The XX Files

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  • R&B Confessions, National Guard & Memphis Mayhem - The XX Files - Episode 14

    We sat down with Kendrick P. to talk about the challenges of being an R&B artist, Memphis’ R&B scene, his most vulnerable & embarrassing moments, and even a secret he’s never told in an interview 


    We also break down:

     National Guard rolling into Memphis

     GloRilla firing shots at Young Thug

     IShowSpeed’s wild trip to the city

     Thoughts on Charlie Kirk (yeah, we went there)


    And this week’s Conspiracy: “The National Guard isn’t here for safety—they’re testing control.” 



    Tap in, laugh with us, argue with us, and question everything.

    #XXFilesPodcast #Memphis

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    46 min
  • Bodies, Snitches & Biscuits - The XX Files - Episode 13

    This week on The XX Files:

     A body found in D4vd’s Tesla

     Street culture in rap after the snitching allegations

     Why Black folks don’t rock with Cracker Barrel

    Charleston White chased off an HBCU campus


    Conspiracy of the Week: Are HBCUs being used as culture test grounds?

    Interrogation questions that’ll have you arguing with your homies.

    Final Thought: If nothing is sacred, then everything is up for redefining.


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    39 min
  • Paperwork and Price Tags - The XX Files - Episode 12

    In this episode of The XX Files, we dive into the crossroads of life, loyalty, and the streets. I open with a personal reflection on attending a funeral and the raw truth about grief and legacy. From there, we break down the latest in hip-hop and culture:

    Young Thug’s phone call raids and what it means for his case.
    The future of the ATL rap “gangsta” persona with so many snitches being exposed.
    A Brinks truck robbery in Memphis that feels straight out of a movie.

    This week’s Conspiracy Theory asks: Is snitching the new currency? — a system where prosecutors, labels, and law enforcement flip betrayal into profit.

    Then comes The Interrogation: a rapid-fire set of tough questions on fame, credibility, paperwork leaks, and whether loyalty can survive when money and survival are on the line.

    We close with a powerful Final Thought – “Loyalty in the Age of Leverage.” Loyalty used to be priceless, but in today’s world it’s been reduced to a bargaining chip. If your loyalty comes with a price tag—it was never loyalty. It was business. And business always comes to collect.

    ➡️ Watch, subscribe, and join the conversation.

    #TheXXFiles #Podcast #HipHopCulture

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    32 min
  • Background Tracks, Beatdowns & Breakdowns - The XX Files - Episode 11

    •  Raja Jackson Incident – Rampage Jackson’s son turns a wrestling match into a real-life assault. Was it a “work gone wrong,” or straight-up reckless violence?
     • Lil Nas X Breakdown – From walking LA half-naked to an arrest and suspected overdose—cry for help or publicity stunt?
     • Conspiracy Theory of the Week – “AirPods were designed to disappear on purpose.”
     • The Interrogation – Wild rapid-fire questions: Raja as your tag team partner, would you step in if Lil Nas X was spiraling in the street, and which rappers survive without background vocals?
     • Final Thought – “Comfort never made legends. Discomfort did.” A reflection on reinvention, grief, and why growth demands discomfort.

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    43 min
  • Shadow Bans & Shadow Agendas - The XX Files - Episode 10

    From Hulk Hogan’s controversial legacy to Julian Brown’s mysterious disappearance, we’re diving into the headlines the algorithm don’t want you to touch. Plus: locker room weirdness, courtside disrespect, and Ghislaine Maxwell’s immunity deal. Conspiracy of the week? Instagram’s shadow audience might be real.

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    31 min
  • The Self-Aware Flex - The XX Files - Episode 8

    Lime nails, tattoos, GRWM energy, and fatherhood lessons—Scottie Fife pulled up to talk style, AI going sentient, Angel Reese’s 2K flex, and the trap of scrolling with regret.


     Real talk. Loud drip. Conscious chaos.

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    38 min
  • Love Island, Rap gods, & Firework Trauma - The XX Files - Episode 7

    Why TF is your homeboy glued to Love Island? 

    Who’s on the Mt. Rushmore of current rap?

    Can Samoan wrestlers say the N-word??

    And why them July 4th booms got us flinching like we in a warzone…


    Final Thought: Time is the real flex

    New episode of The XX Files out now – solo dolo and fully unhinged.

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    34 min
  • The Rudy Theory - The XX Files - Episode 6

    What does R.U.D.Y. really stand for—?
    From anime-powered Memphis brawls to villain origin stories and chaotic smoke rotations… this one got levels.
    Tap in for laughs, lore, and legendary moments.

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    36 min

About The XX Files

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“The XX Files” is a conspiracy-laced, culture-packed podcast where wild theories meet real talk, all filtered through humor, smoke, and unfiltered curiosity. Hosted by PreauXX, it’s a late-night…