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Kathy Iandoli
Has the Competitive Landscape Changed for Women in Hip-Hop?
Women rappers are taking over the game bar by bar, beat by beat. XXL takes a deep dive into how they've accomplished this feat.
KenTheMan Preps New Tour With Cosigns From 2 Chainz and Snoop Dogg Behind Her
Read the exclusive interview with KenTheMan.
Shelley FKA DRAM Interview: Comes Clean About New Album, Battling Drug Addiction and Fitness as Therapy
Shelley, formerly known as DRAM, is coming off five years of ups and downs, but with new music and a new moniker, he’s ready to come clean.
How Hip-Hop Songs Both Old and New Are Taking Over TikTok
In two years time, TikTok has become the premier app for content creators. Now, hip-hop songs both old and new are taking over.
Rapsody Turns to a Special Tupac Shakur Story as a Reminder She’s on the Right Path
Rapsody discusses the happiness she's experiencing at the moment, her venture into acting and a special Tupac Shakur story.
Young M.A Enters a New Phase in Her Music Career: “Don’t Think It’s All Gangster”
Young M.A speaks to XXL about having more fun in her music, accomplishing her entrepreneurial ambitions and maturing in the fickle music industry.