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Jun 24, 2024 · Seventeen years of celebrating new talent have led to the 11 artists that make up the 2024 XXL Freshman Class.Welcome a tongue-twisting rhymer from Texas, a Brooklyn …

In an exclusive interview with XXL, CNN analyst Laura Coates shares the notable moments she's had with rappers she's interviewed, how has hip-hop impacted her career and more.

Jun 21, 2023 · 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 this …

Jun 24, 2024 · Back in 2010, a bubbling J. Cole was named a 2010 XXL Freshman as he looked to parlay his rapidly growing fan base, the backing of Roc Nation and the success of his 2009 …

Jun 14, 2022 · Welcome 2022 XXL Freshman Class artists Nardo Wick, SoFaygo, Babyface Ray, Cochise, Saucy Santana, Doechii, Big30, Kali, Big Scarr, KenTheMan, KayCyy and BabyTron.

Aug 11, 2020 · Meet the 2020 XXL Freshman Class: NLE Choppa, Polo G, Chika, Baby Keem, Mulatto, Jack Harlow, Rod Wave, Lil Tjay, Calboy, Fivio Foreign, Lil Keed and 24kGoldn.

Jun 16, 2021 · Welcome the 2021 XXL Freshman Class artists 42 Dugg, Iann Dior, Coi Leray, Pooh Shiesty, Flo Milli, Morray, Rubi Rose, Blxst, Toosii, Lakeyah and DDG.

Good Life, Urban, Style, Hip Hop Fashion. XXL's weekly top five sneaker picks this weekend includes releases from Nike and Jordan Brand.