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Being creative isn’t limited to being nice at one thing. Some artists bloom by being a jack of all trades and master of many. Most notably and as of late, a lot of coveted rappers have been making magic on the boards in addition to on the mic. And ...

Every artist has a secret weapon they use in a way no one else can.

The best the week had to offer.

Which singing rapper is your favorite?

Hip-hop is sounding off on the slap.

No skips.

A guide for the uninformed.

A year full of rising rap newcomers and seasoned vets that delivered a solid soundtrack over the last 12 months.

A look at who got the best out of Drake and Kanye West's shared collaborators.

A breakdown of the star-studded talent on Drake's Certified Lover Boy album.

CLB has a star-studded lineup.

Some end of the summer heat.

Certified bangers from Drake, Tyler, The Creator, J. Cole and more.

Hooks that last.

A ranking of the best Tiny Desk performances.

These rappers are proof that when they show up as a feature on a song, they are the ultimate cheat code for success.

Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, Juice Wrld, Benny The Butcher, Pop Smoke, Rico Nasty and more.

More new projects this week.

It's October already, but the music is still piping hot.

In two years time, TikTok has become the premier app for content creators. Now, hip-hop songs both old and new are taking over.

A look at all of the stars who have graced XXL Freshman covers over the years.

The revolution is being heard through songs from Lil Baby, T-Pain, DaBaby and more.

Everything you need to hear.

From Kendrick Lamar to Travis Scott, Barack Obama has shown much love to the world of hip-hop.

Run it back.

New album coming soon.

All gold everything.

Come get your new visuals!

All the stars are out.

Here's a look at the most popular XXL Freshman cyphers featuring Lil Uzi Vert, Chance The Rapper, 21 Savage, G Herbo and more.