Peter A. Berry is a writer and editor in the New York area. You can follow him @pellz_.
Peter A. Berry
Eminem First and Only Rapper to Earn Two Diamond Albums – Today in Hip-Hop
TIHH: Eminem is diamond-certified.
RZA, SSGKobe, Idk, Robb Banks and Open Mike Eagle Explore Hip-Hop’s Connection to Anime
From RZA to Idk, Robb Banks to SSGKobe and more, XXL explores the rap world's connection to anime.
JID Satisfies Generations Old and New as One of the Game’s Great Storytellers
JID shares his journey and how it plays into his compelling lyricism in an exclusive XXL magazine interview.
Why the 2016 XXL Freshman Class Stands as the Best Ever
A look back at why the 2016 XXL Freshman Class stands as the best of all time.
Big K.R.I.T.’s New Music, Touring and Record Label Roster Are Priorities, But So Is His Human Side
Big K.R.I.T. speaks to XXL about his new album, growing indie label, the makings of a lyricist, the South receiving their just due in the rap game and more.
These Hip-Hop Diss Tracks Are Better Than the Songs They Respond To
These clapbacks are better than the songs they responded to.
Tobe Nwigwe Flexes His Star Power With Viral Movement Centered on Purpose
With nine EPs, a blockbuster movie role and an Emmy nomination to his name, Tobe Nwigwe has come a long way without even hitting the mainstream yet. Get familiar with the movement.
Big30 Gears Up for the Release of His Debut Album
Read the exclusive interview.
Baby Tate Wants Black Women to Get All the Respect Within Her Music
Baby Tate has a new label deal and a goal to keep Black women at the top when it comes to respect in her Show & Prove interview with XXL magazine.
Young Dolph Brings Paper Route Empire to New Heights With Upcoming Compilation Mixtape and More Artists
More than a decade after starting his indie label, Young Dolph looks to bring Paper Route Empire to new heights.