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The best of the best.

Hip-hop is here for DMX.

Take a stroll through 1995, a pivotal time in rap's golden era, filled with brewing beefs and shook ones, multiplatinum hits and rich regional diversity.

These clapbacks are better than the songs they responded to.

XXL takes a look at every rapper that Eminem name-drops on his new Music to Be Murdered By - Side B (Deluxe Edition) album.

Uncle L has spoken.

Throwbacks, no Thursday.

The revolution is being heard through songs from Lil Baby, T-Pain, DaBaby and more.

XXL takes a look at a history of rappers' love for sports jerseys.

Rappers are calling for change.

Comebacks, welcome boosts and refreshed careers.

R.I.P.

Hip-hop is showing up for Ahmaud Arbery.

XXL takes a look at hip-hop events happening during the coronavirus pandemic.

It's hunting season.

Here are 22 classic hip-hop albums released in 2000.

Catch a glimpse of Offset's new role on the show.

XXL analyzes the uneven playing field.

The year 2000 featured some classic rap albums.

What's the holdup?

What's cooler than being cool?

A decade of dominance.

Riddim raps.

Rap's biggest battles.

These rappers left the '90s with a bang.

The hip-hop veterans are looking to secure the bag, together.

The Boombox lists five reasons why LL Cool J should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Hi, hater!

The kids of hip-hop's elite know how to put on for the 'Gram.

Starski was always respected by his peers.