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Lil Durk Covers XXL Magazine’s Spring 2023 Issue

Lil Durk covers XXL magazine’s Spring 2023 issue and gives an exclusive interview about new album, seven kids, Jay-Z's memorable words, India Royale and more.

Georgette Cline

Greatest Hip-Hop Album Covers of All Time

A look at the greatest album covers from different eras within the genre.

XXL Staff

Lupe Refuses to Squash Beef With Cudi

Their beef is permanent.

Trent Fitzgerald

Rappers' Real Names

Here's a handy list of rappers' real names.

Trent Fitzgerald

Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Songs Under Two Minutes

Short and sweet.

XXL Staff

Kemet High

Robby Seabrook III

Here’s a Complete List of Every XXL Freshman Over the Years

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

XXL Staff

These Are the Best Hip-Hop Songs With No Hooks

No hooks, just fire bars.

Trent Fitzgerald

Here Are the Hip-Hop Albums Turning 10 in 2021

The soundtrack of 2011.

C. Vernon Coleman II

When Tweeting Your Favorite Rapper Goes Right

It's all fun and games until a rapper responds with a gem.

Robby Seabrook III

These Rappers Challenged the President in Office Over the Years

Plenty of rappers have challenged the U.S. President in office over the years.

Peter A. Berry

Lupe Fiasco Says He’s a Better Lyricist Than Kendrick Lamar

Choose up.

Aleia Woods