The 13 Best New Songs This Week
New jams.
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Travis Scott Drops "Franchise" Featuring Young Thug and M.I.A.
Travis brings the heat once again.
Incredibly Expensive Gifts Rappers Have Bought Each Other
Racks on rack on racks.
Young Thug Projects Worth Listening to and Those You Need to Skip
The cheat sheet to Thugger's catalog.
Best Guest Verse Runs From Rappers for Every Year Since 2000
XXL takes a look at the best guest verse runs from rappers dating back to 2000.
Defining the Best Hip-Hop Songs of the Weirdest Modern Summer
Can't stop, won't stop the songs of the summer—even in a pandemic.
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.
These Rappers Prove Best Friends Do Exist in Hip-Hop
From Young Thug and Gunna to A$AP Rocky and Tyler, The Creator and more, here's a look at the best friendships in rap right now.
10 Rappers That Almost Signed to Other Rappers
XXL highlights the rappers who almost signed with another rap star but didn't.
9 Times Rappers Changed Their Album Titles Following Backlash
XXL takes a look back at several albums with controversial titles that were changed.
Young Thug Defends James Harden for Wearing Pro-Police Mask
Young Thug clears the air for James Harden.
Ultimate Rap Cookout Playlist to Grill & Chill in Small Groups
A little bit of everything from the old school to new.
Pusha-T Responds to Young Thug Calling Him Over Drake Diss
Pusha addresses Young Thug directly.
Young Thug Fires Back at Pusha-T: “Do That Sh!t on Your Own Song”
See all of what Thugger has to say here.
Young Thug Calls Out Pusha-T for Drake Diss on Pop Smoke's Song
Young Thug isn't with the sneak dissing.
Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2020 So Far
The best hip-hop songs of 2020 so far include bangers from Lil Baby, Drake, Megan Thee Stallion and more.
How High-Pitched Voices Found Their Way Into Hip-Hop
From sped-up sampling to the baby voice, XXL looks at how high-pitched voices became highly favored in rap.
Unforgettable Advice That Rappers Took From Their Fathers
Major keys from your favorite rappers' fathers.
A History of the Most Popular Rapper Memes
XXL takes a look at a history of the most-used rapper memes.
Rappers Singing on Their Own Songs for the First Time
Everyone's gotta start somewhere.
Young Thug's Essential Collaboration Songs
XXL highlights some of Young Thug's most unforgettable collaborations.
Chris Brown, Young Thug, Lil Durk & More: New Projects This Week
Ready for some new music?