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A Look Back at Hip-Hop’s Role in This Presidential Election – No More Politics as Usual
Hip-hop played a major role in the 2020 presidential election. As Joe Biden takes office as President, XXL looks back at the wild ride to get here.
How the Coronavirus Changed Hip-Hop
From touring coming to a halt to rappers thinking creatively on how to interact with their fans, this is how the coronavirus changed hip-hop.
Hip-Hop’s Race to Get a No. 1 on the Billboard Charts Continues Amid a Complex System
Hip-hop's obsession with sitting on top of the Billboard singles chart.
A History of How Hip-Hop and Fashion Brands Started Working Together
Fashion brands are accepting rappers now more than ever.
G-Eazy Solidifies His Spot in Hip-Hop With “No Limit”
G-Eazy graces the cover of XXL's Spring Issue while securing his position in hip-hop.