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Turk Gets Real About Hot Boys Reunion and Respect Issues 0 (0)

Turk sits down with Baller Alert and clears the air on the rumored Cash Money and No Limit beef, saying it was more about street politics than the artists themselves. He also opens up about mental health, handling online negativity, changes in rap culture, and why a Hot Boys reunion hasn’t happened yet. ——– Stay locked in with Baller Alert — news, interviews, entertainment, culture and the stories shaping the game. Download the Baller Alert App for exclusive updates, breaking news, and early drops. iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/baller-alert/id377741847 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balleralert.balleralert Follow Us: Instagram: @BallerAlert Facebook: BallerAlertcom TikTok: @BallerAlert X: @balleralert Website: [See More…]

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The Real Story Behind NBA YoungBoy’s Viral Tour and His Tension With Lil Durk 0 (0)

NBA YoungBoy’s Make America Slime Again Tour included sold-out arenas, viral moments, and YB’s biggest return since house arrest. But behind all the hype, one thing cast a shadow over the entire tour: his heated beef with Lil Durk. The feud has impacted fans along the way. See how it all escalated, and what it means now that YB’s back on top. 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 [See More…]

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When Rap Beef Goes Too Far 0 (0)

Rap beef can arguably go too far. It’s alive and well these days, but at what point does it cross the line? Or is this just the same old tension we’ve seen in the culture for decades? When rap beef goes too far, it can alter the culture in so many ways. Here’s a look at the evolution of rap beefs, how far they’ve come, and where they’re headed. The roots of rivalry in hip-hop, from the past beefs that shaped the game to the fiery battles happening today. 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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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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How Social Media Hijacked Rap Beef 0 (0)

Do the lyrics even matter as much as the memes anymore? It’s a crazy question to ask, however, here in 2025, it honestly feels like rap beefs are much less about who makes the better music and instead, more so who the internet thinks won. After witnessing possibly the biggest rap beef in history last year between Drake versus Kendrick, it’s clear these battles are no longer just fought in the booth, but also on our timelines. And rather than simply watching, we are all now participating. Eleven 11 teams up with XXL to report on how social media has [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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The Wildest Three Days in Hip-Hop – Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar 0 (0)

The Wildest Three Days in Hip-Hop Cop merch at the XXL store → https://shop.xxlmag.com/ The wildest three days in hip-hop recently is a result of Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s rap battle. World War 3 played out in hip-hop during the first weekend of May in what can only be described as arguably the wildest three days in the culture’s history. From May 3 to the 5, Kendrick Lamar and Drake unleashed continuous back-to-back disses against each other, filled with diabolical lyrics, provocative visuals, and all sorts of Easter eggs that set the internet ablaze. See everything that happened here. #Drake [See More…]