Lil Wayne reportedly is ready to settle down. According to a TMZ report, published on Tuesday (May 26), Tunechi reportedly popped the question earlier this year to a woman in her 20s from Indiana. XXL has reached out to Lil Wayne’s rep for comment. Wayne has generally kept his love life out of the spotlight. […]
Down Announces North American Headlining Tour Dates Down will return to North American stages this Summer for a two-week headlining tour with support provided by Helmet and Spirit In The Room! The Strap It Down tour begins in Atlanta, Georgia on August 15th and closes in Shakopee, Minnesota on September 4th with a special previously […]
Down have announced plans for a late summer headlining tour of North America. The long-running metal supergroup, which features Pantera singer Phil Anselmo, Corrosion of Conformity guitarist Pepper Keenan, Crowbar guitarist Kirk Windstein, Eyehategod drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders, will kick off the ‘Strap It Down’ tour on Aug. 15 in Atlanta. You […]
The Barbarians Of California have shared everything you need to know about their upcoming second album, including an unstoppable new single. The chaos-loving hardcore-punk outfit’s latest album is titled ‘MEGATONS’, and it’s set to arrive on August 21. On the announcement, the band’s Eric Stenman has said: “Everyone has heard of the sophomore slump. Making […]
Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, Monaleo and the Black Eyed Peas win 2026 American Music Awards. On Monday (May 25), the 52nd AMAs went down at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Queen Latifah hosted the event, which featured multiple hip-hop artists taking home awards. Cardi B was rap’s biggest winner, taking home three […]
Alaska may be known for towering mountains, icy wilderness, and endless northern skies, but the state has also produced unforgettable musical talent with voices as bold and distinctive as the landscape itself. From folk storytellers and soulful rock performers to chart topping pop stars and legendary songwriters, Alaska’s singers carry a spirit of independence that […]
Paul McCartney has an idea for a posthumous collaboration with Prince. During a recent appearance on BBC Radio 2’s Tracks of My Years, the Beatles legend shared high praise for the Purple One, specifically naming his 1986 single “Kiss” as a favorite. “He took a lot from Hendrix, but he was a great player,” McCartney […]
Arcane Roots have announced their biggest ever headline show, taking place in November. After making their return after eight years away with epic single ‘A Wave, Across The Sea’, the refreshed five-piece will be hitting up London venue Here at Outernet for a headline show on November 11. With support coming from False Advertising and Love […]
Cam’ron and J. Cole have put an end to their legal feud over their 2024 song, “Ready ’24.” According to a documents obtained by XXL on Tuesday (May 26), Cam’ron informed the court that “parties have reached an agreement in principle to resolve the remaining claims in [the lawsuit] and are finalizing the settlement papers.” […]
Saliva Premiere New Single & Music Video “Sadistic Love” From Upcoming New Album “Breaking Through” Saliva‘s twelfth studio album “Breaking Through” has been announced for an August 14th release through Judge & Jury Records. That new effort from the platinum-certified hard rock/nü-metal outfit has newly been preceded by the single “Sadistic Love“, a Toddi Babu-directed […]