TRUTH ON BEING AN XXL FRESHMAN: [When I found out I won the XXL Freshman 10th Spot] I felt ecstatic. Because this is an accomplishment that everybody wants, but everybody don’t get. It solidifies you ...

The most anticipated preview of hip-hop to come has arrived. The XXL Freshman Class is an annual tradition that lets hip-hop fans get a look at the year’s fastest-rising stars. Prior lists have ...

Take a look at what these 11 rappers have been up to over the last 12 months. Southside Interview on Producing Beats for 2024 Freshman Cyphers Southside Interview on Producing Beats for 2024 Freshman ...

Detroit rapper Skilla Baby has been named part of XXL Magazine's Freshman Class of 2024. The magazine revealed its annual round-up of up-and-coming talent on Monday. Skilla, born Trevon Gardner, makes ...

One of the most highly anticipated announcements of the year is here. XXL Magazine has revealed their 2024 Freshman class. The storied Hip-Hop publication is continuing their yearly tradition of ...

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As traditions go, XXL‘s annual “Freshman Class” issue is neither all that time-honored or worthwhile. The magazine’s been putting rappers it calls freshmen on its cover since 2008, but hasn’t exactly ...