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New vibes.

New albums just in time for spooky season.

All the heat to close out July.

When it's hot, it's hot.

2016 was lit. With a half-decade of retrospection, XXL highlights 104 hip-hop albums turning five in 2021.

What's cooler than being cool?

What's that smell?

These are the projects setting the tone for the new year.

Since there's been so much heat dropping over the last six months, XXL highlights the best albums of the year so far.

From first time collabs to veterans spitting hot fire to anticipated mixtapes and surprise drops, here's the best new music of 2016 so far.

The annual South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas has become a mecca for hip-hop meetups. From Future to Kari Faux, Desiigner to Lil Durk and more, these are the rappers you must see at SXSW 2016 in Austin, Texas.

Tyler the creator drops another video and it seems to has a dark Vietnam twist too it.  What else would you expect it's Tyler the Creator, this dude is so weird. I don't know if Tyler is trying to step into the filming industry, but if he did you would definitely  be able to point out his work. Check out the new video and tell us what you think.