XXL

Told y’all KenTheMan had bars. The Houston rapper went up to New York recently and decided to give the good people at XXL a freestyle. Much like Megan Thee Stallion‘s full on takeover for the XXL Freshman class this year, Ken made sure to remind people that there are plenty of women in the H who got bars. “I’m […]

This Year’s XXL Freshmen List Just Came Out And It’s Already Got People Talking The 2019 XXL Freshman list has arrived and just like every year, it has the internet talking. If you’re a fan of hip-hop and somehow don’t already know about this infamous list, here’s how the people of XXL describe the endeavor: […]

Houston‘s own Ugly God made it in XXL‘s Freshman Class 2017. The cover also marks a milestone for Ugly God as his hit single “Water” surpasses 225 million streams. Ugly God is set to perform at Made In America Festival, Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival, and more. Ugly God‘s next project ‘The Booty Tape‘ mixtape […]

Young Thug sat down with XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten to discuss a range of topics including his love for fashion, how he ended up linking with Gucci Mane, why he changed his name to No, My Name Is Jeffrey and more. Watch XXL’s full video interview with Young Thug. The fall issue of XXL hits stands […]

I first discovered Raz Simone a couple of years back at SXSW. Dude had a very creative set that set him apart from everybody else. Simone performed in the middle of 6th Street; no stage. Just a mic and a crowd of people that surrounded him; some new fans and some old. I grew to […]

Kendrick Lamar letting us tap into his mind.

Kidd Kidd has been released from jail at Rikers Island after he was arrested during the XXL Freshmen show in NYC just last week. After…

After what’s seemed like a much longer wait than usual, the XXL team revealed their picks for the coveted annual “Freshman Class” issue, and the Internet is…

(Undated)  —  Rapper 2 Chainz’s recent debate with Nancy Grace over marijuana legalization has some of his supporters calling for him to get into politics.  According to “XXL” magazine, many fans want the emcee to consider running for mayor of his hometown, College Park, Georgia, and 2 Chainz is seriously considering it.  He says he’s […]

  I love myself!   XXL recently allowed Kendrick Lamar to pen his own cover story. Fans got a chance to learn a little more…

  XXL brings us part two of the ‘G-Unit Documentary‘. We pick up with the internal rifts that kept each of the members separated, what…

WORD UP! I got to talk to Lil Bibby about what’s changed since he nabbed a spot on the XXL Magazine Cover. We also chatted about who his celebrity friends are and the surprising place he spent some of his school years at. Watch my interview with Bibby HERE and Follow us on twitter and […]