That Mexican OT

A stoner with a sequel, a West Coast rapper makes a return, a Louisiana native delivers more of his southern swag and plenty others this month.

It's that time of year again. The XXL Awards 2025 nominees and new board members have been announced.

Lucky 13.

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Pass the aux.

These five Freshman come out swangin' in their 2024 XXL cypher.

The best to arrive in the first six months of the year.

That Mexican OT is a country boy cookin' armadillo in his 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle.

See That Mexican OT's 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle, ABCs and more.

Don't sleep.

The 2024 XXL Freshman Class go in on their haters.

Meet the 11 artists in the class.