Good music and a good drink often go hand in hand, but do we ever really stop to appreciate the pairing? We do now, because 2025 has been a banner year for rap music, but it’s also quietly been an ...

Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...

Feb. 15 is a significant day in hip-hop and R&B for many reasons. Megan Thee Stallion was born on this date in 1995. She rose to prominence with her ...

Cardi B closed out 2025 on a career-defining high as AM I THE DRAMA? emerged as the #1 best-selling female rap album of the year in the United States by total units. The achievement not only ...