Here Are the Worst Hip-Hop Acronyms to ExistHere Are the Worst Hip-Hop Acronyms to ExistSubjective as it may be, some of the worst hip-hop acronyms exist over the years.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This WeekThe 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This WeekNew rap songs for everyone.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
These Rappers Have the Longest Gaps Between AlbumsThese Rappers Have the Longest Gaps Between AlbumsGood things take time.Kemet HighKemet High
These Highly Entertaining Weed Lyrics Are the Perfect Soundtrack to Celebrate 4/20These Highly Entertaining Weed Lyrics Are the Perfect Soundtrack to Celebrate 4/20Happy 4/20!Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
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
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 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
These Are the 14 Most Elusive Rappers That Keep Us Waiting on Their Every MoveThese Are the 14 Most Elusive Rappers That Keep Us Waiting on Their Every MoveCatch ’em if you can.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Song Sequels of the Last DecadeHere Are the Best Hip-Hop Song Sequels of the Last DecadeSometimes, you just have to run it back.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Top Dawg Entertainment’s Most Essential Songs You Need to HearTop Dawg Entertainment’s Most Essential Songs You Need to HearFrom Kendrick Lamar to Schoolboy Q and more, check out the best songs to listen to from the TDE roster.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
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
Rappers Remind You Who’s Really Running ThingsRappers Remind You Who’s Really Running ThingsFrom 50 Cent to Cardi B and more, here's a look at who's really running things in their lyrics.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
The 13 Best New Songs This WeekThe 13 Best New Songs This WeekHot off the presses.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
17 Rappers Who Haven’t Put Out an Album in a While That We’d Like to Hear From17 Rappers Who Haven’t Put Out an Album in a While That We’d Like to Hear FromWhat's the holdup? C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
36 of the Most Anticipated Hip-Hop Albums of 202036 of the Most Anticipated Hip-Hop Albums of 2020Drake, Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and many more. XXL StaffXXL StaffScott GlaysherScott GlaysherPreezyPreezyPeter A. BerryPeter A. BerryC. 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
12 Unreleased Hip-Hop Projects That Were Shelved in the 2010s12 Unreleased Hip-Hop Projects That Were Shelved in the 2010sWhat if? C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Win Championship Tour Tickets Win Championship Tour Tickets Win Tickets To see Kendrick Lamar, School boy Q, SZA, Jay Rock, AB-SOUL, Isaiah Rashad, SIR, Lance Skiiwalker, Zacari, FeaturedDJ SupremeDJ Supreme
Here Are All the Hip-Hop Albums That Topped the Billboard 200 in 2018Here Are All the Hip-Hop Albums That Topped the Billboard 200 in 2018Hip-hop is taking over, one project at a time.Kairi CoeKairi Coe
Social Media MeltdownsSocial Media MeltdownsWith a crazy year of tweets, Instagram posts and status updates behind us, here are 10 rappers who experienced social media meltdowns in 2016.PreezyPreezy
Ab-Soul and Dreamville’s Bas Reunite on New Single ‘Braille’ [LISTEN]Ab-Soul and Dreamville’s Bas Reunite on New Single ‘Braille’ [LISTEN]Ab-Soul and Dreamville rapper Bas linked up again for a brand new banger.Daryl NelsonDaryl Nelson
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WinnersWinnersTinashe, Ab-Soul, 2 Chainz and Drake win the fan votes in the Best Music of Summer 2014 competition.Emily TanEmily Tan
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'Hunnid Stax' Video'Hunnid Stax' Video"Soulo eating now. Tell 'em Puff said so." Find out what Diddy has to do with Ab-Soul's 'Hunnid Stax' video.Andy BustardAndy Bustard
Ab-Soul vs. RiFF RAFF — The Boombox BattleAb-Soul vs. RiFF RAFF — The Boombox BattleIn this week's The Boombox Battle, songs from Ab-Soul and RiFF Raff compete for the win.Emily TanEmily Tan
Ab-Soul Misses Top 10 Spot, G-Eazy Scores High on Billboard 200Ab-Soul Misses Top 10 Spot, G-Eazy Scores High on Billboard 200Find out how much Ab-Soul and G-Eazy's new albums sold in their first week on the charts.Andy BustardAndy Bustard