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A look at the greatest album covers from different eras within the genre.

Youngest in charge.

Notable lines from many different revered lyricists.

Fat Joe graces XXL magazine's Legends digital cover in celebration of the 50-year anniversary of hip-hop.

Fat Joe tells legendary stories with Jay-Z and Big Pun, and details his new TV show for his XXL magazine Legends cover story.

Numbers on the board.

While album titles are unique to most artists, there have been many times in hip-hop’s 50-year history where rappers share the same names for their projects.

Booming out of Boston.

History can't be rewritten.

It happens to the best of ’em.

Gain season.

There’s a number of album covers that have been shunned by the public on social media.

Jeleel! shares details on his debut album, rap influences and more in exclusive interview with XXL.

Actor Shameik Moore details his love for hip-hop and the Wu-Tang Clan in exclusive interview with XXL.

The 1017 songstress.

Can't win ’em all.

A lengthy, definitive list of the most bizarre tweets from rappers.

From Louisiana to the world.

A look at which rappers earned the big win over the years.

Destroy Lonely breaks down five of his fan-favorite tracks in an exclusive interview with XXL.

Trophies.

A few must-see movies to have in your collection.

Get used to seeing his name.

Special moments with the fans.

Bun B is putting the youth on to greatness.

Take a look at some of the first rap groups to push play on progress.

He's on the up and up.

G Herbo goes in-depth about how his childhood traumas affected him in an exclusive interview with XXL.

It's her time.