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45 Hip-Hop-Inspired Jeopardy! Clues Featuring Your Favorite Rappers
Can you guess all the hip-hop clues?
36 Feuds Involving Rappers Going at Non-Rappers
Rappers don't just beef with other rappers.
Here Are 10 of the Shortest Beefs in Hip-Hop
Over in a flash.
20 of the Best Crossover Hip-Hop Collaborations of 2017
The winning combinations.
Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Jeezy Talk Politics on New Song “American Dream”
'Pressure' drops this Friday (Dec. 15).
G-Eazy Gets Juicy J, French Montana and Belly to Jump on “No Limit (Remix)”
'The Beautiful & Damned' comes out this Friday (Dec. 15).
French Montana Teams Up With Fifth Harmony for “He Like That (Remix)”
French Montana has a knack for jumping on pop records.
Kevin Gates’ Wife, Dreka, Helps the Rapper Tell His Life Story in “Had To” Video
Dreka tells XXL the story behind Kevin Gates' "Had To" video, shares when fans can expect new music from him and gives an update on how the rapper is doing in prison.
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘DAMN.’ Wins Album of the Year at 2017 BET Hip-Hop Awards
This is another big win for Kendrick Lamar.
Cardi B Wins Best New Hip-Hop Artist and More at the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards
2017 has been a great year for Cardi B.
Macklemore Shares Song “Change” That Won’t Be on His New Album ‘Gemini’
'Gemini' drops this Friday (Sept. 22).
Russ Gets John Mayer to Play Guitar on New Song “Wife You Up”
This is Russ' fourth straight Scott Storch-produced record he has released.
Ty Dolla Sign, Damian Marley and Skrillex Make an Excellent Team on New Song “So Am I”
'Beach House 3' is on the way.
G-Eazy and Cassie Connect for New Song “Love a Loser”
Don't call it a comeback!
G-Eazy Drops Four New Songs Featuring Jadakiss, Rexx Life Raj and Phem
'The Beautiful & Damned' is on the way.
Here’s What Went Down at the 2017 XXL Freshman Show in Los Angeles
The 2017 XXL Freshman Class invaded L.A. to perform their biggest hits.
Ty Dolla Sign, The-Dream and Lil Wayne Got Themselves a Hit With New Song “Love U Better”
'Beach House 3' is on the way.
Watch A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Kyle and Amine’s 2017 XXL Freshman Cypher
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Kyle and Aminé go off.
Rick Ross Drops New Song “Glory of War” With Anthony Hamilton
Rick Ross got himself a hit.
DJ Khaled Brings Out Lil Wayne, Quavo and Chance The Rapper at 2017 BET Awards
They closed out the BET Awards with style.