Here Are 22 Rappers Who Said They Were Retiring During Their Career
Don't call it a comeback.
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RZA, SSGKobe, Idk, Robb Banks and Open Mike Eagle Explore Hip-Hop’s Connection to Anime
From RZA to Idk, Robb Banks to SSGKobe and more, XXL explores the rap world's connection to anime.
Here Are the Most Savage Diss Lines Aimed at People Outside Hip-Hop
You don't need bars to get barred up.
Lupe Fiasco Gives a Deeper Meaning to His Music, Mindset and Martial Arts
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.
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Projects of 2022 So Far
XXL champions the best hip-hop projects that were released this year so far.
Best Hip-Hop Projects of 2022 So Far
XXL champions the best hip-hop projects that were released this year so far.
Here Are 21 Great Hip-Hop Songs With House Music Samples You Should Know
House music all night long.
Chris Brown, Lupe Fiasco, Cochise and More – New Hip-Hop Projects This Week
Summer is bringing all the new heat.
Here’s a Calculated Look at 15 Years of XXL Freshman By The Numbers
All 15 XXL Freshman classes have put some serious numbers on the board.
Lupe Fiasco Calls Out Kid Cudi, Says He’s ‘Been a Bitch’
Lupe stands on his dislike for Cudi.
Here Are the Hip-Hop Albums Turning 10 in 2021
The soundtrack of 2011.
The Best Instrument Solos You’ll Hear on Hip-Hop Songs
These instrument solos deserve a standing ovation.
When Tweeting Your Favorite Rapper Goes Right
It's all fun and games until a rapper responds with a gem.
These Hip-Hop Albums Prove There’s No Such Thing as a Sophomore Slump
From old school to new, the best sophomore albums in hip-hop.
Lupe Fiasco Will Require Fans to Have COVID-19 Vaccine to Come to His Concerts
Lupe Fiasco isn't playing games with his health.
Hip-Hop Reacts to Joe Biden Being Elected President
The Trump era is over.
These Are the Best Boondocks References in Hip-Hop
From J. Cole to Trippie Redd and more, here are the the best rap lyrics dedicated to The Boondocks.
These Rappers Claim They’re Better Than Another Artist, You Be the Judge
Lil Wayne, Kodak Black and Lil Yachty are among the rappers who have boastfully claimed they're better than another artist.
These Rappers Challenged the President in Office Over the Years
Plenty of rappers have challenged the U.S. President in office over the years.
A Trip Around the World Through Your Favorite Rappers’ Favorite Foods
From Lil Uzi Vert to Kanye West and more, take a global trip through your favorite rappers' food choices.
Here’s a Complete List of Every XXL Freshman Over the Years
A look at all of the stars who have graced XXL Freshman covers over the years.
The Definitive Guide to the Best Summer Hip-Hop Albums Since 2000
XXL takes a look at the best rap albums released every summer since 2000.