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

Jay-Z, Jadakiss and Conway The Machine featuring BackRoad Gee on "King Kong Riddim," Big Sean and Hit-Boy's The One," Caleb Brown's "Dirty Money" and more.

Fall vibes.

That new-new.

Tyler, The Creator, J. Cole, Polo G, Rod Wave and more of the game's revered rap stars make the cut.

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

The weather is hot and so are these July releases.

All the bangers.

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

New music to bump during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Summer may be coming to an end, but the music is still hot.

Fall is approaching and so are the new releases from some of your favorite rappers.