TRUTH ON BEING AN XXL FRESHMAN: “I feel like God puts things in front of you whenever you’re prepared for ’em, and it’s funny that it’s happening at a time where I’m beyond ready for it. I’m like, OK, it’s time to rap now.I was at my house with my manager [when I found out I was a Freshman]. Then my publicist called and said, ‘Oh, we have news. XXL […]

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A Mello Buckzz mixtape release party in Chicago ended in gunfire, leaving four people dead and 18 others injured last night.Four People Killed at Mello Buckzz PartyOn Wednesday night (July 2), the Chicago rapper hosted a party for the release of her Hollyhood mixtape at the Artis Restaurant and Lounge at 311 W. Chicago Ave. According to the Chicago Police Department, as the event was letting out, "a dark-colored vehicle drove past […]

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Brooklyn native Bub Styles has been steadily earning his place in the city's rap lineage, drawing attention from platforms like Hot 97, Shade45, and 2DopeBoyz while carving out his own sound. His music leans heavy and raw, and so does his version of New York. Dodging the transplants and embracing the city’s rich diversity, Bub gives us a glimpse of his New York.When you want to be “outside” without really […]

INFLUENCED BY: “In terms of music, I would say definitely Future. I haven’t really heard a bad song from [Future]. His songwriting is just something that you really can’t help but admire. When I found out that he [co-]wrote ‘Drunk in Love’ for Beyoncé, I was just like, Damn. It’s what inspires me to think about what I could do next and where I could take everything years down the […]

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It's the Fourth of July weekend and that means a lot of things for a lot of people. So—whether you’re a flag-waving super patriot, a BBQ enthusiast or just somebody who digs fireworks, there’s new music to add to your Independence Day soundtrack. On one hand, J.I.D’s just pulled up with GDLU (PRELUXE), a mini mixtape with features from Eminem, 6LACK, and Lil Yachty. Meanwhile, Chance The Rapper dropped his […]

The highly publicized Diddy sex crimes trial is in the books. On Wednesday (July 2), the music mogul was convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution while skating on more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. Now awaiting sentencing, with criminal proceedings in the rearview, Diddy's lawyers are prepping to take on the Herculean task of fighting dozens of disturbing civil lawsuits filed against Puff over the past two years.Disturbing […]

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