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Why the 2016 XXL Freshman Class Stands as the Best Ever
A look back at why the 2016 XXL Freshman Class stands as the best of all time.
Big K.R.I.T.’s New Music, Touring and Record Label Roster Are Priorities, But So Is His Human Side
Big K.R.I.T. speaks to XXL about his new album, growing indie label, the makings of a lyricist, the South receiving their just due in the rap game and more.
These Hip-Hop Diss Tracks Are Better Than the Songs They Respond To
These clapbacks are better than the songs they responded to.
Tobe Nwigwe Flexes His Star Power With Viral Movement Centered on Purpose
With nine EPs, a blockbuster movie role and an Emmy nomination to his name, Tobe Nwigwe has come a long way without even hitting the mainstream yet. Get familiar with the movement.
Big30 Gears Up for the Release of His Debut Album
Read the exclusive interview.
Erica Banks Looks Back at the Making of “Buss It” and Other Songs That Define Her Career
Read the exclusive interview with Erica Banks.
Here Are Tyler, The Creator’s Most Outrageous Tweets
A look at Tyler, The Creator's most outrageous tweets.
50 Cent Says Floyd Mayweather Fight Is Off Because Floyd Can’t Read Two Paragraphs of Fif’s Book
50 continues with the jokes.
Nick Cannon Tests Positive for COVID-19
Nick Cannon has tested positive for COVID-19.
These Are the Breakout Hip-Hop Songs That Took Your Favorite Rappers to the Next Level
XXL takes a look at 20 rappers and the songs that made them legitimate stars.