XXL Awards 2022 – The People’s Champ Award Nominees
The People's Champ has closed. Votes from the launch on Monday, Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. EST to Friday, Jan. 14 at 11:59 p.m. EST will be tallied. The winner will be revealed on Monday, Jan. 24.
Lil Nas X
Lil Nas X, Taylor Swift and More Stars Celebrate the Start of 2021 Pride Month
See how stars including Lil Nas X, Taylor Swift and more are celebrating the start of Pride Month for 2021.
Here Are the Top Hip-Hop Songs From the Year You Graduated High School
50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Fetty Wap, Timbaland, Kid Cudi, B.o.B, Kendrick Lamar and more.
How Social Media and Its Popular New Platforms Continue to Shape Hip-Hop
DDG, Kxng Crooked, Toosii and Twitter's Kevin O'Donnell speak to XXL about how social media and its popular new platforms are continuing to shape the rap game.
Lil Nas X’s Record Label Releases Statement on Song Allegedly Being Removed From Streaming Services, Says It’s Out of Their Control
Lil Nas X's label joins the conversation.
Sada Baby Posts ‘Lord We Said Nas X, Not DMX’ on Social Media
Sada catches heat again.
Lil Nas X Is ‘Upset’ About ‘Satan Shoes’ Nike Lawsuit: ‘Freedom of Expression Gone Out the Window’
"I’m legally not allowed to give the 666th pair away anymore because of the crying nerds on the internet..."
Nike Sues Company That Made Lil Nas X’s Satan Shoes
The plot just thickened with Lil Nas X's Satan sneaker.
Lil Nas X Wants His New Single to ‘Open Doors’ for Other Queer People
Watch the mesmerizing hell-themed music video for 'Montero (Call Me By Your Name).'
These Are the Catchiest Hip-Hop Songs You’re Annoyed You Can’t Get Out of Your Head
From Megan Thee Stallion's ''Body'' to Lil Nas X's ''Old Town Road'' to DaBaby's ''Suge,'' these hip-hop songs are so catchy you can't get them out of your head.