XXL Freshmen

Check out what the 2025 Freshman Class is up to a year after they made the cover.

A new documentary looks back at the iconic 2016 XXL Freshman Class.

The 2016 XXL Freshman cover may not have started that movement, but it came to define it.

Dave East connects with XXL to reflect on the monumental moment in his career and more.

Denzel Curry chats with DJ Drama about being part of a Freshman Class that outshines many others.

These rappers are prepared to show off their lyrical skills in the Freshman cypher.

See DJ Drama’s 2026 XXL Freshman interview, cyphers return and more.

They are born ready to freestyle.

See Miles Minnick’s 2026 XXL Freshman freestyle, interview and more.

See Sosocamo’s 2026 XXL Freshman freestyle, interview and more.

See Skrilla’s 2026 XXL Freshman freestyle, interview and more.

See YKNiece’s 2026 XXL Freshman freestyle, interview and more.