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The 2026 XXL Freshman Class selections are being made. Now, it’s time for you to vote for this year’s XXL Freshman 10th Spot.

See all the winners for the XXL Awards 2026.

XXL details the status of every murdered rapper's case.

Key Glock opens up to XXL in an exclusive interview about his most recent album, the keys to success, Young Dolph and more.

Here's the story of how a new Kendrick Lamar course came together in a new interview with XXL.

Aminé speaks to XXL about his new album, being inspired by Lil Wayne, throwing his own festival and the surprise connection he made with his favorite MC, Azealia Banks.

See Nino Paid's 2025 XXL Freshman freestyle, interview, ABCs and more.

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The 2025 XXL Freshmen have all the time for the haters.

Meet the new generation of rap talent.

Cassie goes off.

Young Thug, 21 Savage and over a dozen more artists round out the best lineup in Europe for Beach, Please! 2025.

Hip-hop's latest flex in the form of modern style with functional design.

Fifteen years later, Wiz reacts to his 2010 Freshman freestyle and does a performance of his own.

The Houston rapper was shot outside of a hotel.

DDG speaks to XXL about the "Pink Dreads" controversy, new music and more.

Rappers, radio personalities, music industry executives and more share their thoughts on lyricism in a new interview for XXL magazine.

Tobe Nwigwe speaks to XXL about his new tour, a mixtape he has on the way, King Los' lyrical skill, the launch of his Reebok sneaker and more.

What More Can I Say? Quando Rondo’s relationship with rap is dark and deeply personal. His story is riddled with harsh realities as he tries to navigate the road to redemption. Interview: Joey Echevarria Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. This interview was c...

Anycia opens up in a new interview with XXL magazine about the song she needs Ciara's blessing for, new music on the way and more.

Lights. Camera. Action.

Ye is on one.

Lids honors a select group of folks making their mark in the fitted hat community.

OsamaSon speaks to XXL in a new interview about his popularity in the underground rap scene, dedicating his life to music and his past life as a producer.

Casanova speaks in his first interview since being locked up for a 15-year prison sentence.

Congrats.

Postponed.

The best of the best.

Roadmap to success with music executive Chris Atlas.

See Sexyy Red's point of view on a little bit of everything in XXL's newest interview series, Off the Dome.

Take a look at how GloRilla views things in XXL's newest interview series, Off the Dome.

Prosecutors provide details of how Durk is breaking the rules.

The two women currently dominating hip-hop sling questions back-and-forth in an exclusive interview for XXL magazine's winter issue.

The woman accusing Jay-Z and Diddy of rape details the incident in a new interview.

Get in with me.

A new lawsuit includes claims Jay-Z raped a teenage girl.

The game's on Tubby's time.

The big fight ends in lots of opinions from hip-hop.

Thug free. Now what?

Who got the nod?