Rap Report Card From the 1990s Grades Jay-Z, DMX and More
How'd your favorite rapper score on the rap report card?
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15 Weak Albums by Great Rappers
From Eminem's Encore album to Jay-Z's Kingdom Come and more, here are 15 weak albums by great rappers.
Hip-Hop Albums That Didn't Live Up to the Hype
Albums where the anticipation eclipsed the output.
Hip-Hop Moments in 1995 That Were Pivotal to the Golden Era
Take a stroll through 1995, a pivotal time in rap's golden era, filled with brewing beefs and shook ones, multiplatinum hits and rich regional diversity.
Hip-Hop Albums That Were Well Worth the Wait
Everything takes time.
Definitive Guide to the Best Summer Hip-Hop Albums Since 2000
XXL takes a look at the best rap albums released every summer since 2000.
A Definitive Guide to the Best Rapper Nicknames
From Travis Scott to Megan Thee Stallion to Future and more, here's a look at the best rapper nicknames in the game.
Best Illustrated Hip-Hop Album and Mixtape Covers of All Time
The illest illustrations.
Best Hip-Hop Projects From 2010
What was your favorite project from a decade ago?