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‘Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor:’ Hip-Hop’s Most Undervalued Great Debut?
Lupe's debut could have failed under the weight of expectations, instead it set the table for his career.
20 Veteran Female Rappers You Need to Recognize
There are a crop of female MCs who have gone unsung or have been forgotten for their own contributions to rap music, no matter how big or small.
20 Hip-Hop Songs by New York Rappers That Borrow From Other Regions
History shows that New York rappers have long been venturing outside of its borders in terms of sound and style and these recent occurrences are just rappers carrying on tradition.
31 Best Hip-Hop Performances at the MTV Video Music Awards Over the Years
Did your favorite make the cut?
How Usher’s ‘8701’ Transcended Him from Teen Heartthrob to R&B’s Leading Man
On its 15th anniversary, we take a look back at Usher's 2001 album, '8701.'
10 Forgotten Beyonce Collaborations That Wouldn’t Happen in 2017
Beyonce is a superstar, but even she would tell you there are moments she would probably like to take back.
‘Watch the Throne’ Is a Collaborative Album That Redirected Mainstream Hip-Hop
We looked back at what set the stage for 'Watch the Throne' and what followed in it's wake.
5 Best Songs from DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s ‘Homebase’
We look back at the best tracks from DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince's fourth album.
25 Years Later: How ‘Boyz n the Hood’ Painted A Picture of Young Black Strife and Survival
John Singleton's iconic film as a coming-of-age tale for a different generation.
50 Violent Rap Lyrics That Will Make You Cringe
Who doesn't like a little bit of hardcore rap from time to time? XXL highlights 50 of the most violent lyrics we've come across throughout the years.
10 Best Hip-Hop Moments at 2016 BET Awards
From Desiigner's dab to Kendrick Lamar's rain dance to Future getting wicked and more, check out the best hip-hop moments at the 2016 BET Awards.
Where Are They Now: Tracing the History of the Bad Boy Records Family Tree
In celebration of more than 20 years of greatness, we take a comprehensive look at the history of Bad Boy and the artists who have called the label home.