Big K.R.I.T.

XXL champions the best hip-hop projects that were released this year so far.

XXL champions the best hip-hop projects that were released this year so far.

All 15 XXL Freshman classes have put some serious numbers on the board.

Freshest and newest rap projects to drop this week.

Run up the streams.

More heaters this week.

Which album are you waiting for?

Another month of music drops.

Step that playlist up.

Bangers from Thugger, Gangsta Gibbs, Spitta Andretti, Drizzy, Future Hendrix, Big K.R.I.T., Tity Boi and more.

You wanted bangers? They're all here.

A fun time for all.

A look at all of the stars who have graced XXL Freshman covers over the years.

XXL highlights the rappers who almost signed with another rap star but didn't.

From Ice Cube's "I Wanna Kill Sam" to Jay-Z's "American Dreamin'," take a listen to hip-hop songs dedicated to the many sides of America.

Mixtape madness.

Cole's killer run of collabs.

Here are the new releases of the week.

Turn up with these new releases from Comethazine, Wifisfuneral and more.

You know where to find all the new rap songs.

The best song wasn't the single.

Big K.R.I.T. talks with XXL about his '4eva Is a Mighty Long Time' album, working with Mannie Fresh, overcoming depression and fighting against racism.

Here are five albums designed to get you through the long winter months like the true trap star that you are.

Big K.R.I.T. is back at again he just released a double album called 4 Eva. Big K.R.I.T. has been off of the scene for the past couple of years.

Big K.R.I.T. is a modern day genius.  Big K.R.I.T. just recently dropped his double album 4 Eva Is A Mighty Long Time.