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Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) Album Lands at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart
As expected, Eminem's latest album, The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), lands at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. On Sunday (July 21), Billboard announced that Eminem's latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), reached the apex of the Billboard 200 chart. The collection moved 281,000 equivalent album units between July 12 and the week ending July 18.
J. Cole Trends After President Joe Biden Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race
J. Cole became a trending topic on social media, but it wasn't for his music. The North Carolina rapper started trending following Joe Biden's announcement that he's bowing out of the 2024 presidential race. J. Cole Trends After President Joe Biden Exits From 2024 Presidential Race. On Sunday (July 21),...
Rappers React to Joe Biden Dropping Out of 2024 Presidential Race
Several rappers are voicing their opinions on President Joe Biden's announcement that he's dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. Rappers React to Joe Biden's Exiting from 2024 Presidential Race. On Sunday (July 21), President Joe Biden issued a statement he will end his presidential re-election campaign, just four months...
50 Cent Jokes With Fans at Toronto Show: ‘Y’all Kick Rick Ross’ A*s’
50 Cent is still joking about Rick Ross' scuffle at a music festival in Canada back in June. On Sunday (July 21), the Instagram page @hoodratchetv posted a video featuring 50 Cent performing at his concert in Drake's Canadian hometown of Toronto. In the clip, which can be viewed below, Fif thanks the crowd for their warm reception and then poked fun at his rap rival Rick Ross who had a not-so-welcoming time in Vancouver last month.
Cardi B Accepts Joe Budden’s Apology After Snapping on Him for Criticizing Her Career
Cardi B has accepted Joe Budden's apology after snapping on him for criticizing her music career. Cardi B Accepts Joe Budden's Apology Following His Criticism on Her Career. On Saturday (July 20), Cardi B hopped on X, formerly known as Twitter, and accepted Joe Budden's apology for his criticism about her music career. This comes after the Bronx rapper slammed the popular podcaster for being a hater following his harsh commentary about her music career as well as Drake's alleged $400 million deal.
Lupe Fiasco Suggests Drake Buy Dame Dash’s One-Third Share of Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt Album
Dame Dash is selling his share of Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt album and Lupe Fiasco wants Drake to buy it. Lupe Suggests Drake Buy Dame Dash's Share of Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt Album. On Friday (July 19), Dame Dash jumped on his Instagram account to announce that he's selling his one-third share...
Young Thug Trial Moves Forward With New Judge and New Rules, Trial to Resume in August
The Young Thug/YSL Rico trial is moving forward with a new judge and new rules. Young Thug Trial to Resume in August With New Judge and New Rules. A new judge has stepped in to take over the now-delayed Young Thug/YSL RICO trial. On Friday (July 19), Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker convened an attorney-only hearing to review the progress of the ongoing case and to establish new rules for the continuation of the trial.
Sean Kingston and His Mother Indicted on Wire Fraud Charges in $1 Million Plot
Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly committing over $1 million in wire fraud. Sean Kingston, Mother Charged in $1 Million Wire Fraud Plot. According to a press release issued by the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Southern District of Florida on...
August 2024 New Music Releases
With the first seven months of the year already in the books, which included album releases from Ye, Eminem, Future and more, things continue to heat up with more big-name releases in August. Big Sean Returns WIth Better Me Than You Album. It's been four years since we got an...
Big Sean Is an Amazing Rapper With Some Bad Luck That Is Hopefully Over
For the better part of the last two decades, Big Sean has been considered to be among the upper echelon of rappers in most circles. The Detroit MC has an innate ability to blend lyricism with a sound that appeals to the masses into a hit-producing formula. He's had more than two dozen songs land on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Furthermore, three of his five studio albums, 2011's Finally Famous, 2015's Dark Sky Paradise and 2017's I Decided have all reached platinum status. However, many believe that certain moments perceived as bad luck have held Sean back from achieving elite status in hip-hop.
50 Cent Takes Aim at Old Foes After Video Shows Ex-NYPD Officer Saying Rapper Never Cooperated with Authorities
50 Cent fires shots at some old foes after a video shows an ex-NYPD detective saying the rapper never cooperated with authorities. 50 Cent Responds After Ex-NYPD Detective Says He Never Cooperated. On Thursday (July 18), 50 Cent hopped on Instagram to share a video of an interview with ex-NYPD...
Latto Doesn’t Think It Would Make Sense to Go Against Ice Spice in a Rap Battle
Latto doesn't think it would make sense for Ice Spice to engage in a rap battle with her. Latto is prepping her new album Sugar Honey Iced Tea, which is slated to drop next month. But many fans want to know if her beef with Ice Spice is real and if it will turn into a serious back-and-forth. On Friday (July 19), Billboard shared their latest cover story featuring Big Latto where she was asked if she would be down for a lyrical battle with the Bronx, N.Y. rapper.
Who Is Michael Rubin? – The Businessman Who parties With the Biggest Rappers
Michael Rubin has been spotted rubbing elbows with some of the biggest names in hip-hop over the years. For those wondering who he is, Rubin is a billionaire entrepreneur who has owned numerous lucrative businesses and is also the co-chair of Roc Nation's Reform Alliance non-profit organization. Who Is Michael...
Blueface Granted Probation Again in Las Vegas Shooting Case but Will Remain in Jail for Separate Probation Violation
Blueface is granted probation again for his Las Vegas shooting case, but will still remain in jail in California for a separate probation violation. Blueface Granted Probation in Las Vegas Shooting Case. On Tuesday (July 16), local news outlet 8 News Now reported that Clark County District Court Judge Kathleen...
Southside Explains Why He’s Passionate About Uplifting New Artists and Shares His Thoughts On Producing Beats for the 2024 XXL Freshman Class Cyphers
The 808 Mafia leader shares his passion for uplifting new artists and why he produced the beats for the 2024 XXL Freshman Class cyphers. Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. I love the whole concept of Freshman, ’cause I...
Watch Southside's 2024 XXL Freshman Cyphers Interview
I love the whole concept of Freshman, ’cause I feel like everybody who come from the Freshman end up being—at least half of ’em—end up being global superstars. It’s like after y’all do that, it’s like their prices just go crazy after that. It’s for the culture. I actually wanted to do it. I started really watching the Freshman the year [that] had 21 Savage, Lil Uzi Vert, like all them that year. G Herbo was on there, too. 2016 [Freshman], all of them is global superstars right now. I was working with most of that class. I made “No Heart” for 21 Savage. I made they hits then. Inspiring.
The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week
Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things much easier for you. Instead of sorting out nearly everything that released this week, we've narrowed it down to strictly the best of the week, saving you plenty of time.
Bianca Censori Goes Without Pants on Lunch Date With Ye
Ye's wife Bianca Censori stepped out for a recent lunch date with the rapper and wasn't wearing any pants. Bianca Censori continues to test the limits of decency when it comes to her daily attire. On Wednesday (July 17), the couple was spotted at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles where they grabbed a bite to eat, according to TMZ. In photos of the outing, which can be seen below, Bianca is wearing a nearly sheer shirt with no bra. She doesn't have on any pants, just a pair of nude-color panties, and is wearing high heels. Ye, of course, is fully clothed and wearing a black hoodie and sweatpants.
Big Sean Denies Ye Was Involved in Leaking Sean’s Album
Big Sean is denying the rumor that Ye was involved in leaking his album. On Thursday night (July 18), Big Sean went Live on Instagram to address reports that his new album Better Me Than You was leaked by Ye fans at the rapper-producer's behest. "I know he wouldn't do...
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