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Rap Trio 41 Talk Growing Up, Working Hard and Earning Accolades
41 is a Brooklyn drill trio that is taking the rap game by storm. In an exclusive interview with XXL, they explain how the group came to be, their rise and more.
Rapsody Shares Some Very Honest Moments She's Had With Herself
Rapsody opens up to XXL about her mental health journey, place in the rap game and more as she releases her latest album, Please Don't Cry.
That Mexican OT Used to Hate Everything About Himself
That Mexican OT speaks to XXL about his life as a troubled kid, being a country boy and finding a love for hip-hop.
Teezo Touchdown Follows Own Playbook for Innovation in Hip-Hop
Read more about Teezo’s appeal, his rise in hip-hop and taking his goals straight to a touchdown in XXL's Show & Prove interview.
How Navigating Life on Social Media Gets Complicated in Hip-Hop
Here's a look at how navigating life online and the pressure it brings gets complicated in hip-hop.
Kid Rappers Watch Their Popularity Soar by Digital Word of Mouth
XXL explores how kid rappers are thriving thanks to the power of social media and a dose of good luck.
Jim Jones and Maino Join Forces as Lobby Boyz to Talk New Album
Jim Jones and Maino as the duo Lobby Boyz speak to XXL about their brotherly bond, accomplishments together and on their own and more.
Danny Brown on Current State of Hip-Hop, Sober Living, Podcasting
Danny openly and honestly discusses his struggles with sobriety, being a podcast host and the state of hip-hop with XXL.
42 Dugg Talks New Album, Sexyy Red Collab, Not Going to Prison
The rapper speaks to XXL about getting back in the booth, working with Sexyy Red, the realities of life in prison and more.
Druski Opens Up About Hip-Hop Embracing His Comedy
Druski speaks to XXL about his relationship with hip-hop, Coulda Been empire, new reality show and acting career.
La La Anthony Reflects on How Music Has Changed Since Her VJ Days
La La dishes on the changes she's seen in music over the years in exclusive interview with XXL.
Metro Boomin Gives an Update on Savage Mode III
Metro Boomin gives a brief update on what's next for him.