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 ...

Listen to new songs from Lil Wayne, Drake/Future, Gorillaz/slowthai, Aesop Rock, Jadakiss, Gang Starr, Phony Ppl/Megan Thee Stallion, Bad Bunny, Young M.A, Meek Mill ...

The last new music Friday of July is stacked. This week, one of hip-hop’s biggest acts drops his second album in less than a year, a recently pardoned rapper delivers his first album since his release ...

Tyla can’t wait to showcase her rap skills. The rising star has been exploring new musical territories since her breakthrough hit. The 23-year-old South African singer – who got her big break after ...

New Orleans is a city rich in history, culture and rhythm, and its influence on Hip Hop is undeniable. Known for its vibrant bounce music, brass band heritage and authenticity, the Big Easy has ...

Will Smith is resurrecting his rap career with his first full-length album in 20 years, and the West Philly native is promoting the project with a reference to one his greatest blunders as an actor.

Expect to see selections from the established stars, the next wave of new talent, the up-and-comers and everyone else in between. If the song is fire enough to beat the competition, it'll take one of ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from J. Cole, Rico Nasty, and Doechii. I don’t know what was going on for the past seven days, but this week’s column is a doozy. To ...