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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.
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Rubi Rose’s Alleged Close Friends Story Post Shows Her Calling Nicki Minaj Evil and Washed
Was Rubi talking trash about Nicki?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Projects of 2023
It's been a monumental year for hip-hop.
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ScarLip Turns Pain Into Power as She Creates Her Debut Project Scars & Stripes
ScarLip speaks to XXL in an exclusive magazine interview about the success of her song "This Is New York," Swizz Beatz's support and more.