2024 XXL Freshman Class
There's only room for a select few to be included in the 2024 Freshman Class. Meet the 11 stalwart rappers that made the cut.
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The 2024 XXL Freshman Class go in on their haters.
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Mustard Interview on Producing Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'
Mustard tells XXL in an exclusive interview the moment he realized his beat was used to diss Drake.
BigXThaPlug Breaks Down the Lyrics to His Hit Song 'Mmhmm'
BigXthaPlug shares his train of thought when writing the bars for his hit song "Mmhmm" in an exclusive interview with XXL.
BabyDrill on Rap Grind, Young Nudy's Advice, Working With Drake
BabyDrill speaks to XXL in an exclusive interview about his rise in rap, Young Nudy's guidance and a Drake collab.
Rap Trio 41 Talk Growing Up, Working Hard and Earning Accolades
41 is a Brooklyn drill trio that is taking the rap game by storm. In an exclusive interview with XXL, they explain how the group came to be, their rise and more.
Rapsody Shares Some Very Honest Moments She's Had With Herself
Rapsody opens up to XXL about her mental health journey, place in the rap game and more as she releases her latest album, Please Don't Cry.
That Mexican OT Used to Hate Everything About Himself
That Mexican OT speaks to XXL about his life as a troubled kid, being a country boy and finding a love for hip-hop.
Teezo Touchdown Follows Own Playbook for Innovation in Hip-Hop
Read more about Teezo’s appeal, his rise in hip-hop and taking his goals straight to a touchdown in XXL's Show & Prove interview.