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25 of the Best Hip-Hop Diss Tracks of the 2000s25 of the Best Hip-Hop Diss Tracks of the 2000sShots fired.XXL StaffXXL Staff
Kanye West's 'Jail' Wins Best Rap Song at 2022 Grammy AwardsKanye West's 'Jail' Wins Best Rap Song at 2022 Grammy AwardsCongrats to Kanye West and Jay Z.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Hip-Hop Diss Tracks That Are Better Than Songs They Respond ToHip-Hop Diss Tracks That Are Better Than Songs They Respond ToThese clapbacks are better than the songs they responded to.Peter A. BerryPeter A. BerryRobby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Most Brutal Diss Lines in Rap HistoryMost Brutal Diss Lines in Rap HistoryIn rap beef, rappers like to get brutal with their lyrics.XXL StaffXXL Staff
Rappers' Guest Appearances on TV Shows That Shocked YouRappers' Guest Appearances on TV Shows That Shocked YouLegends in two games.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Hip-Hop Slang Dictionary for All the References You NeedHip-Hop Slang Dictionary for All the References You NeedA guide for the uninformed.XXL StaffXXL Staff
Go-To Producers Are Crafting These Rappers' Signature SoundGo-To Producers Are Crafting These Rappers' Signature SoundTake a look at these lauded pairings of rappers and producers, and the impactful music they created together that will inspire generations to come.Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Explore History of the Hip-Hop Remix & What It Really Means TodayExplore History of the Hip-Hop Remix & What It Really Means TodayRead about how the hip-hop remix was created and how rappers like SpotemGottem are transforming the way the remix is viewed today.XXL StaffXXL Staff
Rap Report Card From the 1990s Grades Jay-Z, DMX and MoreRap Report Card From the 1990s Grades Jay-Z, DMX and MoreHow'd your favorite rapper score on the rap report card?Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
Hip-Hop Albums That People Hated When They First Came OutHip-Hop Albums That People Hated When They First Came OutSome albums grow on you. Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook IIIC. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
XXL Awards 2022 - The People's Champ NomineesXXL Awards 2022 - The People's Champ NomineesThe 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. XXL StaffXXL Staff