See Which Rappers Are Touring in 2025
Coming to a city and town near you.
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New Projects This Week
This week's soundtrack.
Best New Songs This Week
On repeat.
13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs
October is already a whole turn up.
13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs
First round of September sounds.
13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs
Heat to match record-breaking temperatures.
July 2023 New Projects
Summer heaters cometh.
New Hip-Hop Releases
Here are this week's hot releases.
May 2023 New Music Releases
New music May.
GloRilla Wins Best New Artist of the Year for XXL Awards 2023
GloRilla's undeniable year has earned her the Best New Artist of the Year for the XXL Awards 2023.
Here Are the XXL Awards 2023 Nominees
The XXL Awards 2023 nominees and new board members have arrived.
The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week
New jams for all.
RZA, SSGKobe, Idk, Robb Banks and Open Mike Eagle Explore Hip-Hop’s Connection to Anime
From RZA to Idk, Robb Banks to SSGKobe and more, XXL explores the rap world's connection to anime.
Cochise, BabyTron, Babyface Ray and Kali’s 2022 XXL Freshman Cypher
Ending 2022 XXL Freshman on a high note.
Watch Cochise, BabyTron, Babyface Ray & Kali's Cypher
Ending 2022 XXL Freshman on a high note.
Cochise’s 2022 XXL Freshman Freestyle
Next up is Cochise.
The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week
The best of the best.
Chris Brown, Lupe Fiasco, Cochise and More – New Hip-Hop Projects This Week
Summer is bringing all the new heat.
Here’s a Calculated Look at 15 Years of XXL Freshman By The Numbers
All 15 XXL Freshman classes have put some serious numbers on the board.
2022 XXL Freshmen Read Mean Comments – Watch Nardo Wick, Babyface Ray, Kali, Saucy Santana and More Virtually Mush the Haters
The 2022 XXL Freshman Class has time today.
2022 XXL Freshman Class Revealed
Welcome the 2022 XXL Freshman Class.
SoundCloud Highlights Rising Plugg Rap Movement With MexikoDro and More in New SCENES Episode
Plugg rap is blowing all the way up on SoundCloud.
June 2022 New Music Releases
Heat for the summer.
Vote for the 10th Spot in the 2022 XXL Freshman Class
Before the annual Freshman Class cover is revealed, it's time to cast your vote for the 10th spot.
The 13 Best New Songs This Week
New jams.
Cochise on the ‘Blessing’ of ‘Tell Em’ Success, Being Inspired by Tyler, The Creator and More
Read the exclusive interview.
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2021
A year full of rising rap newcomers and seasoned vets that delivered a solid soundtrack over the last 12 months.
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Songs of Summer 2021 Now That We’re Back Outside
Capella Grey, Silk Sonic, Lil Baby and Lil Durk, and more.