These Hip-Hop Songs Sample Your Favorite Popular Tracks as a TeenagerThese Hip-Hop Songs Sample Your Favorite Popular Tracks as a TeenagerMemories of the good ol' days.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
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
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
Lil Baby’s Best Guest Verses of 2020Lil Baby’s Best Guest Verses of 2020Lil Baby makes the most of a guest appearance. Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Juicy J Claims Three 6 Mafia Is the Best Group of All TimeJuicy J Claims Three 6 Mafia Is the Best Group of All TimeJuicy J said what he said.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
The 13 Best New Songs This WeekThe 13 Best New Songs This WeekThat new new. Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Lil Yachty, Juicy J, Stunna 4 Vegas and More: New Projects This WeekLil Yachty, Juicy J, Stunna 4 Vegas and More: New Projects This WeekNew music to bump during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
November 2020 New Music ReleasesNovember 2020 New Music ReleasesMore fall albums are on the way.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
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
October 2020 New Music ReleasesOctober 2020 New Music ReleasesIt's October already, but the music is still piping hot.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
DJ Paul Claims Suicideboys Lied About Getting Verbal Permission to Sample Three 6 Mafia Songs, Never Paid RoyaltiesDJ Paul Claims Suicideboys Lied About Getting Verbal Permission to Sample Three 6 Mafia Songs, Never Paid RoyaltiesDJ Paul speaks to XXL about the $6.4 million lawsuit against Suicideboys.C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Juicy J, DJ Paul Accuse Suicideboys of Illegally Sampling and Stealing From Three 6 Mafia Songs, Sue for $6.4 MillionJuicy J, DJ Paul Accuse Suicideboys of Illegally Sampling and Stealing From Three 6 Mafia Songs, Sue for $6.4 MillionAfter publicly working together in the past, Juicy J and DJ Paul are taking $uicideboy$ to court. XXL StaffXXL Staff
Here Are Hip-Hop Songs Dedicated to the Many Sides of AmericaHere Are Hip-Hop Songs Dedicated to the Many Sides of AmericaFrom Ice Cube's "I Wanna Kill Sam" to Jay-Z's "American Dreamin'," take a listen to hip-hop songs dedicated to the many sides of America. Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Juicy J Says He Carries Three Guns on Himself at All Times and Will Shoot If Necessary, Defends StatementJuicy J Says He Carries Three Guns on Himself at All Times and Will Shoot If Necessary, Defends StatementJuicy J speaks on his right to bear arms.Zoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
Rappers Demand Justice for George Floyd, Who Was Killed by Police Officer That Pinned His Knee on Floyd’s NeckRappers Demand Justice for George Floyd, Who Was Killed by Police Officer That Pinned His Knee on Floyd’s NeckRappers are calling for change.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
Hip-Hop Reacts to the Death of Music Executive Andre HarrellHip-Hop Reacts to the Death of Music Executive Andre HarrellR.I.P.C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Rappers Show Support for Ahmaud Arbery, Who Was Killed By Son of Former CopRappers Show Support for Ahmaud Arbery, Who Was Killed By Son of Former CopHip-hop is showing up for Ahmaud Arbery. Zoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
Here Are 14 Times Rappers Revived Their Career With New TacticsHere Are 14 Times Rappers Revived Their Career With New TacticsXXL takes a look at rappers who revived their career successfully. Peter A. BerryPeter A. Berry
Three 6 Mafia Announce Official Reunion Tour DatesThree 6 Mafia Announce Official Reunion Tour DatesJuicy J and DJ Paul are hitting the road.Marisa MendezMarisa Mendez
The 13 Best New Songs This WeekThe 13 Best New Songs This WeekBrand new tracks for you and yours.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Hip-Hop Mourns Death of Kobe BryantHip-Hop Mourns Death of Kobe BryantRIP. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
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25 Hip-Hop Beats That Defined the 2010s25 Hip-Hop Beats That Defined the 2010sLet it bump.C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
The 13 Best New Songs This WeekThe 13 Best New Songs This WeekGet in tune.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
The 13 Best New Songs This WeekThe 13 Best New Songs This WeekMore fire!Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
18 Hip-Hop Artists Who've Gone Diamond18 Hip-Hop Artists Who've Gone DiamondBling bling.Kai AcevedoKai Acevedo
55 of the Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2019 (So Far)55 of the Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2019 (So Far)From "Earfquake" to "Old Town Road (Remix)"XXL StaffXXL Staff
20 of the Best Self-Produced Hip-Hop Albums of All-Time20 of the Best Self-Produced Hip-Hop Albums of All-TimeAll me.PreezyPreezy
RIP John SingletonRIP John SingletonThe Oscar-nominated director has passed away at 51.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
9 Sets of Hip-Hop Siblings You Should Know9 Sets of Hip-Hop Siblings You Should KnowKeeping it in the family.XXL StaffXXL Staff