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Every artist has a secret weapon they use in a way no one else can.

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Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Songs Under Two Minutes

Short and sweet.

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These Are the SoundCloud-Era Rappers Ranked on Current Impact

XXL compiles a list of SoundCloud-era rappers, from XXXTentacion and Juice Wrld to Lil Uzi Vert and more, to determine their rankings based on current impact.

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Here’s Every XXL Magazine Cover Over the Last 25 Years

XXL celebrates 25 years and takes a look back at every magazine cover the brand has published.

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40 Crazy Hip-Hop Fan Moments Caught on Camera

Wild times.

Preezy

Here’s How Playboi Carti’s Look Has Evolved Over the Years

Mystic styles.

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Here Are Hip-Hop Songs Dedicated to Fallen Rappers

An all-star salute to hip-hop's fallen soldiers.

XXL Staff

Here Are 13 SoundCloud-Era Hip-Hop Projects With No Skips

Chance The Rapper, 21 Savage, Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, Juice Wrld and more have SoundCloud-era hip-hop projects with no skips.

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Here’s What Every XXL Freshman Class Has Brought to Hip-Hop

XXL has been welcoming Freshmen classes for the last 15 years. Take a look at what each class has offered thus far.

Aleia Woods

Here’s a Calculated Look at 15 Years of XXL Freshman By The Numbers

All 15 XXL Freshman classes have put some serious numbers on the board.

Joey Ech