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Jay-Z’s Most Memorable Lines From His Speech for Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at 2024 Grammys
Hov made an impact at the Grammys.
Killer Mike Taken Away in Handcuffs by Police at 2024 Grammy Awards
Killer Mike has been put in handcuffs at the Grammy Awards.
Here’s Every Best Rap Song Winner at the Grammy Awards Over the Years
A look at which rappers earned the big win over the years.
Rubi Rose’s Alleged Close Friends Story Post Shows Her Calling Nicki Minaj Evil and Washed
Was Rubi talking trash about Nicki?
Attempted Rape Victim Amends Lawsuit Against Nicki Minaj’s Husband to Include Evidence From Original Case
The attempted rape victim has amended her rape lawsuit against Kenneth Petty to include evidence from 1994 trial.
Show Cancellations, Temperamental Ticket Sales and a Shift in Demand – Where Does the World of Hip-Hop Touring Go From Here?
In a year marked by show cancellations, temperamental ticket sales and a shift in demand, XXL takes a look at where hip-hop touring goes from here.
A Look at Why Sampling in Hip-Hop Sounds More Familiar Than Ever in 2023
Sampling in hip-hop has been going on since the genre’s inception, but in 2023, it’s been more prevalent than ever. XXL dives deep to discuss why everything sounds familiar.
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Producers of 2023
As 2023 winds down, there are a lot of talented people behind the boards that deserve recognition for contributing to some of the year's best albums.
DD Osama Is Out to Prove That Drill Rappers Can Do Everything
DD Osama discusses how he got into rap, growing up with his late brother Notti, evolving as a drill rapper and more in a interview with XXL magazine.