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Finding the next generation of rap stars has never been more challenging or exciting. Hip-hop moves faster than ever, and artists aren’t just competing with their peers anymore. They’re fighting for attention across streaming platforms, social media, viral moments, live performances and an endless flood of new music. Yet through all the noise, a select few rise above the rest.After months of research, conversations and debate, XXL has selected 12 artists for the 2026 Freshman Class. Chosen from a deep field of contenders, this year’s group reflects the many sounds, styles and perspectives shaping rap today. Some built loyal fan…

Over the past few months T.I. has been making some noise ever since jumping back on the rap scene with his banger “Let ‘Em Know” and unexpectedly getting into a quick back-and-forth with 50 Cent, but looking to get back to his bread-and-butter the King of The South comes through with another head nodder to show he’s still got a lot left in the tank.Dropping off some new visuals to “Mr. Him,” T.I. shows how large he’s living as he pulls out the yacht that comes equipped with a gang of thick women who seem to “enjoy” each other’s company…

Mega Millions Music artist Loui Paso is making a strong statement this summer with the release of his new single, “Untouchable,” featuring Brooklyn rapper Fivio Foreign and Puerto Rican trap star Jon Z. Released earlier this month, the collaboration blends the hard-hitting sound of New York drill with the energy of Latin trap, creating a record that reflects the growing connection between the two genres. Each artist brings a distinct style to the track, with Paso anchoring the collaboration alongside verses from Fivio Foreign and Jon Z. The release highlights the continued rise of cross-cultural collaborations as hip-hop and Latin…

Lifetime has announced that He Couldn’t Let Go, starring Christina Milian, will make its television debut this summer. The thriller, also starring Steven Strait (The Expanse, Sky High), is set to premiere July 11 at 8 p.m. ET on the network. Per the logline, “After an intense work encounter that leaves a disgruntled colleague on the run, Mariana’s (Christina Milian) quiet night at home turns into a terrifying fight for her own survival.” He Couldn’t Let Go also stars Annie Gonzalez (Gentefied) and Gregg Wayans (Scary Movie 6). The movie is produced by FOX Entertainment Studios in association with Neon…

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Warriors musical hits Broadway in spring 2027 and Hip-Hop fans can’t wait to see what the play will be like. Lin-Manuel Miranda is bringing “Warriors” to Broadway next spring, and the Hip-Hop world’s about to witness something special. The musical adaptation of the 1979 cult classic film “The Warriors” will begin previews in March 2027 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, with an official opening in April, according to Deadline. This marks Miranda’s first new full-length original stage musical since “Hamilton” changed everything about how Broadway tells stories. Miranda and Eisa Davis wrote the book, music, and lyrics for “Warriors,”…

The life and legacy of two-time Grammy Award-winning singer Peabo Bryson were celebrated during a private, invitation-only homegoing service that honored one of the most beloved voices in modern R&B history. Known for timeless classics such as “Feel the Fire,” “I’m So Into You,” “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love,” “Reaching for the Sky,” and “Can You Stop the Rain,” Bryson also became a household name through his Oscar and Grammy-winning Disney duets, “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World.” His remarkable catalog served as the soundtrack to generations of listeners and was fittingly at the center of a…

We cannot tell if this is real or not – watch the video and judge if Ray J and Sauce Walka have beef. Sauce Walka seems to have reached his limit with Ray J. He let him have it! But we are wondering whether the confrontation was genuine or just another expertly produced internet/streaming thing for social media to eat up. Sauce was streaming the whole time. Sauce Walka aggressively confronted Ray J backstage after hearing that the singer may have been throwing shots his way during a livestream. OK. The Houston rapper wasted no time getting straight to the…

Source: Leon Neal / GettyTech trillionaire Elon Musk has sparked some controversy after declaring that he intends to sue Congressman Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and that he should be jailed in relation to cuts to USAID made by Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).Musk began his tirade on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday (June 22) in response to an appearance by Khanna on the I’ve Had It podcast by Jennifer Welch the previous Saturday (June 20). The progressive politician stated, using cited data from the Lancet medical journal, that the cuts that DOGE made to USAID could potentially be…

Benny The Butcher continues his run as one of hip-hop’s most consistent voices with the release of The Plugs I Met 2.5, now available on all major streaming platforms. The new six-track EP serves as a bridge installment in his acclaimed Plugs I Met series, setting the stage for a landmark combined anniversary project that will merge The Plugs I Met and The Plugs I Met 2 into one definitive album, scheduled for release on June 26, 2026. The project reinforces Benny’s role in shaping modern East Coast street rap while extending one of his most celebrated bodies of work.…

Nicki Minaj’s $10 million legal battle with a former fan ends without trial as Tameer Peak drops his defamation lawsuit. Nicki Minaj just closed out a legal chapter that’s been hanging over her head for way too long. The $10 million defamation lawsuit filed by Tameer Peak is officially over, and the case ended without either side going to trial. Peak, a former fan who claimed Nicki publicly humiliated him by calling him “one sandwich short of a picnic,” decided to drop the case after more than a year of back-and-forth in court. The real story here is how messy…