Fat Joe Graces XXL's Legends Cover
Fat Joe graces XXL magazine's Legends digital cover in celebration of the 50-year anniversary of hip-hop.
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How New Artists Get on in Hip-Hop
XXL dives deep into how new artists get on in hip-hop these days.
Jeleel! Insists He Has the 'Best Album Ever' Coming
Jeleel! shares details on his debut album, rap influences and more in exclusive interview with XXL.
Actor Shameik Moore Shares His Connections to the Wu-Tang Clan as a Character on the Rap Group’s TV Series
Actor Shameik Moore details his love for hip-hop and the Wu-Tang Clan in exclusive interview with XXL.
Destroy Lonely Shares Five Songs That Define His Career
Destroy Lonely breaks down five of his fan-favorite tracks in an exclusive interview with XXL.
Here Are the XXL Awards 2023 Nominees
The XXL Awards 2023 nominees and new board members have arrived.
G Herbo Breaks Down "Outside Looking In"
G Herbo goes in-depth about how his childhood traumas affected him in an exclusive interview with XXL.
EST Gee Talks New Album, Building His Own Label
EST Gee explains his plans in and outside of rap in an exclusive interview with XXL.
Ab-Soul Talks New Album, Kendrick & More
Ab-Soul opens up about his latest album, Herbert, maintaining his mental health, Kendrick Lamar leaving TDE and more in an exclusive interview with XXL.
Has the Competitive Landscape Changed for Women in Hip-Hop?
Women rappers are taking over the game bar by bar, beat by beat. XXL takes a deep dive into how they've accomplished this feat.
Freddie Gibbs Gets Candid in New Interview
Freddie Gibbs discusses making his name known in the acting world in an exclusive interview with XXL.
Chance The Rapper's Exclusive Interview
Chance The Rapper gives an exclusive interview to XXL about his first festival in Africa, upcoming album and more.
Pusha T's Interview for Rap Album of the Year
Pusha T is claiming the Best Hip-Hop Album of the Year crown, talks Kanye West, Drake and much more in his cover story for XXL's Winter 2022 issue.
Beat Butcha on Working With Dreamville
Producer Beat Butcha speaks on working with Dreamville, Chance The Rapper, Benny The Butcher and more in an exclusive XXL interview.
Styles P Shares the Secret to The Lox’s Longevity
Styles P has been in the game for two decades and has explained the recipe for longevity in an exclusive interview with XXL
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.
Lil Baby Talks Investments, Money Management, Young Thug and More in XXL Digital Cover Story
Lil Baby graces the digital cover of XXL magazine.
JID Satisfies Generations Old and New as One of the Game’s Great Storytellers
JID shares his journey and how it plays into his compelling lyricism in an exclusive XXL magazine interview.
From Nas to Wu-Tang Clan, 1990’s Hip-Hop Infiltrates TV’s Most Revered New Series
XXL takes a look at how music supervisors are giving rappers from the 1990s their flowers on new TV shows.
SleazyWorld Go Brings His ‘Sleazy Flow’ to the Masses Ahead of New Mixtape
Rising Michigan rapper SleazyWorld Go tells the story of what led to him taking rap seriously, his breakout track "Sleazy Flow" and more in an exclusive XXL interview.
Actor Trevante Rhodes Shares the Lyrics He Wishes He’d Written on J. Cole’s Song ‘Applying Pressure’
Trevante Rhodes shares the lyrics on J. Cole's "Applying Pressure" that he wishes he would have written himself, growing up listening to The Notorious B.I.G. and more in an exclusive XXL interview.
Yung Miami Sets the Record Straight on Life With a Hit Podcast, City Girls’ Next Album and Dating Diddy
She doesn't work jobs, she is a job. Read Yung Miami's exclusive interview in XXL magazine's fall 2022 issue.
Rap Lyrics on Trial Are Altering the Careers of A-List Rappers and Aspiring Artists Alike
XXL takes an in-depth look into the U.S. court system's battle on rap lyrics being used against rhymers.
Symba Talks Overcoming Tough Times as He Breaks Down Lyrics for ‘Never End Up Broke Pt. 2′ Featuring Pusha T
Symba dissects the lyrics to his track "Never End Up Broke Pt. 2" featuring Pusha T in an exclusive interview with XXL.
Eminem in His Own Words – His Place in Hip-Hop, Battle With Addiction and Praising J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar
Eminem celebrates XXL’s 25th anniversary with a look back at his illustrious career in his own words.
Eminem Gives Rare Interview for XXL's 25th Anniversary Issue
Eminem celebrates XXL’s 25th anniversary with a look back at his illustrious career in his own words.
Exclusive – Eminem Writes His Own Cover Story for XXL Magazine’s 25th Anniversary Issue
Eminem graces the cover of XXL magazine's fall 2022 issue in celebration of the brand's 25th anniversary.
Singer Chloe Names Andre 3000 as Her Favorite Rapper
R&B singer Chloe Bailey speaks on her ties to hip-hop in an exclusive interview with XXL.
Go Deep Into the World of NFTs With the Rappers Buying and Selling for Big Profits
XXL takes a deep dive into the world of NFTs and hip-hop's involvement in the space.
Pi’erre Bourne Focuses on Next Solo Album While Rap Success and SossHouse Label Are on His Mind
Pi'erre Bourne gives an exclusive interview in the summer 2022 issue of XXL magazine to discuss his upcoming solo album, rap career and the SossHouse empire he's creating.