XXL (Magazine)

XXL is a hip hop magazine based in the United States, launched in 1997 and published by Townsquare Media. Over the years, it has had several notable editors, including Reginald C. Dennis, who previously worked at The Source, Sheena Lester, the former editor-in-chief of RapPages and a music editor for Vibe, Elliott Wilson, a former contributor at ego trip and The Source, who currently holds the #7 position on The Source's Digital 30 list, and Datwon Thomas, the ex-Editor-In-Chief of King. In May 2009, Datwon Thomas stepped down from his role, leading to Vanessa Satten, who had been with XXL since 1998, being appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief.

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Meet Lil Wayne's New Wave of Artists Signed to Young Money

5 days ago | xxlmag.com | Georgette Cline

The focus of Lil Wayne's career right now is the impending release of his much-talked about album, Tha Carter VI, but he's also juggling his role as the founder of Young Money Entertainment. The lauded rap star introduces the newest artists on the label roster, a mix of diverse talent. Weezy F. Baby kicked off Season 3 of his Young Money Radio on Apple Music last week (May 2) in true Young Moolah fashion by interviewing the new wave of artists signed to his record label.
Maino on President Donald Trump Messing Up the Stock Market, Comedian Larry David's Genius and Adult Actress Teanna Trump's Skill Set

6 days ago | xxlmag.com | Georgette Cline

Maino stays booked and busy these days. Between serving rhymes and hitting the stage to perform tracks from his recently released album Mainovation, the Brooklyn rapper is a radio cohost on Power 105's Way Up With Angela Yee show, delivers his Mainovation words of wisdom straight from the whip and looks for a wife. Seriously. He's getting married on July 26 and is documenting the journey in his Love on LayAway video series.
Respect the Reveal - Doechii Demands More Umbrellas to Hide Her Met Gala Look and Has a Funny Response to the Backlash

1 week ago | xxlmag.com | Georgette Cline

Doechii tries to lighten the mood with a funny reaction to all the backlash she's receiving this week. A viral video shows the rapper demanding more umbrellas to hide her Met Gala ’fit before hitting the blue carpet at the event. On Wednesday (May 7), Doechii heard the internet loud and clear after a video posted on TikTok Monday (May 5) showed her yelling at her glam team to get her more umbrellas in an effort to hide her Met Gala look before the big reveal.
Playboi Carti Claims He's Banned From Met Gala So Shows Off His Fit Anyway

1 week ago | xxlmag.com | Georgette Cline

Playboi Carti didn't get to have the blue carpet moment he hoped for at the 2025 Met Gala because he was allegedly banned from fashion's biggest night. On Tuesday (May 6), about 24 hours after the Met Gala kicked off at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Playboi Carti debuted what would have been his fly attire for the evening in a post on Instagram.
Future Ditches Dreads and Debuts Shorter Hair at 2025 Met Gala

1 week ago | xxlmag.com | Georgette Cline

Future debuted a dramatically different hair cut at the 2025 Met Gala tonight when he showed up to the fashionable event without his signature dreadlocks. This article is being updated. See Future's New Haircut at the 2025 Met GalaNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Future attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.
A Look at Rappers at the 2025 Met Gala

1 week ago | xxlmag.com | Georgette Cline

See what the rappers are wearing at the 2025 Met Gala when it starts below, and check out who showed up last year. This article will be updated. See Every Rapper at the 2024 Met GalaWho has the best Gala ’fit? Doja Cat attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City.
Key Glock, DDG, Benny The Butcher and More - New Hip-Hop Projects

1 week ago | xxlmag.com | Georgette Cline

The first new music Friday of May starts off strong. This week, a rising rap star from Memphis puts out his highly anticipated new album, a rapper and online star capitalizes on recent momentum with a fresh LP, one of the game's most respected spittas puts out another project and more. Key Glock has left fans waiting long enough. Following multiple delays and an album cover change, the Memphis rapper comes through with his new album Glockaveli.
Doechii and Central Cee Are in the Fast Lane to Making You a Better Driver

1 week ago | xxlmag.com | Georgette Cline

Have a problem keeping your eyes on the road while driving? Listening to music from Doechii and Central Cee can help with concentration behind the wheel, a new study finds. Some people might assume silence is the best way to focus in the car, but there's no fun in that. So, if there's going to be any music turned up in the ride, it better be Doechii or Central Cee to help improve driving skills.
Lil Wayne Assembles His Dream Rapper Football Team

2 weeks ago | xxlmag.com | Georgette Cline

Hip-hop's biggest football fan may just be Lil Wayne. The Green Bay Packers loyalist is diehard to the game, so it's only right he'd have his dream rapper football team at the ready, which he revealed during a recent interview. On April 21, Weezy F.
Rapper, Rock Star, Now Actress? Rico Nasty on New Album Lethal, Big Leap Into TV and Rappers Owning Where They Come From

2 weeks ago | xxlmag.com | Georgette Cline

There was a time when people thought Rico Nasty was "crazy, too out of the box." Her punk rock aesthetic may have initially confused a few rap fans, but that individuality is what has propelled her into the spotlight and advanced her career beyond measure. She addresses some of the talk on "You Could Never," a new song produced by Rayman and Imad Royal, appearing on her forthcoming album, Lethal, out May 16.