Early Hip-Hop Groups That Made an Impact
Take a look at some of the first rap groups to push play on progress.
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Rappers' Surprising Encounters With Their Fans
Special moments with the fans.
G Herbo Explains How Leaving the Streets Helped His Career
G Herbo goes in-depth about how his childhood traumas affected him in an exclusive interview with XXL.
Rappers Earning More Respect as Producers
Being creative isn’t limited to being nice at one thing. Some artists bloom by being a jack of all trades and master of many. Most notably and as of late, a lot of coveted rappers have been making magic on the boards in addition to on the mic. And ...
EST Gee Interview - New Album, His Own Label and Sports Agency
EST Gee explains his plans in and outside of rap in an exclusive interview with XXL.
Ice Spice Feels Like a Star But She's Got a Long Way to Go
Ice Spice is taking over the Bronx drill rap scene. She gives an exclusive interview to XXL about her rise in hip-hop.
Has the Competitive Landscape Changed for Women in Hip-Hop?
Women rappers are taking over the game bar by bar, beat by beat. XXL takes a deep dive into how they've accomplished this feat.