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Kendrick, Em and Rico are just some of the rappers intriguing fans with their artwork.

These instrument solos deserve a standing ovation.

Rest in peace.

In case you needed a laugh...

The nominees for the biggest night in music are in.

More new projects this week.

Throwbacks, no Thursday.

XXL takes a look back at several albums with controversial titles that were changed.

From Lil Wayne to Tyler, The Creator and more, these rappers love to skateboard.

XXL takes a look at hip-hop events happening during the coronavirus pandemic.

It's hunting season.

Welcome to the candy shop.

Bling bling.

April Fools!

The Grammys have a checkered past with rap, and these are the most egregious hip-hop snubs in Grammys history.

In recognition of the lengthy list of artists who preceded Future, here are the 20 best Rolling Stone hip-hop covers.

"I'm sure that had Rick stayed with the Beastie Boys they would have been Eminem or greater."

Just when you thought Drake was the only big-name in hip-hop accused of relying on the next man's pen game, check out 10 Hip-Hop Songs You Probably Didn't Know Were Written by Another Rapper.

See your favorite hip-hop and R&B album covers featuring kittens and prepare to feel all fluffy inside.

The Beastie Boys and Nas join forces for the visuals to their 2011 collaboration 'Too Many Rappers.' The video surfaces now, four years after the song debuted.

A side by side comparison of your favorite rappers' style back in the day to how they dress now.

The Beastie Boys' copyright-infringement trial against Monster Energy Drink is underway.

On Saturday (May 3), the 3rd annual MCA Day was held in New Yor to honor Beastie Boys rapper Adam "MCA" Yauch, who passed away on May 4, 2012 from cancer.

Beastie Boys Square may never see the light of day in New York City. A chance to name the intersection featured on the Beastie Boys' 1989 album cover, 'Paul's Boutique,' has been put to an end -- for now-- after the proposal was rejected on Tuesday (Jan. 28).

Beastie Boys Square won't be a location on any New York City map anytime soon.

The legal tiff between toymaker Goldieblox and the surviving members of the Beastie Boys appears to be over. The California-based company has removed the group’s song 'Girls' from its video.

Remember that adorable commercial that took the catchy Beastie Boys song 'Girls' and re-worked it into a girl power anthem for engineering toys for little girls? Well, apparently, the remaining band members didn't find it endearing, as they're currently suing for copyright infringement.

The Beastie Boys were inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 14, the same day that Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch was hospitalized for what would be the last time. Though Yauch couldn’t attend and his bandmates didn’t perform without him, Kid Rock, Travie McCoy and the Roots paid tribute to their musical legacy with a fun medley of the group’s hits.

There are a lot of Beastie Boys tributes on the Internet following the death of Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch, but a Jay-Z performance of a Beasties classic has resonated with some devotees. Gawker highlighted the clip on their website so we figured you guys would like to “Ch-Check It Out” (see what we did there?).

RIP to a hip hop/alternative legend, Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Beastie Boys who passed away today at the age of 47.