The 2012 XXL Freshman Class introduced the revered fan-voted 10th spot, where fans of made their vote count by choosing who they wanted to earn a spot on the cover. On top of that, the 2012 pick was ...

A new generation of hip-hop stars has been crowned. XXL magazine released its annual freshman class list on Monday, highlighting 11 promising rappers who are poised to make their mark on hip-hop.

For the past few years, XXL's Freshmen cyphers have garnered massive attention from hip-hop heads to rap newcomers. Since its inception in 2011, the cypher has become a staple for the brand. Rappers ...

XXL has officially released the 2020 lineup for its coveted Freshman cover. Although the issue was pushed back later than usual due to the pandemic, the publication unveiled both the annual freshmen ...

XXL has just revealed its Freshman Class for 2023, and while many faces are familiar and well-deserving of the honors, one particular popular artist was noticeably absent and everyone’s wondering why.

The most anticipated preview of hip-hop to come has arrived. The XXL Freshman Class is an annual tradition that lets hip-hop fans get a look at the year’s fastest-rising stars. Prior lists have ...

Class is in session! XXL magazine unveils the lineup for its Freshman 2014 cover. This year, two R&B singers are included much to the chagrin of devoted rap heads. As usual with these types of lists, ...

The 2010 XXL Freshman Class has proved to be one of the most successful in recent years. After appearing on our list, Wiz Khalifa, J. Cole, Big Sean and others have gone on to headline global tours ...