Denzel Curry says his next album will be his most ambitious yet and believes it could cement him as one of the greatest artists to ever do it. 👀 He says he’s taking his time with the project because he wants it to surpass some of his best work.

Fivio Foreign got baptized and shared the moment with fans. 🙏🏾 “I pray I keep the promises I made to God,” he wrote in the caption. The baptism follows a recent stretch of faith-centered music from Fivio, including his gospel track “Chasin” with The Fire Choir, a free Times Square performance backed by a choir and a new gospel drill preview alongside Dee-1. 🔥

Blueface is detained at gunpoint and placed in handcuffs after a swatting call interrupts a livestream with his girlfriend Nevaeh and their newborn son. Police later release him after determining the call was fake.

Quality Control P’s mother addresses rumors surrounding the Quality Control co-founder’s condition, confirming that he is alive and recovering after reports that he suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized in Las Vegas. She also alleges that someone may be responsible for what happened to him. “Somebody did this to him and I know it because there’s no logical reason,” she says.

Serayah announces that she is ending her engagement to Joey Bada$$, citing repeated infidelity throughout their relationship. “Love should not require you to abandon yourself.” She also shared, then deleted, several posts on her Instagram Story addressing the situation, calling out Joey for allegedly cheating on her after he proposed. Serayah added that she had receipts and shared a screen recording that allegedly showed Joey talking with another woman in the since deleted posts.

YK Osiris starts a fight with streamer Deshae Frost right after boxing in Adin Ross' Brand Risk 15 event. On Aug. 22, YK fought social media personality Bob Menery in the preliminary match of Ross' latest fight event. The fight was ruled a no contest after YK continued to hit Menery after knocking him down in the first round. However, the sparks flew after the match, when YK called out Deshae to fight. "Tell Deshae, f**k him, I want him in here next," YK snapped. "He a b**ch." Frost, who was in the building, entered the ring and told YK he did not want the smoke. YK urged Adin to set it up before smacking Deshae in the face. A brief scuffle ensued before they were eventually separated. 🎥: AdinRoss/Kick

Ralo shows support for Lil Durk as his federal murder-for-hire trial gets underway in Los Angeles, writing that he is manifesting a win. He also shared a screenshot of a FaceTime call with Durk’s father, Dontay “Big Durk” Banks Sr., on his Instagram Story.

Montana of 300 insists that he's innocent after reportedly being found guilty of aggravated domestic battery. The Chicago rapper went to trial in Peoria County, Ill., on Aug. 18, in connection with a case from 2025. The verdict did not turn out in his favor. The following day, he shared a post on Facebook reacting to his conviction. "It’s crazy when the witness takes the stand n says I never touched them...and not 1 other witness, nor the other 3 officers even claims to have seen me touch or harm anyone," he wrote. "Yet this jury still ruled me guilty. This is AMERICA for a black man fasho." Montana, born Walter A. Bradford, was arrested in February of 2025 following a confrontation with his ex-girlfriend at a salon during which police had to tase the rapper after he refused to comply with their demands. The rapper is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 16. XXL has reached out to the Illinois State's Attorney's Office for comment.

Finesse2tymes says he is fighting to regain custody of his daughter, who has a disability, from a relative following the death of the child's mother.

The 2016 XXL Freshman Class wasn't embraced right away. Ten years later, the cover fans questioned stands as one of the most beloved. 🗣 Watch the 2016 XXL Freshman Class documentary. 🎥🎬⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=iJyhevDd… Powered by @remymartinUS

MGK was in attendance for Lil Durk’s federal murder-for-hire trial in Los Angeles today (Aug. 24) to show support, according to digital creator Mel of the series I’m Not a Lawyer But… and journalist Michael Blackshire.

Nine years ago today, XXXTentacion and Trippie Redd dropped “F*ck Love” 🗣️

Quality Control shares a positive update on Pierre “P” Thomas, saying the co-founder is “improving and recovering more and more every day.” 🙏🏾 “I’m so grateful to share that P is improving and recovering more and more every day. Your prayers are working, so please keep them coming. So thankful for our brother’s continued healing and for all the love, prayers, and support surrounding him. During this time, we ask that you please continue to respect P and his family’s privacy as he focuses on healing and recovery. God is good”

BigXthaPlug was reportedly arrested for driving while intoxicated, illegal firearm possession and marijuana possession in Texas last week. According to TMZ, BigX, born Xavier Landum, was arrested on Friday (Aug. 21) by the Allen Police Department and booked into the Collin County Jail. The Lone Star State rapper has been charged with DWI, marijuana possession of less than two ounces and unlawful possession of a firearm. Due to the arrest, BigX missed his scheduled performance at the Country Rising Festival in Canada on Friday night. A day after his arrest, BigX shared a photo of his latest mugshot on Instagram along with a song clip and the caption, "THAT SHIT LITE 🤦🏾‍♂️…ALBUM OTW…" XXL has reached out to BigXthaPlug's team for comment.

Gillie Da Kid visits the grave of his late son YNG Cheese and shares a message of support for parents who have lost a child. “Let that sh*t out, and as soon as you let it out, it’s chin up, chest out.”

Opening statements in the Lil Durk murder-for-hire case.

Cooperating witnesses reportedly revealed in Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial include OTF Jam and two men who were allegedly hired by Durk to kill Quando Rondo. The first day of the Chicago rapper's highly anticipated trial is underway in Los Angeles. On Monday (Aug. 24), the prosecution confirmed that multiple people in Durk's inner circle will testify against him and his codefendants David Lindsey and DeAndre Wilson, according to I'm Not a Lawyer But... creator Melanie Goolsby, who was present for Monday's hearing. Those cooperating witnesses include long-rumored informant Kacey "OTF Jam" Hester and Durk's former codefendants Kavon Grant and Keith Jones. All three men have pleaded guilty. Shortly after Durk was arrested in October of 2024, rumors surfaced that Durk associate OTF Jam may have been instrumental in Durk getting popped by gathering information for the feds by wearing a wire. In the government's opening statements, they called the case a story of revenge, accusing Durk of ordering a hit on Quando Rondo as retaliation for Quando's associate killing King Von in 2020. Durk's team pointed out that Kavon Grant has already admitted to being involved in the plot and execution of the plan to kill Quando in August of 2022. They say there is no solid evidence connecting Durk to paying the men to carry out the 2022 shooting, which took the life of Quando's cousin. In addition to fan support, MGK showed up to court and listened to the trial from an overflow room.

Lil Yachty, Denzel Curry and DJ Drama reflect on what happened behind the scenes of the most popular 2016 XXL Freshman cypher.🗣️ Watch the 2016 XXL Freshman Class documentary. 🎥🎬⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=iJyhevDd… Powered by @remymartinUS

Ice Spice, Lil Yachty and actress Millie Bobby Brown took on the Drake “Shabang” challenge 💥 xitter.cf/media_marc75899/status…