Klein is caught in a lie. On a weekday afternoon in New York, she asks me to meet her at a gallery on Canal Street for our interview, but she brought along her uncle—an incredibly tall Nigerian man in ...
The rapper/actor interviewed MCs like Immortal Technique, Raekwon and Chuck D about their lyrical styles and the cultural importance of hip-hop music for his new documentary 'Art of Rap.' Colorlines ...
Back in Action Album rollouts may seem outdated, but rappers are still embracing the concept, just in different ways. Change ...
Twenty-five years ago this summer, the hip-hop group Cypress Hill was on the bill for the Smokin’ Grooves Tour, a memorably groundbreaking ’90s concert tour that had hip-hop acts and reggae acts ...
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Why the entire rap world is terrified of DJ Vlad
Yo, it's time to dive into the shadowy world of DJ Vlad and the wild rumors that have the rap game shook! DJ Vlad, the ...
Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. Babyfxce E stepped onto the stage of a Detroit strip club for his ...
She Will KenTheMan pursued her vision and achieved success. After a major tour and the release of her debut album in 2025, ...
When it comes to power and shaping the culture, the divide in hip-hop media has never been more chaotic. On one side, there’s the old guard: podcasters, radio DJs, and resident uncs who interview vets ...
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