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A judge has reportedly ruled that Lil Durk’s “Pissed Me Off” video can be used as evidence in the rapper’s murder-for-hire trial.On Thursday (Aug. 13), U.S. District Judge Michael Fitzgerald ruled in favor of the prosecution’s motion to let the jury hear the song and video for the 2021 track, according to Rolling Stone. The feds asked the judge to allow the track to be included in the trial late last month, saying the song’s lyrics prove that the Chicago rapper, born Durk Banks, was willing and able to retaliate for the death of King Von.”Boy, no cap, I got…
Joey Bada$$ is giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at his life and creative process with his new docuseries, Time Will Tell.Launching last Thursday (Aug. 6), the series is released weekly through Joey’s YouTube channel, with the first two episodes now available. Directed by longtime collaborator Waqas Ghani, the series features previously unseen footage documenting the Brooklyn native as he reflects on his evolution as an artist while continuing to create.The first episode, titled “IMPULSIVITY,” follows Joey through a pivotal period that included the creation of “The Ruler’s Back” and “Sorry Not Sorry,” as well as his Red Bull Spiral Freestyle…
Yes, the newest Long Live Evil recording artist Malakeye has properly introduced himself to the underground wicked shit scene for his full-length studio debut. Not much is known about him past this point other than the almighty Alla Xul Elu signing them to their independent label a few months ago & The Fallen Choir would be arriving the weekend prior of the 26th annual Gathering of the Juggalos organized by Psychopathic Records, which gives the world some time to get familiar with him until LLE performs a collective set at the festival. After the “Sci Co City” intro, “Halo in the Fire”…
Tyga insists his new $tarface album is not totally AI and says Doja Cat made a demonic album.T-Raww is the latest rapper at the center of an AI controversy, after admitting to using AI to make his 1980s-inspired alter ego album, $tarface. During an interview with TMZ on Thursday (Aug. 13), Tyga cleared the air.”What I said was, I used AI-assisted things in the production,” Tyga said. “All the vocals are me. I wrote all the songs. When it comes to the 80s synths and some of the guitar solos, yes, I used AI for that.”Tyga also responded to Doja…
Paul Wall & Termanology finishing the trilogy with their 3rd collaborative studio LP. One hails from Houston, Texas & the other coming straight out of Boston, Massachusetts. However, both of them have been holding it down for the culture for the past 2 decades with their insane work ethics & albums like The People’s Champ or Politics as Usual. They’ve worked with one another a few times within the last couple years & took their chemistry to new heights with Start 2 Finish, following up the sequel Start Finish Repeat with Repeat Repeat Repeat. “3-Peat” produced by DJ Fresh begins with a soulful boom bap instrumental talking about shit being plug &…
New York emcee & Jamla Records signee The Musalini running it back with 9th Wonder for his 14th studio LP. Taking the underground by storm since 2018 after dropping his debut mixtape Musalini Season, he went on to release 3 full-lengths & another tape before signing to TCF Music Group. Since then, he’s made himself home by dropping a few EPs & Return of the Oro in the early part of this decade. In God We Trust produced by 38 Spesh, The Don & Eye alongside its sequel fully produced by 9th Wonder & Pure Izm produced by Khrysis have all quickly become his best material over the past 4 years. Mackaroni produced by Cookin’ Soul and Live & Let Fly produced by DJ…
United Kingdom hip hop duo the B-Movie Millionaires consisting of Manchester, England emcee Black Josh alongside Runcorn, Cheshire emcee/producer & Blah Records founder Lee Scott are back to drop a sophomore effort. Known for being members of the Cult of the Damned collective, these guys would make their eponymous debut in 2015 with an extended play & had Sam Zircon fully produce their 2018 full-length debut Attack of the 50,000ft Sweg Lawds from Outer Space. Damn near a decade later, It Made Sense at the Time has come months succeeding its original announcement. “ICL” produced by King Kashmere has somewhat of a lo-fi boom bap vibe instrumentally opens up with them talking about…
Mt. Clemens, Michigan rapper Blaze Ya Dead Homie awakening from a 6 year slumber for his 8th studio LP. Originally 1/2 of the 2 Krazy Devils, the Insane Clown Posse eventually signed him to Psychopathic Records & his eponymous debut EP as well as his full-length debut 1 Less G n da Hood would become some of the hatchet’s most beloved material at the turn of the millennium. Colton Grundy: Tha Undying introduced us to his alter-ego & Clockwork Gray received the same praise as his earlier material, departing Psychopathic after the Mike E. Clark-produced Gang Rags to make the sequel Reborn the inaugural release for his childhood friends Twiztid’s label Majik Ninja Entertainment in tandem with his…
Sean “Diddy” Combs is countersuing Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, claiming the producer stole his footage for 50 Cent’s Netflix documentary.According to court documents obtained by XXL on Thursday (Aug. 13), the Bad Boy Records founder filed a counterclaim on Tuesday (Aug. 11) against Jones, who is suing him for sexual assault, harassment and unpaid work. In the filings, the rap mogul’s attorneys accused Jones of “shamelessly abusing his position of trust to gain unauthorized access to video footage belonging to Diddy to violate federal and state laws and…to spread baseless lies about Mr. Combs in pursuit of an undeserved payout.”Diddy’s…
Tunnel VisionGenre-blending artist Odeal breaks down the hip-hop influences that helped shape his sound.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.Odeal’s music reflects his life journey. Born in Germany and raised between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, the singer-songwriter and producer draws inspiration from sounds spanning the Black music diaspora, from Afrobeats to R&B. Since posting covers on YouTube nearly a decade ago, the 26-year-old has built a following and a respected catalog with projects like OVMBR: Maybe I’m Best Alone, Sunday At…