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These Are the Most Controversial Hip-Hop Album Covers Since 2 Live Crew’s As Nasty As They Wanna Be
From Pusha T to Willie D and more, here are the most controversial album covers in hip-hop.
Kanye West’s ‘Jail’ Featuring Jay-Z Wins Best Rap Song at 2022 Grammy Awards
Congrats to Kanye West and Jay Z.
Here Are the Best Rap Verses on R&B Songs Over the Last Five Years
In hip-hop, versatility pays.
Here’s One Great Song From Great Hip-Hop Albums in Recent Memory
Tracks from Tyler, The Creator, Slowthai, Baby Tate, Rod Wave, Conway The Machine, J. Cole and more.
Here Are 10 of the Wildest Moments When Rappers Lost Their Most Valuable Possessions
Young Thug, Eminem, Kanye West and more.
XXL Awards 2022 – The People’s Champ Award Nominees
The People's Champ has closed. Votes from the launch on Monday, Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. EST to Friday, Jan. 14 at 11:59 p.m. EST will be tallied. The winner will be revealed on Monday, Jan. 24.
Here Are 53 of the Most Brutal Diss Lines in Rap History
In rap beef, rappers like to get brutal with their lyrics.
These Are the Best Hip-Hop Producers of 2021
Hats off to a solid effort by these impactful producers.
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Projects of 2021
2021 will be remembered for these projects.
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.
These Unreleased Verses From Your Favorite Hip-Hop Songs May Surprise You
Another verse bites the dust.
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.
Here Are the Most-Streamed Rappers of 2021 So Far
Some of rap's biggest names made the list.
These Are the Best Hip-Hop Songs From the 2016 XXL Freshman Class
These Freshmen have come a long way.
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.
Here Are 20 Rappers Who Won the Most Awards
The best of the best.