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The year 2000 featured some classic rap albums.

From Lil Wayne's Tha Carter II to 50 Cent's The Massacre, 2005 gave birth to plenty of respected rap releases.

A look back at some of the greats.

Serving up spoiled beef.

Rap's biggest battles.

Ending 2018 on a strong footing.

1998 was a grand year for hip-hop.

XXL highlights 20 unforgettable rap lyrics celebrating boxing's biggest icons and the sport as a whole.

In celebration of the day and the people that protect this country, XXL highlights nine rappers who have served in the military.

Do you remember when Hip Hop was Hip Hop? Rappers didn't run to the internet to air out dirty laundry, kind of like what 50 Cent has been doing lately. Actually, rappers weren't so uptight and didn't mind doing random cameos or appearances for know reason.