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Kendrick Lamar’s SURPRISE DRAKE DISS at the Super Bowl 0 (0)

After months of controversy and five Grammy wins for “Not Like Us” last week, Kendrick Lamar graced the stage at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans for the Apple Music Super Bowl 2025 halftime show. Kendrick’s halftime performance started with an introduction by actor Samuel L. Jackson dressed as Uncle Sam. The stage was built to look like it had PlayStation controller buttons. The tone for the show was set early. He performed 11 songs including “Not Like Us.” 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 [See More…]

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Kendrick Lamar’s Grammys BIG SWEEP?! 0 (0)

Kendrick Lamar has 17 gleaming golden gramophones in his vast trophy case. The Compton, California rapper has the opportunity of upping that total to 22 by the end of the 2025 Grammy Awards, with seven total nominations in five categories, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance and Best Music Video. Will he sweep the Grammys in the categories he’s nominated in? 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 [See More…]

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Hard Lessons – Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar 0 (0)

Is this the future of rap beefs? Is Drake over after this? Is this move going to affect Drake’s career? Drake has filed two legal actions accusing music giant UMG—the company he’s currently in a deal with—and streaming service Spotify of conspiring to artificially inflate Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” numbers by means of bots and payola. This is not an official lawsuit yet, but rather pre-action petitions. The rapper is also accusing UMG of defamation and claiming the company funneled payments to iHeartRadio in a pay-to-play scheme to promote “Not Like Us” on radio. What do you think this [See More…]

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Kai Cenat Moments We Love 0 (0)

There’s a streaming king on the internet but he’s no rapper. He’s just friends with all of them. Kai Cenat has become one of the most entertaining figures online thanks to his wit, charisma and celebrity-filled Twitch livestreams. 21 Savage, Nicki Minaj, Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, Denzel Curry and more have gone through Kai’s crib to kick it while streaming. And many of those visits have created memorable moments that have saturated the internet. In celebration of Kai breaking the record for the most Twitch subscribers, here’s a ranked list of Kai’s moments we love. Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 [See More…]

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Is the Young Thug and Gunna Snitching Saga Finally Over? 0 (0)

Young Thug spent 906 days behind bars fighting a Georgia RICO case, but he is now a free man after pleading guilty and being sentenced to time served and 15 years of probation. With Thug’s attorney requesting the rapper be allowed to work with Gunna as part of the stipulations of his plea deal, the controversy surrounding Gunna’s snitching allegations appears to be put to rest. Or is it? Here’s a look at whether or not Young Thug and Gunna will reunite and if Gunna is owed an apology by rap fans. Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the [See More…]

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J. Cole Reveals the Real Reason He Pulled Out of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake Beef 0 (0)

J. Cole Reveals the Real Reason He Pulled Out of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake Beef Check out the XXL store → https://shop.xxlmag.com/products/mc-lyricist-t-shirt J. Cole released the brand new song “Port Antonio,” which reveals the real reason he pulled out of the Kendrick Lamar rap battle. On the track, he also addresses Drake. It’s been six months since the North Carolina MC waved the white flag and bowed out of the beef between K-Dot and Drizzy. This past April, Cole even apologized to K-Dot on stage in front of thousands at his annual Dreamville Fest. Six months later, J. Cole [See More…]

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Kendrick Lamar Has Ties to Arkansas?! 0 (0)

The Interesting Story Behind Kendrick Lamar’s Black Air Force 1s Check out the XXL store → https://shop.xxlmag.com/products/mc-lyricist-t-shirt Kendrick Lamar made a calculated move by releasing his latest untitled song, a pointed critique of the industry, during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on September 11. He added an Easter egg with the cover art, which features a beat up pair of black Air Force 1s, the universal symbol for choosing violence. The story behind how K-Dot got the photo and what happened next is an interesting one. #KendrickLamar Subscribe to XXL → http://bit.ly/subscribe-xxl Go here → http://www.xxlmag.com/ XXL on Twitter [See More…]

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What Happened to Foolio? The Real Story 0 (0)

When controversial Jacksonville, Florida rapper Foolio was shot and killed in Tampa this past June, many people in the hip-hop community weren’t that surprised. If his music and the reports are to be believed, Foolio led a dangerous lifestyle. His career was lowlighted by brazen songs dissing his living and dead opps. Those tactics have proven to be a formula for negative consequences in hip-hop in the past. This story has had some strange twists that have kept Foolio making headlines even after his death. Here’s how. #Foolio #YungeenAce #HipHop Check out the XXL store https://shop.xxlmag.com/products/mc-lyricist-t-shirt Subscribe to XXL http://bit.ly/subscribe-xxl [See More…]

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Remembering Rich Homie Quan’s Life and Legacy 0 (0)

Remembering Rich Homie Quan’s Life and Legacy Check out the XXL store → https://shop.xxlmag.com/products/mc-lyricist-t-shirt Rich Homie Quan’s death came as a shock to rap fans when he passed away on September 5 at the age of 34. An artist who made his mark as one of hip-hop’s most respected contributors to the melodic rap movement in the 2010s, the Atlanta rapper’s death prompted many to go back and listen to his biggest hit records, including “Type of Way,” and “Flex (Ooh Ooh Ooh),” and “Lifestyle” as part of Rich Gang with Young Thug and Birdman. Even his 2014 XXL Freshman [See More…]

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Diddy Arrested for Trafficking and Other Shocking Allegations in Federal Takedown 0 (0)

Diddy has been arrested by the Feds following a six-month investigation and charged with trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution in a grand jury indictment. On Tuesday, September 17, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York unsealed the details of Diddy’s grand jury indictment. The 14-page indictment details shocking allegations. Here’s a look at Diddy’s indictment. 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 [See More…]