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UPDATE (May 15):Kodak Black’s attorney has released the following statement to XXL regarding the rapper’s recent arrest:”This is from a case stemming from an incident over 5 months ago. Mr. Kapri self-surrendered on the matter yesterday and will get a bond today May 15, 2026. This seems to be an ongoing theme that the arresting agencies decide to “investigate” simple incidents for months and then issue a warrant half a year later, coincidentally at the same time another agency issues a warrant from a 6-month-old case. It is another example of how law enforcement has targeted Mr. Kapri in a…
New York emcee Lørd Skø following up PiFF with his 4th LP. Getting his start 6 years ago off his debut EP 13th Angel, his profile would grow from there eventually hiring one of the greatest A&Rs in the industry Dante Ross as his manager & showing the world of what he’s capable of doing when he put out his debut Museum. His sophomore effort United Palace was a great dedication to his neighborhood, coming off the Fat Beats Records-backed PiFF to have Statik Selektah produce Elevator Music singlehandedly. The title track begins incorporating a boom bap instrumental with synthesizers giving us something for all those days he used to play the stairs whereas “How…
MC Serch is a 59 year old MC, songwriter & record executive from Queens, New York who rose to prominence as 1/3 of 3rd Bass. He would also drop a solo LP following their disbandment under Def Jam Recordings called Return of the Product, where Nas made one of his very 1st guest appearances. It’s been over 3 decades since then & to my surprise, he had enlisted Apathy from the Army of the Pharaohs & Demigodz collectives to fully produce a new extended play of material. “Thanks Serch” begins with a groovy instrumental expressing gratitude towards those he’s come across over the course of his illustrious career whereas “The Builder”…
This is the 5th studio LP from Atlanta, Georgia emcee Nick Grant. Blowing up a decade ago off his debut mixtape ’88 along with the Epic Records-backed full-length debut Return of the Cool, his next tape Dreamin’ Out Loud would prelude the acclaimed God Bless the Child produced by Tae Beast of the Top Dawg Entertainment in-house production team Digi+Phonics followed by Carolina Diaries & Welcome to Loveland. I did like Sunday Dinner & I Took It Personal was a great perspective on the industry itself, but he’s returning with a Smile on his face. “Another Classic” hops over an orchestral boom bap beat talking about the realest stepping on business for as long as he lives whereas “Money Problems” works…
Drake and Future reunite after their beef on the new Iceman album track “Ran to Atlanta.”On Friday (May 15), Drizzy finally put out his long-awaited Iceman LP, in addition to two more albums: Habibti and Maid of Honour. The Iceman album features guest appearances from the likes of 21 Savage, Molly Santana and Drake’s former friend-turned-frenemy, Future. Hendrix appears on the song “Ran to Atlanta” featuring Molly Santana. This marks the first time the rappers have appeared on a track together since 2022.After previously being one of hip-hop’s most dynamic non-group duos, a rift seemed to form between Drake and…
Over a year after teasing his new Iceman album, Drake has surprised fans by dropping three new LPs.On Friday (May 15), Drizzy released his long-awaited ninth, tenth and eleventh studio albums, Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour. The latest releases from the 6 God contains over 40 songs in total. Guest appearances include Future, 21 Savage, Sexyy Red, PartyNextDoor, Molly Santana and more, with production from Gordo, , BNYX, Tay Keith, OZ, FnZ, Karri, Ovrkast and others.Drake has been teasing the album since last February, when he announced the new project during a stop on the Anita Max Win Tour.”Eventually, when…
Nicki Minaj explains how swatting calls on her house led her to support President Trump.On Wednesday (May 13), Time magazine published an article titled How Nicki Minaj Went MAGA. The piece takes a deep dive into the rap star’s transition from a Democratic ally to a full-throated President Trump follower. Nicki told Time that she’d been a fan of Trump’s politics for a while, but the shift began when Charlie Kirk defended her after she received backlash from the left over her response to the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021.“Democrats’ treatment of Nicki Minaj should be all the proof you need…
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Associate Ben10 has been shot again in Baton Rouge, La., a month after being shot in Houston.According to a WRBZ 2 report, published on Thursday (May 14), NBA YoungBoy affiliate Ben10 was identified as one of three people injured in a shooting near the intersection of Valley and Wells streets in Baton Rouge, La., on Tuesday (May 12). Ben 10, born Ben Anthony Fields, and two other people were rushed to a local hospital in a private vehicle, not an ambulance. The medical status of Ben10 has not been disclosed.XXL has reached out to the Baton…
After 297 days and an immersive rollout, Drake’s new Iceman drops on Friday (May 15).First officially announced on July 21, 2025, the lead-up to the LP has included the Iceman episodes last summer, which featured the singles “What Did I Miss,” “Which One” and “Dog House” featuring Yeat and Julia Wolf. Then things went quiet, save for some cryptic posts.However, last month, Drizzy added to the hype by hiding the release date in a massive ice installation in a Toronto parking lot. In less than 24 hours, it was freed from the man-made ice block by popular Twitch streamer Kishka, who…
Latto may have already given birth to her first child after she appears in a Mother’s Day video message.On Wednesday (May 13), Latto appeared in an Instagram video for her Win Some Give Some Foundation where she saluted all the moms who showed up at her inaugural Big Mama Day celebration in honor of Mother’s Day. In the clip, which can be viewed below, the Atlanta rapper is sitting in a rocking chair and offers an apology for missing the May 9 event because she was “a little caught up” and adds it’s her “first Mother’s Day” as well. At…