Here's a Look at Where the 2019 XXL Freshman Class Is at Now
XXL assesses how the 2019 Freshman Class excelled or didn’t.
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The Best Sung Hooks in Hip-Hop Over the Last Five Years
Juice Wrld, Fetty Wap and Lil Uzi Vert are just some of the game's best hook masters.
Hip-Hop's Race to Get a No. 1 on the Billboard Charts Continues
Hip-hop's obsession with sitting on top of the Billboard singles chart.
Defining the Best Hip-Hop Songs of the Weirdest Modern Summer
Can't stop, won't stop the songs of the summer—even in a pandemic.
People Accuse NBA YoungBoy Copying Roddy Ricch’s Album Artwork
Maybe imitation isn't the best form of flattery.
10 Rappers That Almost Signed to Other Rappers
XXL highlights the rappers who almost signed with another rap star but didn't.
Ultimate Rap Cookout Playlist to Grill & Chill in Small Groups
A little bit of everything from the old school to new.
Roddy Ricch Wins Album of the Year at the 2020 BET Awards
Congratulations to Roddy on his big win.
50 Cent Says New Song With Pop Smoke, Roddy Ricch Is Coming Soon
The collab has come to fruition.
Best Hip-Hop Videos of 2020 So Far
From Eminem to Lil Yachty and more, XXL takes a look at the best hip-hop music videos of 2020 so far.
Poignant Hip-Hop Songs Addressing Police Brutality
The revolution is being heard through songs from Lil Baby, T-Pain, DaBaby and more.