Christmas and hip-hop have enjoyed plenty of overlap over the years as rappers have thrown on the Santa Claus suit and helped get fans in the holiday spirit. While some of the tradition's patina has faded since artists have moved away from Christmas-themed albums and holiday classic covers,

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 much easier for you.