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

A look back at some of the greats.

Serving up spoiled beef.

Rap's biggest battles.

New music from Big K.R.I.T., LightSkinKeisha, Icewear Vezzo and Kid Ink, among others, premiered this week also.

Look no further.

Ending 2018 on a strong footing.

The EP will debut just in time for the holidays.

Right after Turkey Day.

1998 was a grand year for hip-hop.

We've highlighted unforgettable instances where the worlds of hip-hop and boxing collided.

XXL highlights 20 unforgettable rap lyrics celebrating boxing's biggest icons and the sport as a whole.