Isaiah Rashad

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

Another great week for hip-hop.

More fire.

Time well spent.

Read the exclusive interview with Isaiah Rashad as he speaks on his latest album, The House Is Burning.

That new-new.

Something for everyone.

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

Nothing but bars on these solid guest verses this year.

The weather is hot and so are these July releases.

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

RIP.