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Ye May Have Finally Found a Buyer for His Destroyed Malibu Mansion
Ye may have finally found a buyer for his strangely altered mansion in Malibu, Calif. Ye's Abandoned Malibu Mansion Goes Into Escrow With a Potential Buyer. According to real estate website Zillow, Ye's stripped-down and gutted oceanfront home in Malibu was listed as being under contract this past Thursday (July 25). The mansion, which Ye purchased for $75 million back in 2021, is currently in escrow, a legal arrangement designed to protect both a property owner and a potential buyer while the particulars of the transaction are worked out.
How Rubi Rose Really Feels About Fame, Her Rap Career and the Surprising Spaghetti With Ketchup Meal She Made for Druski
There’s no denying Rubi Rose has good looks, but she’s focused on bringing attention back to her rhymes with new music and a forthcoming project. She’s also securing the bag in more ways than one. Interview: Kyle Eustice. Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2024...
Joe Budden Believes Tory Lanez Was Set Up and Megan Thee Stallion Is a Pawn in the Shooting Case
Joe Budden believes Tory Lanez was set up in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case and that Meg is a "pawn" in the whole ordeal. Joe Budden Thinks Tory Lanez Was Set Up But Megan Thee Stallion Didn't Make Up Her Story. The latest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast...
Lil Pump Calls Megan Thee Stallion’s Performance at Vice President Kamala Harris’ Atlanta Rally ‘an Embarrassment to the Country’
Lil Pump calls Megan Thee Stallion's performance at Vice President Kamala Harris' Atlanta campaign rally "an embarrassment to the country." Lil Pump Disses Megan Thee Stallion's Campaign Rally Performance. On Tuesday (July 30), Pump offered his unsolicited opinion about Hot Girl Meg showing up and showing out at Kamala Harris'...
PnB Rock’s Fiancée Gives Harrowing Trial Testimony About Rapper’s Final Moments and How He Tried to Save Her – Report
PnB Rock's fiancée Stephanie Sibounheuang took the stand at the trial for the men accused of setting up the rapper's murder and gave a harrowing description of the Philadelphia artist's final moments. PnB Rock's Fiancée Testifies at Murder Trial. On Tuesday (July 30), Sibounheuang testified during the fifth...
Quavo Speaks on Raising Awareness for Gun Violence at Vice President Kamala Harris’ Atlanta Campaign Rally
Quavo is a part of Vice President Kamala Harris' Atlanta campaign rally where he speaks about raising awareness for gun violence. Quavo Participates in Kamala Harris Campaign Rally. On Tuesday (July 30), 2024 presidential hopeful Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a campaign rally in Atlanta at Georgia State University in...
Megan Thee Stallion Puts Her Support Behind Presidential Hopeful Kamala Harris by Performing at Rally
Megan Thee Stallion took a break from her hot girl activities to support presidential hopeful Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in Atlanta today. Megan Thee Stallion Puts Her Support Behind Vice President Kamala Harris at Rally. On Tuesday (July 30), Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Atlanta...
Yungeen Ace Claims Jacksonville Police Prohibit Him From Having Bulletproof Vehicle and Security
Yungeen Ace claims he is prohibited from having security and bulletproof vehicles by the authorities in his hometown of Jacksonville, Fla. On Monday (July 29), Yungeen Ace was a guest on DJ Akademiks' Off the Record podcast. During the sitdown, which can be seen in full below, Ace addresses his archrival Foolio's death and is adamant that he was not involved, the beef Ace has in his hometown and how it affects the way he moves.
Ken Carson Opens Up About Getting in Shape for Tour, What He’d Tell His Younger Self and Staying in the Studio Instead of on Social Media
A legion of fans follow Ken Carson’s every move thanks to his alliance with Playboi Carti. The benefits are aplenty, but the Atlanta native is climbing to new heights on his own. Words: Grant Rindner. Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on...
Young Thug’s Attempt at Bond and House Arrest Is Denied
Young Thug is facing yet another hurdle in his ongoing gang and racketeering trial as his newly-appointed judge has denied the rapper's motion for bond and house arrest. According to a report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Tuesday (July 30), Judge Paige Reece Whitaker has ordered for Young Thug and his five codefendants to remain behind bars as she has not only denied bond, but will not be reconsidering granting bond, either.
Fourth Foolio Murder Suspect Arrested Following Standoff With Police
Authorities in Jacksonville, Fla. have arrested the fourth suspect for the murder of rapper Foolio last month. On Tuesday (July 30), the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announced they have arrested Rashad Murphy, one of the five people charged with the Foolio's death. Along with a video showing the arrest, which can be seen below, the JSO released the following statement:
Plies and Lil Pump Have Been the Most Vocal Rappers During This Presidential Election and They’re on Totally Different Sides
The 2024 U.S. presidential election is fast approaching and it appears Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will face off for the position of POTUS this November. While it's normally clear what side of the fence the majority of the hip-hop community is standing on, this election is different. Many rappers who are normally vocal on political topics have remained somewhat mum, at least on social media, leaving unsuspecting characters Plies and Lil Pump to be the leading voices in matters of the state. Two rappers who are clearly on opposite ends of the spectrum.
This 19-year-Old Eminem Easter Egg Is Going Viral
Eminem dug into his past to give fans an interesting surprise in the form of an Easter egg on his new album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). The hidden gem is nearly 20 years old and dates back to his greatest hits album, Curtain Call: The Hits.
Lil Yachty Receives Backlash for Dissing New York Fashion, Claims Atlanta Sets the Trends Now
Lil Yachty is facing backlash for dissing New York fashion and claiming Atlanta sets the trends now. On July 24, Boat released the latest episode of his A Safe Place Podcast, on which he broached the topic of New York City's identity during a conversation with Bronx, N.Y. rapper-producer Cash Cobain.
How Scammers Are Infesting Hip-Hop by Impersonating Rappers, Journalists and More While Lining Their Pockets
Scammers have infested hip-hop by impersonating rappers, music executives, journalists and others while lining their pockets with ill-gotten gains. Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. "I don’t need no fraud/I don’t need no drama when you call/I don’t need...
Chino XL Dead at 50
Chino XL has passed away at the age of 50. On Tuesday (July 30), the New Jersey-bred rapper's family released an official statement confirming Chino's passing via his Instagram account. "The family of Derek Keith Barbosa, professionally known as Chino XL, is devastated to relay the news of his passing....
Video Emerges of Foolio’s Murder Suspects Being Arrested in Pouring Rain
Video has emerged showing three of Foolio's murder suspects being arrested by Jacksonville police in Florida. On Monday (July 29), bodycam footage was shared by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office that shows them detaining three of Foolio's murder suspects in Jacksonville, Fla. The video, which shows Sean Gathright, Alicia Andrews and Isaiah Chance Jr. all being taken into custody in pouring rain, comes after Tampa Police held a press conference to announce the arrests. The three individuals have all been charged with premeditated first-degree murder with the use of a firearm and other charges. The police also released footage of the shooting that claimed Foolio's life, which shows masked gunmen firing multiple rounds at Foolio's car in the parking lot of a Tampa Holiday Inn.
The Game’s Sexual Assault Accuser Wants Judge to Force Rapper to Sell His Mansion to Pay $7 Million Judgment
The Game's sexual assault accuser, Priscilla Rainey, wants a judge to force the rapper to sell his mansion in Calabasas, Calif. to pay off the $7 million judgment Chuck owes her. The Game Is Being Requested to Argue Against His Home Being Sold. On July 24, The Game's sexual assault...
Ice Spice’s Y2K! Album Got a Higher Pitchfork Rating Than These 20 Hip-Hop Albums and It Blows Our Minds
Ice Spice's Y2K! got a higher Pitchfork rating than a bunch of critically acclaimed hip-hop albums and it blows our minds. The internet is in an uproar over Pitchfork's review of Ice Spice's Y2K! album, which the music review blog gave a 7.6 out of 10. On Monday (July 29), the publication shared a detailed review of Y2K!, which many fans criticized on its first listen when the album dropped on Friday (July 26). Pitchfork gave the project the highest rating of a female rapper this year. Y2K! was also one of the publication's highest-reviewed rap albums in general, with ScHoolboy Q's Blue Lips being the only album to beat it out with a rating of 8.3.
Cardi B Calls Out Donald Trump After He Makes Concerning Promise About Police Officers Getting Federal Immunity
Cardi B calls out Donald Trump after he made a concerning promise about police officers getting federal immunity if he becomes president again this past weekend. On Saturday (July 27), Cardi B hopped on X, formerly known as Twitter, to address some remarks Donald Trump made during his rally in St. Cloud, Minn. earlier that day. In his lengthy speech, which can be viewed below, the former President promised to give police officers legal protection against any wrongdoings they commit if he's elected to a second term. Trump served as the 45th president of the U.S. from 2017 to 2021.
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