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Over a year after teasing his new Iceman album, Drake has surprised fans by dropping three new LPs.On Friday (May 15), Drizzy released his long-awaited ninth, tenth and eleventh studio albums, Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour. The latest releases from the 6 God contains over 40 songs in total. Guest appearances include Future, 21 Savage, Sexyy Red, PartyNextDoor, Molly Santana and more, with production from Gordo, , BNYX, Tay Keith, OZ, FnZ, Karri, Ovrkast and others.Drake has been teasing the album since last February, when he announced the new project during a stop on the Anita Max Win Tour.”Eventually, when…

Nicki Minaj explains how swatting calls on her house led her to support President Trump.On Wednesday (May 13), Time magazine published an article titled How Nicki Minaj Went MAGA. The piece takes a deep dive into the rap star’s transition from a Democratic ally to a full-throated President Trump follower. Nicki told Time that she’d been a fan of Trump’s politics for a while, but the shift began when Charlie Kirk defended her after she received backlash from the left over her response to the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021.“Democrats’ treatment of Nicki Minaj should be all the proof you need…

YoungBoy Never Broke Again Associate Ben10 has been shot again in Baton Rouge, La., a month after being shot in Houston.According to a WRBZ 2 report, published on Thursday (May 14), NBA YoungBoy affiliate Ben10 was identified as one of three people injured in a shooting near the intersection of Valley and Wells streets in Baton Rouge, La., on Tuesday (May 12). Ben 10, born Ben Anthony Fields, and two other people were rushed to a local hospital in a private vehicle, not an ambulance. The medical status of Ben10 has not been disclosed.XXL has reached out to the Baton…

After 297 days and an immersive rollout, Drake’s new Iceman drops on Friday (May 15).First officially announced on July 21, 2025, the lead-up to the LP has included the Iceman episodes last summer, which featured the singles “What Did I Miss,” “Which One” and “Dog House” featuring Yeat and Julia Wolf. Then things went quiet, save for some cryptic posts.However, last month, Drizzy added to the hype by hiding the release date in a massive ice installation in a Toronto parking lot. In less than 24 hours, it was freed from the man-made ice block by popular Twitch streamer Kishka, who…

Latto may have already given birth to her first child after she appears in a Mother’s Day video message.On Wednesday (May 13), Latto appeared in an Instagram video for her Win Some Give Some Foundation where she saluted all the moms who showed up at her inaugural Big Mama Day celebration in honor of Mother’s Day. In the clip, which can be viewed below, the Atlanta rapper is sitting in a rocking chair and offers an apology for missing the May 9 event because she was “a little caught up” and adds it’s her “first Mother’s Day” as well. At…

After teasing fans with an exclusive preview during his mic session at our HQ a few months back, San Diego’s own Sham Blak has officially broken his silence with the arrival of his latest single and video, “Ain’t Nothing Like San Diego.” Produced by @shileforyou and brought to life through the lens of @keepingupllc, the track serves as the atmospheric opening statement for his highly anticipated upcoming EP, Man of My Word. With a sound that is as authentically West Coast as it is hauntingly atmospheric, Sham Blak reclaims his space in the scene, delivering a gritty, uncompromising anthem that…

It looks as if Playboi Carti and Iggy Azalea have reconciled as the parents appear to be cordial at their son’s 6th birthday party.On Tuesday (May 12), videos popped up on social media showing Playboi and Iggy together at their son Onyx Carter’s 6th birthday party. In one clip, which can be viewed below, the parents are all smiles and appear to be on friendly terms, which could possibly mean they have reconciled for their son’s celebration. It’s unclear when the video was taken. Onyx was born on April 28, 2020.This is a far cry from how Iggy viewed Playboi…

Cardi B and NFL player Stefon Diggs are reportedly working on their relationship following his trial.After Bardi appeared to confirm her breakup with Diggs back in February, they might be patching things up. On Tuesday (May 12), People magazine reported that a source tells them that Cardi fell back in February because “she wasn’t in a place emotionally to deal with fighting and tension.”However, Cardi and Diggs reportedly spent Mother’s Day together and Diggs is doing his best to make it work, following his acquittal at trial on assault charges earlier this month.”It was enough of an effort to get…

Chrisean Rock clears the air on her reconciliation with Blueface after their livestream reunion.On Tuesday (May 12), Chrisean Rock hopped on her Instagram Story to address her reunion with her ex-boyfriend Blueface during his Kick livestream concert in Seattle on Sunday night (May 10). After the show, the pair had a cordial interaction on his tour bus. In her IG post, which can be viewed below, Chrisean addressed those criticizing her for reconciling with her ex-boyfriend following years of abuse. The reality-TV star-turned-boxer made it clear that forgiveness is not equivalent to moving backward.”Dear World, People confuse forgiveness with weakness…

Foolio’s mom, Sandrikas Mays, thinks it’s crazy that people are getting mad about her celebrating her son’s killers being found guilty. On Monday (May 11), Mays shared a post on Facebook thanking fans for their support. She also addressed the backlash she’s been receiving and people who called out Foolio for being a major instigator in the violent Jacksonville, Fla., drill scene. “It’s crazy ppl mad because I’m getting Justice for my son,” Mays wrote. “I’m NOT a gang member nor in the streets. Yes he did Drill!! Did I condone it? NO Did I talk to him about it?…