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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HIP HOP TXL PLAYLIST 63: HANG WIT A BAD B*TCH

Hip Hop TXL Playlist 63 featuring Sexyy Red out now. Released on 2/21/26. Hosted by DJ Reddy Rell, DJ Pareece, DJ Hard Hitta, Adrian Swish and DJ SaySay. Streaming now on Spotify. Sexyy Red keeps her momentum going with “Hang Wit a Bad Bitch,” featuring Key Glock, delivering exactly what fans expect—raw confidence, catchy energy, and unapologetic attitude. The production is minimal …

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HIP HOP TXL PLAYLIST 62: DMV’S LIGHTSHOW

Hip Hop TXL Playlist 62 featuring Lightshow out now. Released on 2/7/26. Hosted by DJ Reddy Rell, DJ Pareece, DJ Hard Hitta, Adrian Swish and DJ SaySay. Streaming now on Spotify. Lightshow is a rapper from Washington, D.C., known for his intense delivery, vivid storytelling, and dedication to representing the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) hip-hop scene. Emerging in the early 2010s, he …

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HIP HOP TXL PLAYLIST 61: THE RETURN OF A$AP ROCKY

Hip Hop TXL Playlist 61 featuring A$AP Rocky out now. Released on 1/17/26. Hosted by DJ Reddy Rell, DJ Pareece, DJ Hard Hitta, Adrian Swish and DJ SaySay. Streaming now on Spotify. A$AP Rocky returns with his new project DON’T BE DUMB which is his first studio album in nearly eight years. Stream Hip Hop TXL’s latest playlist featuring new music from …

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Meet Brotha Asè: The Artist Turning Generational Stories Into Sound

Joshua Gillespie, better known by his stage name Brotha Asè, is a multi-dimensional artist — a third-generation griot, storyteller, and hip-hop visionary. As the grandson of Vusumuzi and Nothando Zulu, Brotha Asè grew up steeped in the rich tradition of African folktales, oral history, and ancestral wisdom. Drawing from that legacy, he crafts both music …

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HIP HOP TXL PLAYLIST 56: BIG BOOGIE BRINGS THE PAIN ON PAPER

Hip Hop TXL Playlist 56 featuring Big Boogie out now. Released on 10/31/25. Hosted by DJ Reddy Rell, DJ Pareece, DJ Hard Hitta, Adrian Swish and DJ SaySay. Streaming now on Spotify. Big Boogie came through with his Halloween drop Pain On Paper 4, filled with party records and street anthems that’s sure to keep your energy up. Hip Hop TXL Playlist …

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