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When the rising rap talent of the mid-2000s—from Lupe Fiasco to Plies to Papoose—graced the 2007 cover of XXL magazine, no one…
Finding the next generation of rap stars has never been more challenging or exciting. Hip-hop moves faster than ever, and…
The 2026 XXL Freshman Class selections are being made. It’s time for you to vote for the 10th Spot. The…
The XXL Awards board members have selected the winners for 14 categories of the XXL Awards 2026. The fans picked…
Show & Prove: HanumankindWords: C. Vernon Coleman IIEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now…
Ain’t It Funny Viral stand-up comedian and Emmy-nominated writer Josh Johnson relates hip-hop to hilarity.Interview: Joey EchevarriaEditor’s Note: This story appears in…
Doin’ Lines TiaCorine fills in the blanks.As Told To: Joey EchevarriaEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine,…
Back in ActionAlbum rollouts may seem outdated, but rappers are still embracing the concept, just in different ways. Change has…
She WillKenTheMan pursued her vision and achieved success. After a major tour and the release of her debut album in…
No CeilingsWallo267 is the wise elder that hip-hop has been clamoring for. Eight years after serving a 20-year prison sentence,…