An XXL Freshman Class rollout isn't complete without seeing the rappers step into the cypher. With Mean Comments, solo freestyles and ABCs in the can, it's time to watch the members of the Class put ...

After 2025 XXL Freshman Class members BabyChiefDoIt, Ian, 1900Rugrat, Lazer Dim 700, Loe Shimmy and Nino Paid showed their mettle in the first Freshman cypher, it’s time for Ray Vaughn, Samara Cyn, ...

Hip-hop’s most-talked-about time of year for new artists is here. For 18 years, the XXL Freshman list has established itself as the go-to platform for discovering emerging rap talent. The streaming ...

The 2025 XXL Freshman cover is finally here, and it’s got the internet talking. Most OG’s are saying WHO?! We got you, don’t trip. This year’s lineup includes new faces like Ian, Gelo, Nino Paid, ...

A pair of California rappers have been named to this year’s XXL Freshman Class. The hip-hop and rap-oriented outlet has been publishing their Freshman Class list – which honors 10 to 12 up-and-coming ...

Before XXL's staff selects the class members, they hold daily meetings with nearly 100 of rap's newest stars starting in January before wrapping in April with the final 12 artists chosen. Over the ...