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10 R&B Acts That Defined the New Jack Swing Era
The New Jack Swing era was truly the first major wave of hip-hop-styled R&B and it set the foundation for the two genres becoming fused.
50 Best Lil Wayne Sports References
We've scoured through Lil Wayne's endless list of albums and mixtapes to highlight 50 of the best sports references in his raps to date.
20 of the Best Fabolous Mixtape Songs
With Fabolous' long-awaited collaborative mixtape with Jadakiss, 'Freddy vs Jason,' on the way, we've highlighted 20 of Fab's most significant mixtape cuts in his career.
20 Hip-Hop Songs That Will Seriously Scare You
From Snoop Dogg's "Murder Was the Case" to Geto Boys' "Mind Playing Tricks on Me" and more, these rap songs are perfect to let ring off when you're in need of a scare.
10 Critically-Acclaimed Books Rappers Live By
XXL highlights 10 critically-acclaimed books that have impacted the way your favorite rappers live, think and view the world.
20 Most Hilarious Lyrics From Chocolate Droppa’s ‘What Now?’ Mixtape
After giving Chocolate Droppa's 'What Now?' mixtape a spin, XXL highlights 20 of the most hilarious lines delivered.
20 of the Best E-40 Songs
To celebrate E-40's illustrious career over the past 30 years, XXL highlights the most enduring songs in his catalog.
Andre 3000 Has Been Getting Busy in the Studio All 2016
From work with Kid Cudi to Kanye West and more, here's a full rundown of what the artist formerly known as Andre Benjamin has been up to thus far musically in 2016.
8 Motivational Quotes From Legendary Rap Icons
Use these motivational life quotes from some of the most legendary rappers in the game to get on the path to greatness.
T.I. Discusses His Storied History With Shawty Lo and How the Late Rapper Carried the Torch for Bankhead
T.I. opens up about his former rival Shawty Lo's untimely death and their storied history.
20 of the Best Shawty Lo Songs
To celebrate deceased Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo's contributions to the rap game, we've rounded up 20 of the most memorable songs in his discography.