Rappers' Real NamesRappers' Real NamesHere's a handy list of rappers' real names.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Here Are Rappers and Hip-Hop Executives With a Key to the CityHere Are Rappers and Hip-Hop Executives With a Key to the CityKeys open doors. XXL StaffXXL Staff
50 Cent Defends Nicki Minaj After Lil’ Kim Appears to Diss Nicki’s Son on Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Plan B (Remix)’50 Cent Defends Nicki Minaj After Lil’ Kim Appears to Diss Nicki’s Son on Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Plan B (Remix)’Fif wants Nicki to bring the smoke to Lil' Kim. Joey EchJoey Ech
Lil’ Kim Faces Backlash for Appearing to Reference Nicki Minaj’s Son on Megan Thee Stallion’s “Plan B (Remix)”Lil’ Kim Faces Backlash for Appearing to Reference Nicki Minaj’s Son on Megan Thee Stallion’s “Plan B (Remix)”The beef rages on. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
Here Are 53 of the Most Brutal Diss Lines in Rap HistoryHere Are 53 of the Most Brutal Diss Lines in Rap HistoryIn rap beef, rappers like to get brutal with their lyrics.XXL StaffXXL Staff
These Hip-Hop Diss Tracks Are Better Than the Songs They Respond ToThese Hip-Hop Diss Tracks Are Better Than the Songs They Respond ToThese clapbacks are better than the songs they responded to.Peter A. BerryPeter A. BerryRobby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Here Are the Longest Prison Bids in Hip-Hop HistoryHere Are the Longest Prison Bids in Hip-Hop HistoryThese rappers spent a hefty amount of time behind bars.XXL StaffXXL Staff
Rap Report Card From the 1990s Grading Jay-Z, DMX and Others Goes ViralRap Report Card From the 1990s Grading Jay-Z, DMX and Others Goes ViralHow'd your favorite rapper score on the rap report card?Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
Get Ready for the XXL Awards 2022 – Meet Some Members of the XXL Awards Board Who Grace the Cover of the Magazine’s Winter 2021 IssueGet Ready for the XXL Awards 2022 – Meet Some Members of the XXL Awards Board Who Grace the Cover of the Magazine’s Winter 2021 IssueIllustrious members of the music industry including executives, A&Rs, marketing experts, managers, producers, DJs, publicists and some select veteran artists have been picked for the XXL Awards Board and they will be determining the awards winners. XXL StaffXXL Staff
Here Are the Most Remixed Hip-Hop Songs of the Last DecadeHere Are the Most Remixed Hip-Hop Songs of the Last DecadeIf it didn't get an unofficial remix, was it really a big song?Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook III
Here Are Hip-Hop Moments That Would Have Gone Viral If Twitter Was Popular Back ThenHere Are Hip-Hop Moments That Would Have Gone Viral If Twitter Was Popular Back ThenGuaranteed Twitter gold.Kemet HighKemet High
Lil’ Kim Clowns 50 Cent After He Posts Meme Comparing Her to an OwlLil’ Kim Clowns 50 Cent After He Posts Meme Comparing Her to an OwlLil' Kim has jokes, too.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
Lil’ Kim Wants a Verzuz Hits Battle Against Nicki MinajLil’ Kim Wants a Verzuz Hits Battle Against Nicki MinajA must see matchup.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
These Highly Entertaining Weed Lyrics Are the Perfect Soundtrack to Celebrate 4/20These Highly Entertaining Weed Lyrics Are the Perfect Soundtrack to Celebrate 4/20Happy 4/20!Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
These Are the Dirtiest Opening Bars on Songs in Hip-Hop HistoryThese Are the Dirtiest Opening Bars on Songs in Hip-Hop HistoryWarning: explicit lyrics.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Wild Rap Beefs That Will Probably Never Be ResolvedWild Rap Beefs That Will Probably Never Be ResolvedThese beefs will likely go on forever.Aleia WoodsAleia WoodsZoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
These Are the Best Debut Hip-Hop Albums of All TimeThese Are the Best Debut Hip-Hop Albums of All Time50 Cent's Get Rich or Die Tryin', Kanye West's The College Dropout, Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle and more.PreezyPreezy
These Are Lyrics You Automatically Associate With Your Favorite RappersThese Are Lyrics You Automatically Associate With Your Favorite RappersFor rap veterans, newbies and those who split eras, there’s one bar among the many that will route you directly to a rapper or their popular song. Kemet HighKemet High
These Are Hip-Hop Throwback Photos You Need to SeeThese Are Hip-Hop Throwback Photos You Need to SeeThrowbacks, no Thursday. Zoe JohnsonZoe Johnson
Here Are the Wild Moments of Rappers Showing Off Their Petty SidesHere Are the Wild Moments of Rappers Showing Off Their Petty SidesXXL takes a look at the many times rappers have been pettier than you. Peter A. BerryPeter A. Berry