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.
A Tribe Called Quest
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From Kendrick Lamar to Travis Scott, Barack Obama has shown much love to the world of hip-hop.
A Tribe Called Quest Albums, Ranked Worst to Best
One of the most respected, influential groups in hip-hop history, ATCQ's legacy continues to thrive.
10 Worst Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Rap Snubs
From LL Cool J to MC Lyte, here are some of the worst Rock & Roll Hall of Fame hip-hop snubs.
A Tribe Called Quest Shares Their First Masterpiece: Sept. 24 in Hip-Hop History
September 24 saw A Tribe Called Quest release their first masterpiece, James Brown take some cops for a dangerous ride and a Cosby Kid head off to college.
Sampled: Aretha Franklin – “Rock Steady”
The classic 1972 track has been sampled over 100 times, we've pulled the best throwback hip-hop and R&B jams for this list.
20 Rappers Who Pay Homage to Hip-Hop In Their Songs
These rappers give thanks to hip-hop and its creator DJ Kool Herc in their lyrics.
20 Classic Hip-Hop Summer Love Songs
These classics are the perfect jams for your summer luvin'.
A Tribe Called Quest Cancels European Concert Dates After Q-Tip Injures Shoulder
A Tribe Called Quest will be sidelined for a while, because Q-Tip hurt his shoulder.