G.CARTER1300 SPEAKS ON THE BAY AREA RAP SCENE, INFLUENCES, NEW MUSIC AND MORE

G.Carter1300 is an artist from Menlo Park California, which is a city in the Bay Area close to East Palo Alto. A representation of Exotic Mob Music, G.Carter has been featured on songs such as ‘Movin Around‘ and ‘Ready Rock‘ with Mobbin101. G.Carter now gives Hip Hop TXL a formal introduction to his origin, influences …

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HIP HOP TXL TALKS WITH AD KAPONE FROM LEGENDARY RAP GROUP ‘TOTALLY INSANE’

AD Kapone is artist hailing from East Palo Alto California whom was apart of the legendary West Coast rap group Totally Insane. Kapone is now locked in on his solo career and interviewed with Hip Hop TXL to discuss his upbringing, influences, life in East Palo Alto and more. Where are you from and how …

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HIP HOP TURNS 50! LATTO, BUSTA RHYMES, DRAKE, ICE SPICE, QUAVO, OFFSET & MORE CELEBRATE AT THE BET AWARDS

Some of Hip Hop and Pop Culture’s biggest names were in attendance to celebrate fifty years of Hip Hop. The event took place in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater with many big names in attendance, including those from the west coast region. Los Angeles artists Warren G and Tyga performed and Don P and …

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TXL 59: BIG GLO

GloRilla shines on Volume 59. GloRilla saw much success in 2022 with her singles ‘F.N.F.’ and ‘Tomorrow 2’, which quickly ascended her to one of the hottest artists in Hip Hop. GloRilla’s flow and unique voice became increasingly popular and she soon released her Anyway, Life’s Great album and bonus additions. The 59th volume of …

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Exotic Mob Music and Sick Wid’ It Records Turn Up Rosarito Beach

International Mobbin’. Exotic Mob Music took it’s International Mob Tour to Rosarito Beach in Mexico where Mobbin101 and Outer Stace kept the crowd live with a set of their latest tracks, including How We Ride, Circles, Smoove, W.H.O., and 2pm In Tulum. Additional performances included Thug Misses, Cousin Fik, Don Elway, Hitta Slim, Ally Cocaine …

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Shaken Not Stirred REMIX! Eso.XO.Supreme, 24hrs, Kodigo Bring the Heat

Eso and GoKrz come through with the remix for ‘Shaken Not Stirred’ Eso.XO.Supreme’s smash single ‘Shaken Not Stirred’ heated up in the spring and now the track has a remix for the summer. The track brings in 24hrs and Kodigo to bring a new flavor to the hit song. Stream the track below and let …

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Eso.XO.Supreme Releases Video for ‘Shaken Not Stirred’ Single

Eso’s new video goes on a trippy ride. ‘Shaken Not Stirred’ now comes with a visual that fits perfectly with the vibe of the GoKrz produced track. Eso starts the day and goes on a cruise in a fresh white Mercedes to catch some views of the city and outdoors, all accompanied with some dope …

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Trait Razor and Tay Roc Release New Video for ‘Cases’

Cases on cases. Cases of money; cases of liquor; fine diamonds and women are all on display in Trait Razor and Tay Roc‘s new video for their song ‘Cases’. The song is the latest single from Trait Razor’s Orphans album which is now available on streaming services. Envisioned by Robb Scholar, the video features Trait …

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Boosie Gets Mistaken for Flavor Flav at Airport; Flav Responds

Maybe it’s easy to get Boosie Badazz and Flavor Flav mixed up sometimes. At least that’s was an airport patron thought when they mistook Boosie for the legendary Flavor Flav. An annoyed Boosie blamed the mix-up on the red shades he was sporting, saying he knew he shouldn’t have worn them. Flavor Flav responded to …

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Big Sean Pays Tribute To Nipsey in New ‘Deep Reverence’ Video

Big Sean keeps the Marathon Going. The Detroit lyricist brings in a feature from the late Nipsey Hussle for his song ‘Deep Reverence’. A stand out track from Big Sean’s 2020 album Detroit 2, Big Sean takes the listeners on a deep ride with his references to anxiety, depression, his relationship with Kendrick Lamar and …

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YG Releases 4Hunnid Compilation Album

The project features Day Sulan, D3szn and more. YG’s 4Hunnid label has dropped a compilation album showcasing it’s artists that are quickly on the rise. Check out the video for the single off the project ‘Hit Em Up’ below: 4Hunnid Presents: Gang Affiliated is now available for streaming on all platforms.

Bobby Shmurda Freed From Prison, Hip Hop Celebrates

Bobby Shmurda is a free man after over six years in the penitentiary. The world of Hip Hop celebrated yesterday as Bobby $hmurda, 2014’s ‘Hot N*gga’ rapper was released after serving 6+ years in prison. Bobby was serving time on charges of conspiracy to commit murder, drug possession, gun possession and reckless endangerment. Bobby was …

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Robinhood Restricts Trades, Facing Class-Action Lawsuit

It seems the Robinhood app has found itself in scorching hot water. The popular stock trading app was trending today after it started restricting users from trading stocks in GameStop, AMC and more. The stocks that were restricted were skyrocketing in the market, which led to Robinhood restricting users from trading their shares. The prices …

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Chris Tucker Reveals He Was Only Paid $10k for Friday Movie Role

It’s safe to say that Chris Tucker took home a relatively small bag for his role in the classic film. The movie star took to Shannon Sharpe’s ‘Club Shay Shay’ this week to discuss a variety of topics, including his role in the classic hood comedy Friday. Tucker’s ‘Smokey’ character became a relic of the …

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Trey Songz Arrested After Brawl With Cops at AFC Championship Game

Trey Songz got into quite the scuffle this weekend. R&B star Trey Songz made headlines late Sunday Night during the NFL’s AFC Championship game when cell phone footage appeared to show the singer in a massive altercation with a law enforcement officer. The video showed Trey Songz having the law enforcement officer gripped tight in …

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Kyrie Irving to Miss More Games With Nets, Under Investigation

Brooklyn’s $140Million dollar man is becoming quite the centerpiece of controversy. Kyrie Irving has been the weight of controversy since the beginning of the season, starting with his stance on interaction with the media, and now with missing games and potentially not following the NBA’s league protocol in regards to the COVID-19 virus. The Brooklyn …

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King Von Drops Posthumous Video for “Armed and Dangerous”

King Von was quickly ascending through ranks of Hip Hop superstardom before his life was abruptly and tragically cut short. His detailed story telling and high energy brought a unique and powerful feeling to his music that was on full display on the release of his debut album Welcome To O’Block. Today, Von’s camp released …

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TXL 31

Big Latto brings the fire and glamour on TXL 31. The 31st volume in the TXL series has dropped, featuring one of the hottest artists to quickly ascend in the ranks and stardom of Hip Hop, Mulatto. 2020 has been an excellent year for the women of Hip Hop, with Mulatto, Megan Thee Stallion, City …

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TXL 30

Rest In Peace to all the artists we’ve lost in 2020. The 30th volume in the TXL series dropped this weekend, and it’s one that’s dedicated to the artists who have fallen to violence in 2020. The project is hosted by DJ Reddy Rell, DJ Pareece, DJ Hard Hitta, and DJ Iceberg. 2020 has been …

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TXL 23

Yo Gotti continues to bring the heat in 2020. The 23rd volume in the TXL series dropped this weekend, featuring Yo Gotti on the cover. The tape is hosted by DJ Reddy Rell, DJ Iceberg, and Adrian Swish. Yo Gotti is coming fresh off the release of his latest single and video “Recession Proof”, where …

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Album Review: Am I the Drama? – Cardi B

Cardi B’s long-awaited sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, finally delivers the full project fans have been anticipating since Invasion of Privacy. Across 23 tracks, Cardi leans into everything that made her a star: sharp disses, unfiltered bravado, and the kind of quotable bars that fuel conversation. The album thrives on conflict and confidence — …

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Promises, Doubts, and Desire: Inside Devine’s Standout Track “checks in the mail”

A must-hear track cementing Devine’s place in today’s R&B scene. Devine is an independent R&B/soul artist based in Los Angeles. Her sound blends classic soul, contemporary R&B, and elements of mellow hip-hop — always with a strong emphasis on storytelling and emotion. She first released Flowers. For Her. in 2020, followed by Chaotic Desire which …

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HIP HOP TXL PLAYIST 54: VULNERABLE YOUNG THUG

Hip Hop TXL Playlist 54 featuring Young Thug out now. Released on 9/26/25. Hosted by DJ Reddy Rell, DJ Pareece, DJ Hard Hitta, Adrian Swish and DJ SaySay. Streaming now on Spotify. Young Thug’s new album UY SCUTI is out now, following the recent events of his jail calls leaking in which compelling conversations about his rap game counterparts were released to …

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HIP HOP TXL PLAYLIST 53: IS CARDI B THE DRAMA?

Hip Hop TXL Playlist 53 featuring Cardi B out now. Released on 9/19/25. Hosted by DJ Reddy Rell, DJ Pareece, DJ Hard Hitta, Adrian Swish and DJ SaySay. Streaming now on Spotify. Cardi B makes her return with her first album in seven years titled Am I The Drama? The album leans into conflict — with haters, with past relationships, with her …

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Jeezy & DJ Drama Dropping “Still Snowin” — A Birthday Gift & 20-Year Celebration

Jeezy, DJ Drama and Gangsta Grillz—a perfect collab. Jeezy isn’t just celebrating another trip around the sun — he’s marking 20 years in the rap game. And he isn’t doing it quietly. The Atlanta legend is teaming back up with longtime collaborator DJ Drama to deliver a new Gangsta Grillz project called Still Snowin, set …

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HIP HOP TXL PLAYLIST 52: JOEY BADA$$ SHOWS HE’S BK’S FINEST

Hip Hop TXL Playlist 52 featuring Joey Bada$$ out now. Released on 8/30/25. Hosted by DJ Reddy Rell, DJ Pareece, DJ Hard Hitta, Adrian Swish and DJ SaySay. Streaming now on Spotify. The Brooklyn MC is having a strong 2025, from going head to head TDE and some of the west coast’s finest artists, to now releasing his latest studio album Lonely …

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Young Thug Fires Back: No Feature, No Respect — Says Kendrick Lamar Won’t Eclipse Drake

Young Thug’s phone calls from his time in jail continue to break the internet. In a newly surfaced jail call from early September 2025, Young Thug lashes out at Kendrick Lamar—asserting that by turning down a feature for Thug’s 2023 album Business Is Business, Kendrick sealed his fate as eternally subordinate to Drake. Thug voiced …

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