Hip-Hop Albums That Didn't Live Up to the Hype
Albums where the anticipation eclipsed the output.
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Kanye West's 'Jail' Wins Best Rap Song at 2022 Grammy Awards
Congrats to Kanye West and Jay Z.
Hip-Hop Diss Tracks That Are Better Than Songs They Respond To
These clapbacks are better than the songs they responded to.
Most Brutal Diss Lines in Rap History
In rap beef, rappers like to get brutal with their lyrics.
Hip-Hop Slang Dictionary for All the References You Need
A guide for the uninformed.
Go-To Producers Are Crafting These Rappers' Signature Sound
Take a look at these lauded pairings of rappers and producers, and the impactful music they created together that will inspire generations to come.
Explore History of the Hip-Hop Remix & What It Really Means Today
Read about how the hip-hop remix was created and how rappers like SpotemGottem are transforming the way the remix is viewed today.
Rap Report Card From the 1990s Grades Jay-Z, DMX and More
How'd your favorite rapper score on the rap report card?
XXL Awards 2022 - The People's Champ Nominees
The People's Champ has closed. Votes from the launch on Monday, Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. EST to Friday, Jan. 14 at 11:59 p.m. EST will be tallied. The winner will be revealed on Monday, Jan. 24.