The XXL Freshman Cypher is more than just a stage; it’s a statement. Every year, XXL handpicks a new roster of up-and-comers, setting them loose in a raw, unfiltered rap battle where they make ...

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[Being an XXL Freshman] is cool. I’m not one of them dudes that are so happy about Isht. It’s cool. For the most part, I think Casey Veggies should’ve had my spot ...

With unpredictable weather hitting the Southern United States, the forecast for Friday is always new music. This week, an up-and-coming rapper from the U.K. drops his debut LP, an XXL Freshman ...

Chicago-based rapper BabyChiefDoIt admitted to using ChatGPT to write lyrics during his recent interview on Power 105.1, ...

Alabama basketball 's Labaron Philon is having a record year for the Crimson Tide. Now, the freshman has been name-dropped on a record. Since the song's release on Jan. 3, a handful of Crimson ...

With summer smash "Unforgettable" climbing the charts, New York icon French Montana came through for another edition of Trending Topics. He spoke on Asahd Khaled, XXL's 2017 Freshman Class ...

So XXL has revealed their top 50 candidates to be on their next freshmen issue for 2012. The list includes the likes of brandUn deShay, ScHoolboy Q, Macklemore, Smoke DZA, Hopsin, Earl Sweatshirt ...