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An In-Depth Look at Sampling in Hip-Hop in 2023
Sampling in hip-hop has been going on since the genre’s inception, but in 2023, it’s been more prevalent than ever. XXL dives deep to discuss why everything sounds familiar.
Here's a Convenient List of Rappers' Birthdays
Here's a convenient list of rappers' birthdays.
Here Are the XXL Awards 2023 Nominees
The XXL Awards 2023 nominees and new board members have arrived.
SoundCloud-Era Rappers Ranked on Current Impact
XXL compiles a list of SoundCloud-era rappers, from XXXTentacion and Juice Wrld to Lil Uzi Vert and more, to determine their rankings based on current impact.
2016 Freshman Class Ranked by Billboard Hot 100 Hits
Who wins this showdown?
Here Are the Most Savage Diss Lines Aimed at People Outside Hip-Hop
You don't need bars to get barred up.
These Are the SoundCloud-Era Rappers Ranked on Current Impact
XXL compiles a list of SoundCloud-era rappers, from XXXTentacion and Juice Wrld to Lil Uzi Vert and more, to determine their rankings based on current impact.
Kid Cudi, YG, Freddie Gibbs and More – New Hip-Hop Projects This Week
The rap game is hyped for this week's new drops.
These Are the Best Hip-Hop Songs of Summer 2022
The best from Future, Hitkidd and GloRilla, SleazyWorld Go and more.
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Projects of 2022 So Far
XXL champions the best hip-hop projects that were released this year so far.
Best Hip-Hop Projects of 2022 So Far
XXL champions the best hip-hop projects that were released this year so far.
Here’s a Calculated Look at 15 Years of XXL Freshman By The Numbers
All 15 XXL Freshman classes have put some serious numbers on the board.
Why the 2016 XXL Freshman Class Stands as the Best Ever
A look back at why the 2016 XXL Freshman Class stands as the best of all time.
Kid Cudi Announces Headlining Tour With Don Toliver, Denzel Curry and Others
Kid Cudi is about to rock the mic globally this summer.
These Are the 10 Great Hip-Hop Projects This Year That Shouldn’t Be Determined by Commercial Success
When numbers don't tell the full story.