At long last, after years of teasing and delays, ASAP Rocky has dropped his new album, Don’t Be Dumb. Quickly, a standout track is “Stole Ya Flow,” due to lyrics that seem to be dissing Drake. Relevant lyrics include, “First you stole my flow, so I stole yo’ b*tch,” in reference to Drake’s rumored fling […]
A$AP Rocky seems to diss Drake on the new track “Stole Ya Flow.” On Friday (Jan. 16), the Harlem, N.Y. rapper released his first album in eight years, Don’t Be Dumb. The latest installment in the rapper’s discography features 17 songs, including the song “Stole Ya Flow,” where Pretty Flacko appears to take aim at […]
At last, Don’t Be Dumb is finally coming: ASAP Rocky’s long-awaited album is set to drop tomorrow, January 16. As the days remaining turn into hours, Rocky has pulled back the curtain by revealing the tracklist. He also shared the list of features (but not who appears on what track). The lineup is an eclectic […]
Finesse2tymes has been arrested for drug possession again, and this time he is placing the blame on Moneybagg Yo. On Thursday (Jan. 15), Finesse2Tymes, born Ricky Hampton, was booked in Rusk County, Texas, on multiple drug charges, including possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana, according to police records. He has since been […]
Last summer, YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun Suk said that Blackpink were shooting to have a new project out by the end of the year. He said at the time, “A lot of fans are curious about Blackpink’s album. I know that the Blackpink members and producers in charge of them are working very hard […]
RZA lauds the time and money-saving aspects of using AI at a recent technology convention. On Jan. 8, the Wu-Tang Clan member spoke during the annual 2026 Consumer Electronics Showcase in Las Vegas for a panel titled, “From Concept to Reality: Creatives Using AI to Bring Big Ideas to Life.” “Creativity is time,” RZA told […]
Earlier this month, BTS gave their fans some long-awaited news: After years away fulling military service obligations in South Korea, the group is coming back with an album and a tour in 2026. Details provided at the time were sparse, but now the BTS has announced tour dates for this year and next. It kicks […]
FBG Duck’s mom says a judge ruled that she can move forward with her wrongful death lawsuit against Lil Durk. On Tuesday (Jan. 13), Duck’s mom, LaSheena Weekly, shared a post on Instagram, updating her followers about the over-year-long legal battle. “A step forward,” the post reads. “The ruling is in and my son […]
The last time we got a new Harry Styles album was in 2022 with Harry’s House. Since that and the supporting Love On Tour, Styles has largely remained out the public eye (aside from random sightings like Pope Leo’s introduction at the Vatican and marathons in Japan and Germany). Before 2025 came to an end, […]
Back in ActionAlbum rollouts may seem outdated, but rappers are still embracing the concept, just in different ways. Change has come, and the no-rollout era may finally be coming to an end.Words: Grant RindnerEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. There […]