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A look at all of the stars who have graced XXL Freshman covers over the years.

The soundtrack of 2011.

The revolution is being heard through songs from Lil Baby, T-Pain, DaBaby and more.

Terrace Martin's "Pig Feet" with Denzel Curry and more, YG's "FTP," Run The Jewels' "Just" and plenty others.

From 50 Cent to Cardi B and more, here's a look at who's really running things in their lyrics.

Check out 16 hip-hop album titles decoded.

Memory lane.

April Fools!

Though mixtapes reigned supreme in 2009, these LPs delivered just as much.