Here Are Important Hip-Hop Moments in 1995 That Were Pivotal to the Golden Era
Take a stroll through 1995, a pivotal time in rap's golden era, filled with brewing beefs and shook ones, multiplatinum hits and rich regional diversity.
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These Tone-Deaf Hip-Hop Moments Prove Rappers Can Get Hit With Serious Backlash
Rappers get caught up in tone-deaf moments often.
These Are the Hip-Hop Mixtapes We Need on Streaming Services ASAP
The tapes you remember and some you forgot about.
Here Are 36 Surprising Facts About J. Cole
XXL takes a look at some things you probably didn't know about Cole.
These Are Wild Rap Beefs That Will Probably Never Be Resolved
These beefs will likely go on forever.
Nike Launches The First SB Dunk Made From Vegan Leather
Nike is kicking off its new limited release with a vegan, leather-free SB Dunk. For sneaker lovers, this shoe release will turn heads towards cruelty-free designs and possibilities. The Nike SB Dunk High “Baroque Brown” brandishes the classic SB silhouette while givi…
An Investigation Into the Underworld of Hip-Hop Song Leaks
Music leaks are a gift and a curse for rappers.
These 20 Hip-Hop Diss Tracks Are Better Than the Songs They Respond To
These clapbacks are better than the songs they responded to.
A Look Back at Hip-Hop’s Role in This Presidential Election – No More Politics as Usual
Hip-hop played a major role in the 2020 presidential election. As Joe Biden takes office as President, XXL looks back at the wild ride to get here.