33 Hip-Hop Mixtapes and EPs Turning 10 in 2019
Beam me back to 2009.
Charles Hamilton
Hip-Hop Reacts to XXXTentacion's Death
Rappers are sharing their thoughts on the untimely death of XXXTentacion, who was fatally shot while sitting in his car in Florida.
Watch 14 Rappers Show Off Their Piano-Playing Skills
From 808 beats to 88 keys.
Consequence Drops 'Imagine' With Charles Hamilton and Hodgy Beats
Consequence drops off yet another XXL exclusive premiere.
Former XXL Freshmen on How Being Picked for the Cover Affected Their Careers
Thirty-four past XXL Freshmen speak on their best memories of the shoots and what the cover meant for their careers.
10 Years of XXL Freshman by the Numbers
Looking back on 10 years of XXL Freshman, we break down the highlights.
The Best Projects From Past and Present XXL Freshmen
Here we offer our pick on the best album, mixtape or EP released by each Freshman during the course of their entire career to date.
Stream Charles Hamilton’s Debut Album ‘Hamilton, Charles’
Charles Hamilton delivers his debut album, sans features.
Watch Charles Hamilton Cope With His Mother’s Death in New Documentary
"Now she's not here, so now I'm liable to say some dumb shit. So now i keep my thoughts to myself."
Charles Hamilton’s Rise and Fall Explored in New Documentary
You can now watch the full documentary online.
40 Hip-Hop Songs to Help You Endure a Heat Wave
A heat wave may be a pain in the ass and make it feel like you're in hell on earth, but luckily for us, many of our favorite rappers have crafted songs to beat the heat.
20 Mixtape Phenoms That Didn't Live Up to Expectations
XXL highlights 20 mixtape phenoms who had all of the skills to be the next big thing in rap, but ultimately failed to meet those expectations.