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TIHH: TLC win big at the VMAs.

The history of hip-hop will always have controversy.

Pushin' pen.

Who knew?

Though mixtapes reigned supreme in 2009, these LPs delivered just as much.

This is as epic as it sounds.

Travis Scott is far from the first hip-hop artist to utilize Brian McKnight for his talents.

Did your favorite make the cut?

Grab your swimming trunks and your bathing suits and get in the zone.

With today marking the 12th anniversary of her passing, XXL decided to take a stroll down memory lane. Check out "25 Throwback Photos Left Eye ."

One of the greatest artistic products to derive from the African American culture is its music. And of that music, no category is as distinct as hip-hop, with its ability to raise awareness by telling stories of social injustice and oppression, but also of heritage and pride...

On the heels of Busta Rhymes and Juicy J's surprising signings, XXL looks back at 20 other odd deals...