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It's a secret society, and fans think these artists belong to it.

Photographer Johnny Nuñez reveals the stories behind the throwback photos he's taken of Jay-Z, Drake, Birdman, Lil Wayne, Nas and more.

Notable lines from many different revered lyricists.

Legendary memorabilia from rap game icons.

An all-star salute to hip-hop's fallen soldiers.

How'd your favorite rapper score on the rap report card?

N.O.R.E. makes a claim about his hip-hop legacy.

XXL ranks the best posthumous hip-hop albums of all time.

Their music lives on.

Here are 22 classic hip-hop albums released in 2000.

The year 2000 featured some classic rap albums.

Watch the throne.