Are Women Criticized More Than Men for Using Ghostwriters?
XXL analyzes the uneven playing field.
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12 Rap Rivalries That Caught Hip-Hop by Surprise
Check out memorable rivalries between rap artists that kept the competitive juices flowing.
15 Weak Albums by Great Rappers
From Eminem's Encore album to Jay-Z's Kingdom Come and more, here are 15 weak albums by great rappers.
Big Daddy Kane Thinks Eminem Is the Kobe Bryant of Hip-Hop
Big Daddy Kane anoints Eminem as the Kobe Bryant of rap.
Big Daddy Kane, MC Lyte Recordings Unearthed for ‘Top Shelf 1988’
The project features unearthed recordings from select Golden Era MCs.
‘Yo! MTV Raps’ to Relaunch as Concert Experience
MTV is bringing back 'Yo! MTV Raps' and will kick things off with a 30th Anniversary concert featuring appearances from Eric B. & Rakim, Fat Joe and many more.
Here's the Ultimate Guide to Rappers With Acronyms in Their Name
From A$AP Mob to YoungBoy Never Broke Again, XXL breaks down the meanings behind rappers' abbreviated aliases.
Big Daddy Kane Performs ''Raw'' for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert
Big Daddy Kane performs some of his classics for NPR.
Hip-Hop Reacts to the Death of Soul Singer Charles Bradley
RIP Charles Bradley.
20 Hip-Hop Lyrics Showing Love to Grey Poupon
From Kendrick Lamar to Migos and more, here are 20 notable hip-hop lyrics showing love to Grey Poupon mustard.