Nas and Mass Appeal have announced their ambitious “Legend Has It” series. It will feature seven releases this year from seven hip-hop icons. Mass Appeal posted the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) with a cryptic video.The featured seven artists are Ghostface Killah, Mobb Deep, Raekwon, De La Soul, Slick Rick, the late Big L, and Nas himself. Earlier this year, Alchemist shared the news that he was working on a Mobb Deep album during an appearance on The Breakfast Club […]
Sada Baby was arrested on drug charges yesterday afternoon in Michigan and his mugshot is pretty wild.Sada Baby Arrested for Drug Possession WarrantOn Tuesday (April 8), the Detroit rapper, born Casada Sorrell, was taken into custody in Shelby Township, Mich., on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance, according to police records obtained by XXL on Wednesday (April 9). The warrant stems from Sada being arrested in Sterling Heights, Mich., back in January. In that incident, police pulled him […]
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The Coachella stage has seen some of the most compelling performances of the last several years. And R&B and hip-hop acts have given some of the most historically revered and memorable of those performances. Legends like De La Soul, Redman and Method Man, and Pusha T have all taken the stage in the desert, and the headliners have been among the greatest in urban music. Here’s a look at the headliners who have helped define the Coachella experience. Jay-Z - […]
Big U has pleaded not guilty in his federal racketeering case, accusing him of murder, extortion and other crimes.Big U Enters PleaOn Tuesday (April 8), the music exec and reported gang leader appeared in court in downtown Los Angeles and entered a not guilty plea to several charges, including murder, racketeering, extortion and fraud, XXL confirmed on Wednesday (April 9). Big U's trial date has been set for May 20. If convicted, he is facing a life sentence.Read More: There Are Some […]
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When artist and activist Yeldā Ali became a new mom, she was faced with a choice that far too many women in the U.S. confront every year: return to work before her body and spirit were ready, or figure it out alone. With no universal paid maternity leave — a reality that pushes nearly one in four women back to work within two weeks of giving birth — Ali did what she’s always done: she leaned into community.But this time, […]
Quavo has been hit with a lawsuit by New York-based visual artist Daniel Arsham for using one of his iconic sculptures in a promo video without permission.Famous Artist Sues Quavo Over "Stolen" Sculpture in VideoDaniel Arsham has been connected to hip-hop for many years. Much of his work bridges the gap between art and architecture, which is shown in the eroded technique used in his sculptures. He sculpted Jay-Z's hands throwing up the Roc symbol for the rapper's Book of Hov exhibit in 2023, and […]