20 of the Best Politically-Charged Rap Songs20 of the Best Politically-Charged Rap SongsThese 20 rappers who crafted powerful politically-charged rap songs answer the question of whether or not artists should speak up on political issues. Take a look.Mark BraboyMark Braboy
DJ Fined for Playing N.W.A's "F*@k tha Police" as Officers Clear Out BarDJ Fined for Playing N.W.A's "F*@k tha Police" as Officers Clear Out BarPlaying the N.W.A. classic as police are clearing out a bar may not have been the best move.Ted SimmonsTed Simmons
30 Albums That Will Make You Appreciate Hip-Hop30 Albums That Will Make You Appreciate Hip-HopXXL compiles 30 rap albums that have played an integral part in how rap fans listen to and appreciate hip-hop. Check them out and get inspired.PreezyPreezy
The Soundtrack for 'Straight Outta Compton' Drops in January The Soundtrack for 'Straight Outta Compton' Drops in January Along with a movie score and director's cut of the film, the 'Straight Outta Compton' soundtrack drops right after the New Year. Aicha FD.Aicha FD.
Unreleased Ice Cube Verse for "F%$k The Police" SurfacesUnreleased Ice Cube Verse for "F%$k The Police" SurfacesA demo featuring an unheard verse from Ice Cube has leaked.Justin IveyJustin Ivey
Jerry Heller Is Suing Dr. Dre and Ice CubeJerry Heller Is Suing Dr. Dre and Ice CubeJerry Heller is suing Dr. Dre, Ice Cube and other 'Straight Outta Compton' producers for defamation. Paul ThompsonPaul Thompson
Shyne Interviews XXL’s EIC, Pt.2 [Raw & Uncut]In the outtakes from Shyne's interview with our EIC he breaks down the realities of rap...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Win Copies of Classic N.W.A, Ice Cube & Eazy-E AlbumsXXL gives a way vinyl copies of classic albums from N.W.A, Eazy-E, and Ice Cube... XXL StaffXXL Staff
Snoop Dogg to Release Comp. With N.W.A., Bun B & EPMDSnoop to release "My #1 Priority" next month which includes a slew of the labels classic recordings...XXL StaffXXL Staff
When I Die, I Want My Biography To Be Done By White People TooAt least then it won't come off as full re-tard.XXL StaffXXL Staff
N.W.A Biopic to be Written by White WomanN.W.A.'s about to get a woman's touch...a white woman...XXL StaffXXL Staff
East Coast Bias Lives, But Not AlwaysEven someone with a Big Apple bias can appreciate music outside the five boroughs... right?XXL StaffXXL Staff