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Slim Shady Obituary – Remembering the Artist Who Terrorized and Captivated Rap Fans for Over Two Decades
Eminem's new album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), has arrived, and one thing is for certain: this is definitely the final outing of Em's Slim Shady alter ego. XXL remembers Slim Shady with a fitting obituary in the video below. The Detroit MC first announced Slim...
Eminem, Juicy J, Snot and More – New Hip-Hop Projects
Ahead of the weekend, new music has burst into the hip-hop scene. This week, a Detroit lyrical veteran drops a highly anticipated album, two Memphis rhymesters team up for a collaborative project, an avid hoodie-wearing rapper debuts his fourth studio album and more. Eminem Drops Highly Anticipated The Death of...
Here Are the Complete Lyrics to Eminem’s Sentimental Song ‘Temporary’
Eminem's new album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), is here, and the track "Temporary" has people talking for sentimental reasons. On Friday (July 12), Em returned to eulogize Slim Shady in the form of his 12th album. The new LP features much of the same zany and offensive content fans have become accustomed to from the Detroit rap god. It also contains the song "Temporary" with Skylar Grey, which finds Em dropping heartfelt lyrics to his daughter Hailie Jade, who is also featured on the song.
Eminem Takes Aim at Diddy’s Sexual Assault Allegations on New Song ‘Fuel’ Featuring JID
Eminem just unleashed his latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coupe de Grâce), and in true Slim Shady fashion, he's calling out Diddy for the sexual assault allegations against him on the song "Fuel" featuring JID. Eminem Goes In on Diddy on New Song "Fuel" On Friday (July...
Did Eminem Diss Kendrick Lamar on His New Album?
Fans think Eminem took a shot at Kendrick Lamar on his new album The Death of Slim Shady (Coupe de Grâce). But did he?. On Friday (July 12), Eminem returned with his new album The Death of Slim Shady (Coupe de Grâce). The album opens with the intro track "Renaissance," which finds Slim name-dropping several rappers.
Eminem Releases The Death of Slim Shady (Coupe de Grâce) Album
Eminem has released his new album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coupe de Grâce). Guess who's back? On Friday (July 12), Eminem officially returned with the release of his 12th studio album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coupe de Grâce). The 19-track project features guest appearances from JID, Big Sean and BabyTron, as well as includes a sequel to the 1999 song "Guilty Conscience."
Kodak Black Executive Produces New Supernatural Thriller Film
Kodak Black can now add film executive producer to his resume as the rapper serves as EP for the upcoming supernatural thriller Gone Missin. On Wednesday (July 10), Yak shared a trailer for the new movie on Instagram, which can be seen below. The film is set in Silverlake, Al., and centers around a woman who visits the small town in search of a missing person and stumbles upon a much bigger conspiracy involving a hidden town evil. The forthcoming movie is directed by Vincent Escobar for the South Florida rapper's company KTB Media.
Diddy’s Mom Janice Combs Hospitalized Due to Chest Pains – Report
Diddy's mother, Janice Combs, has reportedly been hospitalized due to chest pains. Diddy's Mom Goes to Hospital Because of Chest Discomfort. According to a report made by TMZ on Thursday (July 11), Diddy's associates told the celebrity news outlet that his mom, Janice Combs, was allegedly rushed to an undisclosed hospital in Miami on Wednesday (July 10) after she complained about having discomfort in her chest. The Bad Boys Entertainment founder reportedly paid his mom a visit at her request. At the moment, it's unclear what caused the pain. However, sources close to Puff expressed that it could potentially be due to stress over the disgraced music mogul's ongoing lawsuits and sex allegations. Doctors are supposedly keeping Janice hospitalized for another day for further testing and observation.
Desiigner Insists He Was Having an Out-of-Body Experience When He Exposed Himself on Plane
Desiigner is finally opening up about the incident last year where he was charged for pleasuring himself on an international flight and calling it an out-of-body experience. On Wednesday (July 10), the No Jumper podcast debuted a new episode featuring the Brooklyn, N.Y. rapper where he talked about working on his mental health in the last year. During the episode, which can be seen below, Desiigner opened up about his headline-making April of 2023 incident where he was charged for pleasuring himself on a plane.
Eminem Gives a PSA on How The Death of Slim Shady Album (Coupe de Grace) Should Be Listened To
Eminem has given fans a PSA on how his The Death of Slim Shady (Coupe de Grâce) album should be listened to when it drops tomorrow. Eminem Explains How Listeners Should Bump His New Album. On Thursday (July 11), Eminem hopped on X, formerly known as Twitter, to reveal...
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.
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