2019 XXL Freshman

TRUTH ON BEING AN XXL FRESHMAN: "First of all, I was talking shit. I was like, I’m not about to be a Freshman. They don’t even like real niggas like Meg! So, 300 , and like, ‘Megan, guess what?’ I’m like, ‘What?’ She’s like, ‘You got it. You’re i...

TRUTH ON BEING AN XXL FRESHMAN: “ my style, my humbleness, my genuinely passionate heart, me being open and warm. And of course, I’m talented. I’m excited . I’m proud of myself. I always wanted to be a . I just didn’t know when I would be and this is the year I am. Shit, I’m inspired. A lot of...

TRUTH ON BEING AN XXL FRESHMAN: “I don’t even remember when I was picked. It kinda just happened. told me I had to go to New York, and I was like, ‘What for?’ ’Cause I didn’t have any shows booked in New York. I was just like, ‘Damn.’ I coul...

TRUTH ON BEING AN XXL FRESHMAN: It’s just cool to see where it goes from here. We were looking at some of the other covers. It’s cool to see Wiz , had a short cut with the little blond and now he got the blond dreads. Cole, too. Little fun...

TRUTH ON BEING AN XXL FRESHMAN: “I mean, this is it. You have to be on a certain level to be a Freshman. If you are a Freshman you’re part of the best artists in rap. Being here—a part of this—either means you already made it or you’re about to take off and be the next one up. And if you’re an artist, wh...

TRUTH ON BEING AN XXL FRESHMAN: “I just feel like it’s a blessing to be able to represent Compton. I think it’s three of us from the West Lil Mosey and Blueface. You got L.A., Compton and up north. It’s lottery shit. You are the top 10 art...

TRUTH ON BEING AN XXL FRESHMAN: “ my manager called and told me. It’s lit . It’s another thing I can add to my catalog. Another thing off of my to-do list. I’m grateful and accomplished. I think it’ll add to what I got to offer, what I’ve done, where I been, you know, build my résumé. I don’t think is something you have to do. I...

TRUTH ON BEING AN XXL FRESHMAN: “Being a 2019 XXL Freshman means a lot to me because I always wished to be on XXL. I always looked back on there and said, ‘I wanna be on there.’ And look at me now. I thank XXL for picking me ’cause it means a lot to me. My mom, I know everybo...

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