Hip-Hop Albums Turning Five in 2021
2016 was lit. With a half-decade of retrospection, XXL highlights 104 hip-hop albums turning five in 2021.
A Tribe Called Quest
Hip-Hop Albums That Prove There's No Sophomore Slump
From old school to new, the best sophomore albums in hip-hop.
An OutKast and A Tribe Called Quest Verzuz Battle Is Happening
Get your popcorn ready.
A Trip Around the World Through Favorite Rappers’ Favorite Foods
From Lil Uzi Vert to Kanye West and more, take a global trip through your favorite rappers' food choices.
Hip-Hop Album Titles You Always Wondered the Meanings of Defined
Check out 16 hip-hop album titles decoded.
22 Things Rappers Are Crazier Than
Eminem, Big Sean, Future, Tyga and more get in on the lyrical synergy.
Here's Every Hip-Hop Artist Featured on Barack Obama's Playlists
From Kendrick Lamar to Travis Scott, Barack Obama has shown much love to the world of hip-hop.
25 of the Best Hip-Hop Album Intros Since 2000
First things first.
A History of Elton John's Relationship With Hip-Hop
Elton John has love for hip-hop.
Elton John Loves A Tribe Called Quest
''ATCQ are probably the seminal hip-hop band of all time.''
Cheese Tastes Better When Exposed to Hip-Hop, Says New Study
We got (the cheese).