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Ten years ago, XXL took a chance on 10 rising artists who would eventually become some of the most successful rappers in hip-hop history. 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Lil Uzi Vert, G Herbo, Denzel Curry, Lil Yachty, Anderson .Paak, Lil Dicky, Dave East and Desiigner were inducted into the 2016 XXL Freshman Class, marking a defining moment in the culture. Now, XXL partners with Rémy Martin to celebrate a decade of the most popular Freshman Class and its cyphers with a new documentary, The Making of the Most Iconic XXL Freshman Class, exploring how it all came together.Featuring interviews with Lil Yachty, Denzel Curry, Anderson .Paak, Lil Dicky, Dave East, G Herbo, DJ Drama, producer Sikwitit,…
Post Malone and Christy Lee are engaged after reconciling from a brief split.On Wednesday (Aug. 19), Lee’s friend Marina Hollyer broke the news with video from their engagement on her Instagram Story. According to TMZ, the big moment happened the night before in Utah. “My best friend in the world just got engaged,” she wrote in the caption with heart emojis. She added more photos and videos in the following slides, showing Lee in a “Bride to Be” sash and showing off her rock.Dating rumors started when the pair were first spotted together in March 2025, and they were all…
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis appeared to call witness Reggie Wright Jr. a “rat” following Reggie’s testimony in court on day two of the Tupac Shakur murder trial. On Tuesday (Aug. 18), Wright took the stand and discussed his time working as Death Row’s head of security. Wright, a former Compton police officer, was a key figure within the label and has long been the subject of theories surrounding Pac’s death. He has denied having any involvement in the killing.Following his hour-long testimony, the court cameras panned to Keffe, who can be seen seemingly mumbling “f**king rat” under his breath as…
Skip to main contentSkip to site footerTrending:WATCH 2026 FRESHMAN CYPHER 1WATCH 2026 XXL FRESHMAN CYPHER 2SEE 2026 XXL FRESHMAN CLASSSHOP XXL MERCHSEE SKILLA BABY INTERVIEWNewsMusicFreshmanVideosShopFeaturesListsMagazineSearch The SiteHow Sobriety, Faith and a Decade of Defying the Odds Redefined Young M.A’s Next ChapterGeorgette ClineGeorgette ClinePublished: August 20, 2026Chad LawsonSHARETWEETFiled Under: Feature, XXL Magazine, Young M.ACategories: News, XXL MagazineMore From XXLDiamond* Reflects on the Songs That Shaped His CareerDiamond* Reflects on the Songs That Shaped His Career37 Rappers Who Released Projects While Locked Up37 Rappers Who Released Projects While Locked UpSee All the Rappers Touring in 2026See All the Rappers Touring in 2026The…
Fresh off producing Ramson Badbonez’ latest singles “Animos City” & “1 to 10” respectively, Illinformed continues to drop new music through High Focus Records getting behind the boards for Datkid of the Split Prophets’ latest track “Smoked Out” over 5 years since the latter’s previous full-length Wakmo. Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on RedditShare on PinterestShare on Email Source link
A judge has decided on what evidence will be allowed in Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial, including DJ Akademiks interviews, multiple music videos, a 911 call, text messages and more.The Chicago rapper’s trial is scheduled to begin with jury selection on Thursday (Aug. 20), with last-minute motions being ruled upon in the days leading up to the case being seen in court. On Tuesday (Aug. 18), the Court ruled on a motion concerning a laundry list of evidence that will and won’t be allowed to be shown to the jury.Two pieces of media that have been admitted include two interviews with…
Define Me: Diamond*Interview: Peter A. BerryEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2026 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website.In an Atlanta rap scene that has suffered serious losses in recent years, Diamond* has emerged as one of the city’s most exciting new artists. Since surfacing with projects like Diamants Sur Sa Chatte, NØ IdØls and Bling Boi EP, the 27-year-old has blended swaggering flex raps with video game-inspired soundscapes, earning a joint deal with YSL and Atlantic Records. He further cemented his rise with the Tezzus collaborative project UY SCUTI BØYZ this past…
Day two of Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis’ trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur featured a heated exchange between attorneys and a former security guard for Death Row Records who was not happy to be there.On Tuesday (Aug. 18), James McDonald, a former Death Row Records associate and Bloods gang member also known as MOB James, took the stand. James was in Las Vegas on the night Pac was fatally shot, and said he was working in a security capacity for Death Row at the time. However, he’s adamant that he did not witness the shooting.James became increasingly frustrated as…
Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial is scheduled to start this week, and here is what you can expect.On Thursday (Aug. 20), jury selection will begin in the case against Durk, who’s facing federal charges stemming from an alleged plot to kill Quando Rondo in retaliation for the death of King Von. Opening arguments could follow as soon as the next day.Durk was arrested in October 2024, and accused of paying five men to kill Rondo in 2022. Though they did not hit the alleged intended target, Quando’s cousin Lul Pab was killed in the melee. Prosecutors allege the plot was carried…
Florida rapper and songwriter Leccentric is bringing plenty of energy with his latest track, “Bad Bitch.” Describing his sound as “Treble Meets Raw,” Leccentric has a distinctive voice, flow and personality that really comes through in his music. There are definitely some Lil Wayne vibes in his delivery, with that high-energy, playful approach that keeps the track moving. A self-taught artist from Florida’s panhandle, Leccentric has spent years developing his own sound and sharpening his pen. “Bad Bitch” is basically an ode to being the hype friend. Leccentric wrote the track around the way he and his friends are when…