Spice 1

Who doesn't like a little bit of hardcore rap from time to time? XXL highlights 50 of the most violent lyrics we've come across throughout the years.

Spice 1's first project proved him to be a master storyteller.

Scarface isn't a fan of this 'Pac biopic.

The West Coast legend does not approve of the new fashion.

By any means necessary.

XXL digs up 20 notable songs from some of your favorite rappers featuring lyrics in which they seek revenge or respond to someone who has wronged them. Tread lightly.

"I have aspirations to be Marvin Gaye in the back of my head." Drake said those words in an interview with MTV back in September, once again establishing that his musical ambitions can't be contained to the rap world. In June, the Canadian rapper/singer revealed to GQ that his then in production new album would be heavily influenced by Gaye's 1978 record Here, My Dear, a wounded and em

Tomorrow marks the release of Atlanta rapper Rittz's debut album The Life and Times of Jonny Valiant. At a recent listening session for the album in New York City, XXL chopped it up with the Strange Music alum about working with one of California's most storied veterans Suga Free on the song "Sober...

What's the big deal with "keeping it real"?

The Tanya Morgan MC selects his favorite movie soundtracks...

XXL gives the Bay Area it's props.

XXL lists hip-hop's top 25 robberies on wax...