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Here Are 22 Rappers Who Said They Were Retiring During Their Career
Don't call it a comeback.
Here Are Hip-Hop Artists Who Embrace Being Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual
These artists are out and proud.
Here Are the Many Times Rappers Have Confronted Paparazzi
These rappers are playing no games when it comes to paparazzi.
Win All 20 of XXL’s 20th Anniversary Covers
One loyal, lucky XXL reader will win all 20 of the special printed issues created for XXL Magazine's 20th anniversary. This is the ultimate prize for fans who respect rap's ever-changing culture.
Chuck D Says Flavor Flav Took a “Wrong Road” by Suing Him
"It’s always this way with him."
Fyre Festival Forced Into Bankruptcy by Judge
It was only a matter of time.
Watch a Preview of New Documentary ‘Snapped: Notorious Tupac Shakur’
The new doc from Oxygen airs later this month.
Cardi B’s Debut Album to Drop in October
Bardi Gang is about to be lit this fall.
Trae Tha Truth and Chamillionaire Bring Food and Water to Inmates at Texas Jail Following Hurricane Harvey
Trae and Chamillionaire are making sure no one is neglected in the aftermath of Harvey.
XXXTentacion’s Fans Riot After Free Show in Florida Canceled, Cops Break It Up
This XXX show got crazy before it even started.
Lil Uzi Vert and Ed Sheeran Perform “XO Tour Lif3″ at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards
We need this mash-up ASAP!
Here’s a Look at the 2016 XXL Freshman Report Card
What happened with the XXL Freshman class of 2016? Take a look back at the success of Lil Yachty, 21 Savage, Lil Uzi Vert and more with the 2016 XXL Year-End Report Card.
Lil Kim Tries Communicating With The Notorious B.I.G. on ‘Hollywood Medium’
Did Biggie visit Kim from beyond the grave?
Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” Is Now the No. 3 Song in the Country
Can she make it to No. 1?
Hip-Hop Reacts to Death of Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington
Members of the hip-hop community are sharing their condolences for Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington.
50 Cent Lets the World Know Who Started the Money Phone
Money been talking to Fif.
Jay-Z’s ‘4:44’ Bonus Tracks Revealed
More Hov!
7 Remixes to Playboi Carti’s “Magnolia” You Need to Hear
"In New York I milly rock..."
Here’s What Went Down at the 2017 XXL Freshman Show in New York
The 2017 XXL Freshman Class shut down NYC with a sold-out show.
Watch Kyle’s 2017 XXL Freshman Freestyle and Interview
Kyle earns a spot on this year's coveted XXL Freshman Class cover. Find out why you should get familiar with Kyle in this exclusive interview and freestyle.