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Drake Versus Rick Ross – What Happened? 0 (0)

Cop merch at the XXL store → https://shop.xxlmag.com/ Drake and Rick Ross have been in a heated battle ever since Drake dropped his diss song “Push Ups,” which includes lyrics going at Ross, among other rappers. Ross responded within hours with his own Drizzy diss record, “Champagne Moments.” Since then, the two hip-hop heavyweights have gone back-and-forth on Instagram, insulting each other with each post, some comical and some vicious. Take a look at the timeline. #drake #rickross #rapper #hiphop phop #rap #beef #pushups #champagnemoments Beat for video produced by 808drx: https://www.instagram.com/808drx/ Go here → http://www.xxlmag.com/ XXL on Twitter → [See More…]

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From Unknown to Unstoppable – Jack Harlow’s Unexpected Rise to Rap Stardom 0 (0)

Check out the XXL store → https://shop.xxlmag.com/ Jack Harlow has undoubtedly become an unexpected rap star. If the last few months are any indication of his future success, the 26-year-old MC is heading into the summer red hot. His track “Lovin on Me” has been the longest-running song of the year so far across any genre. While many other artists may come to mind when thinking of rap heavyweights, none of them have achieved that feat in 2024. Take a look at how he got to this rap star status. #JackHarlow #Rapper #HipHop #Rap #LovinOnMe Beat for video produced by [See More…]

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Drake, J. Cole or Kendrick Lamar – The Ultimate Battle of The Big 3 0 (0)

Get your BIG 3 Shirt at the XXL store → https://shop.xxlmag.com/products/the-big-3-t-shirt The Big 3 represents the three best rappers in hip-hop right now, which fans have arguably deemed to be Drake, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar. It’s funny how one bar can mess up the game and, at the same time, cause a shakeup in the hierarchy of rap. That’s what Kendrick Lamar did via his recent guest verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s record “Like That.” Explore the Big 3 conversation. Beat for video produced by Full Circle. #Drake #JCole #KendrickLamar #Big3 #BigThree #HipHop #Rap #Rappers Subscribe to XXL [See More…]

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Meek Mill’s Possible Midlife Crisis – What’s Really Going On? 0 (0)

Check out the XXL store → https://shop.xxlmag.com/ Meek Mill has been in the news again for his Twitter fingers. So, what’s going on with Meek at the moment? Is he having a midlife or mid-career crisis? In February of 2024, Meek found himself on the defense when his sexuality of all things suddenly became a talking point online after a producer filed a lawsuit against Diddy. Here’s a look at what’s been going on in Meek Mill’s life recently. Beat for video produced by Full Circle. Subscribe to XXL → http://bit.ly/subscribe-xxl Go here → http://www.xxlmag.com/ XXL on Twitter → https://twitter.com/XXL [See More…]

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Uncovering the Explosive Feud Between Eminem and Benzino 0 (0)

Check out the XXL store → https://shop.xxlmag.com/ Benzino hates Eminem’s Mom’s Spaghetti-filled guts, and the feeling definitely seems to be mutual. Em and Benzino’s 22-year-old beef dates back to even before cell phones were widely used. So, how did it get to the point where it’s still making headlines in 2024? Here’s a deep dive into it all. #Eminem #Benzino #Beef #hiphop Beat for video produced by 808drx: https://www.instagram.com/808drx/ Subscribe to XXL → http://bit.ly/subscribe-xxl Go here → http://www.xxlmag.com/ XXL on Twitter → https://twitter.com/XXL XXL on Instagram → https://instagram.com/xxl/ XXL on Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/xxlmag Hip-Hop on a Higher Level. The official [See More…]

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Cancel Culture Can’t Touch Kanye West 0 (0)

Check out the XXL store → https://shop.xxlmag.com/ Can Kanye West ever truly be canceled? Kanye has a third-degree black belt in kicking up dust. For the past several years, he’s proven to be one of the most controversial figures in recent music history by offending people, races and religions with outlandish interview remarks and social media comments. Beat for video produced by 808drx: https://www.instagram.com/808drx/ #KanyeWest #HipHop #Rappers Subscribe to XXL → http://bit.ly/subscribe-xxl Go here → http://www.xxlmag.com/ XXL on Twitter → https://twitter.com/XXL XXL on Instagram → https://instagram.com/xxl/ XXL on Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/xxlmag Hip-Hop on a Higher Level. The official channel for [See More…]

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Deciphering the Mystery – Unraveling Confusing Rap Lyrics 0 (0)

Check out the XXL store → https://shop.xxlmag.com/ Unraveling the mystery of confusing rap lyrics. There is no exact science to the art of rap. While the genre has some loose parameters, artists are free to express themselves however they please. While some MCs punctuate bars with words that traditionally rhyme, others purposefully rap off-beat. Over the years, some rappers have spit lyrics that have left the brightest of listeners scratching their heads. With so many confusing rap lyrics out there, here’s a look at what artists have said in their rhymes and how fans were left totally confused. #HipHop #RapLyrics [See More…]

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Rappers and the Illuminati – Jay-Z, Sexyy Red, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Future, Rick Ross and More 0 (0)

Check out the XXL store → https://shop.xxlmag.com/ Rappers and the Illuminati have been connected in music and beyond. The idea of the Illuminati has been a fixture in hip-hop for decades. Founded by German philosopher and law professor Johann Adam Weishaupt, the secret society was created in 1776 with Enlightenment elements at its core. Weishaupt’s goal was to organize the elites and wealthy as the Bavarian Illuminati and educate them so they could influence political decisions. See how some rappers have gravitated toward the idea of the group in their music, interviews and on social media while other artists have [See More…]

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A History of Rappers Portraying Jesus 0 (0)

Check out the XXL store → https://shop.xxlmag.com/ A history of rappers portraying Jesus. From Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar wearing a crown of thorns to Lil Nas X being hoisted up on a cross, rappers portraying or comparing themselves to Jesus Christ is nothing new, but often controversial with some moments more polarizing than others. #Jesus #Rappers #HipHop #KanyeWest #KendrickLamar Video for beat produced by Full Circle. Subscribe to XXL → http://bit.ly/subscribe-xxl Go here → http://www.xxlmag.com/ XXL on Twitter → https://twitter.com/XXL XXL on Instagram → https://instagram.com/xxl/ XXL on Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/xxlmag Hip-Hop on a Higher Level. The official channel for [See More…]