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Ice Cube’s ‘Laugh Now, Cry Later’ Defied Ageism To Become His Most Overlooked Work
Cube's seventh album is an inspired release from one of hip-hop's greatest talents.
20 Songs That Signal Summer’s Arrival
The smell of charcoal in the grill and trips to the beach are upon us, but it isn't officially summer until you hear your favorite rap songs.
‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ Season 5, Episode 6 Recap: Joseline Continues to Stir Up Trouble, Scrapp and KK King Visit Dolla’s Grave
On this episode of 'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta,' Scrapp and KK King visit late rapper Dolla's grave and Joseline continues to stir up trouble with her rumors.
Views From The Blueprint: Why Drake’s Next Album Could Put Him On Par With Jay Z
Could 'Views From the 6' push Drake's to the next level?
43 of the Best Pharrell Beats
From his work as a solo artist to being behind the boards, Pharrell's created some heat. XXL compiles 43 of Skateboard P's best-produced tracks (whether solo or part of The Neptunes) from the last decade.
Best Songs of the Week: MC Eiht and Spice 1, Big Sean & CeeLo Green
Check out the latest edition of Songs of the Week featuring new tracks from MC Eiht and Spice 1, Big Sean and CeeLo Green.
25 of the Best T.I. Songs
T.I. is undoubtedly one of the most accomplished rap artists of the new millennium and a heavy contender to end up on the Mt. Rushmore of the South when all is said and done. To show our appreciation for Tip, we've cued up 25 of the most memorable tracks that made him the King of the South.
Rappers in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
See which rappers have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Phife Dawg, Remembering the Legacy of the Five-Foot-Three Brave MC
"Hip-hop will never die, yo, it's all about the rap," rhymes Phife Dawg on A Tribe Called Quest's cut "We Can Get Down." A piece of the genre feels missing today upon hearing the news of the rapper's death on Wednesday (March 23). XXL remembers his legacy.
BJ the Chicago Kid Discusses ‘In My Mind’ Album, Connection With Big K.R.I.T. and Why Black Milk Is His Favorite Rapper – Exclusive
BJ the Chicago Kid has raised the stakes and outdone himself with 'In My Mind.' The crooner took some time out from performing to talk about his critically-acclaimed new album, working with rap's elite and the new recruits hitting the R&B scene.
Angie Martinez to Be Portrayed in Tupac Biopic ‘All Eyez on Me’
New York-based radio jock and longtime hip-hop connect Angie Martinez will be portrayed in the forthcoming Tupac biopic, 'All Eyez on Me.'