Today (January 16) the late beautiful singer Aaliyah Haughton would have turned 46. Although “Baby Girl’s” untimely death was during the peak of her music and acting career, the songstress ...

LL Cool J burst onto the Hip Hop scene in 1984 when he signed with the iconic Def Jam Records, quickly becoming one of the genre’s trailblazers. His early success was cemented by classic hits ...

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Hip-hop and house music, once overlooked by the Grammys, have become cultural powerhouses, influencing each other and shaping ...

Discover the history of hip hop in Australia and how the country shaped its distinct voice within the genre. When most people think of Australia, their minds often wander to its breathtaking ...

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Hip-Hop has long been a platform for artists to express their struggles, triumphs and deepest emotions. Hip-Hop has long been a platform for artists to express their struggles, triumphs and ...

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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 ...

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