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Here Are Important Hip-Hop Moments in 1995 That Were Pivotal to the Golden Era

Take a stroll through 1995, a pivotal time in rap's golden era, filled with brewing beefs and shook ones, multiplatinum hits and rich regional diversity.

Luke Fox

These Are Hip-Hop Throwback Photos You Need to See

Throwbacks, no Thursday.

Zoe Johnson

Here Are the Poignant Hip-Hop Songs Addressing Police Brutality, Racial Inequality and Soc…

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

Zoe Johnson

C. Vernon Coleman II

Remember When Rappers Loved Wearing Sports Jerseys All the Time?

XXL takes a look at a history of rappers' love for sports jerseys.

Peter A. Berry

Rappers Demand Justice for George Floyd, Who Was Killed by Police Officer That Pinned His …

Rappers are calling for change.

Aleia Woods

Here Are Unforgettable Songs That Reinvigorated Rappers’ Careers

Comebacks, welcome boosts and refreshed careers.

Robby Seabrook III

22 of the Best Hip-Hop Albums From 2000

Here are 22 classic hip-hop albums released in 2000.

Trent Fitzgerald

52 Hip-Hop Albums Turning 20 in 2020

The year 2000 featured some classic rap albums.

Zoe Johnson

40 Hip-Hop Songs Turning 20 in 2019

Dust off your Discman.

Robby Seabrook III

65 Hip-Hop Albums Turning 20 in 2019

These rappers left the '90s with a bang.

Kairi Coe

20 of the Biggest Hip-Hop Achievements in 2017

Hip-hop on a higher level.

Preezy

Drake and Kendrick Lamar Nab Nominations for 2017 People Choice Awards

Drake and Kendrick Lamar rack up nominations for the 2017 People's Choice Awards.

Trent Fitzgerald