Here Are J. Cole’s Best Beats He Ever Produced in His CareerHere Are J. Cole’s Best Beats He Ever Produced in His Career"Do the rap, and the track, triple double, no assists."Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
These Are Lyrics You Automatically Associate With Your Favorite RappersThese Are Lyrics You Automatically Associate With Your Favorite RappersFor rap veterans, newbies and those who split eras, there’s one bar among the many that will route you directly to a rapper or their popular song. Kemet HighKemet High
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
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
Here Are Great Hip-Hop Therapy Sessions on Songs You Need to HearHere Are Great Hip-Hop Therapy Sessions on Songs You Need to HearJeezy, J. Cole, Future and more turn their music into therapy sessions.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Here Are the Rappers We’re Thankful for This YearHere Are the Rappers We’re Thankful for This YearCheck out some of the rappers who've been putting in work this year and deserve the credit for their wins.XXL StaffXXL Staff
These Are the Best Alter Egos in Modern RapThese Are the Best Alter Egos in Modern RapJ. Cole, Future, Megan Thee Stallion and more have some of the best alter egos in modern rap.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
These Are the Best Boondocks References in Hip-HopThese Are the Best Boondocks References in Hip-HopFrom J. Cole to Trippie Redd and more, here are the the best rap lyrics dedicated to The Boondocks.Kemet HighKemet High
Who’s Coming Back This Year?: A Look at Hip-Hop’s Most Anticipated Albums That Haven’t Dropped YetWho’s Coming Back This Year?: A Look at Hip-Hop’s Most Anticipated Albums That Haven’t Dropped YetFrom Kendrick Lamar to Playboi Carti and more, here's a look at the rappers who may still be dropping an album before 2020 is over. Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Here Are the Undeniable Hit Hip-Hop and R&B Collaborations Since 2015Here Are the Undeniable Hit Hip-Hop and R&B Collaborations Since 2015Best of both worlds.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
These Are the Rappers With Major Endorsement Deals in 2020These Are the Rappers With Major Endorsement Deals in 2020Rappers getting to the big brand bag.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
These Artists Make the Most Creative Rapper-Inspired Artwork You Need to SeeThese Artists Make the Most Creative Rapper-Inspired Artwork You Need to SeeArtwork on a whole other level. Kemet HighKemet High
Here Are Great Storytelling Rap Songs That Don’t Have a Happy EndingHere Are Great Storytelling Rap Songs That Don’t Have a Happy EndingFrom XXXTentacion to Eminem and more, check out these storytelling rap songs that don't have a happy ending.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Songs With Freestyle in the Title RankedHere Are the Best Hip-Hop Songs With Freestyle in the Title RankedThe best of the best when it comes to official "Freestyle" titles.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
These Rappers’ Biggest Songs of All Time Will Surprise YouThese Rappers’ Biggest Songs of All Time Will Surprise YouNot what you expected.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Kanye West Wants to Meet With Drake, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole: “It’s Time to Get Free”Kanye West Wants to Meet With Drake, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole: “It’s Time to Get Free”Kanye is looking to meet with more rappers. Zoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
Kanye West Demands Public Apology From Drake and J. Cole, Calls Himself Slave Rebellion Leader Nat TurnerKanye West Demands Public Apology From Drake and J. Cole, Calls Himself Slave Rebellion Leader Nat Turner'Ye says, "I need all my people with me for us to get free."Zoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
Denver Nuggets Guard Jamal Murray Says the NBA Orlando Bubble Helped Him Get in Touch With Old School Hip-HopDenver Nuggets Guard Jamal Murray Says the NBA Orlando Bubble Helped Him Get in Touch With Old School Hip-HopDenver 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. Peter A. BerryPeter A. Berry
Here Are the Best Guest Verse Runs From Rappers for Every Year Since 2000Here Are the Best Guest Verse Runs From Rappers for Every Year Since 2000XXL takes a look at the best guest verse runs from rappers dating back to 2000. Peter A. BerryPeter A. Berry
Here Are the Best Surprise Hip-Hop Albums of All TimeHere Are the Best Surprise Hip-Hop Albums of All TimeNever saw it coming.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Mac Miller, J. Cole and More Make Barack Obama’s Summer 2020 PlaylistMac Miller, J. Cole and More Make Barack Obama’s Summer 2020 PlaylistBarack Obama has unveiled his annual summer playlist.Zoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
Here’s a Complete List of Every XXL Freshman Over the YearsHere’s a Complete List of Every XXL Freshman Over the YearsA look at all of the stars who have graced XXL Freshman covers over the years.XXL StaffXXL Staff
The Definitive Guide to the Best Summer Hip-Hop Albums Since 2000The Definitive Guide to the Best Summer Hip-Hop Albums Since 2000XXL takes a look at the best rap albums released every summer since 2000. XXL StaffXXL Staff
J. Cole Has Real Shot at Making NBA Team, Says Veteran Basketball Player Larry SandersJ. Cole Has Real Shot at Making NBA Team, Says Veteran Basketball Player Larry SandersBall is life. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Detroit Pistons Offer J. Cole an NBA TryoutDetroit Pistons Offer J. Cole an NBA TryoutCole in a Pistons jersey?Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
J. Cole Is Training to Be an NBA Player, Says Master PJ. Cole Is Training to Be an NBA Player, Says Master PHoop dreams for J. Cole.C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
The 13 Best New Songs This WeekThe 13 Best New Songs This WeekStrictly the jams.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
J. Cole Drops Two New Songs “The Climb Back,” “Lion King on Ice”: ListenJ. Cole Drops Two New Songs “The Climb Back,” “Lion King on Ice”: ListenIt's a Cole world after all. Zoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
J. Cole to Release Two New Songs “The Climb Back,” “Lion King on Ice” TomorrowJ. Cole to Release Two New Songs “The Climb Back,” “Lion King on Ice” TomorrowSpecial announcement from Jermaine Cole. Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
J. Cole’s Most Essential Mixtape SongsJ. Cole’s Most Essential Mixtape SongsThe definitive soundtrack of J. Cole's mixtape run.Kemet HighKemet High