Hip-Hop Albums Turning Five in 2021
2016 was lit. With a half-decade of retrospection, XXL highlights 104 hip-hop albums turning five in 2021.
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Every Hip-Hop Song Certified Diamond in Music History
These songs shine bright like a diamond.
Hip-Hop Songs That Became Wildly Popular Long After They Dropped
XXL takes a look at the rap songs that became wildly popular a long time after they dropped.
Rappers With the Most YouTube Views for Single Music Video
XXL takes a look at hip-hop artists with the most YouTube views of all time for a single music video.
The 25 Longest-Charting Hip-Hop Albums in Billboard 200 History
These albums lived on the chart for a minute.
The Best Projects From Past and Present XXL Freshmen
Here we offer our pick on the best album, mixtape or EP released by each Freshman during the course of their entire career to date.
Macklemore Shows the Struggles of Addiction in "Drug Dealer" Video
Macklemore shows the price for addiction.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Push Boundaries on 'This Unruly Mess I've Made'
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' 'This Unruly Mess I’ve Made' aims to answer questions from critics while still driving home the hits. Is the album worth your time? Find out in our review.
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Are Going on Tour
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are hitting the road in support of their new album 'This Unruly Mess I've Made.'
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' 'This Unruly Mess I've Made' Album Drops in February
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have announced the release of their new album, 'This Unruly Mess I've Made,' on Feb. 26. They also dropped a video message for fans.
15 Producers Under 30 Killin' the Game
These beatmakers are young, hungry and making big money. Here are 15 Producers Under 30 Killin' the Game.