Hip hop has never been just one sound — it’s a collection of styles that grew from the streets into global movements. From the simple rhymes of Old Skool Rap to the raw edge of Hardcore and Gangsta ...

From comeback albums by established legends to more experimental offerings from the younger generation, 2025 was a marquee year for rap, streaming numbers be damned ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Aminé, Key Glock, and Quavo. Even light weeks like this one have their gems. For reference, just check out Rico Nasty’s latest ...

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The long-running debate over Hip-Hop and Rap continues to shape global music culture, yet many listeners still struggle to understand the true difference between the two. The world of music is often ...

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From block parties to Billboard charts, hip hop has never been one thing. This guide breaks down the major styles from old school pioneers and G-Funk grooves to modern-day drill, trap, and grime. A ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Aminé, Latto, and Rico Nasty. Of this week’s releases, a sizable portion were diss tracks, exchanged between Ray Vaughn and Joey ...

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 ...