Debuted in 2007, the list has become one of the most ... may not have been influential to some, the magazine shaped the youth’s connection to Hip-Hop and kept teenagers entertained.

HotNewHipHop closes February with top hip-hop releases, highlighting innovation, diversity, and the genre’s evolution.

Read interviews published in the print issue of XXL Magazine. 18 Hip-Hop Heavyweights Weigh In on the Current State of Lyricism 18 Hip-Hop Heavyweights Weigh In on the Current State of Lyricism ...

Hip-hop has existed for over 50 years, and since its inception, the genre has mastered the art of sampling to create some of the most iconic records in music history. Effectively using a sample ...

While just a glimpse into 2025’s Hip-Hop touring landscape, here’s a list of a few of the tours we’re most excited about so far: Following the release of his latest album, Hurry Up ...

This year's list is dominated by artists who encompass versatility from the worlds of hip-hop, R&B, and African music. Though 2024 will forever be earmarked as the year Kendrick Lamar outdueled ...

The Hip-Hop community suffered a tremendous loss on this date four years ago when Mark Morales, better known as Prince Markie Dee of the legendary Fat Boys, passed away at the age of 52.

This year's hip-hop & R&B artists to watch list is dominated by artists who encompass versatility from the worlds of hip-hop, R&B, and African music.