DDG

Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Hooks Over the Last Five Years

Hooks that last.

How Social Media and Its Popular New Platforms Continue to Shape Hip-Hop

DDG, Kxng Crooked, Toosii and Twitter's Kevin O'Donnell speak to XXL about how social media and its popular new platforms are continuing to shape the rap game.

Luke Fox

The 13 Best New Songs This Week

New jams.

Robby Seabrook III

Vote for the 10th Spot in the 2021 XXL Freshman Class

Before the annual Freshman Class cover is revealed, it's time to cast your vote for the 10th spot.

XXL Staff

The 13 Best New Songs This Week

The right place for all the songs you need.

Robby Seabrook III

The 13 Best New Songs This Week

You wanted bangers? They're all here.

Robby Seabrook III

The 13 Best New Songs This Week

The new jams.

Robby Seabrook III

Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Remixes of the Last Five Years

Making a good thing better.

Robby Seabrook III

Here Are 12 Artists Who Got Famous Before Becoming Rappers

XXL takes a look at the artists who earned fame for doing plenty of other things besides rap.

XXL Staff

November 2019 New Music Releases

Here's a look at what's dropping this month.

Zoe Johnson