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Buy Gunna's XXL Magazine Cover Issue Here Changes Through Hip-hopHip-hop went through some serious growing pains last year. But a downturn can only mean the genre is coming out of its slump. With a new year underway, the popular music genre is looking up in 2024.Words: Paul MearaEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Spring 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. It was written and published in the magazine prior to Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That” diss toward Drake being featured on Future and Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You album, which kickstarted the subsequent disses from J. Cole, Drak...
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Cop Your XXL Merch Now 21 Savage is being honored by Time as one of the most influential people of 2024. 21 Savage Honored as One of Most Influential People of 2024On Wednesday (April 17), Time published its annual list of the 100 Most Influential People, with 21 Savage making the cut. Burna Boy penned a brief write-up of Savage’s impact over the past year, calling his success “remarkable.” “I trust my gut when it comes to my music and collaborations, and I find myself naturally drawn to artists like 21 Savage,” Burna Boy wrote. “Those who remain grounded in their convictions and consistently ...
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Cop Your XXL Merch Now Adin Ross has made a name for himself by becoming a massive figure in the livestreaming space. The 23-year-old Florida native started streaming when he was just a teen, playing mainly video games like NBA 2K. Ross has frequently said he was so dedicated to making it as a streamer that he skipped his high school prom to play video games. By 2019, he had launched his own channel on Twitch, and his NBA 2K ventures led him to befriending Bronny James, LeBron James’ son. From there, Ross’ channel took off like wildfire, in part thanks to his braggadocious personality and trol...
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Amber Rose has laughed off speculation she's dating Chris Rock. In December, the 40-year-old model was snapped by paparazzi with the 59-year-old comedian in New York City, but she has insisted the pair have been good pals for more than a decade and were just catching up over coffee. She told 'Entertainment Tonight': "It was not [a date]. "I've been friends with Chris Rock for, like, 13 years… We met for coffee. We talked some crap to each other. He made me laugh because he's hilarious. And that's our friendship. Just friendship." She added of the images: "We were not holding hands, and we were...
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Cop Your XXL Merch Now Three months have passed in2024 and the year is already looking like it’s going to be one for the books as far as hip-hop is concerned. Here are some of the biggest moments in rap for the first quarter of the year so far. 21 Savage Earns No. 1 AlbumIn January, 21 Savage returned from a six-year solo album hiatus to release his third LP American Dream. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart after moving 133,00 equivalent album units in its first week. It was the first rap album to top the chart in 2024 but it wouldn’t be the last. It took seven months for a...
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While rap fans might assume the phrase “Redrum” merely refers to the title of 21 Savage‘s latest song from his American Dream album, the term actually dates back to the 1970s as a result of a classic horror film. Where Did “Redrum” Originate From?21 Savage’s lead single off his American Dream LP currently sits comfortably at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song peaked at No. 5 in January and has fluctuated around the top 10 ever since. While “Redrum” is being uttered by rap fans everywhere, the turn of phrase 21 uses, which is “murder” spelled backward, actually stems from Stephen King’s ...
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Cop Your XXL Merch Now 21 Savage performed “Redrum” and “Should’ve Wore a Bonnet” on Saturday Night Live. 21 Savage Performs “Redrum, “Should’ve Wore a Bonnet” and “Prove It” on NBC’s Saturday Night LiveOn Saturday (Feb. 24), 21 Savage graced the stage of Saturday Night Live and delivered subdued performances of “Redrum” and a two-for-one rendition of “Should’ve Wore a Bonnet back with Prove It.” For his first set, which can be viewed below, the Atlanta-bred rapper stood at the center of the stage and performed his live version of “Redrum” along with two ballet dancers, a violinist and two ope...
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Cop Your XXL Merch Now 21 Savage is bringing his “21” ad-lib to life in the latest promo for his upcoming appearance on Saturday Night Live. 21 Savage Brings His “21” Ad-Lib to Life in Saturday Night Live PromoOn Thursday (Feb. 22), 21 Savage stood alongside Kenan Thompson and Saturday Night Live‘s new host Shane Gillis to promote the rapper’s upcoming musical appearance on the late-night comedy show. In the trailer, which can be seen below, 21 Savage merely uttered his famous “21” catchphrase, much to the delight of Gillis and Thompson. “Wow you really do that in real life, too,” Gillis said....
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The legend of the infamous drug cartel, the Black Mafia Family or BMF, will go down as arguably the wildest hip-hop-related true crime story in history. Rags to cash, cocaine to comeuppance, it’s a tale as old as the drug trade itself. But no crime conglomerate has impacted hip-hop more than BMF. Such is evident in the dozens of times the infamous group and its founders have been mentioned in rap lyrics through the years. Born in Detroit, brothers Demetrius “Big Meech” and Terry “Southwest Tee” Flenory founded the drug trafficking and money laundering outfit in 1985. Through direct links to Me...
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21 Savage graced the 2024 Grammy Awards stage, performing his contribution to Burna Boy‘s Grammy nominated track “Sittin on Top of the World” along with Brandy. 21 Savage, Burna Boy and Brandy Perform at 2024 Grammy AwardsThe stars were out at the 2024 Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 4), which was filmed live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The annual event featured several performances including21 Savage joining Burna Boy to give the crowd their Grammy nominated collab “Sittin on Top of the World” along with R&B singer Brandy, which can be seen below. Read More: Here Are The Rappers With ...
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