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The Most Disrespectful Hip-Hop Song and Mixtape Cover Art EverThe Most Disrespectful Hip-Hop Song and Mixtape Cover Art EverCover wars. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
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Drake Using A.I. on His Diss Record Isn’t a Bad MoveDrake Using A.I. on His Diss Record Isn’t a Bad MoveA sign of the times. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
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Who Is Lucian Grainge, and How Powerful Is He? VeryWho Is Lucian Grainge, and How Powerful Is He? VeryOne of the most powerful men in the music industry has been name-dropped in hip-hop lately.Georgette ClineGeorgette Cline
The Most Vicious Lines From Hip-Hop's Recent Diss TracksThe Most Vicious Lines From Hip-Hop's Recent Diss TracksBloodsport. Joey EchJoey EchC. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Podcasters and Streamers Are Playing a Big Role in Rap Beef NowPodcasters and Streamers Are Playing a Big Role in Rap Beef NowA sign of the times. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Metro Boomin InterviewMetro Boomin InterviewMetro Boomin gives a brief update on what's next for him.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
No One Dislikes Drake More Than YeNo One Dislikes Drake More Than YeYe's made it very clear.Mackenzie Cummings-GradyMackenzie Cummings-Grady
Is Hip-Hop in a Better Place in 2024?Is Hip-Hop in a Better Place in 2024?Read exclusive interviews with music industry executives on how hip-hop is looking up in 2024.XXL StaffXXL Staff
Taylor Swift’s Love for Hip-Hop Is Very Much MutualTaylor Swift’s Love for Hip-Hop Is Very Much MutualRappers support T-Swizzle. Mackenzie Cummings-GradyMackenzie Cummings-Grady
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The Break Presents - Maiya The DonThe Break Presents - Maiya The DonMaiya's pen game is a hot commodity. Joey EchJoey Ech
Leaked Songs and A.I. Are Making These New Rap Beefs ConfusingLeaked Songs and A.I. Are Making These New Rap Beefs ConfusingIt's only going to get worse. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Gunna on XXL Magazine CoverGunna on XXL Magazine CoverThe Atlanta rapper finally opens up in his XXL magazine cover story.Georgette ClineGeorgette Cline
Lyrical Competition Is Back in Hip-HopLyrical Competition Is Back in Hip-HopLyrical competitiveness is back.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Here’s a Complete List of Diddy’s Public SupportersHere’s a Complete List of Diddy’s Public SupportersEveryone in Puff's corner.Mackenzie Cummings-GradyMackenzie Cummings-Grady
All Eyes Are on Drake All Eyes Are on Drake Drizzy's time to shine. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Not Many Rappers Have Commented on J. Cole’s Big ApologyNot Many Rappers Have Commented on J. Cole’s Big ApologyIt's real quiet out here.C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Was J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar's Beef Fake?Was J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar's Beef Fake?Is anything real?Mackenzie Cummings-GradyMackenzie Cummings-Grady
J. Cole Isn't the First Rapper to Apologize for a Diss SongJ. Cole Isn't the First Rapper to Apologize for a Diss SongA rapper's remorse. Joey EchJoey Ech
Hip-Hop Fans Debate J. Cole's Place in The Big 3 Hip-Hop Fans Debate J. Cole's Place in The Big 3 The debate rages on. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Hip-Hop Fans Can't Decide If J. Cole Lost His MindHip-Hop Fans Can't Decide If J. Cole Lost His MindGood or bad for hip-hop?C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
When Will Drake Respond?When Will Drake Respond?Where you at Drizzy?Mackenzie Cummings-GradyMackenzie Cummings-Grady
Kendrick Lamar Already Has the Best Verse of 2024Kendrick Lamar Already Has the Best Verse of 2024K-Dot is red hot.Mackenzie Cummings-GradyMackenzie Cummings-Grady
How Much Do Rappers Lie When It Comes to Numbers?How Much Do Rappers Lie When It Comes to Numbers?You need more people. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
2024 Hip-Hop Started Off With a Bang2024 Hip-Hop Started Off With a BangThe genre is moving up.C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II