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Feel old yet?

The end of summer doesn't mean the end of good music.

New music to add to the playlist.

Hip-hop albums were dropping at a dizzying pace throughout the 1990s.

There are no shortage of books written by famous rappers, but there are a handful of them that stand out among the rest.

Sign language in the rap game has taken on a life of its own.

August continues to pile on the heat with new hip-hop projects.

New heat.

After years of trying to get a Lower East Side intersection recognized by NYC, the cover of Paul's Boutique will now become a city landmark.

Pushin' pen.

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.