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The rap legend passed away at the age of 50.
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104 Hip-Hop Albums Turning Five in 2021
2016 was lit. With a half-decade of retrospection, XXL highlights 104 hip-hop albums turning five in 2021.
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Remixes of the Last Five Years
Making a good thing better.
These Tone-Deaf Hip-Hop Moments Prove Rappers Can Get Hit With Serious Backlash
Rappers get caught up in tone-deaf moments often.
These Are the Extreme Ways Fans Pay Tribute to Rappers by Getting Tattoos of Their Faces
It's extreme, but some fans really love their favorite rapper.
A Look Back at Hip-Hop’s Role in This Presidential Election – No More Politics as Usual
Hip-hop played a major role in the 2020 presidential election. As Joe Biden takes office as President, XXL looks back at the wild ride to get here.