Here’s a Look at the Freshest Rappers of the Modern Era
Who's the freshest of them all?
Young Thug
Slime Language Maintains Its Lasting Relevance in Hip-Hop
In the pantheon of rap slang, few terms have enjoyed the ascent of slime.
These Artists Make the Most Creative Rapper-Inspired Artwork You Need to See
Artwork on a whole other level.
Megan Thee Stallion and Young Thug Drop New Song “Don’t Stop”: Listen
Heat from Megan Thee Stallion and Young Thug.
Travis Scott Drops New Song “Franchise” Featuring Young Thug and M.I.A.: Listen
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.
Here Are the 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 of All Time
Can't stop, won't stop the songs of the summer—even in a pandemic.
The 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.
Here Are 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.
The Ultimate Hip-Hop Cookout Playlist for Grilling and Chilling…in Small Groups…Right Now
A little bit of everything from the old school to new.
Pusha-T Responds to Young Thug Calling Him Out Over Drake Diss, Says He Doesn’t Need Thugg…
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 His Drake Diss on Leaked Pop Smoke Song
Young Thug isn't with the sneak dissing.
Here Are the 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.