From diamond-covered crowns to self-portraits covered in tons of precious stones, we broke down some of the most costly jewelry pieces in hip-hop history.

Expect some exciting - even weird - hip-hop trends, including out-there soundscapes, the return of super-baggy streetwear ...

The complexity of mother-child relationships provides fertile ground for artistic expression, with hip-hop artists often revealing their most authentic selves when addressing maternal bonds.

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from JID, Leikeli47, and Stormzy. Okay, so, I fudged it a bit. JID didn’t put out a new single this week, per se, but he did put ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s almost surprising that a hip-hop band from the perennially troubled, still-British province of Northern Ireland hasn’t emerged until now: It’s the right kind of place. Admittedly ...

The acclaimed actor, known for his commanding presence in films like Malcolm X and Training Day, has apparently developed a profound appreciation for contemporary Memphis hip-hop, a detail that ...

Three 6 Mafia is an American hip hop group from Memphis, Tennessee, formed in 1991. They started as a horror-themed underground rap group and gained mainstream success with their impactful 1995 ...

The two agents come to UTA after serving as co-heads of hip hop and R&B at WME By Ethan Millman Music Editor UTA has hired prominent hip hop booking agents Caroline Yim and Zach Iser as partners ...