An In-Depth Look at Sampling in Hip-Hop 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.
Denzel Curry
New Hip-Hop Projects
Mayday! Mayday! Hot new releases dropping!
May 2023 New Music Releases
New music May.
Here's a Convenient List of Rappers' Birthdays
Here's a convenient list of rappers' birthdays.
Kendrick Wins Lyricist of the Year
Kenny's pen game was way strong this past year.
The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week
Freshen up those playlists.
Here Are the XXL Awards 2023 Nominees
The XXL Awards 2023 nominees and new board members have arrived.
The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week
Something for everyone.
SoundCloud-Era Rappers Ranked on Current Impact
XXL compiles a list of SoundCloud-era rappers, from XXXTentacion and Juice Wrld to Lil Uzi Vert and more, to determine their rankings based on current impact.
Best Hip-Hop Projects of 2022
The best of the best.