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The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This WeekThe 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This WeekBangers.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
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Lil Durk Covers XXL Magazine’s Spring 2023 IssueLil Durk Covers XXL Magazine’s Spring 2023 IssueLil 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.Georgette ClineGeorgette Cline
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Lupe Refuses to Squash Beef With CudiLupe Refuses to Squash Beef With CudiTheir beef is permanent.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
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Rappers' Real NamesRappers' Real NamesHere's a handy list of rappers' real names.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Here Are 22 Rappers Who Said They Were Retiring During Their CareerHere Are 22 Rappers Who Said They Were Retiring During Their CareerDon't call it a comeback. Sidney MaddenSidney MaddenJoey EchJoey Ech
Here Are 22 Rappers Who Said They Were Retiring During Their CareerHere Are 22 Rappers Who Said They Were Retiring During Their CareerDon't call it a comeback. Sidney MaddenSidney MaddenJoey EchJoey Ech
RZA, SSGKobe, Idk, Robb Banks and Open Mike Eagle Explore Hip-Hop’s Connection to AnimeRZA, SSGKobe, Idk, Robb Banks and Open Mike Eagle Explore Hip-Hop’s Connection to AnimeFrom RZA to Idk, Robb Banks to SSGKobe and more, XXL explores the rap world's connection to anime.Peter A. BerryPeter A. Berry
Here Are the Most Savage Diss Lines Aimed at People Outside Hip-HopHere Are the Most Savage Diss Lines Aimed at People Outside Hip-HopYou don't need bars to get barred up.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Lupe Fiasco Gives a Deeper Meaning to His Music, Mindset and Martial ArtsLupe Fiasco Gives a Deeper Meaning to His Music, Mindset and Martial ArtsLupe Fiasco gives an exclusive interview in XXL magazine's summer 2022 issue about his new LP, mastering martial arts, freedom of speech and more.C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Projects of 2022 So FarHere Are the Best Hip-Hop Projects of 2022 So FarXXL champions the best hip-hop projects that were released this year so far.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook IIIKemet HighKemet HighC. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman IIAleia WoodsAleia WoodsGeorgette ClineGeorgette ClineTrent FitzgeraldTrent FitzgeraldTyler SharpTyler SharpJoey EchJoey Ech
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Here Are 21 Great Hip-Hop Songs With House Music Samples You Should KnowHere Are 21 Great Hip-Hop Songs With House Music Samples You Should KnowHouse music all night long. Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Chris Brown, Lupe Fiasco, Cochise and More – New Hip-Hop Projects This WeekChris Brown, Lupe Fiasco, Cochise and More – New Hip-Hop Projects This WeekSummer is bringing all the new heat. Joey EchJoey Ech
Here’s a Calculated Look at 15 Years of XXL Freshman By The NumbersHere’s a Calculated Look at 15 Years of XXL Freshman By The NumbersAll 15 XXL Freshman classes have put some serious numbers on the board.Joey EchJoey Ech
June 2022 New Music ReleasesJune 2022 New Music ReleasesHeat for the summer. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This WeekThe 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This WeekSomething for everyone.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Lupe Fiasco Calls Out Kid Cudi, Says He’s ‘Been a Bitch’Lupe Fiasco Calls Out Kid Cudi, Says He’s ‘Been a Bitch’Lupe stands on his dislike for Cudi.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
Here Are 10 of the Shortest Beefs in Hip-HopHere Are 10 of the Shortest Beefs in Hip-HopOver in a flash.Emmanuel C.M.Emmanuel C.M.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
A Guide to Memorable Hip-Hop Albums Executive Produced by Your Favorite RappersA Guide to Memorable Hip-Hop Albums Executive Produced by Your Favorite RappersHelping out the homies.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Lupe Fiasco and Royce 5’9″ Drop Diss Tracks Against Each Other – ListenLupe Fiasco and Royce 5’9″ Drop Diss Tracks Against Each Other – ListenNo holds barred bars. Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
Here Are the Hip-Hop Albums Turning 10 in 2021Here Are the Hip-Hop Albums Turning 10 in 2021The soundtrack of 2011. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
The Best Instrument Solos You’ll Hear on Hip-Hop SongsThe Best Instrument Solos You’ll Hear on Hip-Hop SongsThese instrument solos deserve a standing ovation.Kemet HighKemet High
When Tweeting Your Favorite Rapper Goes RightWhen Tweeting Your Favorite Rapper Goes RightIt's all fun and games until a rapper responds with a gem.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Here Are 21 Hip-Hop Projects That Fans Were Really Excited About But Never HappenedHere Are 21 Hip-Hop Projects That Fans Were Really Excited About But Never HappenedMaybe one day.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
These Hip-Hop Albums Prove There’s No Such Thing as a Sophomore SlumpThese Hip-Hop Albums Prove There’s No Such Thing as a Sophomore SlumpFrom old school to new, the best sophomore albums in hip-hop.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Lupe Fiasco Will Require Fans to Have COVID-19 Vaccine to Come to His ConcertsLupe Fiasco Will Require Fans to Have COVID-19 Vaccine to Come to His ConcertsLupe Fiasco isn't playing games with his health.C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II