Old Dirty Bastard

Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers is one of the most quotable hip-hop albums of all time. From the skits to the lyrics to the little bits of kung-fu films spliced into the record itself, the album creates its own world of danger, intrigue and mystery...

Ah yes, the almighty dollar. Or the Pound, the Euro, the Lira, Rupee, whatever. Money is money and it wants you to spend it. In rap, it’s its own unit of currency that funds dreams and delusions of grandeur, but, hey, we love it, right? ...

Teyana Taylor isn't the only artist to recreate Janet Jackson's famous Rolling Stone cover...

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

XXL lists the 25 best rap performances on R&B tracks…

How about some hardcore...

Who/what needs to happen in hip-hop

The RZA maintains that the Clan’s iron flag will stand tall forever...

Thinking about my hero