An In-Depth Look at Sampling in Hip-Hop in 2023An In-Depth Look at Sampling in Hip-Hop in 2023Sampling in hip-hop has been going on since the genre’s inception, but in 2023, it’s been more prevalent than ever. XXL dives deep to discuss why everything sounds familiar.XXL StaffXXL Staff
Explore the History of the Hip-Hop Remix and What It Really Means TodayExplore the History of the Hip-Hop Remix and What It Really Means TodayRead about how the hip-hop remix was created and how rappers like SpotemGottem are transforming the way the remix is viewed today.XXL StaffXXL Staff
Hip-Hop’s Most In-Demand Jewelers Tell the Stories of Creating Icy Works of Art for Today’s Rap StarsHip-Hop’s Most In-Demand Jewelers Tell the Stories of Creating Icy Works of Art for Today’s Rap StarsHip-hop's most in-demand jewelers tell the stories behind working with rap stars to create icy works of art that are completely unmatched.XXL StaffXXL Staff
Biz Markie Dead at 57Biz Markie Dead at 57The "Just a Friend" rapper has passed away.Georgette ClineGeorgette Cline
Biz Markie Is Alive and in Medical Care Despite Reports of His PassingBiz Markie Is Alive and in Medical Care Despite Reports of His PassingReports of Biz Markie's death are false.Aleia WoodsAleia Woods
Ice-T Uses His ‘Freedom of Speech': October 10 in Hip-Hop HistoryIce-T Uses His ‘Freedom of Speech': October 10 in Hip-Hop HistoryOn this day, Ice-T tackles censorship in rap with his political album, 'The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say!'Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
‘Martin’ Makes a Splash on Fox: August 27 in Hip-Hop History‘Martin’ Makes a Splash on Fox: August 27 in Hip-Hop HistoryToday's hip-hop history includes one of the greatest tv comedies, a rapper turned preacher's birthday, and Kelis' 'Milkshake."Nikki BlancoNikki Blanco
15 Rappers Who Discovered Other Legendary Rappers15 Rappers Who Discovered Other Legendary RappersThese legendary cosigns helped shape the course of hip-hop. PreezyPreezy
Biz Markie Talks Snot Jokes, Kids Beatboxing and ‘The Vapors’ on Pandora’s ‘Questlove Supreme’Biz Markie Talks Snot Jokes, Kids Beatboxing and ‘The Vapors’ on Pandora’s ‘Questlove Supreme’The Long Island native shared the stories behind his winding road--including what inspired one of his most famous tracks.BoomBox StaffBoomBox Staff
TLC, Naughty By Nature and More Headline ‘I Love the 90’s – The Party Continues’ TourTLC, Naughty By Nature and More Headline ‘I Love the 90’s – The Party Continues’ TourHip Hop Hooray!Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Salt-N-Pepa, Color Me Badd, Kid ‘n Play and More Set for ‘I Love the 90s’ TourSalt-N-Pepa, Color Me Badd, Kid ‘n Play and More Set for ‘I Love the 90s’ TourThe '90s are back in full effect. Several hip-hop and R&B acts are coming together for a massive tour.Victoria JohnsonVictoria Johnson