Here Are the Hip-Hop Albums Turning 10 in 2021Here Are the Hip-Hop Albums Turning 10 in 2021The soundtrack of 2011. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
The Best Instrument Solos You’ll Hear on Hip-Hop SongsThe Best Instrument Solos You’ll Hear on Hip-Hop SongsThese instrument solos deserve a standing ovation.Kemet HighKemet High
When Tweeting Your Favorite Rapper Goes RightWhen Tweeting Your Favorite Rapper Goes RightIt's all fun and games until a rapper responds with a gem.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
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
These Hip-Hop Albums Prove There’s No Such Thing as a Sophomore SlumpThese Hip-Hop Albums Prove There’s No Such Thing as a Sophomore SlumpFrom old school to new, the best sophomore albums in hip-hop.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Lupe Fiasco Will Require Fans to Have COVID-19 Vaccine to Come to His ConcertsLupe Fiasco Will Require Fans to Have COVID-19 Vaccine to Come to His ConcertsLupe Fiasco isn't playing games with his health.C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
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
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
These Rappers Claim They’re Better Than Another Artist, You Be the JudgeThese Rappers Claim They’re Better Than Another Artist, You Be the JudgeLil Wayne, Kodak Black and Lil Yachty are among the rappers who have boastfully claimed they're better than another artist.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
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
A Trip Around the World Through Your Favorite Rappers’ Favorite FoodsA Trip Around the World Through Your Favorite Rappers’ Favorite FoodsFrom Lil Uzi Vert to Kanye West and more, take a global trip through your favorite rappers' food choices.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Lupe Fiasco Says He’s a Better Lyricist Than Kendrick LamarLupe Fiasco Says He’s a Better Lyricist Than Kendrick LamarChoose up.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
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
Joe Budden Refuses to Apologize to Logic, Calls Him “Pander King”Joe Budden Refuses to Apologize to Logic, Calls Him “Pander King”It's a no-go for Joe.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
Lupe Fiasco, Logic, Flo Milli and More: New Projects This WeekLupe Fiasco, Logic, Flo Milli and More: New Projects This WeekIt's hot!Zoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
Here Are 10 Rappers That Almost Signed to Other RappersHere Are 10 Rappers That Almost Signed to Other RappersXXL highlights the rappers who almost signed with another rap star but didn't.PreezyPreezy
Here Are Hip-Hop Songs to Soundtrack Every Pivotal Moment in Your LifeHere Are Hip-Hop Songs to Soundtrack Every Pivotal Moment in Your LifeThese rap songs represent the best of times and the worst of times.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Rappers Criticize Virgil Abloh’s $50 Bail Fund DonationRappers Criticize Virgil Abloh’s $50 Bail Fund DonationHip-hop ain't having it. Zoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
50 of the Best Candy References in Hip-Hop50 of the Best Candy References in Hip-HopWelcome to the candy shop.C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
14 Weakest Albums by Great Rappers14 Weakest Albums by Great RappersFrom Eminem's Encore album to Jay-Z's Kingdom Come and more, here are 15 weak albums by great rappers.PreezyPreezy
Hip-Hop Mourns Death of Kobe BryantHip-Hop Mourns Death of Kobe BryantRIP. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Here’s Every XXL Magazine Cover of the 2010sHere’s Every XXL Magazine Cover of the 2010sA decade of dominance.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Here's Every XXL Freshman Who's Been Nominated For a GrammyHere's Every XXL Freshman Who's Been Nominated For a GrammyGrammy family.PreezyPreezy
60 of the Best Hip-Hop Mixtapes Since 200060 of the Best Hip-Hop Mixtapes Since 2000Mixtape madness.C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
20 Hip-Hop Lyrics That Name-Drop Breaking Bad20 Hip-Hop Lyrics That Name-Drop Breaking BadRappers love Walter White and Jesse Pinkman.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Hip-Hop's Obsession with "Smells Like Teen Spirit"Hip-Hop's Obsession with "Smells Like Teen Spirit"What's that smell?C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
8 Artists Who Should Release a B-Sides Compilation Project8 Artists Who Should Release a B-Sides Compilation ProjectClean the vaults.PreezyPreezy
Lupe Fiasco Says Listening to Michael Jackson Doesn’t Mean You Support PedophiliaLupe Fiasco Says Listening to Michael Jackson Doesn’t Mean You Support PedophiliaLupe Fiasco speaks out against people canceling Michael Jackson in the wake of HBO's 'Leaving Neverland' documentary.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Lupe Fiasco ‘Drogas Wave’ Album: Listen to New Songs Featuring Damian Marley, Nikki Jean and MoreLupe Fiasco ‘Drogas Wave’ Album: Listen to New Songs Featuring Damian Marley, Nikki Jean and MoreThe new wave. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II