Childish Gambino

50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Fetty Wap, Timbaland, Kid Cudi, B.o.B, Kendrick Lamar and more.

The soundtrack of 2011.

These instrument solos deserve a standing ovation.

Lyrics to Childish Gambino's Grammy-award winning record.

2016 was lit. With a half-decade of retrospection, XXL highlights 104 hip-hop albums turning five in 2021.

It's extreme, but some fans really love their favorite rapper.

Maybe one day.

Transitions on flawless.

Which album are you waiting for?

Catch ’em if you can.

Artwork on a whole other level.

XXL takes a look at the artists who earned fame for doing plenty of other things besides rap.