60 Hip-Hop Albums Turning 20 in 2018
1998 was a grand year for hip-hop. Continue reading…
View ArticleBig Daddy Kane Performs "Ain't No Half Steppin'" for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert
Big Daddy Kane performs some of his classics for NPR. Continue reading…
View ArticleHere's the Ultimate Guide to Rappers With Acronyms in Their Name
From A$AP Mob to YoungBoy Never Broke Again, XXL breaks down the meanings behind rappers' abbreviated aliases. Continue reading…
View ArticleBig Daddy Kane, MC Lyte Recordings Unearthed for Rostrum Records''Top Shelf...
The project features unearthed recordings from select Golden Era MCs. Continue reading…
View Article‘Yo! MTV Raps’ to Relaunch as Concert Experience
MTV is bringing back 'Yo! MTV Raps' and will kick things off with a 30th Anniversary concert featuring appearances from Eric B. & Rakim, Fat Joe and many more. Continue reading…
View ArticleBig Daddy Kane Thinks Eminem Is the Kobe Bryant of Hip-Hop
Big Daddy Kane anoints Eminem as the Kobe Bryant of rap. Continue reading…
View Article15 Weak Albums by Great Rappers
From Eminem's Encore album to Jay-Z's Kingdom Come and more, here are 15 weak albums by great rappers. Continue reading…
View Article12 Rap Rivalries That Caught Hip-Hop by Surprise
Check out memorable rivalries between rap artists that kept the competitive juices flowing. Continue reading…
View ArticleAre Women Criticized More Than Men for Using Ghostwriters?
XXL analyzes the uneven playing field. Continue reading…
View ArticleEvery Rapper Eminem Name-Drops on Music to Be Murdered By Side B
XXL takes a look at every rapper that Eminem name-drops on his new Music to Be Murdered By - Side B (Deluxe Edition) album. Continue reading…
View ArticleHip-Hop Reacts to President Trump Being Impeached Twice
History has been made. Continue reading…
View Article16 Hip-Hop Records That Reference ‘Star Wars’
If you haven't already, check out the trailer and poster for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The film hits theater on Dec. 18. Related: 7 of the Best Star Wars Collaborations in 2015 50 Cent Is Releasing...
View ArticleBig Daddy Kane Praises Macklemore for MTV VMAs Performance
Big Daddy Kane Approves Of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' VMA Performance Continue reading…
View ArticleMelle Mel and Kool Moe Dee on Macklemore and Today’s Hip-Hop
Macklemore's "Downtown" video featured Grandmaster Caz, Kool Moe Dee and Melle Mel, opening plenty of eyes. Moe and Mel spoke about hip-hop's history issue. Continue reading…
View ArticleWatch Big Daddy Kane in the 'Exposed' Trailer With Keanu Reeves
Big Daddy Kane has a role in the 2016 thriller. Continue reading…
View Article20 First Moments in Hip-Hop You Should Know
XXL highlights 20 of the more publicized firsts in hip-hop. Continue reading…
View Article22 Rappers Who Are Muslim
From Dave East and Ice Cube to Big Daddy Kane and Beanie Sigel and more, bet you didn't know this many of hip-hop's most famous acts are of the Muslim religion. Continue reading…
View ArticleBig Daddy Kane Surprises Jill Scott at Her Wedding with Performance
Dark Gable added his magic to the wedding reception. Continue reading…
View ArticleJoell Ortiz, Token, Chris Rivers, Big Daddy Kane and Snow Tha Product Wreak...
This animated posse cut is DOPE. Continue reading…
View Article16 Rappers Reuniting With Other Rappers in the Past Two Years
Here's a look at rappers who've reunited over the last two years. Continue reading…
View ArticleBig Daddy Kane's 'Long Live the Kane' Album to Be Rereleased in Limited...
The new album has been pressed on a purple and gold vinyl. Continue reading…
View Article20 Hip-Hop Lyrics Showing Love to Grey Poupon
From Kendrick Lamar to Migos and more, here are 20 notable hip-hop lyrics showing love to Grey Poupon mustard. Continue reading…
View ArticleHip-Hop Reacts to the Death of Soul Singer Charles Bradley
RIP Charles Bradley. Continue reading…
View ArticleBig Daddy Kane Apologizes for Pushing Deaf Interpreter Mid-Show
Big Daddy Kane apologizes to deaf interpreter. Continue reading…
View ArticleHip-Hop Slang Dictionary for All the References You Need
A guide for the uninformed. Continue reading…
View ArticleA New Jack City Live Stage Play Is Coming Soon
Are you here for this? Continue reading…
View ArticleRappers' Real Names - Travis Scott, Cardi B, Drake and More
Here's a handy list of rappers' real names. Continue reading…
View ArticleMost Clever Hip-Hop Lyrics
Notable lines from many different revered lyricists. Continue reading…
View ArticleHip-Hop 50th Anniversary Tribute at 2023 BET Awards
The legends showed out for hip-hop's 50th at the BET Awards. Continue reading…
View ArticleHip-Hop Trends That Went Mainstream
Some of the most notable hip-hop trends that have gone mainstream. Continue reading…
View Article15 of the Best Events Celebrating Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary
Birthdays are never the worst days when it comes to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. See the best events that took place in 2023. Continue reading…
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