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Lids Celebrates the Headwear Community with Its First-Ever Fitted Class

Lids announces its inaugural Fitted Class by honoring 11 trailblazers shaping the future of fitted hat culture.

Here’s Every Best Rap Song Winner at the Grammy Awards Over the Years

A look at which rappers earned the big win over the years.

The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week

The week's best.

The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week

The week's playlist.

Here Are All the Rappers With Honorary Days

Hip-hop holidays.

Ken Carson Talks About Getting in Shape for Tour, What He’d Tell His Younger Self and Staying in the Studio Instead of on Social Media

Ken Carson's rise to the top of the rage rap sound is explored in this XXL magazine feature.

Rap Beef Took a Wildly Different Turn This Year Thanks to Podcasters and Streamers

XXL explores how podcasters and streamers now hold weight in how rap music and messages are disseminated.

Understanding Sexyy Red – Setting the Record Straight on Celebrity, Working With Her ‘Rich Baby Daddy’ Drake and Being Normal

As her star power shines beyond hip-hop, Sexyy Red speaks to XXL magazine about her wild rise to fame, her "rich baby daddy" Drake, judgment from others and more.