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July 2025 New Music Releases
The hip-hop album schedule for July.

The 2025 XXL Freshman Class Is Here
Meet the new generation of rap talent.


Hip-Hop's Finest ’Fits at 2025 Met Gala
The first Monday in May is dedicated to all the fly fashion rappers are wearing.



See Which Rappers Are Touring in 2025
Coming to a city and town near you.

April New Music Releases
A stoner with a sequel, a West Coast rapper makes a return, a Louisiana native delivers more of his southern swag and plenty others this month.

Here’s Why These 30 Rappers Are in Jail or Prison Right Now
Here are rappers caught up in the legal system.

Biggest First-Week Sales for Projects Over the Last Year
A year of topping the charts for these rappers.

Ye Takes Shots at Carti, Kendrick and More
Ye against the world.

Ranking Every Feature on Playboi Carti's Music Album
Star-studded guestlist, but only one can come out on top.

March 2025 New Music Releases
Three months into the year and the new projects keep coming.


A Look at Drake's First-Week Sales for Every Project He's Dropped
In celebration of his latest No. 1, take a look at Drake's first-week sales numbers throughout his career.

18 Hip-Hop Heavyweights Weigh In on the Current State of Lyricism
Rappers, radio personalities, music industry executives and more share their thoughts on lyricism in a new interview for XXL magazine.

12 Rappers Who Beat Major Legal Cases and Walked Away With a Victory
These rappers came out with a victory in their legal cases.

Drake Lyrics That Prove Beef With Kendrick Is Still on His Mind
Drake's new joint album with PartyNextDoor is full of lyrics that point to his wild rap battle with Kendrick Lamar.




Here’s Every Best Rap Song Winner at the Grammy Awards Over the Years
A look at which rappers earned the big win over the years.



Every Rapper Who Won a 2025 Grammy Award
Winning big at the Grammys.

Here's a Complete List of Every Rapper With Podcasts
The hustle never stops.

The Most Anticipated Hip-Hop Albums of 2025
Mark your calendars.
