XXL Freshmen

XXL reveals 2021 Freshman Class

This year’s class includes Flo Milli, Pooh Shiesty, 42 Dugg, Morray, Lakeyah, Coi Leray, and more…

XXL Freshman Class 2020 announced: Polo G, Chika, Fivio Foreign, Calboy & more

XXL also said that Pop Smoke would’ve been included had his life not tragically been cut short.

XXL 2018 Freshmen Class and NYC/LA concerts announced

XXL’s 2018 Freshmen Class includes Lil Pump, BlocBoy JB, YBN Nahmir, J.I.D., Stefflon Don, and more.

2017 XXL Freshmen Class revealed, showcases happening in NYC & LA

This year’s class includes Kamaiyah, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, PnB Rock, Playboi Carti, and more.

tix on sale: Paramore, Mary J Blige, Katy Perry, Thundercat, Arto Lindsay, more

Also: Raven, Horrendous, Gatecreeper, Tengger Cavalry, Rozwell Kid, and more NYC shows on sale.

stream new music from XXL Freshmen Desiigner, Lil Yachty, Denzel Curry, Dave East & more

The annual XXL Freshmen show in NYC is TONIGHT. Here’s a roundup of some new songs and freestyles from everyone playing, and more.

Anderson .Paak, Desiigner & more are 2016 XXL Freshmen; NYC & LA shows announced

The 2016 Class also includes G Herbo, Denzel Curry, Lil Yachty, Lil Uzi Vert, and more.

Vince Staples played the Apple Store & Best Buy Theater, in new XXL Freshmen Cypher & Pitchfork.tv videos (watch)

Long Beach rapper Vince Staples released his fantastic debut album, Summertime ’06, yesterday (6/30) via Def Jam, and celebrated with two shows…

XXL Freshmen 2015 class & NYC show announced; Vince Staples opening Pusha T's House of Vans show

After a long wait, it’s finally Freshman season again and today, XXL is proud to reveal our highly-anticipated 2015 XXL Freshman Class. This year, we’re presenting 10 up-and-coming rappers who we feel, collectively and individually, are defining the new wave of hip-hop…