Here are all the rappers touring in 2025 including Tyler, The Creator, Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, The Weeknd and more.

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Get to know the XXL Freshman Class 2025. Out of 68 artists considered this year, 12 made the cut. Many factors influence who makes the list, but it's their talent that earns them a spot. See Ray ...

21 Savage's true-to-life stories from the streets and knack for crafting trap bangers have elevated him to rap star status. Born Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph on Oct. 22, ...

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Meet the 12 artists in the 2023 XXL Freshman Class.

Chris Brown's music career takes center stage on XXL Mag. Explore his rise to fame with hits like "Run It" and chart-topping albums. This page delves into the Grammy-nominated artist's evolution ...

Kanye West has a long-lasting career of being a producer-rapper extraordinaire. In the 1990s, the journey started when West racked up beat credits for local acts like Grav. After a one-album stint ...

Meet the 2025 XXL Freshman Class.Hip-hop's most-talked-about time of year for new artists is here. For 18 years, the XXL Freshman list has established itself as the go-to platform for discovering ...

The XXL Awards Board Members have selected the winners for 11 categories of the XXL Awards 2025. The fans have picked The People’s Champ. The results are officially in. Congrats to those who ...

In recent months, more and more rappers have been indicted for violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. Several artists, including Young Thug, Kay Flock, Casanova ...