Hip-Hop Moments in 1995 That Were Pivotal to the Golden Era
Take a stroll through 1995, a pivotal time in rap's golden era, filled with brewing beefs and shook ones, multiplatinum hits and rich regional diversity.
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Coolio Let Off Early in Three-Year Probation for Gun Case
Coolio has been let off a year early in his three-year probation for a 2016 gun case.
Happy Birthday, Coolio!
Happy Birthday, Coolio!
Singer Michael Bolton Lip Syncs Coolio's ''Gangsta's Paradise''
Imagine him singing it, though!
Coolio Thinks Older Rappers Should Teach Younger Rappers
Coolio wants to see the older generation helping the new generation.
'Jeopardy!' Contestant Mispronounces ''Gangsta's Paradise''
Good grammar rarely pays that much, and in this case, it's actually pretty expensive.
Coolio Thinks Eminem Could Get Killed for Dissing President Trump
Coolio hopes Eminem's life isn't in jeopardy after dissing President Trump.
Coolio Plans to Run for Vice President in 2020
The rapper is running in the future election with adult film star Cherie DeVille.
Can't Believe Rappers Wore That: 1997 Edition
1997 was the year that hip-hop fully transitioned into the jiggy era. Check out 20 wild fashion looks from that year and how the 'fits stack up 20 years later.
Naughty by Nature, Salt-N-Pepa, Coolio and More to Perform on 2018 Ship-Hop Cruise
The cruise sets sail on January 11, 2018.
40 Hip-Hop Albums Turning 20 in 2017
Classics from Biggie, Juvenile, Missy Elliott and more.
20 Rappers' Biggest Legal Battles in 2016
With the year now coming to a close, XXL examines 20 of the more intriguing legal battles involving rappers that grabbed headlines during 2016.