Show & Prove

Uber has rapper Madeintyo to thank for crafting an unofficial turn-up anthem for their riders. Find out more about the rising rapper in XXL Magazine's Show & Prove interview.

Forget rap, Lil Uzi Vert wants to be a rock star. XXL spoke to the rhymer about the inspiration behind his style and music for the 2016 Spring issue.

Anderson .Paak is a changed man. Formerly known as the artist Breezy Lovejoy, the singing, drumming and rapping virtuoso now has Dr. Dre in his corner and his sights set on stardom.

In XXL's spring 2016 issue, Kodak Black talks about his connection with Drake, how his rap career got started and his plans to be a legend.

Hip-hop has had a long history of humor that is considerate to the culture. New rapper Lil Dicky is looking to continue the tradition while gaining the respect of heads everywhere.

Tory Lanez discusses his past struggles and forward momentum in 2016 for XXL's Show & Prove.

Singer Bryson Tiller has moved from indie unknown to the people's choice with his 'Trapsoul' album. Find out more about Pen Griffey in his XXL Show & Prove feature.

Show & Prove is our section in the magazine where we highlight which rappers are hot in hip-hop now. Many who have appeared in our Show & Prove section have gone on to launch successful music careers. With the goal to bring our hand-picked selections online, here are the stories from Kap G, D.R.A.M. ...

Ed Note: Today, May 19, is Yo Gotti's 34th birthday. Born Mario Mims, Gotti began taking the rap game seriously around the age of 14, first going by Lil Yo and releasing a catalog of independent albums starting with From Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap Game in October of 2000...

Ed Note: Today, May 13, is Pusha T's 38th birthday. Born Terrence Thornton, Pusha made his way into hip-hop in 1992 when he and older brother, Gene "No Malice" Thornton, formed the duo Clipse. Dropping hits like "Grindin" off 2002's Lord Willin', Clipse was an unstoppable Southern group back in the day...

Show And Prove: Raury Words C. Vernon Coleman II Show & Prove is our section in the magazine where we highlight which artists are hot in hip-hop now. Many who have appeared in S&P have gone on to launch successful music careers. Here i...

Show And Prove: Bobby Shmurda Words Emmanuel Maduakolam Show & Prove is our section in the magazine where we highlight which artists are hot in hip-hop now. Many who have appeared in S&P have gone on to launch successful music careers. Here i...