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The Break Presents – Rich Amiri

Booming out of Boston.

The Break Presents – Big Yavo

Gain season.

Here’s Hip-Hop Album Cover Art Fans Hated Over the Last Few Years

There’s a number of album covers that have been shunned by the public on social media.

The Break Presents – 21 Lil Harold

Get used to seeing his name.

Future’s ‘Wait for U’ Featuring Drake and Tems Wins Song of the Year for XXL Awards 2023

And it's still in constant rotation.

The Break Presents – SwaVay

He's on the up and up.

These Rappers Are Earning More Respect as Producers

Playin' both sides like Regina King.

These Are the SoundCloud-Era Rappers Ranked on Current Impact

XXL compiles a list of SoundCloud-era rappers, from XXXTentacion and Juice Wrld to Lil Uzi Vert and more, to determine their rankings based on current impact.

Chance The Rapper on the Making of His New Album, Festival in Ghana and Changing Hip-Hop

Chance The Rapper gives an exclusive interview to XXL about his first festival in Africa, upcoming album and more.

Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Producers of 2022

The producers with the best beats of the year.

The Break Presents – Rot Ken

Too fye.

These Are Your Favorite Rappers’ Secret Weapons to Success

Every artist has a secret weapon they use in a way no one else can.

Swae Lee Interview – Possible Joint Project With Post Malone, Sremm 4 Life Album Update, Collaboration With BoohooMAN

A new RaeSremmurd album, possible joint project with Post Malone and new clothing collection.

The Break Presents – Lola Brooke

Don't play with her.

Producer Beat Butcha Is Responsible for Sounds Used by Dreamville, Chance The Rapper and More

Producer Beat Butcha speaks on working with Dreamville, Chance The Rapper, Benny The Butcher and more in an exclusive XXL interview.

Here’s a List of Rappers That Are Proud to Be Sober

Livin' off a natural high.

Inside the Rap Legacy Takeoff Created

Rest in Power.

The Break Presents – Fridayy

A "Teflon Don" between the crossfires of rap and R&B music.

These 15 Rappers Are Named After Notorious Crime Figures

Gangsta ties.

Here’s a Look at Cardi B’s 30 Awesome Accomplishments

30 for 30.

The Break Presents – Lancey Foux

Having motion from the U.K. to the U.S.

These Are the SoundCloud-Era Rappers Ranked on Current Impact

XXL compiles a list of SoundCloud-era rappers, from XXXTentacion and Juice Wrld to Lil Uzi Vert and more, to determine their rankings based on current impact.