August is closing out strong on the music tip. This week, one of New York's dopest MCs comes through with his first album ...

Enjoy this week's list, featuring new songs from Drake and PartyNextDoor ("Somebody Loves Me Pt. 2" featuring Cash Cobain ), EBK Jaaybo ("5K"), Partyof2 ("Friendly Fire") and more. See you next week!

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"It's been a long time comin', I swear, but let's be clear/Ni**as know I been killing this sh*t for years/It took a f**king ceiling challenge to show I’m above my peers, be serious," the Dreamville ...

Whether confirmed or not, everyone could have a twin out there somewhere. Glaring at somebody from afar because their face looked a little too familiar, receiving off-guard photos of a stranger who ...

Summer is officially here and the back half of 2025 kicks off with some projects hip-hop fans have been marking their calendars for.

It's no secret that there's been a longstanding stigma when it comes to homosexuality in hip-hop. Some artists have even had their rap careers tarnished by rumors that they were connected to someone ...

21 Savage's true-to-life stories from the streets and knack for crafting trap bangers have elevated him to rap star status. Born Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph on Oct. 22, 1992, in London, England, he ...

Death, though inevitable, is always a tough pill to swallow. This year, the rap world has been rocked by news of the passing of several notable hip-hop artists. "I just wanna say, Irv, I love you," Ja ...

Get to know the XXL Freshman Class 2025. Out of 68 artists considered this year, 12 made the cut. Many factors influence who makes the list, but it's their talent that earns them a spot. See Ray ...

It's that time of year again. The XXL Awards 2025 nominees and new board members have been announced.