XXL released their 2025 Freshman Class, including Ray Vaughn, BabyChiefDoit, Eem Triplin, 1900Rugrat, Samara Cyn, Ian, Gelo, Loe Shimmy, Lazer Dim 700, YTB Fatt, Nino Paid, and EBK Jaaybo. Keywords: XXL Freshman Class,Southern Hip Hop,New Artists
Silentó Sentenced to Thirty Years in Prison
Silentó was sentenced to thirty years in prison for murder charges relating to the 2021 death of his cousin, Frederick Rooks. Keywords: Silentó,Southern Hip Hop,Legal Issues
Kendrick Lamar’s Big Night at the BET Awards 2025, Including Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Kendrick Lamar won Album of the Year for GNX, Video of the Year for ‘Not Like Us’, Best Collaboration alongside SZA for ‘Luther’, Video Director of the Year alongside Dave Free, and Best Male Hip Hop Artist. Keywords: Kendrick Lamar,Southern Hip Hop,BET Awards
Future and Metro Boomin Crowned Best Group at BET Awards 2025
Future and Metro Boomin won Best Group at the BET Awards 2025. Keywords: Future,Metro Boomin,Southern Hip Hop,BET Awards
BET Awards 2025: Texas Heat—How BigXthaPlug Is Making Southern Rap Loud, Lyrical, and Fresh Again
BigXthaPlug has emerged as one of the loudest, proudest, and most captivating voices in hip hop today—and at the 2025 BET Awards, his Best New Artist nomination is proof that Texas rap is not just back, it’s booming. Keywords: BigXthaPlug,Texas Rap,Southern Hip Hop,BET Awards
BET Awards 2025: Texas Heat—How BigXthaPlug Is Making Southern Rap Loud, Lyrical, and Fresh Again
Fort Worth’s own BigXthaPlug has undeniably solidified his position as one of the most compelling and captivating voices in contemporary hip-hop, a fact underscored by his Best New Artist nomination at the BET Awards 2025. This accolade serves as clear evidence that Texas rap is not merely making a comeback, but is experiencing a powerful…
That Mexican OT: The Texas Trailblazer in Country Rap
From the heart of Texas emerges That Mexican OT, an innovative artist who is rapidly defining a unique lane within the music industry. His high-energy approach to country rap is a distinctive fusion of Southern hip-hop, traditional Tejano influences, and evocative country storytelling. This compelling blend of genres creates a sound that is entirely his…
That Mexican OT: The Texas Trailblazer in Country Rap
Hailing from Texas, That Mexican OT is bringing a fresh, high-energy approach to country rap. His distinctive sound blends Southern hip-hop, Tejano influences, and country storytelling, setting him apart as a true innovator in the evolving genre. Keywords: That Mexican OT,Texas Rap,Country Rap,Southern Hip Hop
Southern women are shaping the sound of hip-hop’s future at the 2025 Grammys
The profound and multifaceted influence of Southern women in hip-hop was brilliantly showcased at the 2025 Grammy Awards, emphasizing their pivotal role in shaping the genre’s future. This impactful contingent included Houston’s global superstar Beyoncé, Memphis-born powerhouse GloRilla, Tampa native Doechii, and North Carolina’s lyrical virtuoso Rapsody. Each artist, in her unique way, has contributed…
Southern women are shaping the sound of hip-hop’s future at the 2025 Grammys
From Houston’s own Beyoncé to Memphis-born GloRilla, from Tampa native Doechii to North Carolina’s Rapsody, Southern women are making major waves and shaping the future sound of hip-hop. Keywords: Beyoncé,GloRilla,Doechii,Rapsody,Southern Hip Hop,Grammys