Cash Cobain plays no games when his hip-hop knowledge is challenged in XXL‘s Rhyme and Risk, presented by Stake. The rules are straightforward: Spin the wheel to see the points you’re playing for. Select the trivia card that corresponds to your points. Get the question right and earn those points. Get it wrong and pick a challenge […]
From heartfelt storytelling and rich vocal harmonies to acoustic melodies that capture the spirit of everyday life, folk music has produced some of the most timeless and influential bands in music history. The greatest folk groups blended tradition with originality, creating songs filled with emotion, social reflection, romance, and unforgettable melodies that continue to resonate […]
Hotboii has been sentenced to six months behind bars for violating probation in his RICO case. According to records obtained by XXL, the Orlando, Fla., rapper was booked into the Orange County Jail in Florida on Monday (May 18). Hotboii’s attorney, Lyle Mazin, tells XXL this is not a new violation and that it dates […]
Lil Poppa‘s mom confirms the late rapper had methamphetamine in his system when he died by suicide earlier this year. On Monday (May 18), Lynn Hickson, the mother of Lil Poppa, shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram account regarding her son’s autopsy and toxicology reports. In her missive, which you can read below, Hickson […]
From smooth slow jams to massive dance floor anthems, Usher helped define modern R&B for more than two decades with charisma, emotion, and undeniable style. Few artists have balanced vocal talent, hit making instincts, and superstar stage presence as effortlessly as he has. Emerging as a teenage singer in the nineteen nineties, Usher quickly evolved […]
J.I.D blasts BET after not receiving any 2026 BET Awards nominations and disses J. Cole’s lyrics in deleted tweets. On Tuesday (May 19), the television network announced the nominations for this year’s awards show. After not receiving a single nod, J.I.D lashed out on X, tweeting, “I hate BET.” A fan replied to the Atlanta […]
Worship music has the unique power to bring people together through faith, hope, gratitude, and emotional connection. Across generations, timeless worship songs have filled churches, arenas, homes, and personal moments of reflection with melodies that inspire both celebration and comfort. From powerful modern anthems to deeply moving spiritual ballads, these songs have become part of […]
A Rich Home Quan AI video for the new song “Still Dead” has fans sounding off. On Friday (May 22), RHQ’s estate released the video for the song, which was inspired by the death of PnB Rock. The new visual is totally made with AI and shows the rapper walking around a cemetery, interacting with […]
Few entertainers have blended music, dance, glamour, and star power as successfully as Jennifer Lopez. From her breakout years in late nineteen nineties pop and rhythm and blues to her reign as a global dance music icon, Lopez built a catalog filled with infectious hooks, confident performances, and unforgettable club anthems. Her music combines Latin […]
Rob Base, one-half of the duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died at the age of 59. On Friday (May 22), Rob Base’s family confirmed on his Instagram page that the “It Takes Two” rapper had died following a private battle with cancer, just days after celebrating his 59th birthday on May 18. […]