Beanie Sigel

These rappers spent a hefty amount of time behind bars.

Gangsta ties.

Don't stop the rock.

In rap beef, rappers like to get brutal with their lyrics.

Shots fired.

Who doesn't like a little bit of hardcore rap from time to time? XXL highlights 50 of the most violent lyrics we've come across throughout the years.

From Travis Scott to Megan Thee Stallion to Future and more, here's a look at the best rapper nicknames in the game.

Here are the best albums from 2005.

Here are 22 classic hip-hop albums released in 2000.

The year 2000 featured some classic rap albums.

From Lil Wayne's Tha Carter II to 50 Cent's The Massacre, 2005 gave birth to plenty of respected rap releases.

Proud parents.