Here's a Look at Where the 2019 XXL Freshman Class Is at Now
XXL assesses how the 2019 Freshman Class excelled or didn’t.
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Kanye Calls the Music Industry, NBA "Modern Day Slave Ships"
See the latest tweeting spree from ’Ye.
Kanye West Demands Public Apology From Drake and J. Cole
'Ye says, "I need all my people with me for us to get free."
College Kids Listen to Kanye's Late Registration for First Time
College students from universities across the country listen to Kanye West's Late Registration album for the first time.
Lil Wayne's Tha Carter Album Series Ranked
Rap fans love to argue over which one of Lil Wayne's albums in his classic Tha Carter series is No. 1.
Music Industry Experts Explain How Coronavirus Changed Hip-Hop
Peter Jideonwo, Ebonie Ward, Derrick Aroh, James Rico, Dominick Prieto and Michelle McDevitt share how coronavirus has impacted their artists and what the future of the music industry looks like in its wake.
Here's a Complete List of Every XXL Freshman Over the Years
A look at all of the stars who have graced XXL Freshman covers over the years.
Definitive Guide to the Best Summer Hip-Hop Albums Since 2000
XXL takes a look at the best rap albums released every summer since 2000.