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In the pantheon of rap slang, few terms have enjoyed the ascent of slime.
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2020 XXL Freshmen keep it real about the action they've been taking and using their voices to make a change.
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La Flame celebrates with his fans as they rush him.
Polo G, Jack Harlow and Lil Keed’s 2020 XXL Freshman Cypher
Watch Polo G, Jack Harlow and Lil Keed's 2020 XXL Freshman cypher.
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Dr. Dre might have to pay up big picks to his wife in a divorce settlement.
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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray chats with XXL about the music he's listening to while in the NBA bubble, his favorite Lil Wayne projects and the rapper no one goes after because he's too good.
Here Are the Hip-Hop Artists With the Most YouTube Views of All Time for a Single Music Video
XXL takes a look at hip-hop artists with the most YouTube views of all time for a single music video.
Here Are 30 of Juice Wrld’s Best Deep Cuts
From "Syphilis" to "30 HRS Freestyle" and more, check out Juice Wrld's best deep cuts.
Calboy Shows Love to Chicago and Puts God First in His ABCs
Watch 2020 XXL Freshman Calboy break down his ABCs.
Calboy’s 2020 XXL Freshman Freestyle
Watch Calboy's 2020 XXL Freshman freestyle.
Here Are the Best Guest Verse Runs From Rappers for Every Year Since 2000
XXL takes a look at the best guest verse runs from rappers dating back to 2000.
Chika Outlines Her Bubbly Personality and Tells a Funny Cardi B Story in Her ABCs
Watch 2020 XXL Freshman Chika's ABCs.
Chika’s 2020 XXL Freshman Freestyle
Watch Chika contemplate shooting her shot in her 2020 XXL Freshman freestyle.
Hear Two New Mac Miller Songs From K.I.D.S. Mixtape Deluxe Edition: Listen
New Mac Miller music is always good.
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CD players, tall tees, dance song mania, jerseys and more, here's a look back at rap in the 2000s.
NBA Players in the Orlando Bubble Are Listening to These Rappers to Finish 2020 Season
XXL speaks to NBA players inside the Orlando bubble to find out which rappers they're listening to.
Loon Released From Prison
Loon has officially been released from prison.
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XXL takes a look at Drake's 25 best feature verses.
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XXL takes a look at the best rapper and producer pairs that prove two talents are better.
Here Are Eminem’s 23 Best Guest Verses
XXL takes a look at Eminem's 23 best guest verses of all time.
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop GIFs of All Time to Get Your Point Across on Social Media
XXL highlights the best rapper GIFs of all time.
Insane Lyrics That Prove Eminem Doesn’t Give a Damn
Dive into the insane lyrics Eminem has unleashed throughout his career.
Kid Cudi to Drop New Song With Eminem on Friday
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