See All the BET Hip Hop Awards NomineesSee All the BET Hip Hop Awards NomineesSee the full list of nominees.Mackenzie Cummings-GradyMackenzie Cummings-Grady
Rappers and Hip-Hop Executives Honored With Keys to the CityRappers and Hip-Hop Executives Honored With Keys to the CityKeys open doors. XXL StaffXXL Staff
The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This WeekThe 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This WeekWhole lotta bangers.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
June 2023 New Music Releases June 2023 New Music Releases June coming in hot with new drops. Joey EchJoey Ech
Deep Dive Into ASL Interpreters in Hip-HopDeep Dive Into ASL Interpreters in Hip-HopSign language in the rap game has taken on a life of its own. Joey EchJoey Ech
Greatest Hip-Hop Album Covers of All TimeGreatest Hip-Hop Album Covers of All TimeA look at the greatest album covers from different eras within the genre.XXL StaffXXL Staff
New Mac Miller Album On the WayNew Mac Miller Album On the WayAnother posthumous release.Joey EchJoey Ech
Here's a Convenient List of Rappers' BirthdaysHere's a Convenient List of Rappers' BirthdaysHere's a convenient list of rappers' birthdays.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
See Your Favorite Rappers' Bizarre TweetsSee Your Favorite Rappers' Bizarre TweetsA lengthy, definitive list of the most bizarre tweets from rappers. XXL StaffXXL Staff
Shocking Legal Cases 2022Shocking Legal Cases 2022Court is in session.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Best Hip-Hop Projects From Rappers We LostBest Hip-Hop Projects From Rappers We LostCheers to the memories. Kemet HighKemet High
Demi Lovato Says She Had Survivor’s Guilt After Her Overdose Because Mac Miller DiedDemi Lovato Says She Had Survivor’s Guilt After Her Overdose Because Mac Miller DiedDemi Lovato felt remorse after Mac Miler’s death.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Here Are Hip-Hop Songs Dedicated to Fallen RappersHere Are Hip-Hop Songs Dedicated to Fallen RappersAn all-star salute to hip-hop's fallen soldiers.XXL StaffXXL Staff
Joey Badass, Nardo Wick, Rico Nasty and More – New Hip-Hop Projects This WeekJoey Badass, Nardo Wick, Rico Nasty and More – New Hip-Hop Projects This WeekThe rap game can't stop and won't stop. 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
Second Mac Miller Drug Dealer Sentenced to 17 Years in PrisonSecond Mac Miller Drug Dealer Sentenced to 17 Years in PrisonRest in peace, Mac.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Hip-Hop Slang Dictionary for All the References You NeedHip-Hop Slang Dictionary for All the References You NeedA guide for the uninformed.XXL StaffXXL Staff
These 10 Celebrated Hip-Hop Albums Turning 10 Prove Lyrical Substance MattersThese 10 Celebrated Hip-Hop Albums Turning 10 Prove Lyrical Substance MattersTake a look back at some of the albums turning 10 this year that celebrate lyrical excellence.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
These Highly Entertaining Weed Lyrics Are the Perfect Soundtrack to Celebrate 4/20These Highly Entertaining Weed Lyrics Are the Perfect Soundtrack to Celebrate 4/20Happy 4/20!Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
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
Here Are the Best Tiny Desk Hip-Hop Performances RankedHere Are the Best Tiny Desk Hip-Hop Performances RankedA ranking of the best Tiny Desk performances.Kemet HighKemet High
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
Cardi B Calls Out People on Social Media for Bullying Mac Miller – ‘Ya Don’t Care Till Somebody Is Gone’Cardi B Calls Out People on Social Media for Bullying Mac Miller – ‘Ya Don’t Care Till Somebody Is Gone’Cardi defends the late Mac Miller.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
Mac Miller Finally Earns First Platinum Album for SwimmingMac Miller Finally Earns First Platinum Album for SwimmingR.I.P. Mac. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
104 Hip-Hop Albums Turning Five in 2021104 Hip-Hop Albums Turning Five in 20212016 was lit. With a half-decade of retrospection, XXL highlights 104 hip-hop albums turning five in 2021.XXL StaffXXL Staff
These Throwback Videos of Rappers Rapping When They Were Kids Are Highly EntertainingThese Throwback Videos of Rappers Rapping When They Were Kids Are Highly EntertainingBefore they were famous. Zoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
These Are the Extreme Ways Fans Pay Tribute to Rappers by Getting Tattoos of Their FacesThese Are the Extreme Ways Fans Pay Tribute to Rappers by Getting Tattoos of Their FacesIt's extreme, but some fans really love their favorite rapper.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
Mac Miller’s Birthday Falls on What Is President Trump’s Last Full Day in OfficeMac Miller’s Birthday Falls on What Is President Trump’s Last Full Day in OfficeToday is Trump's last day in office. Zoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
These Are the Best Emo Hip-Hop and Sad Trap Rap Songs That Prove Rappers Get in Their Feelings TooThese Are the Best Emo Hip-Hop and Sad Trap Rap Songs That Prove Rappers Get in Their Feelings TooThe best of modern-day emo rap and sad trap rap.Kemet HighKemet High