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A Look Back at Hip-Hop’s Role in This Presidential Election – No More Politics as Usual
Hip-hop played a major role in the 2020 presidential election. As Joe Biden takes office as President, XXL looks back at the wild ride to get here.
How the Coronavirus Changed Hip-Hop
From touring coming to a halt to rappers thinking creatively on how to interact with their fans, this is how the coronavirus changed hip-hop.
Hip-Hop’s Race to Get a No. 1 on the Billboard Charts Continues Amid a Complex System
Hip-hop's obsession with sitting on top of the Billboard singles chart.
Fetty Wap Aims to Reclaim His Spot at the Top
Ahead of Fetty Wap's new album, King Zoo, the rapper speaks on his new "elevated" sound, the change in his voice and taking care of business.
A History of How Hip-Hop and Fashion Brands Started Working Together
Fashion brands are accepting rappers now more than ever.
G-Eazy Solidifies His Spot in Hip-Hop With “No Limit”
G-Eazy graces the cover of XXL's Spring Issue while securing his position in hip-hop.
From Unpaid Intern to Jay-Z’s Right-Hand Man, Lenny S on How You Can Get Into (and Stay) in Hip-Hop
Lenny S, Roc Nation Senior Vice President of A&R, is latest guest on XXL's podcast 'Shot Callers.'
Eminem’s Battle Cry: “We F!*#ing Hate Trump”
The line in the sand has been drawn. How will Donald Trump and—more importantly—his base respond to Eminem's battle cry?
This Is How Streaming Became the New Platinum Standard
This is how streaming changed the music industry.
Rappers and the 2016 Presidential Election: Was Hip-Hop Woke Enough?
Were rappers woke enough during the 2016 presidential election?