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‘One In a Million’ Pushed Aaliyah to the Forefront of R&B’s New School
'One in A Million' found Aaliyah at a crossroads and with Timbaland she found her new sound.
Who Killed It? ‘Watch For the Hook’ – Cool Breeze Featuring OutKast, Goodie Mob, Witchdoctor
We highlight Cool Breeze's unforgettable single and break down who had the best verse.
10 Best Moments in Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill’s Relationship
Now that Omeeka is no more, here are 10 of the best moments in Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill's relationship over the past two years.
10 Biggest Hip-Hop Social Media Meltdowns of 2016
With a crazy year of tweets, Instagram posts and status updates behind us, here are 10 rappers who experienced social media meltdowns in 2016.
20 J. Cole Songs That Made You a Fan
Did your favorite track make the cut?
A Tribe Called Quest Give a Wake-Up Call on ‘We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service’
A Tribe Called Quest's new album, 'We got it from Here... Thank You 4 Your service,' is equal parts a wake-up call to America as it is a dedication to a fallen soldier.
10 R&B Artists That Defined Hip-Hop Soul
By 1993, hip-hop soul had fully usurped New Jack Swing as the popular sound in R&B. Here are ten definitive artists who put the style at the forefront.
20 Best Smooth Talkers in Hip-Hop
These 20 rappers have a penchant for smooth-talking on tracks and making the ladies go crazy.
40 Sophomore Rap Albums That Missed the Mark
These albums failed to live up to the expectations set by their first release, whether in the eyes of the public or the critics.
‘Watch the Throne’ Is a Collaborative Album That Redirected Mainstream Hip-Hop
We looked back at what set the stage for 'Watch the Throne' and what followed in it's wake.
How Usher’s ‘8701’ Transcended Him from Teen Heartthrob to R&B’s Leading Man
On its 15th anniversary, we take a look back at Usher's 2001 album, '8701.'
How Alicia Keys’ ‘Songs in A Minor’ Album Mastered the Art of Classical Soul
We take a look back at Alicia Keys' 2001 album, 'Songs in A Minor,' on the LP's 15th anniversary.
25 Essential Gucci Mane Songs You Need to Hear
In celebration of Gucci Mane's release from prison, we've selected 25 of his most essential cuts for your listening pleasure.
30 First Moments in Hip-Hop You Should Know
Some monumental firsts in hip-hop.
20 Drake Songs That Give Us The Feels
We've compiled twenty songs from Drake's catalog that are guaranteed to have you in ya feelings.
Views From The Blueprint: Why Drake’s Next Album Could Put Him On Par With Jay Z
Could 'Views From the 6' push Drake's to the next level?
Who Killed It? Ranking Hip-Hop’s Best Verses: ‘Blackout’ – DMX, The L.O.X. and Jay Z
We rank the verses on classic posse cuts from worst to first--a look at who killed DMX's 'Blackout.'
From 2 Chainz to Kwame; 10 Hip-Hop Artists Who Successfully Reinvented Themselves
Here are the best examples of rap artists reinventing themselves.
20 of the Best Chris Brown Songs
He's arguably the one that holds the crown as the king of R&B at the moment. Check out our picks for the 20 best Chris Brown songs to date and find out if your favorite made it on the list.
43 of the Best Pharrell Beats
From his work as a solo artist to being behind the boards, Pharrell's created some heat. XXL compiles 43 of Skateboard P's best-produced tracks (whether solo or part of The Neptunes) from the last decade.
From RZA to CeeLo: 20 Unorthodox Rappers who ‘Rhyme Southpaw’
Southpaw boxers are similar in nature to rappers who also perform while utilizing unorthodox flows and rhymes
Every Missy Elliott Album Ranked
XXL dives headfirst into the catalog of Missy Elliott to see how her entire discography stacks up against itself. Where does your favorite album pop up? Check out Every Missy Elliott Album Ranked.
Rap’s Road to the 2016 Grammy Awards Includes Stiff Competition and Shaking Up the Norm
This year, rap is celebrated more than ever in the Grammy nominees. We take a look at the categories and see where some of the game's major players stack up against the competition.
Here’s a Complete Timeline of the Wu-Tang Clan and Martin Shkreli Feud
Here's a complete rundown of the beef between the Wu-Tang Clan and pharma bro Martin Shkreli.
Bruno Mars Pays Tribute to MC Hammer During 2016 Super Bowl Halftime Show
While Coldplay, Beyonce and Bruno Mars brought their A-game to the stage at the 2016 Super Bowl, it was the latter who made sure to rep for hip-hop by paying homage to rap legend MC Hammer.
Lil Wayne Chills With George Washington in 2016 Super Bowl Commercial
The Young Money head honcho appears in an ad for Apartments.com alongside a dead president better known as founding father, George Washington.
Kanye West on His Beef With Wiz Khalifa: “I Said What I Had to Say”
Kanye West gives a short but very clear response on his beef with Wiz Khalifa while at LAX in Los Angeles.
Best Songs of the Week Featuring Jeezy, Meek Mill & Kanye West
We present our latest edition of Best Songs of the Week with three (mostly) new tracks from Jeezy, Meek Mill and Kanye West.
Here’s a Complete History of Meek Mill’s Beefs From Rappers to Politicians
We've rounded up nine people that Meek has had on his hit list over the past few years. Here's a History of Meek Mill's Beefs From Rappers to Politicians.