2025 XXL Freshman Class released; 2 California rappers included

2025 XXL Freshman Class released; 2 California rappers included

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 rappers – every year since 2007, apart from 2008. Starting in 2012, XXL introduced a fan voting system for the last spot in the list; the publication’s editorial staff, along with music industry figures, are the ones who select the candidates.   Pe…

Gelo, Ray Vaughn, And Samara Cyn Enter The 2025 ‘XXL’ Freshman Class

XXL The 2025 XXL Freshman class has been revealed. This year’s class includes breakout stars such as Gelo, Ray Vaughn, and Samara Cyn, as well as viral stars 1900Rugrat, BabyChiefDoit, EemTriplin, Ian, Lazer Dim 700, Loe Shimmy, Nino Paid, and YTBFatt. See below for more info about each of these rising stars. 1900Rugrat Hailing from West Palm Beach, Florida, Rugrat is signed to 300 Entertainment and first gained popularity thanks to his freestyl…

XXL Freshman 2025 Cover Breakdown For Old Heads

Source: Greg Doherty/Prince Williams / Greg Doherty/Prince Williams The 2025 XXL Freshman cover is finally here, and it’s got the internet talking. Most OG’s are saying WHO?! We got you, don’t trip. This year’s lineup includes new faces like Ian, Gelo, Nino Paid, Lazer Dim 700, Ray Vaughn, Loe Shimmy, and Eem Triplin. These rising stars are getting their big break, with freestyles, cyphers, and interviews coming soon on XXL’s website and social …

XXL Magazine reveals 2025 Freshman Class

XXL Magazine has announced their 2025 Freshman Class, highlighting and celebrating up-and-coming rappers voted on by the hip hop community. Beginning in 2007, the hip hop magazine annually features 10-12 emerging artists from across the scene. Many members of previous classes have gone on to stamp their marks on the hip hop world, such as Schoolboy Q, Megan Thee Stallion, and Kendrick Lamar, to name a few.This year, 12 artists were selected from…

The 2025 XXL Freshman Class: Full List, Standout Picks, Social Media’s Reaction & What’s Next

The 2025 XXL Freshman Class has officially landed. Every summer, this list gets the culture talking, and after 18 years, it’s still one of the few co-signs in Hip Hop that means something. In today’s streaming era, which is full of fleeting moments and fast fame, XXL’s stamp remains a marker of who has next — or at least who’s in the room.Continue reading…