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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.
Hip-Hop Albums That Prove There's No Sophomore Slump
From old school to new, the best sophomore albums in hip-hop.
Best Hip-Hop Song Sequels of the Last Decade
Sometimes, you just have to run it back.
Top Dawg Entertainment's Most Essential Songs
From Kendrick Lamar to Schoolboy Q and more, check out the best songs to listen to from the TDE roster.
Here's a Complete List of Every XXL Freshman Over the Years
A look at all of the stars who have graced XXL Freshman covers over the years.
Rappers Remind You Who's Really Running Things
From 50 Cent to Cardi B and more, here's a look at who's really running things in their lyrics.
36 of the Most Anticipated Hip-Hop Albums of 2020
Drake, Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and many more.