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Shots fired.

Legends in two games.

A year full of rising rap newcomers and seasoned vets that delivered a solid soundtrack over the last 12 months.

A new hip-hop experience in the heart of Mexico.

Imagine rapping with a mouthful of peanut butter.

Certified bangers from Drake, Tyler, The Creator, J. Cole and more.

X will be missed.

Fair warning: NSFW videos ahead.

XXL takes a look at 20 rappers and the songs that made them legitimate stars.

From Megan Thee Stallion's ''Body'' to Lil Nas X's ''Old Town Road'' to DaBaby's ''Suge,'' these hip-hop songs are so catchy you can't get them out of your head.

The hip-hop world is mourning the death of Chadwick Boseman.

XXL takes a look at the best guest verse runs from rappers dating back to 2000.

Atlanta stand up.

City Girls, Smokepurpp, Lil Wayne, A$AP Ferg, Shy Glizzy and more salute the Queen Bee in their lyrics.

Who do you think made the cut?

Rappers are calling for change.

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

Hip-hop is giving back during the pandemic.

The year 2000 featured some classic rap albums.

RIP.

Bling bling.

The Oscar-nominated director has passed away at 51.

The heart of hip-hop's blog era.

Ludacris, Lil Jon, Migos, Metro Boomin and more will perform at EA Sports' concert before Super Bowl LIII.

Whodini becomes the first hip-hop act to chart in the Top 40, Deltron 3030 visits the dystopian future, Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek team up, Ludacris drops his major label debut, and Eminem and Wyclef Jean are born.

We've got tickets to see Ludacris and August Alsina at the Times Union Center up for grabs. Here's how to win.

Luda was seconds from showing the concertgoer some southern hospitality.

Hi, hater!

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

The big ticket.