While some artists from XXL's past Freshman Classes have disappeared after landing on the list, it's also had some notable successes, like 2010's staggering class featuring Wiz Khalifa, J. Cole, Big ...

The latest XXL Freshman Class has been unveiled and GloRilla, who enjoyed a breakout year in 2022 with the hits “F.N.F. (Let’s Go),” “Tomorrow” and “Blessed” headlines the group. Here is a full list ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A pair of California rappers have been named to this year’s XXL Freshman Class. The hip-hop and rap-oriented outlet has been ...

XXL Freshman 2016 is coming and the freshman hopefuls are gearing up to possibly make this year’s class. Here's Denzel Curry's pitch. The 2014 XXL Freshman Class cover shoot was insane, wild and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new generation of hip-hop stars has been crowned. "Seventeen years of celebrating new talent have led to the 11 artists that ...

XXL has officially released the 2020 lineup for its coveted Freshman cover. Although the issue was pushed back later than usual due to the pandemic, the publication unveiled both the annual freshmen ...

XXL magazine has finally released their annual Freshman Class of the rap game and while some names are expected, others were surprising. The Freshman Class of 2021 is 11 deep and includes up and ...

The 2019 XXL Freshman Class is close to making its grand debut. Before the big reveal of the cover featuring this year's artists, it's time for you to choose the coveted 10th spot. Beginning today ...

The 2020 XXL Freshman Class cover reveal is nearly here—but before it drops, it's up to you to decide which rising rapper deserves the coveted 10th spot in the lineup. Starting today (March 30), XXL ...

It’s hard to deny that the “Princess Diana” rapper had earned the spot; after her song “Munch” went viral on TikTok last year, she skyrocketed to nationwide ubiquity, such that any woman who had curly ...

The 2019 XXL Freshman Class List has been released, and the majority of people seem to agree with this year’s selections, especially Tierra Whack and Gunna. However, there are still hip hop heads that ...

After a long wait, it’s finally Freshman season again and today, XXL is proud to reveal our highly-anticipated 2015 XXL Freshman Class. This year, we’re presenting 10 up-and-coming rappers who we feel ...