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June 22, 2023
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2023 XXL Freshmen Read Mean Comments

[ad_1] The 2023 XXL Freshman Class is in session. Hip-Hop's hottest up-and-comers like GloRilla, Central Cee, SleazyWorld Go, Lola Brooke, Luh Tyler, Finesse2Tymes, Fridayy, Rob49, 2Rare, Real Boston Richey, TiaCorine and fan-voted 10th spot winner DC The Don are all on the front line as the rap game’s future.As each rising star continues to shine, facing trash talk from some of the internet’s most diabolical, and often anonymous, trolls just comes with the territory. However, despite the nastiness rappers’ timelines are hit with on the daily, the 2023 XXL Freshman Class has time for all of it. As an annual part of the Freshman rollout, all 12 spitters address the haters on...

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June 21, 2023
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2023 XXL Freshman Class Revealed

[ad_1] The inception of hip-hop, which began 50 years ago this August, can be likened to the formation process of a diamond. Through the application of heat and pressure over a certain period of time, a flawlessly imperfect gem is formed. And like rap, the process is all about evolution.Sounds, musical landscapes, cadences, lyricism, delivery of rhymes and more have changed throughout the last six decades. And staying true to XXL’s yearly tradition, the Freshman class for 2023 was selected based on the artists’ undeniable impact.Within every pivot hip-hop has experienced over the years, a crop of rising individuals proudly reach for and tightly grasp the baton. Narrowing down over 80 artists...

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June 24, 2022
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A Calculated Look at 15 Years of XXL Freshman By The Numbers

[ad_1] Numbers on the BoardsCalculations by Joey EchevarriaEditor’s Note: This story will appear in the Summer 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands soon.If G Herbo’s mama told him one thing, that’s to "run it up." Now that the 2022 XXL Freshman Class has been revealed, members of each class over the past 15 years have been taking Herbo's mom's advice and the proof is in the stats.Many former Freshmen have gone on to do major things within hip-hop and beyond, expanding to many forms of entertainment since landing on the coveted XXL covers. Future and Jack Harlow just recently dropped singles that made their way to the very top of the Billboard Hot 100...

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June 21, 2022
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Why the 2016 XXL Freshman Class Stands as the Best Ever

[ad_1] Worldwide SteppersLil Uzi Vert, Denzel Curry, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Lil Yachty, G Herbo, Dave East, Anderson .Paak, Desiigner and Lil Dicky united as one for the 2016 XXL Freshman Class. Six years later, their union has become the greatest of all time.Words: Peter A. BerryEditor’s Note: This story will appear in the Summer 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands soon.When modern-day hip-hop fans think of XXL Freshman, they often go to the 2016 Class over the past 15 years the annual issue has existed. Since being unveiled six years ago, the 2016 Class has become synonymous with XXL Freshman the way Macbooks are with laptops; a subconscious avatar of what’s supposed to be—something...

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June 20, 2022
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What the 2021 XXL Freshman Class Has Been Up To Since Last Year

[ad_1] Applying PressureAn in-depth look at how the 2021 XXL Freshmen fared in the rap game since their class debut.Words: Kemet HighEditor’s Note: This story will appear in the Summer 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands soon.See What the 2021 XXL Freshman Class Has Been Up Towindow.twttr = (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], t = window.twttr || {}; if (d.getElementById(id)) return t; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"; ...

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June 15, 2022
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2022 XXL Freshmen Read Mean Comments

[ad_1] The newest starting lineup of XXL-approved rising artists is here, as the 2022 XXL Freshman Class has finally been unveiled. This year, there are 12 promising prospects, including Nardo Wick, Doechii, Cochise, Saucy Santana, KenTheMan, Babyface Ray, Big30, Kali, 10th spot winner BabyTron, SoFaygo, Big Scarr and KayCyy to represent as the future faces of hip-hop.It takes tough skin to be a hip-hop artist, especially in today’s social media age, where people send vitriolic shots while hiding comfortably behind anonymous pages. All artists have to deal with it and the 2022 XXL Freshman Class is ready for all the smoke. As part of the Freshman process, the Class was challenged with facing their...

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June 14, 2022
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2022 XXL Freshman Class Revealed

[ad_1] If there’s one thing hip-hop continues to do throughout its nearly 50 years of existence it’s evolve. Though inspiration can been seen and heard across decades, nothing has truly been the same from the genre’s music to the artists over the years. Part of hip-hop’s most exciting evolution comes in the form of the rising newcomers that enter the game every year. It’s why XXL Freshman, which kicked off in 2007, was created in the first place. The annual dedication to the new crop of hip-hop talent celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Now, it’s time for the 2022 XXL Freshman Class to make its mark.Before XXL’s staff selected the members...

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June 16, 2021
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Here’s a Complete List of Every XXL Freshman Over the Years

[ad_1] Today (June 16), XXL has officially unveiled the 2021 XXL Freshman Class.The 2021 XXL Freshman Class includes rappers from across the U.S. 42 Dugg serves up his raps in Detroit, Flo Milli calls home to Mobile, Ala., Morray’s melodies are crafted in Fayetteville, N.C., Pooh Shiesty hails from Memphis, Lakeyah came up in Milwaukee, Coi Leray puts on for both North Jersey and Boston, Toosii holds it down for both Raleigh, N.C. and Syracuse, N.Y., Blxst is a proud South Central, L.A. native, Rubi Rose shows love to Lexington, Ky., Iann Dior’s roots are in both Arecibo, Puerto Rico and Corpus Christi, Texas, and DDG, who is this year’s fan-voted Freshman 10th spot winner, reps Pontiac, Mich.After launching with artists like Plies and Boosie BadAzz in 2007, XXL has kept the tradition going for more than...

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September 17, 2020
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2020 XXL Freshman Class Discuss Police Brutality, Racism

[ad_1] The country is currently battling two pandemics: the coronavirus and police brutality in Black and Brown communities. While the two issues are vastly different, neither can be ignored as they both have severely impacted America. However, the topic of police brutality hits a bit closer to home for some and XXL has offered a platform for the 2020 XXL Freshman class to discuss their experiences with police and racism with help from the social justice organization Until Freedom.After delivering freestyles, impromptu alphabet word associations and sharing charismatic rhymes with their peers in cyphers, 2020 XXL Freshmen Polo G, NLE Choppa, Rod Wave, Calboy, Lil Tjay, Mulatto, Lil Keed, 24kGoldn, Chika, Fivio Foreign and Jack Harlow had the opportunity to...

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