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Video Shows Offset Involved in Physical Altercation – Watch
Offset was involved in a physical altercation at an event over the weekend.
The 13 Best New Songs This Week
Jay-Z, Jadakiss and Conway The Machine featuring BackRoad Gee on "King Kong Riddim," Big Sean and Hit-Boy's The One," Caleb Brown's "Dirty Money" and more.
Lil Nas X’s Father Appears to Put Boosie BadAzz on Blast, Boosie Responds
See what Lil Nas X's dad has to say about Boosie.
Eve, Brandy and More Celebrate Hip-Hop Sisterhood With New ABC Show Queens
ABC show Queens stars Eve, Naturi Naughton, Nadine Velazquez and Brandy as four women in their 40s reuniting after 20 years when they were a 1990's rap group.
Lil Nas X Opens Up About His Battle for Respect in Hip-Hop
Put some respect on Lil Nas X's name.
Chris Brown Calls Kanye West a ‘Whole H*e’
Chris Brown sounds off on Kanye West.
These Uncomfortable Hip-Hop Moments Will Make You Cringe
Meek Mill, Saweetie, Lil Pump and more have experienced some uncomfortable hip-hop moments.
Mother of Future’s Child Appears to Accuse Him of Texting Their 8-Year-Old Son ‘Your Mother Is a H*e’
The mother of Future's son is calling out the rapper's disrespect.
A Look at Kanye West’s Most Unique Album Rollouts
Kanye West doing Kanye West things.
DaBaby Fires Back at Questlove After Quest Called Baby Out for Homophobic Comments
DaBaby hits back against Questlove's remarks.
Hip-Hop’s Most In-Demand Jewelers Tell the Stories of Creating Icy Works of Art for Today’s Rap Stars
Hip-hop's most in-demand jewelers tell the stories behind working with rap stars to create icy works of art that are completely unmatched.
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Projects of 2021 So Far
Tyler, The Creator, J. Cole, Polo G, Rod Wave and more of the game's revered rap stars make the cut.
Pardison Fontaine Puts DaBaby on Blast After Megan Thee Stallion Drama
Pardi has had enough.
Lil Baby Interviews DJ Khaled to Celebrate the Release of Khaled Khaled Album
DJ Khaled speaks to Lil Baby about the new Khaled Khaled album, how the Jay-Z and Nas song "Sorry Not Sorry" came together, staying in the game forever and more.
Rappers Getting Paid From the Cannabis Boom Is More Than Just a Side Hustle, It’s a Matter of Social Justice
Rappers are successfully entering the marijuana business to get paid legally, and the social justice is catching up.
Kodak Black Security Guard Shot While Rapper Was at McDonald’s – Report
Kodak Black's security guard has been shot while the rapper was at McDonald’s ordering food.
Woman Allegedly Armed With Knife Arrested Outside Drake’s Mansion
A woman allegedly armed with a knife has been arrested outside Drake's home in Toronto.
Vote for the 10th Spot in the 2021 XXL Freshman Class
Before the annual Freshman Class cover is revealed, it's time to cast your vote for the 10th spot.
Playboi Carti Opens Up on His Sexuality – ‘I Don’t Give a F@!k’
Carti addresses the rumors about his sexuality.
These Rappers Are Certified Cheat Codes to Success on the Charts
These rappers are proof that when they show up as a feature on a song, they are the ultimate cheat code for success.