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Here’s Every XXL Freshman Cover Since 2007
More than 15 years of fresh Freshman covers.
Tierra Whack Shouts Out Quavo in Her ABCs
Tierra Whack spells it all out.
Hip-Hop Junkie: How Comedian Chris D’Elia’s Eminem Impression Went Viral
"You're using way too many napkins!"
7 Celebrities With Tattoos Inspired by Nipsey Hussle
The marathon continues.
An Oral History of Dreamville’s ‘Revenge of the Dreamers III’ Recording Sessions
Welcome to rap camp.
9 Rappers Share Their Starstruck Moments
Roy Woods, DRAM, Token and other share their starstruck stories.
J. Cole Plans to Build Dreamville Into Music’s Next Dynasty
J. Cole speaks on Dreamville's friendly competition with TDE and being a big bro in hip-hop in his Spring 2019 cover story interview.
Hip-Hop Junkie: Blues Singer Gary Clark Jr. Pledges Allegiance to Rap Music
The guitar hero channels hip-hop on his upcoming album, 'This Land'.
Quavo Talks Migos While Catching Fish
Hook, line and sinker.
Migos Insist They’re the Biggest Group in the World to Ever Exist
Get into the Migos state of mind with this behind-the-scenes look at their Winter 2018 XXL cover story.
Migos Juggle Group Fame and Solo Stardom
Hip-hop's big three—the Migos—grace the cover of XXL's Winter 2018 issue.
10 Rappers Share Their Craziest Moments While Touring
What happens on tour, stays on tour.
9 Hip-Hop Remixes to Ella Mai’s “Boo’d Up” That Will Have You So Deep in Your Feelings
From Fetty Wap to Plies to Nicki Minaj and Quavo.
How a Chance Encounter Landed Kendrick Lamar a Cameo on Cozz’s ‘Effected’ Album
The Dreamville rapper speaks on the making of his new 'Effected' album.