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Ye’s comeback concerts in Los Angeles reportedly earned $33 million.The artist formerly known as Kanye West returned to the stage in the U.S. with two huge concerts at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 1 and April 3. According to a report from Bloomberg published Sunday (April 5), the two shows raked in $33 million. The first show reportedly earned $18 milliom, which would make it one of the highest-grossing live shows of all time. The concerts, which featured Ye performing the hits on a huge half globe, had cameos from Travis Scott, Lauryn Hill, Don Toliver and North.Yeezy’s…

Lil Tjay was arrested for disorderly conduct at the same casino where Offset was shot last night, but Tjay’s attorney claims he was not involved in the shooting.On Tuesday (April 7), XXL confirmed with the Seminole Police Department that Tjay, born Tione Merritt, was taken into custody in connection with the shooting, which occurred at a valet area outside of the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood on Monday night (April 6).”The incident began with an affray, or fight,” the police statement reads. “Merritt was booked into the Broward County Jail late last night. A second person detained at the scene has…

Lil Nas X is required to complete a mental health program in order to have his felony assault charges dropped.According to a Rolling Stone report, published on Monday (April 6), Lil Nas X appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday afternoon for a hearing on his felony police battery case. Judge Alan Schneider ruled that “Old Town Road” rapper, born Montero Hill, must enter a mental health diversion program. The judge said that as long as Lil Nas X complies with his treatment plan and obeys all laws for the next two years, the case will be dismissed.”When treated, he…

Yale Law School scholars are supporting Universal Music Group in Drake’s battle to revive his defamation lawsuit against the music entity over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”In an amicus brief filed on Friday (April 3) and obtained by XXL, legal scholars from Yale University Law School say that Drake gave consent to have Kendrick Lamar brutally diss him in their legendary rap battle and therefore Drizzy’s consent defeats his claims of defamation. In their brief, Yale law scholars compared Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s infamous rap battle as a boxing match. “Suppose a self-assured boxer challenges the world champion…

Pooh Shiesty’s attorney has released a statement to XXL following the rapper’s arrest and being federally charged for allegedly kidnapping and robbing at gunpoint Gucci Mane and two other men with eight coconspirators.On Monday (April 6), Bradford Cohen, the rapper’s legal counsel, provided a statement regarding the alleged evidence against Pooh Shiesty, born Lontrell Williams Jr.“We are still evaluating the alleged evidence against Mr. Williams, Jr. at this time,” he said. “After the bond hearing on Mr. Williams Sr. and the testimony we reviewed, it appears that there is a significant gap in the statements made by the government and…

Big brands are pulling their sponsorship from the 2026 Wireless Festival in London this summer after Ye was announced as the headliner.On Sunday (April 5), news broke that Pepsi and Diageo were pulling their sponsorship from the festival. Pepsi has been the main sponsor for the event since 2015. PayPal, a payment partner for Wireless, will also no longer allow its branding to be used on promotional material for the festival, BBC reports.Pepsi has confirmed with XXL its withdrawal from the festival. “Pepsi has decided to withdraw its sponsorship of Wireless Festival.” A Diageo spokesperson said: “We have informed the…

This is the 6th extended play from New York City emcee LIFEOFTHOM. Coming up in the late 2010s off his first couple EPs Thomas & Robot Jesus, he would go on to release 3 more in Floor 11 as well as Room 44 & Cocotaso respectively. Driving Blind produced by Plain Pat following an appearance on Lørd Skø’s sophomore effort United Palace has since become his most acclaimed material & Re-Route: Reflection produced by Supah Mario looks to reach that same pedestal. “Can’t Help” featuring Meechy Darko gets things going with this gritty boom bap beat talking about being outside looking for the hard play whereas “Monday” goes for a summery vibe instrumentally telling this woman he can’t live without her. “The…

Curren$y – By Loe Kee Phlicks On Saturday, April 4th, 2026, the legendary rapper Curren$y, aka Spitta, brought his highly anticipated Winners Circle tour to the City of Commerce, marking another unforgettable night in the world of hip-hop. The tour, featuring a star-studded lineup including Jay Electronica, Fendi P, Landon Wordswell, Joe The Poet, and Blazemup, made its way to the Dirt Dog LA Compound. Located in L.A., the venue is known for its mouthwatering L.A. street food—specifically its hot dogs—as well as its outdoor stage that’s become a staple for live performances. Curren$y, who hails from Louisiana, didn’t disappoint…

London, England, United Kingdom producer Decksterror returning with his 2nd extended play Originally known under the moniker G-Man, he would form Hollow Sun Records alongside Cosm in the spring of 2020 a couple weeks after the COVID-19 pandemic began & eventually made his full-length solo debut with Black/Gold Stash a couple years later. Signed to the Croydon underground imprint Hidden Hobby Records as an in-house producer, he made his debut for the label with Love & Honour and has dropped the highly anticipated follow-up. “Democracy Manifest” by Ill Sykes, Kakarot & Lomax opens with the trio spitting hardcore bars over a boom bap instrumental…

Pretty sure this has to be the 7th EP from Toronto, Ontario, Canada emcee Daniel Son. A member of the Brown Bag Money collective, his profile began to rapidly increase in the underground off projects like the Giallo Point-produced debut mixtape The Gunners or the Futurewave-produced sophomore album Yenaldooshi. He also teamed up with Raz Fresco for the spectacular collab album Northside paying homage to the roots of the Toronto hip hop scene & a few months after reuniting with Futurewave for the first time since Son Tzu & the Wav.God on Bushman Bodega & the Finn-produced Hare Brained Schemes a few months later. Almost a whole year since Baggage Claims though, he & Futurewave are…