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Joey Bada$$ on Having the Hottest Pen in the Game, Being Victorious in Battle and Sitting Among Hip-Hop’s Greats

Joey Bada$$ Mic killer. No filler. Interview: Georgette Cline Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website.

J.I.D. and Joey Badass Reflect on East Coast-West Coast Rivalry: 'It Was Real Slap Boxing Sh-t'

J.I.D. has revealed he was on Joey Badass ’ side during his recent lyrical war with the West Coast. The two rappers sat down ...

Rapsody Tells People to 'Relax' as She Addresses Cancelled Joey Badass Tour

While Rapsody didn't give an exact reason for the cancellation, she hushed the rumors about ticket sales on Thursday (October ...
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Hip-Hop’s Biggest First-Week Sales for Projects in 2025

After 2024 proved to be a pivotal year for hip-hop in many ways, an uptrend in sales numbers for the rap game is carrying over into 2025, with some of the genre's top acts at the helm. Nicki Minaj ...