editorial
- Original ContentWhat are the adverse effects of the lean-driven rap culture that's become so predominant? We take a quick look.ByChris Tart215 Views
- Original ContentOn this day in 2004, MF Doom released his album "Mm..Food." We reflect on the album for Classic Rotation.ByChris Tart157 Views
- Original ContentA year after Future dropped "Monster," we look back on what's been the most successful 12 months of his career. ByPatrick Lyons36.5K Views
- Original ContentWeighing the obvious benefits of co-signs from Kanye West and Drake against the negative impact they can have on artists' careers. ByPatrick Lyons72.0K Views
- Original ContentWe look at the formulas behind the best hip hop double albums of all time. ByPatrick Lyons29.9K Views
- Original ContentThe state of the music industry's two newest streaming services. ByNicholas DG36.9K Views
- NewsThe Game addresses the Baltimore Uprising in an editorial called "Young Black Men Are Targets."ByPatrick Lyons10.7K Views
- Original ContentFor the nerd in every hip-hop fan, we take a close look at the idea of "poetic license," and how an MC is able to bend or completely ignore standard grammar rules because of it.ByRose Lilah12.3K Views
- Original ContentIs the platinum album in hip-hop long gone, or will it make a return in 2015?Byhnhh72 Views
- Original ContentAlbums are being released with less notice, and in some cases, no notice at all. We dive in to the trend and dissect why this might be happening.ByChris Tart19.0K Views
- Original Content"Fuck the police."ByLloyd Jaffe158 Views
- NewsVanessa Satten, XXL's Editor-in-Chief, says that there will be more print editions of the magazine next year.ByRose Lilah2.9K Views