Finding the next generation of rap stars has never been more challenging or exciting. Hip-hop moves faster than ever, and artists aren’t just competing with their peers anymore. They’re fighting for ...

The 2026 XXL Freshman class is ready to prove what they’re made of in front of a live audience at Rémy Martin Presents XXL ...

For the past few years, XXL's Freshmen cyphers have garnered massive attention from hip-hop heads to rap newcomers. Since its inception in 2011, the cypher has become a staple for the brand. Rappers ...

Ten years later, the new wave that changed hip-hop is still making its mark on the culture. The 2016 XXL Freshman Class stands as one of the most influential groups of artists ever assembled, marking ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The cyphers are about presence, attitude and that undeniable spark that makes the audience pay attention. For many of these ...

Two of the best lyrical rappers in Hip-Hop, JID and Joey Bada$$ bless the 2025 XXL fall cover. Joey representing for New York and JID repping ATL. Although the MCs are from two different regions, they ...

Lil Kim is undoubtedly Hip Hop royalty, so of course XXL tapped the Queen to cover their issue celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop. “Honoring the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, @lilkimthequeenbee discusses ...