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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.
Here Are the Best Rapper-Hosted Podcasts
Diversifying the hustle is a motto these rappers live by since entering the podcast business.
Where Does the World of Hip-Hop Touring Go From Here?
In a year marked by show cancellations, temperamental ticket sales and a shift in demand, XXL takes a look at where hip-hop touring goes from here.
A Look at Why Sampling in Hip-Hop Sounds More Familiar Than Ever
Sampling in hip-hop has been going on since the genre’s inception, but in 2023, it’s been more prevalent than ever. XXL dives deep to discuss why everything sounds familiar.
Funny Marco Names His Favorite Hip-Hop Albums of 2023
Social media comedian Funny Marco names his favorite hip-hop albums of 2023 in an exclusive interview with XXL.
Killer Mike Tells It Like It Is - 'Michael Is Album of the Year'
Killer Mike speaks to XXL in an exclusive interview about his Michael album being album of the year, his work in the community and new artists he likes.
DD Osama Is Out to Prove That Drill Rappers Can Do Everything
DD Osama discusses how he got into rap, growing up with his late brother Notti, evolving as a drill rapper and more in a interview with XXL magazine.
ScarLip Interview - 'This Is New York,' Scars & Stripes Project
ScarLip speaks to XXL in an exclusive magazine interview about the success of her song "This Is New York," Swizz Beatz's support and more.
10 Years of Quality Control Music With Lil Yachty, Migos and More
Quality Control Music cofounders Pierre “P” Thomas and Kevin “Coach K” Lee speak on the major success of their label in an exclusive interview with XXL.
BigXThaPlug Interview - Rap Career, Trapping, 'Mmhmm’ and More
Show & Prove: BigXThaPlug
Words: Peter A. Berry
Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.
The beginning of BigXThaPlug’s rap career included a humble exercise in multitasking. Months removed from writing his fi...
Sexyy Red Inteview - Shocked by Success But She's Spectacular
Sexyy Red opens up about her rise in hip-hop and how she got here in this exclusive XXL magazine interview.
Latto, Flo Milli and More Keep It Real About Women in Hip-Hop
Watch Latto, Flo Milli, Monaleo, Maiya The Don and Mello Buckzz unite for the XXL Cypher Lab interview, presented by the Starz Original Series Power Book III: Raising Kanan.