15 of the Best Events Celebrating Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary15 of the Best Events Celebrating Hip-Hop's 50th AnniversaryBirthdays are never the worst days when it comes to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. See the best events that took place in 2023.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
New Projects This WeekNew Projects This WeekHip-hop feeds the insatiable need for new music. Joey EchJoey Ech
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
40 of the Best Hip-Hop Album Covers From the 1990s40 of the Best Hip-Hop Album Covers From the 1990sHip-hop albums were dropping at a dizzying pace throughout the 1990s.Kyle EusticeKyle Eustice
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
Every Rapper in Grammys Hip-Hop TributeEvery Rapper in Grammys Hip-Hop TributeHip-hop and you don't stop.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Here’s a History of Banned Hip-Hop Songs From Your Favorite RappersHere’s a History of Banned Hip-Hop Songs From Your Favorite RappersEveryone makes mistakes.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
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Jeopardy! Contestant Confuses Public Enemy With The Funky Bunch, Chuck D RespondsJeopardy! Contestant Confuses Public Enemy With The Funky Bunch, Chuck D RespondsOops! C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Here Are Memorable Hip-Hop Songs You Naturally Associate With Great Movie ScenesHere Are Memorable Hip-Hop Songs You Naturally Associate With Great Movie ScenesSongs that make you mentally time travel back to the movie theater.Kemet HighKemet High
ASAP Ferg, Action Bronson, Spillage Village and More: New Projects This WeekASAP Ferg, Action Bronson, Spillage Village and More: New Projects This WeekThe bangers don't stop.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
Here Are Hip-Hop Songs Dedicated to the Many Sides of AmericaHere Are Hip-Hop Songs Dedicated to the Many Sides of AmericaFrom Ice Cube's "I Wanna Kill Sam" to Jay-Z's "American Dreamin'," take a listen to hip-hop songs dedicated to the many sides of America. Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Here Are Iconic Beats Your Favorite Rappers Should Rap OnHere Are Iconic Beats Your Favorite Rappers Should Rap OnWhat if Jay-Z rapped over Clipse's "Grindin'"? How about Kendrick Lamar on Tupac Shakur's "California Love"? C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Here Are the Poignant Hip-Hop Songs Addressing Police Brutality, Racial Inequality and Social Justice Right NowHere Are the Poignant Hip-Hop Songs Addressing Police Brutality, Racial Inequality and Social Justice Right NowThe revolution is being heard through songs from Lil Baby, T-Pain, DaBaby and more.Zoe JohnsonZoe JohnsonC. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Jay-Z Makes Protest Playlist Featuring Tupac Shakur, Public Enemy and MoreJay-Z Makes Protest Playlist Featuring Tupac Shakur, Public Enemy and MoreRap tracks for the revolution. Zoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
15 Hip-Hop Easter Eggs Worth Hunting For15 Hip-Hop Easter Eggs Worth Hunting ForIt's hunting season. Luke FoxLuke Fox
Flavor Flav Calls Out Chuck D for Kicking Him Out of Public EnemyFlavor Flav Calls Out Chuck D for Kicking Him Out of Public EnemyFlavor Flav responds.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
52 Hip-Hop Albums Turning 15 in 202052 Hip-Hop Albums Turning 15 in 2020From Lil Wayne's Tha Carter II to 50 Cent's The Massacre, 2005 gave birth to plenty of respected rap releases.Zoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
20 of the Best Self-Produced Hip-Hop Albums of All-Time20 of the Best Self-Produced Hip-Hop Albums of All-TimeAll me.PreezyPreezy
65 Hip-Hop Albums Turning 20 in 201965 Hip-Hop Albums Turning 20 in 2019These rappers left the '90s with a bang.Kairi CoeKairi Coe