XXL Magazine

June 28, 2024
Uncle Luke Is Running for Congress, Vows to Bring Real Change

Uncle Luke Is Running for Congress, Vows to Bring Real Change

March 25, 2026

Uncle Luke wants to bring change to Washington. Continue reading…

Pop Smoke's Family Turns Legacy Into Lattes With New Coffee Shop

Pop Smoke's Family Turns Legacy Into Lattes With New Coffee Shop

March 25, 2026

Pop's legacy lives on. Continue reading…

Desiigner Arrested for Domestic Violence

Desiigner Arrested for Domestic Violence

March 25, 2026

Desiigner is in legal trouble again. Continue reading…

Megan Thee Stallion Makes Her Broadway Debut in Moulin Rouge!

Megan Thee Stallion Makes Her Broadway Debut in Moulin Rouge!

March 25, 2026

Hot Girl makes it to Broadway. Continue reading…

Joey Bada$$ Thinks Lyrical Rappers Avoid Collabs Since Scared

Joey Bada$$ Thinks Lyrical Rappers Avoid Collabs Since Scared

March 25, 2026

Joey weighs in on the lyrical debate. Continue reading…

Yung Miami Defends Diddy Letter, Says City Girls Are Not Done

Yung Miami Defends Diddy Letter, Says City Girls Are Not Done

March 24, 2026

Caresha talks. Continue reading…

Nicki Minaj Sued for Owing $275,000 in Concert Expenses

Nicki Minaj Sued for Owing $275,000 in Concert Expenses

March 24, 2026

Nicki in legal trouble. Continue reading…

Jaÿ-Z Doesn't Know If Rap Battles Should Be Part of Hip-Hop

Jaÿ-Z Doesn't Know If Rap Battles Should Be Part of Hip-Hop

March 24, 2026

Jay-Z speaks. Continue reading…

Jaÿ-Z Admits Dismissed Rape Lawsuit Made Him Angry, No Settlement

Jaÿ-Z Admits Dismissed Rape Lawsuit Made Him Angry, No Settlement

March 24, 2026

Jaÿ-Z addresses the now-dismissed 2024 rape lawsuit against him in a new interview. Continue reading…

OJ Da Juiceman Arrested for Allegedly Pointing Gun at Trooper

OJ Da Juiceman Arrested for Allegedly Pointing Gun at Trooper

March 23, 2026

OJ Da Juiceman is in serious legal trouble. Continue reading…

J. Cole, Cam'ron Finally Address Cam Suing Over 'Ready 24' Song

J. Cole, Cam'ron Finally Address Cam Suing Over 'Ready 24' Song

March 23, 2026

Cole and Cam squash their legal feud. Continue reading…

YoungBoy Never Broke Again to Pay for Funeral of Louisiana Girl

YoungBoy Never Broke Again to Pay for Funeral of Louisiana Girl

March 23, 2026

Hometown hero. Continue reading…

Chance The Rapper Wins Trial Against Former Manager, Receives $35

Chance The Rapper Wins Trial Against Former Manager, Receives $35

March 23, 2026

Chance wins at trial. Continue reading…

Blueface, Adin Ross Argue Over $300,000 Owed From Boxing Match

Blueface, Adin Ross Argue Over $300,000 Owed From Boxing Match

March 20, 2026

Blue wants his money. Continue reading…

J. Cole Says He Has Genuine Love for Drake and Kendrick Lamar

J. Cole Says He Has Genuine Love for Drake and Kendrick Lamar

March 20, 2026

J. Cole addresses Drake and K-Dot. Continue reading…

LaRussell Talks New Album with Lil Jon, Roc Nation Deal & Trolls

LaRussell Talks New Album with Lil Jon, Roc Nation Deal & Trolls

March 20, 2026

LaRussell talks about his new album with Lil Jon, his Roc Nation deal, his starting five artists from the West Coast and more in a new interview with XXL. Continue reading…

Kylie Jenner Raps on Yeat's New Song "Let King Tonka Talk"

Kylie Jenner Raps on Yeat's New Song "Let King Tonka Talk"

March 20, 2026

King Kylie spits. Continue reading…

Latto Reveals She’s Pregnant, 21 Savage Holds Her Baby Bump

Latto Reveals She’s Pregnant, 21 Savage Holds Her Baby Bump

March 20, 2026

A new baby and new album are on the way. Continue reading…

Afroman Wins Trial Against Ohio Police Who Sued Him

Afroman Wins Trial Against Ohio Police Who Sued Him

March 19, 2026

Afroman wins big. Continue reading…

The Ultimate 2026 Festival Guide for Hip-Hop Fans

The Ultimate 2026 Festival Guide for Hip-Hop Fans

March 19, 2026

NBA YoungBoy, Clipse, Sexyy Red and more. Continue reading…

Lil Wayne Insists He Can Never Be Replaced by AI

Lil Wayne Insists He Can Never Be Replaced by AI

March 19, 2026

Lil Wayne speaks on AI. Continue reading…

Rick Ross Sends Remy Ma a Cease-and-Desist Over Her Upcoming Film

Rick Ross Sends Remy Ma a Cease-and-Desist Over Her Upcoming Film

March 19, 2026

Rozay says no way. Continue reading…

Jay-Z Sets Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint Anniversary Concerts

Jay-Z Sets Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint Anniversary Concerts

March 18, 2026

Hov is back outside. Continue reading…

Mystikal Pleads Guilty to Rape, Faces 20 Years in Prison - Report

Mystikal Pleads Guilty to Rape, Faces 20 Years in Prison - Report

March 18, 2026

Sentencing is scheduled for June. Continue reading…

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Lists His All-Time Top 5 Rappers

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Lists His All-Time Top 5 Rappers

March 17, 2026

Mamdani's shares his top 5 rappers list. Continue reading…

The Songs That Built Jorjiana, From Freestyles to Personal Loss

The Songs That Built Jorjiana, From Freestyles to Personal Loss

March 17, 2026

The Midwest rapper shares the stories behind some of her biggest songs with XXL. Continue reading…

SleazyWorld Go Found Guilty of Federal Gun Possession

SleazyWorld Go Found Guilty of Federal Gun Possession

March 17, 2026

Sentencing is June 30. Continue reading…

Pooh Shiesty Interview - Elevation, Touring and His Takeover

Pooh Shiesty Interview - Elevation, Touring and His Takeover

March 17, 2026

Pooh Shiesty opens up about elevating, discipline and his takeover in a new interview with XXL. Continue reading…

Chance the Rapper Avoided Written Contracts, Ex-Manager Testifies

Chance the Rapper Avoided Written Contracts, Ex-Manager Testifies

March 16, 2026

Ex-manager says their contract was a handshake deal. Continue reading…

Fetty Wap Teases New Album Zavier Dropping This Month

Fetty Wap Teases New Album Zavier Dropping This Month

March 16, 2026

Fetty is back! Continue reading…

50 Cent, Young Buck Reignite Beef, Involves GloRilla's Sister

50 Cent, Young Buck Reignite Beef, Involves GloRilla's Sister

March 16, 2026

50 hilariously trolls Young Buck. Continue reading…

Diddy Appeals His 50-Month Prison Sentence - Report

Diddy Appeals His 50-Month Prison Sentence - Report

March 16, 2026

Diddy wants out. Continue reading…

Claressa Shields Says She's Taking Legal Action Against 50 Cent

Claressa Shields Says She's Taking Legal Action Against 50 Cent

March 16, 2026

Claressa has had enough. Continue reading…

Boosie BadAzz Might Leave Kodak Black Alone Before Hurts Himself

Boosie BadAzz Might Leave Kodak Black Alone Before Hurts Himself

March 16, 2026

Boosie might be over the Kodak Black beef. Continue reading…

Chance The Rapper Testifies Against Ex-Manager in $3 Million Case

Chance The Rapper Testifies Against Ex-Manager in $3 Million Case

March 13, 2026

Chano in legal battle against ex-manager. Continue reading…