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.

Lola Brooke is hip-hop to the core. So,we put the Brooklyn MC’s knowledge of the culture to the test for XXL‘s Rhyme and Risk ...

GloRilla and Sexyy Red are on the cover of the winter issue of XXL magazine, and it’s rightfully earned. Both of these rising stars have been making waves in the rap game, and this cover shows how ...

working magic for his clients. Hip-hop’s been lucky to have him. Interview: C. Vernon Coleman II Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and ...

These days, the conversation around lyricism in hip-hop can be polarizing. Some people argue the new generation of rappers aren't lyrical enough while others feel there are many respected lyricists ...

A pair of California rappers have been named to this year’s XXL Freshman Class. The hip-hop and rap-oriented outlet has been publishing their Freshman Class list – which honors 10 to 12 up-and-coming ...

One of the most highly anticipated announcements of the year is here. XXL Magazine has revealed their 2024 Freshman class. The storied Hip-Hop publication is continuing their yearly tradition of ...

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 ...