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Sheff G talks about the songs that defined his career.

The masked man with the melodies.

Here's a look at the many interesting ways that XXXTentacion's son, Gekyume, is following in the rapper's footsteps.

After reaching the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with his feature on 24kGoldn's "Mood," Iann Dior aims to dominate every genre.

There's no universal criteria for being a fan of The Slump God, but there are some general signs.

Jenesis Sanchez, the mother of XXXTentacion's son Gekyume, writes a letter to the late rapper speaking on their child's milestones for his 2nd birthday.

It's extreme, but some fans really love their favorite rapper.

Meet hip-hop's hottest new collective.

LilJuMadeDaBeat got that fire.

In case you needed a laugh...

These beefs will likely go on forever.

This is what makes a hot producer.

"Buss It" is the only challenge moving right now.

Proof that rappers laying down their ad-libs will forever be entertaining.

Music leaks are a gift and a curse for rappers.

These clapbacks are better than the songs they responded to.

Hip-hop played a major role in the 2020 presidential election. As Joe Biden takes office as President, XXL looks back at the wild ride to get here.

The complete ranking of Drizzy's catalog.

Flo Milli is in her bag.

Flipp Dinero applies some pressure.

The best of modern-day emo rap and sad trap rap.

Maybe one day.

Rico Nasty makes her own rules.

After garnering interest from Gucci Mane and signing to Cinematic Music Group, Atlanta's own Ola Runt is on the rise.

Marshmello loves hip-hop.

Transitions on flawless.

Issa Rae turns Raedio up a notch.

The Kid Laroi turned all the way up in 2020 and he's still going.

When it comes to customized cars, Lil Uzi Vert's got the sauce.

From touring coming to a halt to rappers thinking creatively on how to interact with their fans, this is how the coronavirus changed hip-hop.