These Unreleased Verses From Your Favorite Hip-Hop Songs May Surprise You
Another verse bites the dust.
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These Rappers’ Projects Pay Homage to Jay-Z’s The Blueprint Album
A classic lives on as other rappers pay homage to Hov.
Here Are Hip-Hop Moments That Would Have Gone Viral If Twitter Was Popular Back Then
Guaranteed Twitter gold.
The Battle of Best Guest Verses Between Drake’s Certified Lover Boy and Kanye West’s Donda…
A look at who got the best out of Drake and Kanye West's shared collaborators.
Here Are Lil Durk’s Best Guest Verses
From Auto-Tune Durk to street-resonating bars, Lil Durk has only gotten better with time.
The Break Presents – BigWalkDog
Gucci Mane has done it again with a rising rap newcomer.
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.
The Break Presents – Capella Grey
New York City has another summer anthem thanks to Capella Grey.
These Uncomfortable Hip-Hop Moments Will Make You Cringe
Meek Mill, Saweetie, Lil Pump and more have experienced some uncomfortable hip-hop moments.
Here Are Hidden Messages on Hip-Hop Album Covers You May Have Missed
Kendrick, Em and Rico are just some of the rappers intriguing fans with their artwork.
These 10 Celebrated Hip-Hop Albums Turning 10 Prove Lyrical Substance Matters
Take a look back at some of the albums turning 10 this year that celebrate lyrical excellence.
Kanye West and Jay-Z’s Most Essential Collaborations You Need to Hear
Pure gems from The Throne.
Giant Records’ Shawn “Tubby” Holiday Shares Advice on Artists Obtaining Longevity, What Ma…
The veteran music executive, who's worked with 50 Cent and Lil Nas X, among others, shares his knowledge.
DJ Drama Ranks His Top 10 Gangsta Grillz Projects of All Time
DJ Drama ranks his top 10 Gangsta Grillz projects from the respected series.
Hip-Hop’s Most In-Demand Jewelers Tell the Stories of Creating Icy Works of Art for Today’…
Hip-hop's most in-demand jewelers tell the stories behind working with rap stars to create icy works of art that are completely unmatched.
Cole Bennett’s Creative Juices Flow as His Lyrical Lemonade Empire Achieves Independent Su…
The Lyrical Lemonade founder and lauded music video director speaks to XXL about his growing multimedia empire.
Lil Tecca Interview – What to Expect From We Love You Tecca 2 Album, Top Five Favorite Rap…
Lil Tecca's in-depth interview with XXL includes him speaking on his upcoming We Love You Tecca 2 album, his favorite rappers and more.
Doin’ Lines With Jack Harlow – What He Would Do With a Pet Monkey, Biggest Fear and More
Read the exclusive interview.
These Rappers’ Courtside Connections to NBA Teams Are Going Strong
Connected to the game.
Karol G Talks Working With Nicki Minaj, Being Featured on Pop Smoke’s Debut Album and More
Read the exclusive interview.
Here’s a Look at What the 2020 XXL Freshman Class Has Been Up to Since Last Year
This is what the 2020 XXL Freshman Class has been up to since they graced the cover.
These Are the Best Hip-Hop Songs From the 2016 XXL Freshman Class
These Freshmen have come a long way.
2021 XXL Freshmen Pooh Shiesty, Lakeyah, DDG, Flo Milli and More Share Their Life Mottos
2021 XXL Freshmen share their life mottos.
Moneybagg Yo Interview: New Movie About His Life, Yo Gotti’s Advice and Growing Bread Gang…
Read Moneybagg Yo's exclusive interview about his executive aspiration, goals outside of music, his vision for his kids and more.
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Projects of 2021 So Far
Tyler, The Creator, J. Cole, Polo G, Rod Wave and more of the game's revered rap stars make the cut.