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National TreasuresTake a look back at the group that helped shape a generation: 2016 XXL Freshman Class.As Told To: 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.Sometimes, immortality looks like a statue. Or maybe a jersey hanging from the rafters of a sports arena. In the era of the extremely online, it can also look like a photo-realistic tattoo of a YouTube screenshot. Last year, a tattoo artist known as A Husband At War on Instagram posted a massive piece recreating the iconic 2016 XXL…

Kid Cudi is opening up one of his beats to aspiring artists, giving fans a chance to submit their own versions for consideration in a new group he plans to create and sign. On Aug. 5, Cudi pitched the idea of creating a trippy rap group made up of artists discovered through his fanbase. “What if I made a beat, put it on SoundCloud, let u guys rap/sing on it and then I choose the illest versions and make a group?” he wrote on X, adding that he would sign the best ones to his Mad Solar label and “f**k…

Larry June and Jhené Aiko have confirmed their relationship after months of rumors with the release of a music video for their new collab, “California Dreamin.” On Tuesday (Aug. 11), the pair dropped the visual for the track, and it leaves little to the imagination about their status. Throughout the clip, the California natives share multiple intimate moments, including several kisses and a scene that appears to simulate sex.The video’s release comes after fans spent months speculating that the two were more than friends. The rumors started gaining traction after Jhené shared an Instagram Story months back showing off necklaces…

Trippie Redd claims Coi Leray won’t let him see their child.On Tuesday (Aug. 11), Trippie made the claim in a post on social media.”‘Tell that b**ch to tell yall she won’t let me see my baby’ 😉 #NDA,” he typed on X.On Wednesday morning (Aug. 12), he added to the claim, typing, “So it’s I don’t wanna see my kid…then when I say I’m kept from seeing my kid it’s y u telling us leave me tf alone and yes I’ve been going to court s #NDA.”The Ohio rapper’s post came hours after Coi released a new song snippet that…

Nipsey Hussle’s baby blue lowrider vehicle that was featured in DJ Khaled’s video for “Higher” is heading to auction and is expected to sell for around $200,000.According to a listing on Mecum Auctions, an automobile auction website, Neighborhood Nip’s custom 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe will go up for auction on Friday (Aug. 14) as part of their Monterey Car Week 2026 event in Monterey, Calif. The vehicle is expected to fetch between $175,000 and $225,000.The classic car comes in baby blue with a matching tri-tone blue interior and spinning Dayton wire wheels. Powering the vintage ride is a 283…

The Notorious B.I.G.’s former manager Wayne Barrow wins his legal battle against Faith Evans to control Biggie’s music catalog and intellectual property rights.According to documents obtained by XXL on Tuesday (Aug. 11), a Delaware Chancery Court judge ruled on Aug. 7 in favor of Wayne Barrow serving as executor of the late Brooklyn rapper’s estate and said Faith Evans has no legal authority to block funds meant for a trust fund set up by B.I.G.’s late mother, Voletta Wallace. Barrow was also confirmed as the person responsible for managing both the trust fund and Voletta Wallace’s estate.The legal battle between…

DaBaby’s North Carolina mansion is currently on the market for $6.9 million.First reported by The North Carolina Beat, the five-bedroom, eight-bathroom home was originally put up for sale in May, according to the listing on Redfin. The 11,241-square-foot home sits on nine acres in Troutman, N.C. The interior features a chef’s kitchen, gym, theater and a custom-designed wine cellar. Outside amenities include a pool, pool house, basketball court, football field and custom mini golf course.”The lush, meticulously maintained acreage also features walking trails and room to roam — a rare combination of space and serenity,” the listing reads. “Security and…

YoungBoy Never Broke Again is seemingly counting down the final chapters of his music career, revealing that he believes he only has one or two albums left in him while also claiming he’ll never move back to the United States.On Tuesday (Aug. 11), YB’s full episode of Open Thoughts with Funny Marco was released, and the Baton Rouge native had quite a few bombshells to drop on fans. Filming from his current location in Korea, YB revealed he has no plans to return to living in the States following years of legal issues, time behind bars and house arrest.”Never in…

Blueface has no regrets when it comes to his weekend with Chrisean Rock, and his message to his very pregnant girlfriend Nevaeh is basically leave or live with it. On Monday (Aug. 10), Blue returned home to the house he shares with Nevaeh after documenting his romantic family weekend with Chrisean and their son on Kick for all to see. Cheating has never been a deal-breaker with his current relationship, but the public nature of it all is what’s bothering Nevaeh–and Blue could truly care less. During a livestreamed conversation between the couple, Nevaeh explained that she had watched Blue…

Prosecutors have over 90GB of evidence against Rod Wave in his 2025 shooting case.Rod Wave is facing 14 charges in connection with the incident, which occurred in Atlanta in April of 2025, including aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, pointing or aiming a gun at another person, reckless conduct and criminal damage to property. On July 31, prosecutors revealed in a court filing that they have delivered over 90GB of evidence to Rod’s defense team, including 1,900 photos and 111 videos.According to police, Rod and an associate got into a verbal argument that resulted…