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10 Wild Rapper Meltdowns You Have to See to Believe 0 (0)

The 10 wildest rapper meltdowns ever caught on video, from onstage chaos to interviews gone completely left. Here’s a countdown of rappers going off and not caring who saw them, including Ye, Soulja Boy, Kid Cudi and more. Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL Store: http://shop.xxlmag.com Read the latest hip-hop news: http://www.xxlmag.com Connect with us on socials! https://twitter.com/XXL https://instagram.com/XXL https://facebook.com/XXLmag #xxl Hip-Hop on a Higher Level. The official channel for XXL Magazine…brought to you by SLOPPBOXX™.COM.

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Rappers Are Using ChatGPT to Write Their Rhymes 0 (0)

Rappers using ChatGPT to write their rhymes has been a hot topic lately. Artificial intelligence helping rappers write their bars? It’s happening. This might be hip-hop’s biggest ghostwriting scandal since Drake and Quentin Miller. ChatGPT could be the ghostwriter behind your favorite new rapper. Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL Store: http://shop.xxlmag.com Read the latest hip-hop news: http://www.xxlmag.com Connect with us on socials! https://twitter.com/XXL https://instagram.com/XXL https://facebook.com/XXLmag #xxl Hip-Hop on a Higher Level. The official channel for XXL Magazine…brought to you by SLOPPBOXX™.COM.

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Most Outrageous MTV Cribs Moments 0 (0)

Here’s a look at the most outrageous, honest and straight-up hilarious rapper moments in MTV Cribs history. MTV Cribs was a show back in the day that was peak goals since it showcased celebrities living lavishly. When it came to hip-hop, there was no shortage of huge mansions, expensive whips, large pools, jacuzzis and aquariums—everything a young rap fan would think their favorite MC would own. Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL Store: http://shop.xxlmag.com Read the latest hip-hop news: http://www.xxlmag.com Connect with us on socials! https://twitter.com/XXL https://instagram.com/XXL https://facebook.com/XXLmag #xxl Hip-Hop on a Higher Level. The official channel [See More…]

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Only 11 Diamond Hip-Hop Albums Exist, So Who Made It and Who’s Missing 0 (0)

Let’s be real, going platinum is a dream for most rappers. But diamond hip-hop albums? That’s a whole different level. That’s holy grail status. In hip-hop, it’s ultra rare. Only 11 albums have ever crossed that 10 million sales line. That’s what it takes to be determined diamond-certified. And believe it or not, some of the biggest names? Jay-Z? Nope. Nas? Still waiting. Drake, Kendrick, Kanye, Snoop? All on the outside looking in. Here’s a look at all the albums that have gone diamond in hip-hop. Hip-Hop on a Higher Level. The official channel for XXL Magazine…brought to you by [See More…]

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The Rapper Doing Life for Murder 0 (0)

Dive into the story of C-Murder, a No Limit soldier who went from platinum plaques to life in prison. You can’t talk about late-1990’s hip-hop without shouting out No Limit Records, which was founded by Master P and included P’s younger brothers, rappers C-Murder and Silkk Tha Shocker. Born Corey Miller, C-Murder was the street voice of No Limit. His 1998 debut Life or Death? Platinum. His follow-up Bossalinie? 175,000 sold first week. The dude was living it—fame, money, respect. But what happens when the music fades, and the headlines get darker? How does someone go from top of the [See More…]

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The Wild Claim That Launched a Thousand Rap Debates 0 (0)

Before the title of G.O.A.T. became mainstream and saturated hip-hop, famed boxer Muhammad Ali truly embodied it and is the reason rappers today use it as a proclamation in album titles and their music. Here’s the story of how one bold claim created a hip-hop movement. Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL Store: http://shop.xxlmag.com Read the latest hip-hop news: http://www.xxlmag.com Connect with us on socials! https://twitter.com/XXL https://instagram.com/XXL https://facebook.com/XXLmag #xxl Hip-Hop on a Higher Level. The official channel for XXL Magazine…brought to you by SLOPPBOXX™.COM.

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2025 XXL Freshman Cypher With BabyChiefDoit, Ian, Lazer Dim 700, 1900Rugrat, Nino Paid, Loe Shimmy 0 (0)

Watch the 2025 XXL Freshman cypher featuring 1900Rugrat, BabyChiefDoit, Lazer Dim 700, Loe Shimmy, Nino Paid and Ian. Beats for cypher produced by Cardo Got Wings Video directed by Travis Satten (https://www.travissatten.com/) Video produced by The Rhythm Section Creative (https://www.therhythmsection.us/) Post Audio Engineer: Ryan Fagman Assistant Post Audio Engineer: Dax Fagman Buy the 2025 XXL Freshman Class magazine here: https://shop.xxlmag.com/collections/all/products/xxl-magazine-freshman-class-2025-issue Visit the 2025 XXL Freshman Class official page: https://www.xxlmag.com/freshman/ Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL Store: http://shop.xxlmag.com Read the latest hip-hop news: http://www.xxlmag.com Connect with us on socials! https://twitter.com/XXL https://instagram.com/XXL https://facebook.com/XXLmag #xxl Hip-Hop on a Higher Level. [See More…]

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The Rapper Who Mutilated Himself 0 (0)

This is the story of Christ Bearer, a rapper part of Northstar—a Wu-Tang affiliate duo repping the West Coast. Unfortunately, Christ Bearer became infamous for something else. Something that made headlines for all the wrong reasons. He mutilated himself. Here is his story. Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL Store: http://shop.xxlmag.com Read the latest hip-hop news: http://www.xxlmag.com Connect with us on socials! https://twitter.com/XXL https://instagram.com/XXL https://facebook.com/XXLmag #xxl Hip-Hop on a Higher Level. The official channel for XXL Magazine…brought to you by SLOPPBOXX™.COM.

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Are We Just Pretending Ghostwriters Don’t Matter Anymore? 0 (0)

They’re the boogeymen of rap. Ghostwriters. For decades, being called out for using one could kill your credibility. But in 2025? That’s not exactly the case anymore. So, have the rules changed? Or are we just pretending they don’t matter? Some of the biggest names in hip-hop’s history, Drake, Nas and Ye, have all been accused of using ghostwriters. Ye was the most recent one to admit it. To expose the secret and publicly embrace that someone else has been writing his rhymes. Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL Store: http://shop.xxlmag.com Read the latest hip-hop news: http://www.xxlmag.com [See More…]

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Forget Kendrick, Drake’s WEIRDEST FEUD Is with Pharrell! 0 (0)

A beef between Drake and Pharrell is one of the more surprising feuds hip-hop has seen in recent years. While Drake vs. Kendrick has been the biggest lyrical slugfest in years, buried in the smoke is a beef that’s way weirder, which stemmed from issues that go back to Birdman and Lil Wayne. Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL Store: http://shop.xxlmag.com Read the latest hip-hop news: http://www.xxlmag.com Connect with us on socials! https://twitter.com/XXL https://instagram.com/XXL https://facebook.com/XXLmag #xxl Hip-Hop on a Higher Level. The official channel for XXL Magazine…brought to you by SLOPPBOXX™.COM.