The Current Status of Every Murdered Rapper’s Case
Since 1987, an astonishing number of rappers have been murdered, with many of them left unsolved. XXL checks in on the status of every murdered rapper's case.
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Video Surfaces Appearing to Show King Von Fighting Before Shooting
A new angle of the incident surfaces on the internet.
OutKast Perform “Ms. Jackson” in Previously Unreleased Footage From 2000: Watch
A trip down memory lane with André 3000 and Big Boi.
Here Are 12 Artists Who Got Famous Before Becoming Rappers
XXL takes a look at the artists who earned fame for doing plenty of other things besides rap.
Juicy J, DJ Paul Accuse Suicideboys of Illegally Sampling and Stealing From Three 6 Mafia …
After publicly working together in the past, Juicy J and DJ Paul are taking $uicideboy$ to court.
Buy XXL Magazine’s 2020 XXL Freshman Class Issue Here
XXL magazine's new fall issue featuring the 2020 XXL Freshman Class is available online for purchase.
These College Students Listen to Kanye West’s Late Registration Album for the First Time
College students from universities across the country listen to Kanye West's Late Registration album for the first time.
Defining the Best Hip-Hop Songs of the Weirdest Modern Summer of All Time
Can't stop, won't stop the songs of the summer—even in a pandemic.
These Six Music Industry Experts Explain How Coronavirus Changed Hip-Hop
Peter Jideonwo, Ebonie Ward, Derrick Aroh, James Rico, Dominick Prieto and Michelle McDevitt share how coronavirus has impacted their artists and what the future of the music industry looks like in its wake.
The Definitive Guide to the Best Summer Hip-Hop Albums Since 2000
XXL takes a look at the best rap albums released every summer since 2000.
Get Access to Hip-Hop Festivals and Events Around the World With FestivalPass
FestivalPass gives you access to hip-hop festivals and events around the world.
How Hip-Hop Collab Projects Became the Norm in the 2010s
No longer a fan's pipe dream.