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17&18 are a duo from Detroit Michigan consisting of C.R.I.M. & Forever Foy. One of whom I met in 2021 at the release party for Fatt Father’s 5th album Soccer Dad produced by Middle Finger Music co-founder Foul Mouth & the other began his career a year later, starting up his own label Forever & a Day Entertainment too. Crossing paths with each other at a show towards the backend of 2024, they’ve since been plotting to make their introduction & have dropped their full-length studio debut to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. “No Direction” starts us off having both members trading…
The Musalini returns with his new project Don Dada, with production handled by Don D. The intro track, “Ball Up,” sets the tone with lyrics about wealth, success, and living a high-level lifestyle. “Midnight Train” featuring Silent Snipers continues with themes of hustling, success, and staying original in the rap game. Next, “Right @ You” (featuring Key and Izzy Hott) focuses on luxury living, including travel, fashion, and confidence. “Champagne Music” is all about enjoying life—celebrating, spending money, and romance—creating a relaxed, feel-good vibe. The title track, “Don Dada,” highlights Musalini’s success and reputation, with a smooth beat and lyrics…
Jay-Z is set to perform two shows at New York’s Yankee Stadium to celebrate the 30th and 25th anniversaries of Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint, respectively.On Wednesday (March 18), Roc Nation announced on their Instagram page that Jay-Z will celebrate the anniversaries of Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint with two historic concerts at Yankee Stadium in New York. The IG post features a blueprint of the famed Yankee Stadium with Jay-Z’s name typographically written with the umlaut over the ÿ. Hov is set to perform his 1996 classic album Reasonable Doubt on July 10 and his 2001 masterpiece The Blueprint…
Mystikal has reportedly entered a guilty plea in his Louisiana rape case and could spend up to 20 years in prison.On Tuesday (March 17), the rapper appeared in Ascension Parish court, where he pleaded guilty to third-degree rape in connection with his 2022 arrest, local news station WAFB 9 reports. The judge also ordered a presentencing investigation. Mystikal’s sentencing date is scheduled for June 16, where he faces a maximum of 20 years.XXL has reached out to Mystikal’s attorney and the Ascension Parish Clerk for comment.Mystikal, born Michael Tyler, was arrested on July 30, 2022, after an alleged victim, who…
It’s no secret that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is a hip-hop fan. So when he was asked who are his favorite top five rappers of all-time, he lists some notable lyrical heavyweights.On Tuesday (March 17), a viral video hit the social media radar of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani talking with educator and writer Jose Vilson about his initiative of expanding New York’s 3-K and Pre-K programs in all five boroughs. In the clip, which can be viewed below, Vilson wraps up his conversation with the mayor by giving him a hard-hitting question.Vilson asked Mayor Mamdani who…
Define Me: JorjianaThe Midwest rapper shares the stories behind some of her biggest songs.Words: Peter A. BerryIt’d be easy to label Jorjiana as just another Bhad Bhabie, but she’s a lot more humble. She gives off a quiet humility, largely unimpressed with her own accomplishments, which are considerable. Since unloading tracks like “ILBB2” in 2024, the Indiana native used a subdued flow and Michigan-inflected soundscapes to make her way onto rap’s radar. She’s got the aesthetic hallmarks of a viral star, but she’d say she’s more than that. Project 2019, the 14-track effort she dropped this past November, showcases her skills. After delivering her latest single,…
SleazyWorld Go has been convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm in federal court.On March 13, the jury returned a mixed verdict in the Kansas City rapper’s case. They found Sleazy, born Joseph Isaac, not guilty of possession of a machine gun, but guilty of knowingly possessing a Romarm/Cugir 7.62x39mm pistol, according to court documents obtained by XXL.The case originated after SleazyWorld Go, who is barred from possessing firearms due to a 2016 robbery conviction in Michigan, was spotted on social media holding guns. An investigation was started in 2022 and police discovered over 30 posts showing…
The TakeoverPooh Shiesty is moving with a new level of focus and purpose since being released from prison five months ago. Armed with his forthcoming album, the rapper’s CEO state of mind is shaping his next run.Words: Georgette ClineFor Pooh Shiesty, freedom isn’t something abstract or philosophical. It’s tangible. Waking up early, opening his own refrigerator, lying in his own bed, and sitting in the quiet without interruption. After spending over four years behind bars, the Memphis rapper has a newfound appreciation for his daily routine. His days are structured around reflection, discipline and creating the music that will carry him through…
Deep in the heart of Texas, the Women of the South Cypher proved that the future of Southern hip-hop is being shaped by fearless, lyrical, and highly competitive women. The event brought together rising artists from across the region, creating a space where skill, authenticity, and stage presence were put to the ultimate test. More than just a competition, the cypher was a celebration of women carving their own lanes in a culture that continues to evolve. The spirit of the night echoed a legendary moment in hip-hop history when André 3000 of Outkast stood on stage during the 1995…
Brooklyn, New York emcee & Ruck Down Records CEO Bernadette Price teaming up with local artist Terror Van Poo & Boston, Massachusetts producer Stu Bangas for a new collaborative extended play. The widow of the late Sean Price of the Boot Camp Clik & Heltah Skeltah, she’s made a few appearances on songs in the past whether it be her late husband’s posthumous offering Imperius Rex or even with the likes of RJ Payne, Rim, the Snowgoons, Ruste Juxx & Vic Spencer. She finally made her solo debut last spring with A Widow’s Cry & to commemorate what would’ve been Ruck’s 54th birthday, it only makes sense for her & Terror to…