You wanted lyricism, you got it. Here are two of the finest wordsmiths currently pushing hip-hop forward, Joey Bada$$ and J.I.D, who both grace the cover of XXL Magazine’s Fall 2025 issue. Every year at XXL, we receive backlash regarding our Freshman list due to a misunderstanding of its true purpose. Many people mistakenly believe the list…
Diddy was hit with two new assault lawsuits just hours before his October 3 sentencing, intensifying the legal firestorm surrounding him. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat…
Joey Bada$$Mic killer. No filler.Interview: Georgette Cline Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. Rappers often face a paradoxical situation when they take a break between albums. During this time, their skills may be questioned, especially if they’ve chosen to work behind…
Diddy is preparing to launch a series of entrepreneurship and life skills classes across Miami in October—but only if a federal judge allows him to walk free. The Hip-Hop mogul-turned-aspiring educator is scheduled to teach at six venues next month, including correctional facilities, libraries, and cultural centers, as part of a reentry program for formerly…
J.I.DSharper rhymes. Harder lines.Interview: Vanessa SattenEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. “I want a BET nomination,” J.I.D says when asked about his bucket list. It’s not far-fetched. He already has three Grammy nods and with the way he’s been dropping…
Newsom Slams Kid Rock After Halftime Show Criticism Gavin Newsom reignited his months-long feud with Kid Rock this week, publicly mocking the musician after conservative pundits criticized the NFL’s decision to feature Bad Bunny as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime headliner at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The latest jab came after right-wing commentator…
Sheff G gifted his girlfriend with $50,000 before turning himself in to serve a five-year prison bid. On Tuesday (Sept. 30), a day before the Brooklyn rapper was officially sentenced and sent to prison after pleading guilty in a gang RICO case, Sheff shared a post on Instagram. The post featured a carousel of photos…
Anuel AA has been accused of assaulting a man at Volcano Bay in a lawsuit that also claims the incident caused emotional trauma to the victim’s family. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay…
Hip-hop is most distinguished by its lyricism, which has become the most vital aspect of a rapper’s craft. Without it, the classic albums, celebrated songs and innovative wordplay that have been cherished in the culture for decades would not exist. Over time, the art of lyricism has evolved alongside the genre and its artists, but…
Bad Bunny is set to electrify the Super Bowl LX halftime stage in Santa Clara, but his headlining gig has drawn a controversial response from the Trump administration, which plans to deploy ICE agents at the event in what it calls a crackdown on undocumented immigrants. Corey Lewandowski, senior adviser at the Department of Homeland…
