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9 Rappers Weigh In on the Overall Outcome of Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s Beef
In the four months since the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake popped off, the rap battle remains a dominant conversation in hip-hop, especially from rappers themselves. The output of diss tracks from the two top-tier MCs came to a screeching halt on May 5 following one of the most memorable weekends in hip-hop history. Over three days, the rap community was captivated by the release of six total diss tracks, kicking off with Kendrick's "6:16 in LA" and closing out with Drake's "The Heart Part 6." However, the public chatter from hip-hop notables surrounding all that went down between Drizzy and K-Dot continues to be at the tip of the rap game's proverbial tongue.
Sexyy Red Unfazed by Lord Jamar Saying She Looks Like She Has Bad Body Odor, Offers Sarcastic Response
Sexyy Red gives a sarcastic response to Lord Jamar saying she looks like she has a bad body odor. On Wednesday (July 10), YouTube channel The Art of Dialogue shared the latest installment of their multi-part interview with Brand Nubian's Lord Jamar. In the clip, which can be seen below, Jamar gives his thoughts on Sexyy Red, in particular her potential body odor.
Meek Mill Offers $2,000 for Help Locating Man Who Performed Indecent Act on Woman in Store, Man Then Turns Himself In
Meek Mill offers $2,000 for help locating a man who performed an indecent sex act on a woman in a Philadelphia Dollar Tree store. The perpetrator has turned himself in. On Wednesday (July 10), a harrowing video surfaced online that shows a woman chasing after a man in a store and claiming he ejaculated on her. The man gets away. However, after the video and reports of the incident, which ocurred on June 23, made rounds on the internet, Meek caught wind and urged people to take action on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Daphne Joy Deletes Social Media Posts Accusing 50 Cent of Rape Following Rapper’s Defamation Lawsuit
Daphne Joy deletes social media posts accusing 50 Cent of rape following rapper's defamation lawsuit. On Wednesday (July 10), Daphne Joy appeared to have scrubbed her Instagram of any mention of 50 Cent, whom she publicly accused of sexual and physical abuse back in March. It's unclear why Daphne Joy deleted the posts about 50, but it comes after the G-Unit leader filed a defamation suit against Joy in May.
Rick Ross and The Game Trade Jabs After Rozay Clowns Game for Allegedly Being Close to Losing His Home
Rick Ross and The Game trade jabs after Ross clowns Game for allegedly being close to losing his home to pay Priscilla Rainey, a woman who Game owes millions. On Wednesday (July 10), Rick Ross took a moment to clown The Game on Instagram. AllHipHop reported that the California rapper could potentially lose his home in order to pay Priscilla Rainey a $7 million judgment stemming from her 2015 sexual battery lawsuit against Game. Rozay seemed to be thrilled by this news and reacted by resharing the AllHipHop article along with a GIF of a man dancing in a banana hammock and a money gun firing off.
Roc Nation Co-President Shari Bryant Discusses Her Journey From Interning at Roc-a-Fella to Being a Boss on XXL’s Inside Track Podcast
Roc Nation Co-President Shari Bryant knows about staying 10 toes down and grinding her way to the top. The Harlem, N.Y. native who grew up in the same apartment building as Dame Dash, began her career as an intern for Roc-A-Fella Records at 16 years old in 1999. Working with the Roc made her realize her desire to work in the music industry full time. On this episode of XXL's Inside Track podcast, she discusses her journey from interning at the label to being a boss.
B.G. Insists Turk Won’t Be Missed If He’s Not Part of Hot Boys Reunion
As B.G. and Turk's beef heats up, Gizzle is claiming Turk will not be missed if he is left out of the Hot Boys reunion. B.G. Shades Turk While Talking Potential Hot Boys Reunion. B.G. is back outside after recently getting a positive ruling in his ongoing legal drama. On...
Drake Trolled by Argentina’s Famed Men’s Soccer Team After Drizzy Bet $300,000 Against Them
Drake is being trolled by Argentina's famed men's soccer team after he lost a $300,000 bet against them in the Copa America semifinals. On Tuesday (July 9), Drake shared on his Instagram Story that he bet $300,000 on Canada defeating Lionel Messi's Argentina team in the Copa America semifinals. However, Argentina defeated Canada 2-0 to advance to the finals, and the soccer star made sure to rub salt in Drizzy's wound. In a celebratory social media post on the team's English account, which can be seen below, they quoted Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us."
Mustard Discusses His Big Comeback, Dealing With Personal Challenges and His Upcoming Album
Mustard had the game on lock for a long time, but after spending the last four years dealing with a public divorce, personal tragedy and discontent from a fickle music industry, the brilliant beatsmith had to find his way back. Interview: C. Vernon Coleman II. Editor’s Note: This story appears...
ScarLip’s 2024 XXL Freshman Freestyle
There are very few up-and-coming rappers in the current state of hip-hop who exude the type of raw emotion that ScarLip brings in the booth. The 23-year-old New York City native personifies the harsh realities of a young Black woman being raised in the gritty streets of the Bronx. ScarLip has faced unimaginable trauma throughout her life, and she uses those wounds as motivation to flip the script in the form of a blossoming rap career. She poignantly pours her heart out in her 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle.
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.
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