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Here’s a Trip Down Memory Lane From Former XXL Freshmen Sharing Their Cover Experience

Asher Roth, CyHi, Kid Ink, Charles Hamilton, Jack Harlow, Kamaiyah, Blxst, Cordae, Lil Pump and many more take a trip down memory lane to share their experience of being a XXL Freshman.

XXL Staff

Aleia Woods

Here’s a Calculated Look at 15 Years of XXL Freshman By The Numbers

All 15 XXL Freshman classes have put some serious numbers on the board.

Joey Ech

Here Are the Worst Hip-Hop Acronyms to Exist

Subjective as it may be, some of the worst hip-hop acronyms exist over the years.

Robby Seabrook III

Cordae, Earl Sweatshirt, Jim Jones and More – New Projects This Week

New beats and rhymes for the weekend.

Aleia Woods

January 2022 New Music Releases

Welcome to 2022.

C. Vernon Coleman II

Cordae Interview – From A Bird’s Eye View Album Details, EGOT Goals and Helping Fans Through Dark Spaces

Cordae opens up about what to expect from his forthcoming sophomore album, From A Bird's Eye View.

XXL Staff

Hip-Hop Reacts to Former Police Officer Derek Chauvin Being Found Guilty of George Floyd’s Murder

George Floyd and his loved ones receive justice.

Aleia Woods

These Throwback Videos of Rappers Rapping When They Were Kids Are Highly Entertaining

Before they were famous.

Zoe Johnson

These Are the Most Anticipated Hip-Hop Albums of 2021

Which album are you waiting for?

Peter A. Berry

Kemet High

The 13 Best New Songs This Week

That new new.

Robby Seabrook III