All 10 Tyler, the Creator Album and Mixtape Covers, Ranked
From scary to good to scary-good.
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All 12 Kendrick Lamar Album and Mixtape Covers, Ranked
Better than just alright!
We Found Ice Cube's Gratitude Journal Entries From "It Was a Good Day"
The Cali legend's classic was released as a single 30 years ago
They Didn’t Want DJ Khaled to Win in 2023, But God Did!
The superproducer teed up his many life and career upgrades at a swanky Miami press event
All 9 J. Cole Album and Mixtape Covers, Ranked
Quite the Cole-ection here
The “50 Years of Hip-Hop” Grammy Medley Was Almost Perfect. Almost.
The Grammys spectacularly honored hip-hop’s legacy, but a few omissions raised eyebrows
5 Things We Hope to See in The D.O.C.'s Documentary
The story of the iconic rapper who damaged his vocal cords is coming to a big screen near you
‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Final Season Trailer Shows Wu at the Top—and Fighting to Stay There
Relive the hip-hop golden age via the upcoming Hulu series
De La Soul’s Classic Back Catalog Was Almost Forgotten
The legendary trio's impending return to streaming services illuminates the crucial role digital platforms play in musical legacy
Gangsta Boo Was One of Hip-Hop’s True Pioneers
The Memphis MC passed away at age 43
How Jay-Z Wrestled With His Budding Stardom on 'In My Lifetime, Vol. 1'
Twenty-five years ago, Shawn Carter’s sophomore album documented his strides and stumbles into prominence
All 15 Drake Album and Mixtape Covers, Ranked
Which artwork is the best he ever had?
Catching Up With Spliff Star, Busta Rhymes’ G.O.A.T.-Level Hype Man
Busta Rhymes’ "right hand" speaks on his new single, health battles, and why he's more than just a hype man
What the Hell Is a “Munch” and Why Is It All Over Your Timelines?
Hip-hop’s newest it-girl is Ice Spice, a rapper who has turned the term “munch” into the subject of damn-near 1 million memes. For the most disconnected among us, here’s everything you need to know about it.
How Cormega Survived Beef, a Bid, and Blacklisting to Become an Underground King
The Queens rapper speaks on the road to his new album, ‘The Realness II’
Sept. 29, 1998's Iconic Rap Albums, Ranked
OutKast, Black Star, Jigga, Tribe — who you taking?
Bet You’ve Never Seen These Rare Photos From XXL's Iconic “A Great Day in Hip-Hop” Photoshoot
Snapshots from a historic day, 24 years ago
Are the Clipse Working on a New Album?
It’s time to speculate about this “very special project” Pusha-T has been teasing
Here’s the Real Conversation We Should Be Having About Violence in Hip-Hop
Yes, there are systemic factors, but Black men killing each other needs to end. And it’s on us to do something about it.
I Hereby Declare Today National “Knuck If You Buck” Day
An instantly iconic scene from ‘Honk For Jesus.’ celebrates one of hip-hop's most essential songs. And now, we do, too.
Albums Are Too Damn Long Nowadays
Releases like The Game’s overloaded latest work make me nostalgic for the days of CD-R
8 Thoughts on Kendrick Lamar’s NSFW “We Cry Together” Music Video
How long did it take them to shoot this??
Saying Goodbye to Scarface, Again
After years of the Houston icon hinting at retirement, health issues have made the end seem nearer than ever. Here’s what happened at one of Face Mob’s final(?) concerts.
Stop Being Shocked Jay-Z Is an Elite Rapper in Middle Age
Great writers get better with age and wisdom, and after all, Hov is the G.O.A.T.
Here's Every Gloriously Ridiculous DJ Khaled Album Cover, Ranked
Don't ever play yourself!
The 7 Wildest Things Publicly Said By Kevin Gates, Ranked
The Baton Rouge rapper has some, uh, interesting ideas about incest, Beyoncé, and beastiality
A Mississippi Rapper Claims Biggie Copied His Song to Make “Juicy.” Here's Why It Could All Be a Big Coincidence.
The Notorious B1’s 1993 single “Big Daddy” also samples Mtume’s “Juicy Fruit.”
A Musical Guide to Showtime’s ‘Supreme Team’ Docuseries
Listen to the songs that chronicled tales of the Queens, New York drug lords of the '80s and '90s
Nipsey Hussle’s Killer Has Been Convicted—But It Does Not Feel Like Closure
Eric Holder Jr.’s guilty verdict cannot undo the untimely loss of a generational man and musician
Young Dolph and Nipsey Hussle Were Running the Same Marathon
The late hip-hop moguls poured into themselves, their families, and their communities before their tragic demises. And as a result, their names and legacies will live forever.