33 Hip-Hop Mixtapes and EPs Turning 10 in 201933 Hip-Hop Mixtapes and EPs Turning 10 in 2019Beam me back to 2009.Kairi CoeKairi Coe
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Watch 14 Rappers Show Off Their Piano-Playing SkillsWatch 14 Rappers Show Off Their Piano-Playing SkillsFrom 808 beats to 88 keys.Kairi CoeKairi Coe
Consequence Drops 'Imagine' With Charles Hamilton and Hodgy Beats Consequence Drops 'Imagine' With Charles Hamilton and Hodgy Beats Consequence drops off yet another XXL exclusive premiere. Peter A. BerryPeter A. Berry
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10 Years of XXL Freshman by the Numbers10 Years of XXL Freshman by the NumbersLooking back on 10 years of XXL Freshman, we break down the highlights. Sidney MaddenSidney Madden
The Best Projects From Past and Present XXL FreshmenThe Best Projects From Past and Present XXL FreshmenHere we offer our pick on the best album, mixtape or EP released by each Freshman during the course of their entire career to date. XXL StaffXXL Staff
Stream Charles Hamilton’s Debut Album ‘Hamilton, Charles’Stream Charles Hamilton’s Debut Album ‘Hamilton, Charles’Charles Hamilton delivers his debut album, sans features. Ted SimmonsTed Simmons
Watch Charles Hamilton Cope With His Mother’s Death in New DocumentaryWatch Charles Hamilton Cope With His Mother’s Death in New Documentary"Now she's not here, so now I'm liable to say some dumb shit. So now i keep my thoughts to myself."Eli SchwadronEli Schwadron
Charles Hamilton’s Rise and Fall Explored in New Documentary Charles Hamilton’s Rise and Fall Explored in New Documentary You can now watch the full documentary online.Eli SchwadronEli Schwadron
40 Hip-Hop Songs to Help You Endure a Heat Wave40 Hip-Hop Songs to Help You Endure a Heat WaveA heat wave may be a pain in the ass and make it feel like you're in hell on earth, but luckily for us, many of our favorite rappers have crafted songs to beat the heat.PreezyPreezy
20 Mixtape Phenoms That Didn't Live Up to Expectations20 Mixtape Phenoms That Didn't Live Up to ExpectationsXXL highlights 20 mixtape phenoms who had all of the skills to be the next big thing in rap, but ultimately failed to meet those expectations.PreezyPreezy