Rappers Demand Justice for George Floyd, Who Was Killed by Police Officer That Pinned His Knee on Floyd’s NeckRappers Demand Justice for George Floyd, Who Was Killed by Police Officer That Pinned His Knee on Floyd’s NeckRappers are calling for change.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
Here Are Unforgettable Songs That Reinvigorated Rappers’ CareersHere Are Unforgettable Songs That Reinvigorated Rappers’ CareersComebacks, welcome boosts and refreshed careers.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Hip-Hop Reacts to the Death of Music Executive Andre HarrellHip-Hop Reacts to the Death of Music Executive Andre HarrellR.I.P.C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Rappers Show Support for Ahmaud Arbery, Who Was Killed By Son of Former CopRappers Show Support for Ahmaud Arbery, Who Was Killed By Son of Former CopHip-hop is showing up for Ahmaud Arbery. Zoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
A Look at the Hip-Hop Events Happening During Coronavirus QuarantineA Look at the Hip-Hop Events Happening During Coronavirus QuarantineXXL takes a look at hip-hop events happening during the coronavirus pandemic. Peter A. BerryPeter A. Berry
15 Hip-Hop Easter Eggs Worth Hunting For15 Hip-Hop Easter Eggs Worth Hunting ForIt's hunting season. Luke FoxLuke Fox
22 of the Best Hip-Hop Albums From 200022 of the Best Hip-Hop Albums From 2000Here are 22 classic hip-hop albums released in 2000.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
LL Cool J Helps Offset Get Acting Role on NCIS: Los AngelesLL Cool J Helps Offset Get Acting Role on NCIS: Los AngelesCatch a glimpse of Offset's new role on the show.Tony M. CentenoTony M. Centeno
Ghostwriting’s Uneven Playing Field Between Men and Women AnalyzedGhostwriting’s Uneven Playing Field Between Men and Women AnalyzedXXL analyzes the uneven playing field. XXL StaffXXL Staff
52 Hip-Hop Albums Turning 20 in 202052 Hip-Hop Albums Turning 20 in 2020The year 2000 featured some classic rap albums.Zoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
17 Rappers Who Haven’t Put Out an Album in a While That We’d Like to Hear From17 Rappers Who Haven’t Put Out an Album in a While That We’d Like to Hear FromWhat's the holdup? C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
25 Things Rappers Are Cooler Than25 Things Rappers Are Cooler ThanWhat's cooler than being cool?Kai AcevedoKai Acevedo
Here’s Every XXL Magazine Cover of the 2010sHere’s Every XXL Magazine Cover of the 2010sA decade of dominance.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
20 of the Most Iconic Reggae Samples in Hip-Hop20 of the Most Iconic Reggae Samples in Hip-HopRiddim raps.XXL StaffXXL Staff
20 of the Most Important Hip-Hop Rivalries of All-Time20 of the Most Important Hip-Hop Rivalries of All-TimeRap's biggest battles.XXL StaffXXL Staff
65 Hip-Hop Albums Turning 20 in 201965 Hip-Hop Albums Turning 20 in 2019These rappers left the '90s with a bang.Kairi CoeKairi Coe
Ice Cube and LL Cool J Team Up to Buy Sports TV StationIce Cube and LL Cool J Team Up to Buy Sports TV StationThe hip-hop veterans are looking to secure the bag, together.KC OrcuttKC Orcutt
5 Reasons LL Cool J Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons LL Cool J Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameThe Boombox lists five reasons why LL Cool J should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
25 Rappers’ Kids You Should Be Following on Instagram25 Rappers’ Kids You Should Be Following on InstagramThe kids of hip-hop's elite know how to put on for the 'Gram.KC OrcuttKC Orcutt
LL Cool J, DJ Premier and More React to Lovebug Starski’s DeathLL Cool J, DJ Premier and More React to Lovebug Starski’s DeathStarski was always respected by his peers. Peter A. BerryPeter A. Berry
The Best Hip-Hop and R&B Soda Commercials of the 90sThe Best Hip-Hop and R&B Soda Commercials of the 90sFrom Busta Rhymes to Missy Elliott and Tyrese, rappers and singers have starred in some of soda's biggest campaigns. Sharee Hereford Sharee Hereford
Kendrick Lamar, Queen Latifah and LL Cool J Win 2018 NAACP Image AwardsKendrick Lamar, Queen Latifah and LL Cool J Win 2018 NAACP Image AwardsAnd the winner is...C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Watch Busta Rhymes, Black Thought and More Perform Tribute to LL Cool J for Kennedy Center HonorWatch Busta Rhymes, Black Thought and More Perform Tribute to LL Cool J for Kennedy Center HonorThe G.O.A.T. is getting his flowers while he can still smell them.Lindsey IndiaLindsey India
20 of the Biggest Hip-Hop Achievements in 201720 of the Biggest Hip-Hop Achievements in 2017Hip-hop on a higher level.PreezyPreezy
LL Cool J Shouldn’t Be Nominated For The Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame.LL Cool J Shouldn’t Be Nominated For The Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame.First Run DMC, then Public Enemy now LL Cool J. There is no doubt that LL Cool J is a Hip Hop legend.DJ SupremeDJ Supreme
LL Cool J Nominated for 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of FameLL Cool J Nominated for 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of FameLL's definitely earned this. Peter A. BerryPeter A. Berry
LL Cool J Will Be First Rapper Awarded at 2017 Kennedy Center HonorsLL Cool J Will Be First Rapper Awarded at 2017 Kennedy Center HonorsThe veteran hip-hop star will be joining Gloria Estefan, Lionel Richie and more for the induction.Lindsey IndiaLindsey India
LL Cool J to be First Hip-Hop Artist Honored by the Kennedy CenterLL Cool J to be First Hip-Hop Artist Honored by the Kennedy CenterLL Cool J can add another achievement to an already incredibly long list.Daryl NelsonDaryl Nelson
Prodigy's Funeral Attendees Prodigy's Funeral Attendees The hip-hop community was on hand to say farewell to Prodigy. Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard