Megan Thee Stallion is scheduled to go to trial next week with the blogger she is suing for defamation. According to court documents obtained by XXL on Friday (Nov. 14), Megan’s civil defamation suit against blogger Milagro “Gramz” Cooper will take place in Miami court before Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on Monday (Nov. 17). Megan […]
Latin music is getting shown a lot of love at the 2026 Grammy Awards. While Bad Bunny continues to make history at the awards, there’s another wave of Latin acts that are ready to take Spanish-language music to the next level. Bad Bunny is the most nominated Latin act at next year’s ceremony with six […]
Papoose truly embodies the essence of hip-hop in every aspect. Ahead of his new album, set to be released this month, the Brooklyn-bred mainstay discusses his unwavering passion for the culture, ageism within the rap game, hopping in the booth with his girlfriend, legendary boxer Claressa Shields, and much more in a new interview for XXL‘s Talk It Up […]
In recent years, Robyn has popped up on new songs here and there, like that Jamie xx collaboration or Charli XCX’s “360” remix, both from last year. As far as her own new songs, though, there haven’t been any since the release of her 2018 album Honey. She appears to be launching a new era, […]
Above the CloudsCurren$y has spent over a decade skillfully managing his JetLife empire, while becoming one of hip-hop’s most prolific MCs. He’s achieved this while remaining connected to his hometown of New Orleans, the people and the hobbies he cherishes most.Interview: C. Vernon Coleman IIEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, […]
Before she was known for hits like “Espresso” and “Manchild,” Sabrina Carpenter first gained prominence starring on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World. However, after all her success in music, she’s making her return to the screen soon, with one of her upcoming projects announced today via The Hollywood Reporter. Carpenter is teaming up […]
B.o.B is facing a new lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by the rapper during an after-party in a hotel room in California earlier this year. The woman filed the complaint against the Atlanta rapper on Nov. 7, according to records obtained by XXL on Tuesday (Nov. 11). CBS 8 […]
Summer Walker has been having a lot of fun with the rollout of her upcoming album, Finally Over It, now that she’s revealed when it’s coming out (this Friday, November 14th). The Atlanta-bred singer has gone all-in on the album’s “marriage of convenience” theme, from its matrimonial cover photo to today’s reveal for its features, […]
A lawsuit accusing Lil Uzi Vert and Roc Nation of sexual harassment and labor violations was filed and dismissed shortly after. The anonymous accuser originally filed the suit on Oct. 20 in Los Angeles Superior Court. The woman claimed in the 16-page complaint that she worked for Uzi as their Artiment Coordinator from 2022 to […]
Coco Jones doesn’t need much to have a happy holiday as the year comes to a close. Her latest single, the semi-Christmas-themed “Skip My House,” finds the R&B star counting her blessings — and coming to the conclusion that she’s grateful for things as they are. “You can skip my house this year,” she informs […]