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DaBaby insists he’s better than the so-called Big 3: Drake, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole.In an interview with Apple Music, which premiered on YouTube on April 24, DaBaby boldly proclaimed that he’s one of the best rappers in the game and is better than Drake, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole, who are considered by rap fans as the Big 3.”A thousand percent. A thousand percent. Like you can go back to when I first started…I always say like — and I know a lot of people say they’re the best — but, like, I’m the best muthaf**kin’ rapper. Like, I’ve…

Kendrick Lamar, Jaÿ-Z, Young Thug, OutKast and Missy Elliott have been chosen as part of The New York Times’ 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters list.On Monday (April 27), the publication shared the new list, which was chosen by 250 music insiders and six NYT staff members. Of the 30 acts chosen, hip-hop was represented by K-Dot, Hov, Thugger, Missy and Big Boi and Andre 3000. Others on the list include Babyface, The-Dream, Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Stevie Wonder, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Smoky Robinson and more.Jaÿ-Z and Missy Elliott are already in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Jigga…

Megan Thee Stallion announces she is bowing out of her role in Moulin Rouge! The Musical early. The news comes after her breakup with NBA player Klay Thompson.On Monday (April 27), the Houston rapper broke the news to fans via Instagram, revealing that her last show will be on May 1.”It’s been such an honor to be part of thee Moulin Rouge family and I’ve met so many amazing people in this theater!” she wrote. “Y’all work so hard and I have so much respect for the dedication, the stamina, the work ethic, the time and the effort y’all put…

Without much fanfare ahead of its release, YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s documentary American YoungBoy reportedly earns over $1.1 million in its first week at the box office.According to Box Office Mojo’s report, finalized on Sunday (April 26), NBA YoungBoy’s American YoungBoy documentary debuted at No. 10 on this week’s box office totals, netting over $1.1 million domestically. The film opened in 583 movie theaters on April 22.Directed by Nico Ballesteros, American YoungBoy, chronicles the Louisiana rapper’s massive MASA Tour, which grossed nearly $70 million in 2025, making it one of the most successful solo rap tours in history. The flick…

Chris Brown welcomes his fourth child, a boy, with model Jada Wallace.On Sunday (April 26), Wallace announced the birth via Instagram by sharing a photo of the newborn baby. She captioned the post: “Purest love💛.”Breezy also commented on the post, writing, “❤️ Taurus ♉️ GANG❤️.”The crooner’s mother, Joyce Hawkins, also commented on the post. “CONGRATUALTIONS!!! HES JUST PERFECT! SENDING LOVE ALWAYS!!” she wrote.Chris and Jada have been rumored ot be dating since 2024 when they were spotted together at an afterparty in South Africa. Last year, Jada was by Chris’ side when he bonded out of jail in the U.K.…

The 2026 XXL Freshman Class selections are being made. It’s time for you to vote for the 10th Spot. The poll closes on May 3 at 11:59 p.m. EST.Baby KiaCarlton DixonCarlton DixonAtlanta Watch VideoVote NowBabyfxce EJawad MahmoodJawad MahmoodFlint, Mich.Watch VideoVote NowBashfortheworldDallasWatch VideoVote NowBelly Gang KushingtonRockstar Colt Rockstar Colt Atlanta Watch VideoVote NowBen ReillyBrooklyn/AtlantaWatch VideoVote NowBenji Blue BillsWarner Music GroupWarner Music GroupWashington, D.C./AtlantaWatch VideoVote NowBunnaBAtlanta Watch VideoVote NowChris PatrickEast Orange, N.J.Watch VideoVote NowDeeBabyDeeBaby/YouTubeDeeBaby/YouTubeHoustonWatch VideoVote NowDess DiorAtlantaWatch VideoVote NowDevourEddie OrellanaEddie OrellanaLos AngelesWatch VideoVote NowEJ JonesMemphisWatch VideoVote NowEl SnappoJimmy FontaineJimmy FontaineLauderhill, Fla. Watch VideoVote NowEnphamusKam O’ReillyKam O’ReillyAtlantaWatch VideoVote NowFattMackMobile, Ala.Watch VideoVote NowFergie BabyHarlem,…

VOTE FOR THE XXL FRESHMAN 10TH SPOTThe 2026 XXL Freshman Class is on the way, and fans once again have a say in one artist who makes the final cut. Before the official cover drops, you can help decide which artist secures the 10th spot. Starting today (April 27), voting is officially open.Casting your vote is easy. Head to the 10th spot voting page now and select the artist you think deserves a Freshman slot. You can vote once every hour over the next seven days. Past winners of the 10th spot include Lil Yachty, Blueface, Skilla Baby, DC the Don, Jarren Benton, DDG, Iggy Azalea…

Blueface finds out he has another kid on the way in a heated voicemail.On April 24, the Los Angeles rapper was on livestream when he shared a phone message from a woman informing him that she is pregnant with his child. The woman is clearly upset and threatens to pull up on Blueface.”Now you don’t know who the f**k you nutted in, b**ch?” the woman snaps. “You nutted in me twice. On Easter and the 13th. So what the f**k are you talking about. So, suprise, b**ch, you got me pregnant. And guess what, b**ch. I’m not getting no f**king…

Cam’ron and Dame Dash’s beef heats up once again as Dame challenges Killa to a teeth competition.The long-simmering feud between Cam’ron and Dame Dash has reached a new level of bizarro with the former rap mogul challenging Cam to a competition of who has the better set of false teeth. It all started with Dame’s interview with the Ghetto Runways podcast, which premiered on YouTube on April 22.In the interview, the former Roc-A-Fella honcho revealed that since he got his new set of teeth, he’s been able to comfortably curse out people.”Since I’ve got my teeth back, I can really…

2nd extended play of 2026 & the 19th overall from Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom emcee/producer Sonnyjim. Making his debut in the summer of 2011 with The Psychonaut, he would go on to drop 8 more albums as well as his last 18 EPs & a mixtape. Most notably the No Vi$ible Means of Income trilogy produced by Giallo Point, the Buckwild-produced Coke Le Roc, the Illinformed-produced The Chemistry Must Be Respected, the Leaf Dog-produced How to Tame Lions, the Camoflauge Monk-produced Money Green Leather Sofa, White Girl Wasted and finally the Lee Scott-produced Ortolan & Armagnac. Coming off the Sumgii-produced Chinatown Chicken Tour a couple months ago, he’s reuniting with Lee for Rob Ford. “Tuscan Pleather” starts by talking about…