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Mariah Carey brushed off decades of drama and a bizarre casting rumor involving Eminem during a sharp exchange on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” on Wednesday (October 1), where she addressed claims that the rapper once wanted her to play his mother in 8 Mile. The pop legend was playing a round of “Plead the Fifth” with host Andy Cohen when the topic came up. Cohen asked if the long-running feud between the two started because Eminem allegedly wanted Carey to portray his mom in the 2002 semi-autobiographical film. Carey didn’t deny it. “From what I heard, there is truth…

Crunk icon Lil Jon is proving he’s more than just party anthems — he’s now stepping into the spotlight, starring in an already-viral commercial for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid. In his new commercial, Jon brings his energy and humor,  The hip-hop legend sat down with The Source to talk cars, music, and health, first sharing practical road-trip tips for drivers. His advice? Never start a trip without setting your navigation, make sure snacks are ready, use the bathroom before hitting the highway, and most importantly, make sure the copilot knows their role, which means “you gotta work the music.…

Sheff G gifted his girlfriend with $50,000 before turning himself in to serve a five-year prison bid.On Tuesday (Sept. 30), a day before the Brooklyn rapper was officially sentenced and sent to prison after pleading guilty in a gang RICO case, Sheff shared a post on Instagram. The post featured a carousel of photos and videos, some of which documented his recent birthday party. One slide shows a wire transfer receipt for $49,900. Sheff tagged his girlfriend in the post: “Happy Birthday twin.”Sheff also notified his fans that he will still be releasing new music from behind the wall.“To my…

Two months after Sean “Diddy” Combs, CEO of Bad Boy Entertainment, was found guilty of violating the Mann Act—while being acquitted of the more serious charges of human trafficking and racketeering—his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, has sent an emotional letter to the court urging the judge to impose the maximum sentence. Ahead of Combs’ sentencing, Cassie submitted a three-page victim impact statement to a New York court on Monday, September 29, and obtained by Rolling Stone, pleading with Judge Arun Subramanian to hand down a sentence that reflects “the reality of the evidence and my lived experience as a victim.” The…

J.I.DInterview: Vanessa SattenEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website.”I want a BET nomination,” J.I.D says when asked about his bucket list. It’s not far-fetched. He already has three Grammy nods and with the way he’s been dropping music, a BET trophy seems feasible. Born Destin Choice Route, the Atlanta native is cemented as one of hip-hop’s premier lyricists, sharpening his pen with every project.Across mixtapes, collabs, EPs and four acclaimed albums—The Never Story (2017), DiCaprio 2 (2018), The Forever Story (2022) and this year’s God Does…

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Mass Appeal has partnered with Marvel to release Legend Has It…, a limited edition comic book series that transforms Hip Hop icons into superhero legends. Inspired by the Legend Has It… album series, the comic pays tribute to seven of New York’s most influential artists: Nas & DJ Premier, Ghostface Killah, Mobb Deep, Raekwon, Big L, De La Soul, and Slick Rick. Written by Brandon Thomas (Black Lightning) and illustrated by Sanford Greene (Doom, Bitter Root), the series blends Marvel’s signature storytelling with Mass Appeal’s deep cultural roots. Each artist is reimagined as a larger-than-life figure…

Diddy and Miles Guo, two high-profile inmates at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, are collaborating on an AI platform to support at-risk youth and formerly incarcerated individuals, according to a letter submitted to the court ahead of Diddy’s sentencing. The unlikely partnership between the Hip-Hop mogul and the convicted Chinese billionaire—also known as Ho Wan Kwok—emerged from shared conversations behind bars, according to a letter Guo sent to the judge presiding over Diddy’s case. The project, as described, would serve young people, ex-offenders, and musicians seeking guidance and a sense of community. “We have spoke about creating programs to take the…

Clipse have unveiled the official video for “The Birds Don’t Sing,” the third release from their acclaimed album Let God Sort Em Out. Directed by Brendan O’Connor, the deeply personal visual was filmed at the Thornton brothers’ family home in Virginia Beach and blends performance with archival footage. The clip begins with Pusha T’s son Nigel placing flowers at his grandparents’ gravesite, setting the tone for a heartfelt tribute. Childhood home videos and family photos are woven together with new footage of Pusha and Malice performing in their family’s living room. The song itself was written as an homage to…

Hip-hop is most distinguished by its lyricism, which has become the most vital aspect of a rapper’s craft. Without it, the classic albums, celebrated songs and innovative wordplay that have been cherished in the culture for decades would not exist.Over time, the art of lyricism has evolved alongside the genre and its artists, but many proven lyricists have remained at the forefront. While there have been countless complaints lately that the MCs who still pride themselves on serving immaculate bars of substance are not getting the proper spotlight and respect they deserve, lyricism is still thriving. In an era of…

Kevin Hart, Kai Cenat, and Druski are officially bringing their comedic chemistry to the big screen with Livestream From Hell, a new horror-comedy announced last night. The reveal came during Kai’s Mafiathon 3 Twitch event, where Hart and Druski surprised fans by appearing live to drop the first look teaser. The announcement drew more than 550,000 live viewers, making it one of the most-watched reveals on Twitch this year. The film follows Hart, Cenat, and Druski as a 24-hour livestream from Hart’s mansion devolves into chaos, turning into a high-stakes murder mystery filled with laughs and suspense. The trio’s partnership…