Pooh Shiesty connects with XXL for an exclusive interview about life in and out of prison, new music and plans for the future.

Chance The Rapper speaks to XXL in a new interview about his Star Line album, writing bootcamp, making his return to rap after criticism and more.

Jun 24, 2025 · Over the next month, XXL will release freestyles, cyphers, ABCs and more featuring each Freshman on our YouTube channel and website.

Jun 24, 2024 · The issue is on sale here, along with some exclusive Freshmen merch. Check out all the artists in the 2024 XXL Freshman Class below.

Jun 24, 2025 · Today, XXL takes a look at every single one of the XXL Freshmen of the past and present. From underground favorites to era-defining lyricists to genre-fluid commercial …

Rob49 speaks to XXL in a new interview about being hip-hop's Young Rick James, going from raunchy to riches and his upcoming album Life of the Party.

Chance The Rapper speaks to XXL in a new interview about his Star Line album, writing bootcamp, making his return to rap after criticism and more.

Jan 28, 2025 · Cas speaks to XXL in his first interview from prison and gets candid about many topics, including his charges, insisting that Tory Lanez is innocent of shooting Megan Thee …

Apr 21, 2025 · Voting for the 10th spot in the 2025 XXL Freshman Class is over. The rest of the class is selected by XXL staff. To see the artists that earned a spot on the 2025 XXL …

Feb 12, 2025 · Following a wild ride in the rap game over the past year, the announcement of the newly crowned XXL Awards 2025 winners is most certainly indicative of hip-hop's current …