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Ty Dolla $ign On Kanye & Vultures, Writing ‘Loyal’ for CB, Drake’s Lost Verse & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

Ty Dolla $ign stops by to chop it up with N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN. He talks about his new album ‘Tycoon’ and what it’s like making music today. Ty shares some behind-the-scenes stories about working with #KanyeWest on the ‘Vultures’ project . He also breaks down how he wrote the hit song ‘Loyal’ for #ChrisBrown . He gets real about his journey in the music industry and even tells a crazy story about a hair dye disaster. Ty and the #DrinkChamps crew cover everything from his early days with YG to his biggest collaborations.#TyDollaSign Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers [See More…]

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Drake vs Kendrick: Video of the Year clash at BET Awards 🏆🔥 0 (0)

Drake’s Family Matters and Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us just locked in for Video of the Year at the 2025 BET Awards. This isn’t just another nomination—it’s the climax of rap’s biggest modern beef. On June 9, the culture tunes in to see whether Drake’s polished visuals or Kendrick’s raw street-level energy claims the crown. Watch the highlights, catch the diss-track context, and drop your prediction. Will the 6 God secure another W, or does Compton’s king shut it down? Stick around for real-time updates, reactions, and behind-the-scenes scoops. #Drake #KendrickLamar #FamilyMatters #NotLikeUs #BETAwards2025 #HipHop #RapBeef #OVO #TDE #MusicNews #VideoOfTheYear [See More…]

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From Day Ones to Disloyal – What Happened to Loyalty in Rap? 0 (0)

Snitching, stealing money or somebody’s girl, and sometimes just playing a downright dirty game have all led to loyalty in hip-hop being tested. In a time where hip-hop is full of drama, beef and controversy, one thing that still stands the test of time is loyalty. But in a world where some artists flip the script on their day ones, what does it even mean anymore? And is loyalty really all that important in the modern rap game? 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! [See More…]

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Nelly On KRS-One Beef, Iconic Band-Aid, Super Bowl Nipplegate, Industry Drama & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

Yeahhhhh we’re back with this new episode of #DrinkChamps!!! #Nelly takes us on a wild ride through his legendary career. From the real story behind his iconic band-aid to the chaos of the Super Bowl Nipplegate scandal with #JanetJackson, Nelly doesn’t hold anything back. He dives into his unexpected beef with hip-hop legend KRS-One, detailing their clash. The St. Louis icon also exposes the shady politics of the music industry, offering a different look at what goes on behind the scenes. Don’t miss Nelly’s on tour this summer! Where The Party at Tour is across Australia, Canada, Europe, and the [See More…]

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Kendrick Lamar the New Michael Jackson?! 0 (0)

Is Kendrick Lamar the new Michael Jackson? It’s a wild statement, but is it really that far-fetched? After Kendrick captivated an audience of 133.5 million viewers during his Super Bowl halftime performance and matched one of Michael’s legendary chart-topping achievements right after, K-Dot has sparked a wave of comparisons. For over a decade, Kendrick has talked about the late pop star’s excellence. And now he’s being brought into the same convos with the legend. Let’s see how all this talk about K-Dot and the King of Pop stacks up. Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL Store: http://shop.xxlmag.com [See More…]

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Decoding Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Show 0 (0)

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was a grand showing from the Compton, California rapper, who continues to raise the bar for himself and hip-hop as a whole. In a pre-Super Bowl interview last week, K-Dot noted that fans could expect storytelling. And he certainly delivered on that statement. The MC provided that in the form of several Easter eggs sprinkled throughout the show. And we all know how good Kenny is with the hidden messages and secret references. Here’s a look at 9 Easter Eggs in Kendrick’s halftime performance. Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL Store: [See More…]

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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…]