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Cop Your XXL Merch Now Ye not dropping an album on the announced release date is one of the surest bets in hip-hop. The formula is pretty much always the same. He announces an album. He promotes the album. He gives fans a release date. Then, following a lull on updates, the clock strikes midnight on said day and…crickets. Yeezy supporters cry, complain and post angry GIFs on X, formerly known as Twitter. And they do it all again the next time. Thus was the case yet again on Friday (May 3), when Ye and Ty Dolla $ign‘s Vultures 2 did not drop after Ye stated it would. This isn’t a particularly g...
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Just as the sun was rising on the East Coast this morning, Kendrick Lamar delivered yet another series of slanderous jabs towards Drake. Coming in at half the length of K-Dot’s initial diss, “Euphoria,” with less aggression and more soul via an Al Green sample, Kendrick dropped “6:16 in LA.” While the impromptu track, released solely on Instagram on Friday (May 3), contains a plethora of symbolism, there are also very notable and meticulously crafted takeaways as well. Take a look below to find out the deciphered meanings within “6:16 in LA.” 1. Kendrick Thinks Akademiks Is CompromisedOn Kendr...
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Kendrick Lamar has returned fire with a new diss track aimed at Drake titled “6:16 in LA,” and there are numerous meanings behind the title of the song. K-Dot’s latest attack on Drizzy appeared on the former’s Instagram account on Friday (May 3). Fans have already begun to dissect the track. “6:16 in LA” is Kendrick’s second diss track aimed at Drake in less than a week following “Euphoria,” which dropped this past Tuesday (April 30). Before even getting into the song, the title of Kung Fu Kenny’s new diss has a variety of meanings. Fans began picking the title apart almost immediately, citing...
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Yaya Dillo Djerou, dressed in white. Screenshot from the video “Tchad : l'opposant Yaya Dillo tué” on the TV5MONDE Info YouTube channel. Fair use. In Chad, the death of political opponent, Yaya Dillo Djérou, just two months ahead of the 2024 presidential elections has been a major setback for the Chadian opposition. On February 27, 2024, the National Election Management Agency (ANGE) announced that Chadian citizens would elect their next leader at the presidential elections on May 6, 2024. These elections should mark the end of the transition period that began with the death of president Idris...
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Double or NothingJim Jones and Maino were once former enemies, but they put the past behind them to create a bond that has translated into an album as rap duo Lobby Boyz. Now, the boys are back with a new project.Interview: William E. Ketchum IIIEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Spring 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Regardless of chemistry in the booth or on the stage, maintaining a rap group consists of managing a lot of moving parts—especially for artists who have already built successful solo careers and have their own responsibilities to tend to. Getting Lobby Boyz toget...
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The debate over the quality of Kendrick Lamar‘s “Euphoria” diss track has continued to rage on ever since it dropped yesterday. Some rap fans have clowned Kendrick’s response to Drake since it’s release on Tuesday (April 30), arguing that while K-Dot undoubtedly rapped circles around Drizzy in his 6-minute response, the MC didn’t reveal anything that Drizzy critics didn’t already know. On the other hand, Kendrick’s die-hard supporters are standing by their king’s response, digging up plenty of easter eggs the rapper scattered throughout the song to showcase his lyrical dexterity and creativity...
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Cleanin’ Out My ClosetDanny Brown has a clearer view on life after going to rehab last year. The brilliant Detroit mainstay is still cooking up rhymes, beats and his lauded podcast while coming clean.Interview: Joey EchevarriaEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Spring 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Danny Brown is a changed man. Being clean and sober will do that. However, when it comes to his unique brand of hip-hop—one that blends introspective commentary with pure comedy—the 43-year-old rapper hasn’t lost his edge at all. With nine mixtapes, four EPs, three collaborative pro...
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Khuuchir performance with Tsendsuren Enkhtur. Photo used with permission. Bordering nations often share a common food or musical heritage that develops as a process of mutual influences. Mongolia, with its rich and distinctive musical traditions, is bordered by Russia in the north and China in the south, sharing a common history as a power that once dominated those two empires. One less known trace of Mongolian–Chinese cultural hybridity can be found in music, as both nations have a tradition of performing on bowed string instruments. To understand the links but also differences in this repert...
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Cop Your XXL Merch Now Rappers love connecting with their fans, but sometimes those supporters take things a step too far and end up violating an artist’s personal space. Throughout the years, there have been dozens of instances of fans getting too close for comfort, even bum-rushing the stage to be close to their favorite artist. While security has been able to stop these over-zealous hip-hop enthusiasts before they do any harm, unfortunately, a few handsy supporters have succeeded in grabbing or assaulting rappers. Fans Relentlessly Continue to Grab RappersMost recently, Stunna Girl and Skil...
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More Ready Than EverWhile the world was moving outside, 42 Dugg’s career came to a halt as he did time on the inside for 18 months. He’s back in business now with a forthcoming project and the self-awareness to cherish his freedom.Interview: Georgette ClineEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Spring 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. If there was a meter on maturity, 42 Dugg would be in the red. The Detroit rapper, who calls Atlanta home these days, has a renewed sense of purpose as he reflects on being a free man during a Zoom call from his ATL digs in February. While Dugg, 29, st...
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