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No More Parties for Nav, He’s Serious About His Return to Rap’s Spotlight
Rapper and producer Nav opens up about why he's doing less partying and focusing on his new album in an interview with XXL magazine.
Ranking All the Guest Appearances on Playboi Carti’s New Album Music
Star-studded guestlist, but only one can come out on top.
Lids Celebrates the Headwear Community with Its First-Ever Fitted Class
Lids announces its inaugural Fitted Class by honoring 11 trailblazers shaping the future of fitted hat culture.
OsamaSon Flexes His Potential as He Rises From Rap’s Underground
OsamaSon speaks to XXL in a new interview about his popularity in the underground rap scene, dedicating his life to music and his past life as a producer.
Here’s Every Best Rap Song Winner at the Grammy Awards Over the Years
A look at which rappers earned the big win over the years.
The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week
The week's best.
The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week
The week's playlist.
All the Times Lil Baby Has Been ‘HARD’
Hard in the paint.
Ken Carson Talks About Getting in Shape for Tour, What He’d Tell His Younger Self and Staying in the Studio Instead of on Social Media
Ken Carson's rise to the top of the rage rap sound is explored in this XXL magazine feature.
How Scammers Are Infesting Hip-Hop by Impersonating Rappers, Journalists and More While Lining Their Pockets
The ongoing scamming and fraud plaguing hip-hop is explored in XXL magazine through the lens of rappers who've been victims.
Rap Beef Took a Wildly Different Turn This Year Thanks to Podcasters and Streamers
XXL explores how podcasters and streamers now hold weight in how rap music and messages are disseminated.