lupe fiasco

Melle Mel, MC Shan, RZA, Lupe Fiasco, B.o.B and Cordae look back at what it was like to be a rapper in each decade of hip-hop.

Bangers.

This week's tracks go hard.

Lil Durk covers XXL magazine’s Spring 2023 issue and gives an exclusive interview about new album, seven kids, Jay-Z's memorable words, India Royale and more.

A look at the greatest album covers from different eras within the genre.

Their beef is permanent.

The best of the best.

Here's a handy list of rappers' real names.

Don't call it a comeback.

Don't call it a comeback.

From RZA to Idk, Robb Banks to SSGKobe and more, XXL explores the rap world's connection to anime.

You don't need bars to get barred up.

Lupe Fiasco gives an exclusive interview in XXL magazine's summer 2022 issue about his new LP, mastering martial arts, freedom of speech and more.

XXL champions the best hip-hop projects that were released this year so far.

XXL champions the best hip-hop projects that were released this year so far.

House music all night long.

Summer is bringing all the new heat.

All 15 XXL Freshman classes have put some serious numbers on the board.

Heat for the summer.

Something for everyone.

Lupe stands on his dislike for Cudi.

Over in a flash.

Helping out the homies.

No holds barred bars.

The soundtrack of 2011.

These instrument solos deserve a standing ovation.

It's all fun and games until a rapper responds with a gem.

Maybe one day.

From old school to new, the best sophomore albums in hip-hop.

Lupe Fiasco isn't playing games with his health.