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The 2018 XXL Freshman Class has finally arrived. Now in its 11th year, the Freshman franchise has exploded into popularity over the past decade thanks to the internet, social media and, more importantly, the hip-hop fans. Every year, the XXLFreshman Class comes...

If providing Mother's Day gifts was a contest, G Herbo would probably take the trophy this year. The Chicago rapper took three of his ladies out to dinner to celebrate the special day last night (May 13), which included his mom, his longtime...

Counting down the best tracks in King Kendrick's catalogue. Kendrick Lamar's transcendent lyricism has him holding the torch as the leader of the new generation in hip-hop. The TDE rapper's certified double-platinum fourth album DAMN. postured itself at No. 1 on...

“He’s really not making music after this.” Young Thug, aka SEX!!, plays a substantial role on Childish Gambino’s recently released single “This Is America” by contributing ad-libs and singing on the outro. During an appearance on Spotify’s Scrolling in the Deep series, the...

Counting down the best tracks in J.Cole's catalogue. Jermaine Lamar Cole is a different breed. Ever since he signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation imprint in 2009, Cole has been solidifying his status as a new-school leader and a...

Damn for real. Kendrick Lamar just won the Pulitzer Prize for music. What does it mean? So many things. First, it confirms that these strange days have been blindingly golden for black pop culture. “Black Panther” just made history at...

XXL has announced its 2017 Freshman Class, marking the 10th year the publication has showcased up-and-coming artists on an annual cover. The 2017 class is: Kamaiyah, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, PnB Rock, MadeinTYO, Playboi Carti, Aminé, Kap G, KYLE, Ugly God, and XXXTentacion, who...