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August Alsina is taking issue with comments Young Thug previously made about men coming out later in life, saying the remarks felt personal.During an Instagram Live on Tuesday (June 23), August addressed Thug’s September 2025 appearance on the Perspektives with Bank podcast, where the Atlanta native said he considers it a violation of man-code when men come out as gay after previously appearing to be straight.After explaining that he came across the clip, August says in the Live, “That comment, I took personal because it’s like, a n**ga be crazy. It’s time to start calling out stupid. I don’t know…
Chuckyy is in major legal trouble. The OTF-affiliated rapper was recently arrested in Chicago.According to a Cook County Sheriff’s Office arrest record obtained by XXL, Chuckyy was arrested in Chicago on Tuesday (June 23). The 20-year-old rapper, born Charles Edward Davis, is currently being held in a Cook County jail with no bond. Details surrounding his arrest remain undisclosed. His next court date is scheduled for June 29.XXL has reached out to Chuckyy’s rep and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office for comment.Chuckyy is connected to Lil Durk’s Only The Family imprint, a partnership that kicked off in 2024 following Durkio…
Pharrell Williams premiered several collaborative new tracks, including bangers with YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Quavo, and Lil Baby at his Louis Vuitton fashion show.On Tuesday (June 24), Pharrell, the Men’s Creative Director for Louis Vuitton, presented his Spring-Summer 2027 menswear collection for the luxury brand at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris in Paris, France. The star-studded fashion event also featured music recorded at the Louis Vuitton Studio.The show opened up with Quavo’s synth-heavy track “Haavin,” which was produced and co-written by Sk8brd P. The song was followed by the moody, violin-driven tune “Dead Fresh” featuring Lil Baby, and continued…
XXL has officially unveiled the 2025 XXL Freshman Class. The rising artists that make up the new class are just as diverse as every class before them.Representing different sides of the California sound are Long Beach’s TDE lyricist Ray Vaughn, Stockton livewire EBK Jaaybo, the 10th spot winner, and basketball player turned hit maker Gelo, who represents Chino Hills. Traversing to the other side of the map, Florida’s Loe Shimmy and 1900Rugrat put on for the new school coming out of the Sunshine State, representing Pompano Beach and West Palm Beach, respectively. While Memphis has had the wave, it’s Murfreesboro, Tenn., native Samara Cyn who is currently oozing star…
The late Takeoff’s parents are reportedly at odds over how to divide the money received from the wrongful death lawsuit over his 2022 murder. According to documents obtained by TMZ on Wednesday (June 24), Takeoff’s mother, Titania Davenport, doesn’t feel his father, Kenneth Ball, should receive anything because he was absent for a majority of the former Migos rapper’s life. Tatiana was the person who filed the lawsuit in Texas and won, but now is coming up against Kenneth amid the probate case. In her filed response to how the funds should be divided, Tatiana said she shared a “close,…
When the rising rap talent of the mid-2000s—from Lupe Fiasco to Plies to Papoose—graced the 2007 cover of XXL magazine, no one foresaw the “Leaders of the New School” tagline evolving into one of hip-hop’s most important institutions. Yet, that was the foundation from which XXL’s annual tradition, the Freshman Class, was built. Eighteen years and 18 Freshman magazine covers later, XXL has knighted plenty of promising rookies poised to become staples of the culture, word to Vince.At this point, you can set your watch to it. Every year in June, XXL unveils a new class of hip-hop neophytes that we’ve stamped…
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Doja Cat has responded to a handful of leaked songs that made their way online this month, confirming they are AI-generated and not real recordings.On Tuesday (June 23), Doja made it clear she had nothing to do with the tracks as she denounced AI in a series of posts on X.”All of those songs that are leaking that they’re saying are mine are AI,” she wrote. She then reposted a response from a fan who wrote, “Ok thank you because something was off with the amount they were ‘leaking.'” Doja then added, “None of it is me. Really disappointed in…
Finding the next generation of rap stars has never been more challenging or exciting. Hip-hop moves faster than ever, and artists aren’t just competing with their peers anymore. They’re fighting for attention across streaming platforms, social media, viral moments, live performances and an endless flood of new music. Yet through all the noise, a select few rise above the rest.After months of research, conversations and debate, XXL has selected 12 artists for the 2026 Freshman Class. Chosen from a deep field of contenders, this year’s group reflects the many sounds, styles and perspectives shaping rap today. Some built loyal fan…
Benzino was arrested earlier this month on multiple charges after being pulled over for speeding in Georgia.According to a report from WALB News 10, Benzino was stopped on Interstate 75 while driving through Crisp County, Ga., on June 9 after an officer using a laser speed detection device observed a silver SUV traveling 91 MPH in a 70-MPH zone. Zino explained to the officer that he had a suspended license, saying it was for outstanding child support payments. When they ran his name, however, they discovered Benzino’s license was suspended for multiple infractions.The report states police also smelled marijuana, which…