Lloyd Banks

Another set of fire releases to kick off the weekend.

New month, new music.

The tapes you remember and some you forgot about.

New fire.

CD players, tall tees, dance song mania, jerseys and more, here's a look back at rap in the 2000s.

City Girls, Smokepurpp, Lil Wayne, A$AP Ferg, Shy Glizzy and more salute the Queen Bee in their lyrics.

The latest.

The music keeps coming.

What was your favorite project from a decade ago?

From good to greatest.

XXL takes a look at the 17 best compilation albums from rap labels.

Check out memorable rivalries between rap artists that kept the competitive juices flowing.