Chance The Rapper Reveals Kanye West Didn’t Want Him to Rap Certain Lyrics on ‘Ultralight Beam’Chance The Rapper Reveals Kanye West Didn’t Want Him to Rap Certain Lyrics on ‘Ultralight Beam’Chance manifested his Grammy wins on "Ultralight Beam."Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
These Are the Most In-Demand Festival Headliners in Hip-Hop Over the Last Five YearsThese Are the Most In-Demand Festival Headliners in Hip-Hop Over the Last Five YearsRoad trippin'.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
These Are the Best Space Jam References in Hip-HopThese Are the Best Space Jam References in Hip-HopHoop, there it is.Kemet HighKemet High
These Are the Best Hip-Hop Songs From the 2016 XXL Freshman ClassThese Are the Best Hip-Hop Songs From the 2016 XXL Freshman ClassThese Freshmen have come a long way.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Super Unique Hip-Hop Merch From Travis Scott, Eminem and More That You Can Buy Right NowSuper Unique Hip-Hop Merch From Travis Scott, Eminem and More That You Can Buy Right NowIncluding Travis Scott's McNugget body pillow, Young M.A's sex toy starter kit, plus more.Kemet HighKemet High
Here Are the Top Hip-Hop Songs From the Year You Graduated High SchoolHere Are the Top Hip-Hop Songs From the Year You Graduated High School50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Fetty Wap, Timbaland, Kid Cudi, B.o.B, Kendrick Lamar and more.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Chance The Rapper Working on Pitch for Home Alone Reboot, Says It Will Be a Hood VersionChance The Rapper Working on Pitch for Home Alone Reboot, Says It Will Be a Hood VersionAre you here for it? C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Hip-Hop Reacts to the Death of DMXHip-Hop Reacts to the Death of DMXX will be missed.Zoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
Here Are the Best Tiny Desk Hip-Hop Performances RankedHere Are the Best Tiny Desk Hip-Hop Performances RankedA ranking of the best Tiny Desk performances.Kemet HighKemet High
Here’s Proof Manifestation Really Works for RappersHere’s Proof Manifestation Really Works for RappersSeeing is believing.Kemet HighKemet High
Great Rapper Parenting Moments That Will Make You SmileGreat Rapper Parenting Moments That Will Make You SmileThese great rapper parenting moments include Cardi B, Young Thug, Lil' Kim, Rick Ross and more.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
104 Hip-Hop Albums Turning Five in 2021104 Hip-Hop Albums Turning Five in 20212016 was lit. With a half-decade of retrospection, XXL highlights 104 hip-hop albums turning five in 2021.XXL StaffXXL Staff
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Remixes of the Last Five YearsHere Are the Best Hip-Hop Remixes of the Last Five YearsMaking a good thing better.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
These Tone-Deaf Hip-Hop Moments Prove Rappers Can Get Hit With Serious BacklashThese Tone-Deaf Hip-Hop Moments Prove Rappers Can Get Hit With Serious BacklashRappers get caught up in tone-deaf moments often. Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
These Are the Extreme Ways Fans Pay Tribute to Rappers by Getting Tattoos of Their FacesThese Are the Extreme Ways Fans Pay Tribute to Rappers by Getting Tattoos of Their FacesIt's extreme, but some fans really love their favorite rapper.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
Kanye West Screams at Chance The Rapper in Leaked Footage From Studio SessionKanye West Screams at Chance The Rapper in Leaked Footage From Studio SessionYikes.C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
A Look Back at Hip-Hop’s Role in This Presidential Election – No More Politics as UsualA Look Back at Hip-Hop’s Role in This Presidential Election – No More Politics as UsualHip-hop played a major role in the 2020 presidential election. As Joe Biden takes office as President, XXL looks back at the wild ride to get here.Sowmya KrishnamurthySowmya Krishnamurthy
Here Are 21 Hip-Hop Projects That Fans Were Really Excited About But Never HappenedHere Are 21 Hip-Hop Projects That Fans Were Really Excited About But Never HappenedMaybe one day.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Here’s Every Rapper Eminem Name-Drops on Music to Be Murdered By – Side B (Deluxe Edition)Here’s Every Rapper Eminem Name-Drops on Music to Be Murdered By – Side B (Deluxe Edition)XXL takes a look at every rapper that Eminem name-drops on his new Music to Be Murdered By - Side B (Deluxe Edition) album.Peter A. BerryPeter A. BerryZoe JohnsonZoe JohnsonKemet HighKemet High
Kid Cudi, Jack Harlow, Kamaiyah and More: New Projects This WeekKid Cudi, Jack Harlow, Kamaiyah and More: New Projects This WeekPlenty of new projects from Kid Cudi, Kamaiyah, Jack Harlow and more.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2020Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2020From trap ballads to inimitable bangers, Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2020.Zoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
Chance The Rapper Being Sued by Former Manager for $3 MillionChance The Rapper Being Sued by Former Manager for $3 MillionThe rapper's former manager Pat Corcoran wants big bucks.Tyler SharpTyler Sharp
December 2020 New Music ReleasesDecember 2020 New Music ReleasesNew music to wrap up 2020.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
These Rapper Doppelgangers Will Blow Your MindThese Rapper Doppelgangers Will Blow Your MindWhat up, twin.Kemet HighKemet High
Hip-Hop Reacts to Joe Biden Being Elected PresidentHip-Hop Reacts to Joe Biden Being Elected PresidentThe Trump era is over. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Hip-Hop Reacts to King Von Being KilledHip-Hop Reacts to King Von Being KilledLil Yachty, Calboy and more react to the shooting and death of King Von.Zoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
These Are the Best SoundCloud Era Hip-Hop Deep CutsThese Are the Best SoundCloud Era Hip-Hop Deep CutsA throwback to the best hip-hop on SoundCloud.Kemet HighKemet High
These Rappers Challenged the President in Office Over the YearsThese Rappers Challenged the President in Office Over the YearsPlenty of rappers have challenged the U.S. President in office over the years.Peter A. BerryPeter A. Berry
Nicki Minaj, Lil Baby and More Show Support for End Sars MovementNicki Minaj, Lil Baby and More Show Support for End Sars MovementRappers join the End Sars movement.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
The 13 Best New Songs This WeekThe 13 Best New Songs This WeekXXL takes a look at the 13 best new songs this week. XXL StaffXXL Staff