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XXL Higher Level Radio's Two-Piece With the Chief

XXL Mag 2 Episodes Oct 8, 2026

XXL Higher Level Radio's Two-Piece With the Chief is a weekly hip-hop culture show from XXL. XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten joins hosts DJ Digital and Joey Ech. Each episode covers the biggest headlines in hip-hop and broader culture. The format is conversational and offers insider perspective from the XXL team.

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Drake's Generosity and Status With UMG + Jaÿ-Z in 8 Documentary: Two-Piece With the Chief, Episode 3 Oct 8, 2026 1245 XXL's Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten joins XXL Higher Level Radio hosts DJ Digital and Joey Ech for a conversation about hip-hop culture's hottest headlines. This episode explores Drake's possible play to fulfill his record deal obligations with UMG via the release of Habibti (FOMO). Also, is Jay-Z a master of mystery? A discussion on what we learned from the Jaÿ-Z in 8 Documentary and what we fel

Faith and Christianity Surging in Hip-Hop + Lil Durk's Possible Release Ahead of Racketeering Trial: Two-Piece With the Chief, Episode 2 Oct 1, 2026 1182 XXL's Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten joins XXL Higher Level Radio hosts DJ Digital and Joey Ech for a conversation about hip-hop culture's hottest headlines. This episode explores the recent influx of Christianity in hip-hop from rappers like Fivio Foreign, GloRilla and Miles Minnick, among others. Also, will Lil Durk be released on bond? The latest updates on his 2027 racketeering trial and more.

Free Speech, Forgiveness and Lawsuits in Hip-Hop: Two-Piece With the Chief, Episode 1 Sep 24, 2026 1073 XXL's Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten joins XXL Higher Level Radio hosts DJ Digital and Joey Ech for a conversation about hip-hop culture's hottest headlines. This episode tackles freedom of speech and forgiveness when it comes to Ye, Macklemore and Chris Brown. Also, have lawsuits become a key element in hip-hop? The latest on updates Drake vs. Universal Music Group, OutKast vs. OvrKast and more.

XXL Higher Level Radio's Two-Piece With the Chief

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