John Singleton: The Hit [Outtakes From the July/August 2011 Issue]John Singleton: The Hit [Outtakes From the July/August 2011 Issue]John Singleton talks about the influential flick, Boyz N The Hood, casting Ice Cube for it and the film's impact on rap music...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Kendrick Lamar, Section.80Kendrick Lamar, Section.80As he continues to build on his Dr. Dre cosign, Kendrick Lamar drops Section.80, an album that displays the 2011 XXL Freshman's duality and unique approach...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Nate Dogg “Free My Soul” [May 2011 Magazine Story Excerpt]Nate Dogg “Free My Soul” [May 2011 Magazine Story Excerpt]XXL reports on the life and times of the late, great Nate Dogg...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Lupe Fiasco “Hit the Lights” [May 2011 Cover Story Excerpt]Lupe Fiasco “Hit the Lights” [May 2011 Cover Story Excerpt]Lupe Fiasco is proving his doubters wrong. Read this exclusive excerpt from the May 2011 cover story...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Crazy rappers? Who’d a thunkit!Crazy rappers? Who’d a thunkit!All of these clowns are at least kinda crazy, if not full on batshit.XXL StaffXXL Staff
The 50 Greatest Dr. Dre Beats Of All TimeThe 50 Greatest Dr. Dre Beats Of All TimeWe already argued about these results, now it's your turn. XXL StaffXXL Staff
Ice Cube’s Top 10 Greatest West Coast Rap SongsIce Cube's "10 Greatest West Coast Rap Songs Ever."XXL StaffXXL Staff
100 Essential Rap EPs – The Best of the Short & SweetThe 100 most essential rap EPs of all time.XXL StaffXXL Staff
6 Rappers That Have Weathered the StormSix rappers who've battled through life's trials and tribulations. XXL StaffXXL Staff
10 Best-Looking Hip-Hop Videos – Having a Concept HelpsHip-hop's darkest mini-movie-like videos. XXL StaffXXL Staff
Top 10 Rap Dads – It Runs in the FamilyIn celebration of Father's Day XXL salutes 10 hip-hop dads...XXL StaffXXL Staff