28 Rap Songs From the ‘Other America’28 Rap Songs From the ‘Other America’From 2 Pac and Ice Cube to KRS-One, Public Enemy, Scarface, and JAY-Z, these are liberation and resistance songs from the other America— Black America. Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard
Twenty ’90s Albums That Are Unapologetically BlackTwenty ’90s Albums That Are Unapologetically BlackThese 20 rap albums were "woke" before it became a trend. Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
20 Classic Hip-Hop and R&B Albums Turning 20 In 201820 Classic Hip-Hop and R&B Albums Turning 20 In 2018From Outkast's 'Aquemini' to Brandy's 'Never Say Never'—1998 was a big year for hip-hop and R&B.Sharee Hereford Sharee Hereford
60 Hip-Hop Albums Turning 20 in 201860 Hip-Hop Albums Turning 20 in 20181998 was a grand year for hip-hop.Kairi CoeKairi Coe
20 Memorable Hip-Hop Duos We Miss20 Memorable Hip-Hop Duos We MissHere are 20 memorable hip-hop duos that we miss, from Lil Wayne and Birdman to Kanye West and Jay-Z and more.KC OrcuttKC Orcutt
20 Rappers’ Biggest Legal Battles in 201620 Rappers’ Biggest Legal Battles in 2016With the year now coming to a close, XXL examines 20 of the more intriguing legal battles involving rappers that grabbed headlines during 2016.PreezyPreezy
10 Critically-Acclaimed Books Rappers Live By10 Critically-Acclaimed Books Rappers Live ByXXL highlights 10 critically-acclaimed books that have impacted the way your favorite rappers live, think and view the world.PreezyPreezy
21 Times Rappers Provided the Soundtrack to TV Commercials21 Times Rappers Provided the Soundtrack to TV CommercialsTake a look at 21 examples of brands wisely selecting from the hip-hop crates to soundtrack their national TV advertising campaigns.KC OrcuttKC Orcutt
17 Rappers Arrested in 2016 So Far17 Rappers Arrested in 2016 So FarRappers finding their way into trouble has been happening pretty often in 2016. Roger KrastzRoger Krastz
31 Rappers Who Celebrate Being Muslim31 Rappers Who Celebrate Being MuslimMashallah.Sidney MaddenSidney MaddenC. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
10 Best Nate Dogg Guest Appearances10 Best Nate Dogg Guest AppearancesOn the five-year anniversary of his death, we've dug up 10 of Nate Dogg's career-defining guest appearances to celebrate his legacy.PreezyPreezy
30 Albums That Will Make You Appreciate Hip-Hop30 Albums That Will Make You Appreciate Hip-HopXXL compiles 30 rap albums that have played an integral part in how rap fans listen to and appreciate hip-hop. Check them out and get inspired.PreezyPreezy