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How Rap Beef Took a Wildly Different Turn This Year Thanks to Podcasters and Streamers
XXL explores how podcasters and streamers now hold weight in how rap music and messages are disseminated.
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Understanding Sexyy Red – Setting the Record Straight on Celebrity, Working With Her ‘Rich Baby Daddy’ Drake and More
As her star power shines beyond hip-hop, Sexyy Red speaks to XXL magazine about her wild rise to fame, her "rich baby daddy" Drake, judgment from others and more.
![ScarLip – 2024 XXL Freshman](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2024/06/attachment-scarlip_v2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
ScarLip – 2024 XXL Freshman
See ScarLip's 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle, ABCs and more.
![Rich Amiri – 2024 XXL Freshman](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2024/06/attachment-richamiri_v2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rich Amiri – 2024 XXL Freshman
See Rich Amiri's 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle, ABCs and more.
![BossMan Dlow – 2024 XXL Freshman](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2024/06/attachment-bossmandlow_v2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
BossMan Dlow – 2024 XXL Freshman
See BossMan Dlow's 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle, ABCs and more.
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Lay Bankz – 2024 XXL Freshman
See Lay Bankz's 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle, ABCs and more.
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Here Are All the Rappers With Honorary Days
Hip-hop holidays.
![Rappers and Hip-Hop Executives Honored With Keys to the City](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2024/01/attachment-nicki-minaj-drake-kendrick-lamar.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rappers and Hip-Hop Executives Honored With Keys to the City
Keys open doors.
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BabyDrill Discusses the Rap Grind, Young Nudy’s Advice and Working With Drake
BabyDrill speaks to XXL in an exclusive interview about his rise in rap, Young Nudy's guidance and a Drake collab.
![A Look at How Navigating Life on Social Media Gets Complicated in Hip-Hop](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2024/05/attachment-rappers-social-media-photo-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
A Look at How Navigating Life on Social Media Gets Complicated in Hip-Hop
Here's a look at how navigating life online and the pressure it brings gets complicated in hip-hop.
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Jim Jones and Maino Join Forces as Lobby Boyz to Discuss New Album, Brotherhood and Rap Groups
Jim Jones and Maino as the duo Lobby Boyz speak to XXL about their brotherly bond, accomplishments together and on their own and more.
![Here Are All the Legal Issues Diddy’s Dealing With Right Now](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2024/03/attachment-Diddy-Legal-Issues.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Here Are All the Legal Issues Diddy’s Dealing With Right Now
Diddy is embroiled in legal isssues.
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New Slang ‘No Diddy’ Goes Viral and Replaces ‘No Homo’
New slang alert.
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NFL Player Tyreek Hill Calls Out Rick Ross for Filming Hill’s House Fire
Poor judgment call?
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Who Is Tia Kemp, the Mother of Rick Ross’ Son?
Questions have been answered.
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Fans Weigh In on Diddy’s Sexual Assault Allegations
The people sound off on the accusations.
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How to Livestream Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s Vultures Album Listening Event
Get the info on Kanye and Ty's Vultures album listening here.
![Rappers and Hip-Hop Executives Honored With Keys to the City](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2024/01/attachment-nicki-minaj-drake-kendrick-lamar.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rappers and Hip-Hop Executives Honored With Keys to the City
Keys open doors.
![Jay-Z’s Most Memorable Lines From His Speech for Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at 2024 Grammys](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2024/02/attachment-jay-z-photo-grammys.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jay-Z’s Most Memorable Lines From His Speech for Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at 2024 Grammys
Hov made an impact at the Grammys.
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Killer Mike Taken Away in Handcuffs by Police at 2024 Grammy Awards
Killer Mike has been put in handcuffs at the Grammy Awards.