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The stars are out.

In hip-hop, versatility pays.

Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent pulled out all the stops.

A year full of rising rap newcomers and seasoned vets that delivered a solid soundtrack over the last 12 months.

Capella Grey, Silk Sonic, Lil Baby and Lil Durk, and more.

Anderson .Paak has an important message for people after he dies.

These Freshmen have come a long way.

Certified bangers from Drake, Tyler, The Creator, J. Cole and more.

Future, Drake, Cardi B, Coi Leray, Lil Durk, Lil Nas X and more.

A ranking of the best Tiny Desk performances.

2016 was lit. With a half-decade of retrospection, XXL highlights 104 hip-hop albums turning five in 2021.

The nominees for the biggest night in music are in.