Rappers' Jobs Before They Were Famous
Before the fame.
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Jack Harlow Stars in New Heist Flick
Jack Harlow plays a thief in new heist flick.
A Look at Every Rapper at the 2024 Met Gala
Don't sleep on hip-hop's Gala ’fits.
Is Hip-Hop in a Better Place in 2024?
Read exclusive interviews with music industry executives on how hip-hop is looking up in 2024.
2024 Hip-Hop Started Off With a Bang
The genre is moving up.
Rappers Who Are Part of the Illuminati, According to Fans
It's a secret society, and fans think these artists belong to it.
Jack Harlow & Fat Joe Star in Dunkin' AD
Big game. Big commercials.
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.
Rappers Who Got No. 1s in 2023
It's been light in 2023.
Best Hip-Hop Projects of 2023
It's been a monumental year for hip-hop.
See All the BET Hip Hop Awards Nominees
See the full list of nominees.