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Lil Tjay has a lot to say on his new album, They Just Ain’t You, and even more to address in a new interview with XXL.From keeping it real about his childhood to being misunderstood, the Bronx rapper is opening up. Tjay also talks about his friendship with YNW Melly, a new tour on the way, Drake's music, addresses issues with streamer Adin Ross, Offset and more. Watch the full interview @xxl link in bio. 🎥 by @xxl

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🆕 THE BREAK 🆕La Reezy brings a New Orleans soul to hip-hop, layering his raps with jazz-inflected grooves on tracks like “Hardhead” and “Melanate It.” The NOLA native continues to stand out as one of rap’s most unique voices right now.Powered by @distrokidTag someone who needs to get hip to La Reezy ⬇️ by @xxl

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XXL’s Pass or Play returns! This isn’t a competition, just putting new artists on your radar. Now you be the A&R. 🤔Swipe through, listen to each track and call it. Who gets a play and who gets skipped 🔊This week features Jordan Montgomery’s “Hot Minute,” Sivers The Third’s “What A Hell Of A Life” and Travell Lynch’s “My Forever Angel”Who you rocking with? ⬇️💭Powered by @distrokid by @xxl

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Cassie has moved outside of the U.S. after the Diddy trial and doesn't plan on returning.On Wednesday (June 3), XXL obtained court documents in connection with a lawsuit filed by male escort Clayton Howard against Cassie and Diddy. In a motion to dismiss the case filed on May 1, Cassie reveals she is no longer living in the United States and will not be moving back.Diddy's ex-girlfriend Cassie was one of the main witnesses for the prosecution in his 2025 sex crimes trial. It is unclear where she now resides. by @xxl

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Rick Ross declares himself the B.O.A.T., claiming the title of Biggest of All Time. by @xxl

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Finesse2tymes insists there’s no lawsuit against him for allegedly having an imposter perform for him at a concert.On Tuesday (June 2), reports started circulating that the Memphis rapper was ordered to pay an Alabama promoter a $193,000 default judgment in connection with Finesse allegedly sending his brother to perform for him during a 2023 show in Alabama. Finesse has responded to the claims, saying he has no knowledge of the lawsuit and insists it’s fake news.In March of 2023, Finesse was accused of sending someone else to perform in his place at a show in Huntsville. He denied claims that he tried to trick fans in a statement. He insisted the person performing was his opening act, but due to unforeseen circumstances, he was not able to take the stage. by @xxl

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Chris Brown is dropping a deluxe version of his Brown album called The Chocolate Edition on June 19. 💽🔥The deluxe will include 10 new tracks. by @xxl

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Blueface is offering to cover Soulja Boy’s baby mother Jackie Martinez’s rent after she said Soulja had her blocked and rent was due.Soulja told her that she “better call Drake” instead before Blueface stepped in to help. 👀 by @xxl

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Bobby Shmurda calls out Jaÿ-Z and claims Hov’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, put Bobby in prison.After previously making disparaging comments on Jigga, on Tuesday night (June 2), Bobby lashed out against Hov and his attorney in posts on Instagram. Bobby claims Spiro, who was not representing Jaÿ during the time of Bobby’s legal issues, forced him to make a plea deal, which led to him serving over six years behind bars.Bobby Shmurda was signed to Roc Nation management for a brief stint following his release from prison in 2021. Despite making negative comments about Hov in the past, Bobby has never previously laid out his beef with the Roc-A-Fella cofounder.XXL has reached out to Jaÿ-Z’s team and Alex Spiro for comment. by @xxl

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Rappers can’t stop freestyling over Drake’s Iceman beats. 🧊Lucki, Lil Tjay, Conway The Machine and Lupe Fiasco are among the artists who have put their own verses on beats from the project.Who went the craziest? ⬇️💭 by @xxl

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XXL’s Pass or Play is back! This isn’t a competition, just putting new artists on your radar. Now you be the A&R. 🤔Swipe through, listen to each track and call it. Who gets a play and who gets skipped 🔊This week features Rayy Blank’s “Roll Call,” Krim$on’s “KRASH,” and Cris DaShon’s “Ballin’”Who you rocking with? ⬇️💭Powered by @distrokid by @xxl

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Blueface says he doesn't get tested for STDs because his pregnant girlfriend Nevaeh does it for him.On Monday (June 1), the couple conducted a Q&A on Kick when a viewer asked when is the last time Blue has been to the doctor. Nevaeh answered for Blue, saying she goes to the doctor and that she has a clean bill of health. Therefore, Blue is STD free."She goes to the doctor for both of us," Blueface admitted. "When she go in and come back and say it's clear, that means I'm good. I don't even gotta go get checked up." by @xxl

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