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June 25, 2021
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Blxst Strives to Have Work Ethic of Michael Jordan in His ABCs

[ad_1] Among the new generation of rising artists from the West Coast is 2021 XXL Freshman Blxst, a hip-hop superhero coming in to save the day with his revered sing-song rap style. His 2020 EP, No Love Lost, and its accompanying deluxe edition have earned the South Central, Los Angeles native much respect as a newcomer in the game. The 25-year-old artist, who raps, sings and produces, already proudly proclaimed that he's willing to carry the torch for L.A. to uphold the city's legacy like Nipsey Hussle did. Now, Blxst, with a proverbial cape at his back, is soaring into the game, knocking out any obstacle in his path. He brings that same vibe to his version...

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June 24, 2021
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Ski Mask The Slump God Interview – Sin City Mixtape, New Album

[ad_1] High DemandPossessing enough confidence to take on hell with a squirt gun, Ski Mask The Slump God is ready to mark his return to rap this year with his sophomore album.Interview: Kemet HighEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Summer 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.It's comeback season for Ski Mask The Slump God. Three drawn-out years have elapsed since the Fort Lauderdale, Fla. native, born Stokeley Goulbourne, has served up a full pack of songs to his mosh-ready fans. Before the hiatus, his gold-selling, debut album, Stokeley, reigned as one of the best projects of 2018, climbing into the No. 6 slot on the Billboard 200 chart...

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June 24, 2021
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Coi Leray Is Too Blessed to Be Stressed in Her ABCs

[ad_1] If there's one thing Coi Leray is going to do it's celebrate her wins. The 2021 XXL Freshman, who reps both North Jersey and Boston, has been mastering her melody-driven, kinetic rhymes over the last four years, which have been put on full display for the masses as a result of her dazzling personality. Her consistency has paid off with a Republic Records deal and a banner year. Peruse her Instagram, where you'll see her signature twerking and flexing fire ’fits, scroll through her Twitter to witness her unfiltered thoughts and watch her music videos to catch her in action. She's become the life of the party in 2021, all while her platinum-selling, smash hit...

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June 23, 2021
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Lakeyah’s Goal Is to Make It to Hollywood in Her ABCs

[ad_1] Lakeyah takes a lot of pride in her rhymes and being a certified spitter. The 2021 XXL Freshman made her way from Milwaukee Wisc. to Atlanta with aspirations of becoming a successful rapper. Through hard work, long studio sessions and perseverance, she made her vision happen. Now, she’s a Quality Control Records artist. The 20-year-old rhymer, known for songs like “Big FlexHer,” showcases her paper-chasing ambitions and motivation to succeed in her version of XXL’s ABCs.The Midwest MC’s bossed-up energy and confidence shines throughout each letter of the alphabet. Lakeyah chooses a fitting word for B. “B is for bossy because that’s what I think my music is,” she says. “It’s just like,...

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June 23, 2021
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Young Dolph Brings Paper Route Empire to New Heights

[ad_1] Major PlayersMore than a decade after starting his indie label, Young Dolph looks to bring Paper Route Empire to new heights.Words and Interviews: Peter A. Berry and Georgette ClineEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Eleven years after it was founded, Young Dolph’s Paper Route Empire record label is in the process of living up to its name like never before. Created by Dolph, 35, in 2010, then a young Memphis rapper with skyscraper aspirations and a point to prove, the PRE era officially began before he even thought of making a label—when he unloaded his debut mixtape, Paper Route Campaign, 13...

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June 23, 2021
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Pooh Shiesty Gives a Lesson in Negotiating in His ABCs

[ad_1] Pooh Shiesty continues to put on for Memphis. The 2021 XXL Freshman has quickly risen to stardom with his track, “Back in Blood” featuring Lil Durk, which currently has over 116 million Spotify streams and 161 million views on YouTube since the video's debut in January. Whether inside due to the pandemic quarantine earlier this year or outside as summer is in full swing now, the street banger gave rap fans a reason to turn up over the last six months. Still riding the success of the track and his Shiesty Season project, Pooh Shiesty brings the love back to his city, specifically Willett Avenue, in his version of XXL's ABCs.Fans of Big Shiesty will learn a lot about the 1017 Records artist, who's...

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June 22, 2021
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Morray Keeps the Family Close, Shares Munchies Snacks in ABCs

[ad_1] Paraded on his breakthrough song “Quicksand,” cosigned by fellow North Carolina-bred MCs and former XXL Freshmen J. Cole and DaBaby, 2021 XXL Freshman Morray’s church-grown spirit is perhaps his most contagious quality. What fans will peep in his version of XXL’s ABCs is that his inviting aura extends beyond the mic. It possesses him with the ability to light up any room with his charisma and zeal. And that’s one quality of a star that cannot be forced or faked.To crack open the segment, the Fayetteville, N.C. native uncovers his snack selections whenever he’s smoking. To quench his thirst, his mouth races to say apple juice for the letter A. Then, on the...

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June 22, 2021
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42 Dugg Pays Homage to Nas and Denzel Washington in His ABCs

[ad_1] 42 Dugg coins his style of rap as talking crap. It’s an innate, empowering thing for him to do and frankly, one of the key reasons that fans eat the energy right up on songs like “Been Turnt” and “Dog Food.” So when it comes to the 2021 XXL Freshman's version of XXL’s ABCs, best believe that the CMG and 4PF signee has no problem popping his stuff for the masses once again.As he launches the segment, the Detroit-born street whistler can’t help but to affirm his ice tray go-tos. For the letter A, he chooses one of hip-hop's staples watches: Audemars Piguet. Then, he chooses another form of expensive wristwear, this time...

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June 21, 2021
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Flo Milli Wants Justice for Breonna Taylor in Her ABCs

[ad_1] Self-confidence is a trait that Flo Milli exudes effortlessly. While she’s on the rise in hip-hop, Flo has her feet firmly planted in the game's soil and isn’t giving up her spot to anyone. The 2021 XXL Freshman may be more soft-spoken on the regular, but her rhymes are the complete opposite—don't play with her. All in all, Flo Milli personifies the ultimate poise in her version of XXL’s ABCs.For starters, Flo kicks things off with "Ass fatter than yours" for the letter A. Next is B, and the Mobile, Ala. rapper credits herself as the "Baddest bitch breathing." And of course, a woman of that caliber is irreplaceable, bringing us to the letter C,...

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June 18, 2021
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2021 XXL Freshmen Read Mean Comments: Flo Milli, Morray and More

[ad_1] Finally, the 2021 XXL Freshman Class has arrived. Budding rappers like Pooh Shiesty, Coi Leray, Iann Dior, Flo Milli, Toosii, Blxst, 42 Dugg, Lakeyah, Morray, Rubi Rose and the Freshman 10th spot winner DDG have been selected as the next stars to shine. While many of them were seen by fans as “shoo-ins” and “must-haves,” haters will always hate.After a scouting process that included three months of Zoom pitches and subsequently dodging tons of fake lists, XXL shared nearly 100 artists' stat boxes for the 10th spot voting process on social media in March. Thousands of people chimed in with their slanted opinions of these artists, which created more than enough content for the 2021 XXL Freshman...

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