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Turning his own tragedy into triumph.

From Playboi Carti to Lil Pump and more, here are the greatest hip-hop ad-libs of the Soundcloud era.

Breland can do it all.

From sped-up sampling to the baby voice, XXL looks at how high-pitched voices became highly favored in rap.

The best hip-hop songs of 2020 so far include bangers from Lil Baby, Drake, Megan Thee Stallion and more.

From Eminem to Lil Yachty and more, XXL takes a look at the best hip-hop music videos of 2020 so far.

Lil Baby, Nas, Lil Wayne, T.I. and Dave East's family members share special messages to pay tribute to them on Father's Day.

Major keys from your favorite rappers' fathers.

The best of Takeoff.

To celebrate his birthday, XXL takes a look at 50 facts about Kendrick Lamar.

Next up out of St. Louis.

In honor of what would have been his 49th birthday, XXL takes a look at 25 facts about Tupac Shakur.