XXL Magazine

Movie director goals, lessons from Jay-Z, friendly competition with Kendrick Lamar and more.

The Buffalo wordsmith lays it straight.

Cordae opens up about what to expect from his forthcoming sophomore album, From A Bird's Eye View.

Hip-hop's most in-demand jewelers tell the stories behind working with rap stars to create icy works of art that are completely unmatched.

The Lyrical Lemonade founder and lauded music video director speaks to XXL about his growing multimedia empire.

2021 XXL Freshmen share their life mottos.

Read Moneybagg Yo's exclusive interview about his executive aspiration, goals outside of music, his vision for his kids and more.

Ski Mask The Slump God opens up about his new Sin City mixtape, upcoming sophomore album, memories with Juice Wrld and XXXTentacion, and more.

A$AP Ferg takes a look back at the making of his sophomore album.

Snowfall actor Damson Idris talks about his love for hip-hop.