest for Indie Artists to Win $250,000. On Tuesday (Aug. 13), UnitedMasters announced their "Make Your Debut" Challenge. The contest invites U.S.-based artists who are members...
CNN Anchor Laura Coates Recalls the Gems She’s Received From Rappers Over the Years
CNN anchor Laura Coates respects hip-hop and offers rappers a mainstream platform. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Summer 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Laura Coates’ role as CNN’s chief legal analyst and anchor of Laura Coates Live shares the commonality of authentic storytelling...
Quando Rondo Pleads Guilty in Federal Drug Trafficking Investigation
Quando Rondo pleads guilty to a federal drug conspiracy charge. On Tuesday (Aug. 13), Quando Rondo entered a guilty plea in connection to his federal drug trafficking case, according to documents obtained by XXL. The rapper was arrested and charged with drug conspiracy and participating in criminal street gang activity back in 2023. He reached a plea deal in June and pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute controlled substances (marijuana). This will lessen his time behind bars.
One of Chinx’s Accused Killers Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison
One of the men accused of killing Chinx has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for his role in the 2015 murder. On Monday (Aug. 12), Quincy Homere appeared in a Queens, N.Y. courtroom where he was handed down his sentence, less than a month after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the case. According to Fox 5 New York, Homere was sentenced to 23 years for manslaughter.
Central Cee Wears Bantu Knots and Gets Completely Roasted
Central Cee wears Bantu knots and gets completely roasted online. On Tuesday (Aug. 11), Central Cee was seen on video with Lil Durk, who was flexing some chains. Central popped into the video alongside Durkio, and instead of fans commenting about the chains, they took aim at Cee's Bantu knots. Trolls called Central a "colonizer" and questioned why he's even got Bantu knots on his head.
Fans Angrily Go In on Chief Keef for Canceling Tour After He Pops Back Up on Instagram
Chief Keef is facing backlash from fans for canceling his tour due to a medical emergency after he pops back up on Instagram looking just fine. On Monday (Aug. 12), Sosa returned to Instagram with the first post on his feed since June 29, three weeks before he canceled his A Lil Tour. The post, which can be seen below, shows the Chicago rapper sitting on a bench in his closet taking a selfie video. He shows off the bling on his wrist and smiles before the short clip ends. "Go run it up w @diablo.farms," he captioned the post.
Ghostface Killah Shares His Favorite Rap Memory With Beyoncé, the Best Years in Hip-Hop and Most Prized Piece of Jewelry
Ghostface Killah fills in the blanks. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Summer 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. 1. The rap game wouldn’t be what it is without the forefathers of rap. 2. Talking about Africa was my favorite part about writing my...
UnitedMasters Founder and CEO Steve Stoute Talks About UM’s Role in the Music Industry, His Personal History in Hip-Hop and More on XXL’s Inside Track Podcast
Steve Stoute has seen it all and been through it all as a music executive for nearly 25 years. Fortunately, he still has the hunger for more. After helping boost the careers of artists like Nas, Will Smith, Mariah Carey and other artists as a manager and label head, Stoute's latest company, UnitedMasters, is changing the game for independent artists. On this episode of XXL's Inside Track podcast, he discusses his storied past, UnitedMasters' role in the music industry and the future of the rap game.
50 Cent’s Humor & Harmony Weekend Changes the Game for Hip-Hop, Comedy and Shreveport
50 Cent may have found a new home following the success of his inaugural four-day-long Humor & Harmony Weekend Festival in Shreveport, La. this past weekend. 50 Cent Hosts Humor & Harmony Weekend Festival in Shreveport, La. Months after 50 Cent announced the launch of G-Unit Studios in Shreveport, La.,...
Dr. Dre Opens Second High School in California
Dr. Dre and his business partner and longtime music exec Jimmy Iovine are opening a new high school in California, the hip-hop mogul's second academy in two years. Dr. Dre Launches High School Academy in Los Angeles. On Monday (Aug. 12), Los Angeles' Fox 11 News broke the news that...
YG and Saweetie Get Into Heated Argument, Cops Called – Report
YG and Saweetie reportedly got into a heated argument over the weekend and the cops were called. On Monday (Aug. 12), TMZ reported that YG and Saweetie were fighting at a home in Los Angeles, which caused the cops to be called to the scene. The incident, which occurred last Saturday afternoon (Aug. 10), was reportedly a result of the couple arguing over an issue regarding a cell phone. Cops were called after someone heard the two rappers getting into a loud argument.
2 Chainz Claims He Was Scammed Into Investing $1.5 Million for Failed Weed Dispensary – Report
An investment company representing 2 Chainz reportedly claims the rapper was scammed into investing over $1 million in a failed weed dispensary. 2 Chainz Gets Scammed Out of $1.5 Million by Failed Cannabis Dispensary. According to a report by SFGate published on Friday (Aug. 9), Antimatter Holdings, an investment company...
Lola Brooke Discusses Taking a Different Approach on Her Next Project, How She Keeps Her Pen Game Sharp and More
Motivated after dropping her debut project, Lola Brooke is laser-focused. Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. New York City rapper Lola Brooke is Brooklyn to her core. Her sound and approach to rap are nostalgic. That shined through most on Dennis Daughter, her debut project, which dropped this past November. She earned a BET award nomination for “Don’t Play With It (Remix)” featuring Latto and Yung Miami, a song off the effort, and the original track landed her a platinum plaque, also resulting in numerous features and solid records. As the MC continues her rap journey, she’s learning to show all sides of herself as an artist. Here, Lola checks in on what’s next for her, how she sharpens her pen, recently hitting the studio with Meek Mill and more.
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