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New Hip-Hop Trio 41 Talk Growing Up, Working Hard and Earning Accolades
41 is a Brooklyn drill trio that is taking the rap game by storm. In an exclusive interview with XXL, they explain how the group came to be, their rise and more.
Bas Explains Why His Song ‘Ho Chi Minh’ Is Dedicated to Former President of North Vietnam
Bas breaks down the meaning of his lyrics in the song "Ho Chi Minh" in an interview with XXL magazine.
Here Are 25 of the Best Christmas-Inspired Hip-Hop Songs
Here are the 25 best hip hop Christmas songs.
Juvenile and Soulja Slim’s ‘Slow Motion’ Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 Chart – Today in Hip-Hop
TIHH: Salute to these legends!
2023 XXL Freshman Cypher With Rob49, Luh Tyler, DC The Don, SleazyWorld Go, TiaCorine and 2Rare – Watch
Rob49, SleazyWorld Go, DC The Don, Luh Tyler, TiaCorine and 2Rare show out in their 2023 XXL Freshman cypher.
2023 XXL Freshman Cypher With Finesse2tymes, Lola Brooke, Fridayy and Real Boston Richey – Watch
Finesse2Tymes, Real Boston Richey, Lola Brooke and Fridayy pull up with a hefty supply of bars for this year's Freshman cypher.
Eminem First and Only Rapper to Earn Two Diamond Albums – Today in Hip-Hop
TIHH: Eminem is diamond-certified.
RZA, SSGKobe, Idk, Robb Banks and Open Mike Eagle Explore Hip-Hop’s Connection to Anime
From RZA to Idk, Robb Banks to SSGKobe and more, XXL explores the rap world's connection to anime.
JID Satisfies Generations Old and New as One of the Game’s Great Storytellers
JID shares his journey and how it plays into his compelling lyricism in an exclusive XXL magazine interview.
Why the 2016 XXL Freshman Class Stands as the Best Ever
A look back at why the 2016 XXL Freshman Class stands as the best of all time.
These Hip-Hop Diss Tracks Are Better Than the Songs They Respond To
These clapbacks are better than the songs they responded to.
Here Are Tyler, The Creator’s Most Outrageous Tweets
A look at Tyler, The Creator's most outrageous tweets.
Every Song on Tupac Shakur’s All Eyez on Me Album Ranked
XXL ranks every song on Tupac Shakur's All Eyez on Me album.
Nick Cannon Tests Positive for COVID-19
Nick Cannon has tested positive for COVID-19.
These Are the Breakout Hip-Hop Songs That Took Your Favorite Rappers to the Next Level
XXL takes a look at 20 rappers and the songs that made them legitimate stars.
Producer LilJuMadeDaBeat Shares How He Made Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Body’
LilJuMadeDaBeat got that fire.
Drake Delays New Certified Lover Boy Album Again
Fans will just have to wait.
Remember Actress Amanda Bynes? She’s Rapping Now – Listen
Amanda Bynes drops a rap song.
DJ Khaled and Fat Joe Launch Joint OnlyFans Account
These two are the latest hip-hop artists to hop onto the OnlyFans wave.
Death Row Records Cofounder Gets Prison Sentence Commuted by President Trump After Snoop Dogg Reaches Out
Snoop helped out with this.