Young Dro

15 of the Best Events Celebrating Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary

Birthdays are never the worst days when it comes to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. See the best events that took place in 2023.

Trent Fitzgerald

Here Are 50 Hip-Hop Albums That Share the Same Title as Other Albums

While album titles are unique to most artists, there have been many times in hip-hop’s 50-year history where rappers share the same names for their projects.

Kemet High

Robby Seabrook III

Here Are 14 Rappers Who Unsuccessfully Tried Changing Their Names

My name is my name.

C. Vernon Coleman II

Kemet High

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

Here Are the Worst Hip-Hop Acronyms to Exist

Subjective as it may be, some of the worst hip-hop acronyms exist over the years.

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