YBN Nahmir

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

YBN Nahmir Breaks Down His Lyrics on “Opp Stoppa” Featuring 21 Savage

Read the exclusive interview with YBN Nahmir.

Zoe Johnson

The 13 Best New Songs This Week

Nothing but bangers.

Robby Seabrook III

Young Dolph and Key Glock, Rod Wave, Vic Mensa and More – New Projects This Week

Plenty of new music to listen to as spring gets underway.

Aleia Woods

The 13 Best New Songs This Week

All the bangers.

Robby Seabrook III

March 2021 New Music Releases

Fenix Flexin, Benny The Butcher and more new hip-hop projects in March.

Aleia Woods

The 13 Best New Songs This Week

New jams as the summer comes to a close.

Robby Seabrook III

Here Are the Greatest Hip-Hop Ad-Libs of the SoundCloud Era

From Playboi Carti to Lil Pump and more, here are the greatest hip-hop ad-libs of the Soundcloud era.

Robby Seabrook III

Here Are 9 Rising Rap Crews You Need on Your Radar

Everyone needs a team.

Robby Seabrook III

Here’s a Complete List of Every XXL Freshman Over the Years

A look at all of the stars who have graced XXL Freshman covers over the years.

XXL Staff