2025 XXL Freshman Class
Get to know the XXL Freshman Class 2025. Out of 68 artists considered this year, 12 made the cut. Many factors influence who makes the list, but it's their talent that earns them a spot.
Latest XXL Freshman News
Rooted in India, Raised on Houston Rap: The Making of Hanumankind
Hanumankind connects with XXL to talk dominating India’s rap scene, and his success in the U.S.
Josh Johnson Interview - Lil Dicky Is the Funniest Rapper & More
Comedian Josh Johnson, a correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show, speaks to XXL about his top five favorite rappers, how hip-hop inspires his comedy sets and more.
TiaCorine on Being Native American, Tyler, The Creator & More
TiaCorine opens up in a new interview with XXL on her values, goals, anime and motherhood.
Inside Rap's Return to the Art of the Album Rollout
A look at the change in album rollouts over the years, highlighted by Clipse's Let God Sort Em Out album and more.
KenTheMan Interview - Confidence, Creative Freedom & Getting Rich
KenTheMan speaks to XXL in a new interview about her debut album, confidence, creative freedom and getting rich off rap.
Wallo267 Interview - Podcast Success, Motivating Rappers and More
Wallo267 opens up about the future of Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, motivating rappers and being one of hip-hop's most trusted voices in a new interview with XXL.
Rob49 on Being Hip-Hop's Young Rick James, New Album Details
Rob49 speaks to XXL in a new interview about being hip-hop's Young Rick James, going from raunchy to riches and his upcoming album Life of the Party.
Conway The Machine on New Album You Can’t Kill God With Bullets
Conway The Machine speaks to XXL in a new interview about his upcoming album, You Can’t Kill God With Bullets.
How Hurricane Wisdom Turned Hard Times Into Hit Records
Hurricane Wisdom connects with XXL in a new interview about his come up in Florida, finding inspiration in Rod Wave and continuing on his own journey.
How Bay Swag Flipped Unexpected Fate Into Fire Music
Bay Swag opens up in a new interview about his come up in Queens, bringing positive rhymes to the forefront and more in a new interview with XXL.