Kool G Rap

Not Christmas yet but hip-hop keeps the gift rapping coming.

Gangsta ties.

One of the most anticipated albums of the year drops this week.

October is packed with highly anticipated drops from some heavy hitters in hip-hop.

Top five, top five, top five.

Who doesn't like a little bit of hardcore rap from time to time? XXL highlights 50 of the most violent lyrics we've come across throughout the years.

The soundtrack of 2011.