Killer Mike

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Killer Mike speaks to XXL in an exclusive interview about his Michael album being album of the year, his work in the community and new artists he likes.

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It's been a monumental year for hip-hop.

ScarLip speaks to XXL in an exclusive magazine interview about the success of her song "This Is New York," Swizz Beatz's support and more.

Who ya got?

The nominations are in.

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We outside.

Whole lotta bangers.

Hey, Siri, bump the latest hip-hop drops.

Straight heat.

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Take a look at who brought their best to the game.

Womp, womp, womp...

3 Stacks is sitting on an album but Mike says it's coming.

Killer Mike has a gem in his vault.

Fire bangers from all over the rap game.

Hip-hop drops for the head top.

June coming in hot with new drops.

Sign language in the rap game has taken on a life of its own.

An all-star salute to hip-hop's fallen soldiers.

My name is my name.

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The latest bangers.

The soundtrack of 2011.

Hip-hop is here for DMX.

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