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The debate over the quality of Kendrick Lamar‘s “Euphoria” diss track has continued to rage on ever since it dropped yesterday. Some rap fans have clowned Kendrick’s response to Drake since it’s release on Tuesday (April 30), arguing that while K-Dot undoubtedly rapped circles around Drizzy in his 6-minute response, the MC didn’t reveal anything that Drizzy critics didn’t already know. On the other hand, Kendrick’s die-hard supporters are standing by their king’s response, digging up plenty of easter eggs the rapper scattered throughout the song to showcase his lyrical dexterity and creativity...
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Cleanin’ Out My ClosetDanny Brown has a clearer view on life after going to rehab last year. The brilliant Detroit mainstay is still cooking up rhymes, beats and his lauded podcast while coming clean.Interview: Joey EchevarriaEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Spring 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Danny Brown is a changed man. Being clean and sober will do that. However, when it comes to his unique brand of hip-hop—one that blends introspective commentary with pure comedy—the 43-year-old rapper hasn’t lost his edge at all. With nine mixtapes, four EPs, three collaborative pro...
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Khuuchir performance with Tsendsuren Enkhtur. Photo used with permission. Bordering nations often share a common food or musical heritage that develops as a process of mutual influences. Mongolia, with its rich and distinctive musical traditions, is bordered by Russia in the north and China in the south, sharing a common history as a power that once dominated those two empires. One less known trace of Mongolian–Chinese cultural hybridity can be found in music, as both nations have a tradition of performing on bowed string instruments. To understand the links but also differences in this repert...
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Cop Your XXL Merch Now Rappers love connecting with their fans, but sometimes those supporters take things a step too far and end up violating an artist’s personal space. Throughout the years, there have been dozens of instances of fans getting too close for comfort, even bum-rushing the stage to be close to their favorite artist. While security has been able to stop these over-zealous hip-hop enthusiasts before they do any harm, unfortunately, a few handsy supporters have succeeded in grabbing or assaulting rappers. Fans Relentlessly Continue to Grab RappersMost recently, Stunna Girl and Skil...
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More Ready Than EverWhile the world was moving outside, 42 Dugg’s career came to a halt as he did time on the inside for 18 months. He’s back in business now with a forthcoming project and the self-awareness to cherish his freedom.Interview: Georgette ClineEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Spring 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. If there was a meter on maturity, 42 Dugg would be in the red. The Detroit rapper, who calls Atlanta home these days, has a renewed sense of purpose as he reflects on being a free man during a Zoom call from his ATL digs in February. While Dugg, 29, st...
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The symbolic Ferris Wheel, part of the Pripyat amusement park which was scheduled to open May 1, 1986. Image by Keith Adams via Wikimedia Commons. Public domain. On April 26, 1986, a catastrophic accident occurred at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. A planned shutdown of the reactor, lasting 20 seconds, seemed like a routine check of electrical equipment. However, a few seconds later, a chemical explosion released about 520 types of dangerous radionuclides into the atmosphere. Thirty-eight years later, Belarusian officials say 12 percent of the country's territory is still contaminated. The ...
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Judith Suminwa Tuluka, DRC's prime Minister. Screenshot from France24 YouTube channel. OnApril 1, 2024, in a historic decision few nations worldwide can boast of, Judith Suminwa Tuluka was named prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As prime minister, she will be responsible for running the day-to-day administrative tasks and implementing the policies set by the president, who oversees the executive functions of the government. WithJudith Suminwa Tuluka‘s appointment as prime minister, the Congolese people's wait for a new government has finally concluded. Three months ...
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AttentionIn a few years’ time, Druski has ascended from your favorite rapper’s favorite Instagram comedian to budding actor and mogul in the making. With more in store for 2024, he continues to get the last laugh.Interview: C. Vernon Coleman IIEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Spring 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Sometimes, one doesn’t have to be a rapper, producer or record exec to be a popular hip-hop figure. Enter Drew “Druski” Desbordes, a social media comedian-turned-multihyphen- ate entertainer who’s become a massive figure in the culture. It all started in 2017, when...
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Paul Amegakpo, president of the Tamberma Institute for Governance (ITG) based au Togo. Photo by Jean Sovon, used with permission. Originally scheduled for April 20, 2024, Togo is getting ready to hold its combined legislative and regional elections on April 29, 2024. As this will be the first regional election to be held under the decentralization process, this election will be a first for this country of over nine million inhabitants. Togo is divided into five administrative regions and has 113 members of parliament elected for a six-year term (including the April 2024 elections). Following t...
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Cop Your XXL Merch Now Doja Cat has had a tumultuous relationship with social media throughout her career. One on hand, the California rapper-singer has been able to use the internet as a launching pad for stardom. However, when it comes to social interactions on platforms such as Instagram or X, formerly known as Twitter, she seems to have zero qualms about going toe to toe with fans. In fact, Doja’s online conversations tend to get so contentious, that it often seems as if she’s trying to alienate her own fan base. Either that or just defending herself. Ironically enough, Doja Cat’s first ta...
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