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These Rapper Doppelgangers Will Blow Your Mind

What up, twin.

Here's What Your Favorite Rappers Looked Like Before the Fame

Before they were famous, they were everyday people living regular lives.

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.

XXL Staff

50 Cent Projects Worth Listening to and Those You Need to Skip

XXL highlights 50 Cent projects that are worth listening to and others you should skip.

Peter A. Berry

Jay-Z's Words of Wisdom to Apply to Your Life

Being destined for greatness and accepting your past are just some of the words of wisdom from Jay-Z you can apply to your life.

Robby Seabrook III

Wu-Tang Clan's Most Essential Songs Ranked

From "Tearz" to "Triumph" and more, here are the best Wu-Tang Clan songs.

Peter A. Berry

Hip-Hop Songs That Became Wildly Popular Long After They Dropped

XXL takes a look at the rap songs that became wildly popular a long time after they dropped.

Peter A. Berry

These Rappers Claim They're Better Than Another Artist

Lil Wayne, Kodak Black and Lil Yachty are among the rappers who have boastfully claimed they're better than another artist.

Trent Fitzgerald

Best SoundCloud Era Hip-Hop Deep Cuts

A throwback to the best hip-hop on SoundCloud.

Kemet High

These Rappers Challenged the President in Office Over the Years

Plenty of rappers have challenged the U.S. President in office over the years.

Peter A. Berry

Here Are Lil Baby's 25 Best Guest Verses

Lil Baby is on fire with the guest verses.

Peter A. Berry

Top Dawg Entertainment's Most Essential Songs

From Kendrick Lamar to Schoolboy Q and more, check out the best songs to listen to from the TDE roster.

Robby Seabrook III