Brent Faiyaz and Tyler, the Creator Drop New Song “Gravity”
Brent Faiyaz is back and he is not playing games with us. His new song, released on Youtube today, is produced by DJ Dahi, who is known for producing songs Continue Reading
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Flaming Lips’ Space Bubble Show: a Live Music Fix For COVID, or a One-Shot Gimmick?
Live music was one of the first cultural casualties of COVID back in early 2020. Before the United States was a hotbed for anti-mask, anti-lockdown disinformation — and the surge Continue Reading
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Flo Milli Looks to Nicki Minaj for Career Inspiration – ‘You Could Persevere and Make History as a Black Female’
Show & ProveWords: Kathy IandoliEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. In the midst of an ongoing pandemic, the 2020 Continue Reading
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These Are the Best Emo Hip-Hop Songs of the Last Five Years
Emo rap is massive, and there’s no other way to put it. Candid lyrics centered on emotional and confessional subject matter make up the sub-genre, which, at times, merges hip-hop and Continue Reading
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Issa Rae Elevates Her Raedio Label With Yung Baby Tate and TeaMarrr
Flava In Ya EarIssa Rae's knack for curating music moments made the Insecure soundtrack a breakout success. Now Raedio, her multi-armed audio platform, is slated to bolster new rap talent Continue Reading
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King Von Speaks on His Come Up Two Weeks Before His Death in One of His Final Interviews
Remember My NameKing Von speaks on his come up two weeks before his tragic death.Words: Eric DuckerEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, Continue Reading
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6 Controversial Metal Bands Banned Around The World
Described as a down-to-earth joy and humble human, Children of Bodom frontman Alexi Laiho brought an unmatched level of grace and humility to one of Rock’s most grotesque subgenres. Dead Continue Reading
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Bean Dad Redemption? The Sad, Strange Saga of John Roderick
2020, amirite? Like the rest of the world, I’m so excited that the new year is here. Most years, I’ve always made resolutions to try and better myself in some Continue Reading
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