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This is the solo debut extended play from London, England, United Kingdom producer & disc jockey DJ Sam Seed. Someone’s who caught my attention in the last couple years after producing the “Chardikala (Chardi Color)” interlude off Chino XL’s 6th album Darkness & Other Colors in November 2024 as well as “Rafiki Books” off Vinnie Paz’ 9th album God Sent Vengeance almost 7 months afterwards. He would sign to the Croydon underground imprint Hidden Hobby Records this past summer & has compiled The Unaligned as a way of properly introducing himself. “Live on the Road” by Blade & Kool Keith opens up with both…
Tory Lanez’s shooting conviction stands, as the California Supreme Court denies his request for a review of his criminal case.On Wednesday (Feb. 25), the California Supreme Court rejected Tory Lanez’s defense petition to review his conviction in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case, according to a disposition update on appellatecases.courtinfo.ca.gov. The latest ruling comes three months after the California Court of Appeals affirmed his conviction.XXL has reached out to Tory Lanez’s attorney for comment.The case stems from his July 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion during an argument in the Hollywood Hills. Tory was found guilty in December of 2022…
T.I. releases his fourth 50 Cent diss track after Fif dismisses their feud and suggests he won’t reply with his own rebuttal track.On Thursday afternoon (Feb. 26), T.I. dropped his fourth diss track aimed at 50 Cent, possibly titled, “Let This Be a Lesson to Ya.”On the abrasive song, the Atlanta rapper cautions that he will not tolerate Fif disrespecting his wife Tiny with his memes and poked holes at his reputation for being a bully.”Yeah, p***y. Hey man, I just woke up [and] see you got my wife back on your page,” T.I. states at the beginning the song.…
Sauce Walka considers himself to be Houston’s rap superhero. After surviving an attempt on his life last February, the rapper just might be the man of steel. The 36-year-old rhymer connects for XXL’s Talk It Up series, powered by DistroKid, to discuss new music, multiple business ventures he has in the works, his new video game, getting respect as a lyricist and more. All with his 4-year-old daughter Ocean right beside him.With nearly 20 years in the rap game, Sauce, who is one of the most respected independent success stories out of the Lone Star State, has the seasoning for the recipe to that…
Cardi B allegedly went ballistic over a joke about Nicki Minaj during a recent appearance on Saturday Night Live.On Wednesday (Feb. 25), TMZ reported that Bardi’s appearance as a musical guest on the long-running sketch comedy show on Jan. 31 came with some drama. According to the celebrity news site, while the Bronx, N.Y., rapper was preparing for her set, she overheard Weekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che deliver a dig at Nicki Minaj about her new allegiance to MAGA.Apparently upset that the joke would be tied to her appearance on the show, Cardi allegedly went off. Sources…
T.I. continues to challenge 50 Cent on wax. So far, Fif refuses to take the bait.On Wednesday night (Feb. 25), Tip shared on Instagram his third song going at 50 Cent this week. This one appears to be titled “What Bully.””I got the power to devour your lil’ rep and you sour/Lil’ Boo Boo, you know you always been a coward,” T.I. raps. “Ran into someone who wasn’t playing and you ran/It’s up, it’s stuck and that’s just where the f**k it stand.””Let’s get this straight, ni**a, I ain’t Puff/I ain’t walking up on you trying to buy you stuff,” he…
Even though it dropped last month, Brodie James and Merkules’ collaboration “Bibble Babble” is still in heavy rotation, and for good reason. The track brings together the gritty, undeniable flow of Canadian rap icon Merkules with the fresh energy of New England’s Brodie James for a certified banger that has the underground talking. Source link
Ksoo receives a 10-year prison sentence following his guilty plea for a second murder.According to documents obtained by XXL, Ksoo, born Hakeem Armani Robinson, pleaded guilty on Monday (Feb. 23) to second-degree murder of 16-year-old rapper Adrien “Lil Bibby” Gainer in 2019. The Jacksonville, Fla. rhymer was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by five years of probation.This marks Ksoo’s second murder conviction following his guilty verdict in July of 2025 for the murder of rapper Charles “Lil Buck” McCormick in 2020. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole in that case.Gainer’s death happened on Feb. 25,…
The big question of whether J. Cole will appear on Drake’s Iceman album seems to be answered.On Wednesday (Feb. 25), Instagram page Bars posted a video of J. Cole at his Trunk Sale Tour in Los Angeles meeting fans and signing copies of his latest project, The Fall-Off. In the clip, which can be viewed below, someone asked Cole if he will appear on Drake’s highly-anticipated album, Iceman.”Cole, can we expect you to be on Iceman?” the man asked.Cole seemed puzzled by the question and replied with “Say what?””Iceman, this month,” the man shot back.”I don’t know about that,” Cole…
50 Cent takes aim at Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, for appearing to side with Tiny.50 Cent and T.I.’s beef has taken some strange turns. On Tuesday (Feb. 24), 50 shared a since-deleted post showing a photo of Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles.”I’m not gonna do it but sh*t is getting weird,” he captioned the post. “Little f**ked up albino kids, grandmothers getting involved WTF LOL.”The G-Unit boss’ post came after Knowles reposted a video from Tiny’s IG page showing Tiny glammed up that featured the caption, “You feel that? That’s what real feminine energy looks like. @majorgirl ❤️. Effortless. Beautiful. Unbothered.✨ Glow…