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Lil Nas X is required to complete a mental health program in order to have his felony assault charges dropped.According to a Rolling Stone report, published on Monday (April 6), Lil Nas X appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday afternoon for a hearing on his felony police battery case. Judge Alan Schneider ruled that “Old Town Road” rapper, born Montero Hill, must enter a mental health diversion program. The judge said that as long as Lil Nas X complies with his treatment plan and obeys all laws for the next two years, the case will be dismissed.”When treated, he…

Yale Law School scholars are supporting Universal Music Group in Drake’s battle to revive his defamation lawsuit against the music entity over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”In an amicus brief filed on Friday (April 3) and obtained by XXL, legal scholars from Yale University Law School say that Drake gave consent to have Kendrick Lamar brutally diss him in their legendary rap battle and therefore Drizzy’s consent defeats his claims of defamation. In their brief, Yale law scholars compared Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s infamous rap battle as a boxing match. “Suppose a self-assured boxer challenges the world champion…

Pooh Shiesty’s attorney has released a statement to XXL following the rapper’s arrest and being federally charged for allegedly kidnapping and robbing at gunpoint Gucci Mane and two other men with eight coconspirators.On Monday (April 6), Bradford Cohen, the rapper’s legal counsel, provided a statement regarding the alleged evidence against Pooh Shiesty, born Lontrell Williams Jr.“We are still evaluating the alleged evidence against Mr. Williams, Jr. at this time,” he said. “After the bond hearing on Mr. Williams Sr. and the testimony we reviewed, it appears that there is a significant gap in the statements made by the government and…

Big brands are pulling their sponsorship from the 2026 Wireless Festival in London this summer after Ye was announced as the headliner.On Sunday (April 5), news broke that Pepsi and Diageo were pulling their sponsorship from the festival. Pepsi has been the main sponsor for the event since 2015. PayPal, a payment partner for Wireless, will also no longer allow its branding to be used on promotional material for the festival, BBC reports.Pepsi has confirmed with XXL its withdrawal from the festival. “Pepsi has decided to withdraw its sponsorship of Wireless Festival.” A Diageo spokesperson said: “We have informed the…

This is the 6th extended play from New York City emcee LIFEOFTHOM. Coming up in the late 2010s off his first couple EPs Thomas & Robot Jesus, he would go on to release 3 more in Floor 11 as well as Room 44 & Cocotaso respectively. Driving Blind produced by Plain Pat following an appearance on Lørd Skø’s sophomore effort United Palace has since become his most acclaimed material & Re-Route: Reflection produced by Supah Mario looks to reach that same pedestal. “Can’t Help” featuring Meechy Darko gets things going with this gritty boom bap beat talking about being outside looking for the hard play whereas “Monday” goes for a summery vibe instrumentally telling this woman he can’t live without her. “The…

Curren$y – By Loe Kee Phlicks On Saturday, April 4th, 2026, the legendary rapper Curren$y, aka Spitta, brought his highly anticipated Winners Circle tour to the City of Commerce, marking another unforgettable night in the world of hip-hop. The tour, featuring a star-studded lineup including Jay Electronica, Fendi P, Landon Wordswell, Joe The Poet, and Blazemup, made its way to the Dirt Dog LA Compound. Located in L.A., the venue is known for its mouthwatering L.A. street food—specifically its hot dogs—as well as its outdoor stage that’s become a staple for live performances. Curren$y, who hails from Louisiana, didn’t disappoint…

London, England, United Kingdom producer Decksterror returning with his 2nd extended play Originally known under the moniker G-Man, he would form Hollow Sun Records alongside Cosm in the spring of 2020 a couple weeks after the COVID-19 pandemic began & eventually made his full-length solo debut with Black/Gold Stash a couple years later. Signed to the Croydon underground imprint Hidden Hobby Records as an in-house producer, he made his debut for the label with Love & Honour and has dropped the highly anticipated follow-up. “Democracy Manifest” by Ill Sykes, Kakarot & Lomax opens with the trio spitting hardcore bars over a boom bap instrumental…

Pretty sure this has to be the 7th EP from Toronto, Ontario, Canada emcee Daniel Son. A member of the Brown Bag Money collective, his profile began to rapidly increase in the underground off projects like the Giallo Point-produced debut mixtape The Gunners or the Futurewave-produced sophomore album Yenaldooshi. He also teamed up with Raz Fresco for the spectacular collab album Northside paying homage to the roots of the Toronto hip hop scene & a few months after reuniting with Futurewave for the first time since Son Tzu & the Wav.God on Bushman Bodega & the Finn-produced Hare Brained Schemes a few months later. Almost a whole year since Baggage Claims though, he & Futurewave are…

Aj Snow returns with Out the Way, a confident follow-up to Smellin Like Success, continuing to build on his narrative of growth, focus, and self-made success. With production handled by Tristanware and Cornerboy Muzik, the project carries a cohesive sound that blends smooth, modern rap production with a motivational edge. The title track, “Out the Way,” sets the tone early, rooted in independence and self-sufficiency. Aj leans into the idea of staying low-key while leveling up, making it clear that distance and discipline are part of his formula. “Angeles Crest Highway” picks up the pace with high energy, delivering a…

Rappers 50 Cent, Rick Ross, Finesse2tymes and more are sharing their thoughts on the alleged robbery linked to Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane.On Thursday (April 2), following the U.S. Department of Justice’s announcement that federal charges had been filed against nine individuals—including Pooh Shiesty and Big30—for the alleged kidnapping and armed robbery of several victims at a Dallas music studio (with one victim purportedly being Gucci Mane), several rappers hopped on social media to express their opinions on the shocking news.50 Cent shared his thoughts in a since-deleted Instagram post. The G-Unit leader referenced Gucci Mane’s infamous 2005 shootout killing…