For fans of Hip-Hop, summmer is an excited time for the release of new music. it also marks the season where XXL reveals their annual XXL Freshman Class list. each year, XXL aims to feature a new collection of artists within Hip-Hop that have been making waves within the genre. Today (Monday. June 24), the popular publication revealed this year’s list featuring their new cover. This year’s theme is “Not Like Us” which is seemingly inspired by Kendrick Lamar’s song “Not Like Us.” Additionally, XXL has already begun to rollout content leading up to the highly anticipated freestyles and Cyphers featuring each artist.
Moreover, XXL features 12 artists on on this year’s cover. These artists include Lay Bankz, Maiya The Don, Bigxthaplug, Hunxho, Skilla Baby, Cash Cobain, That Mexican OT, Rich Amiri, Bossman Dlow, 4batz, ScarLip. Noticeably, XXL has began to incorporate R&B onto the cover. Artist’s such as 4batz and Lay Bankz who utilizes harmonies throughout their artistry. Additionally, representation of female rap has continued to remain prevalent over the years as this years cover features 3 female emcees. You can see this year’s cover announcement down below.
Fan’s react to this year’s XXL Freshman Class List
Furthermore, this list typically accumulates much debate of who is featured on the cover. Prior to the the unveiling of the cover, Fans get the opportunity to vote on artists who could potentially make the cover. However, fans are wasting no time sounding off under XXL’s comment section on how they feel about this year’s list. Additionally, the list started trending on twitter. Nonetheless, there are mixed emotions. “I’m convinced yall don’t actually listen to the fan votes,” Instagram user (@sevynvercetti) stated. “This list straight for this year’s artist. Could be better, but def better than the last couple years,” Instagram user (@KingKamvoty) stated. Fans also began to state which artists they believed should have made the cover.
Overall, XXL continues to stir the pot in terms of this list every year. Stay tuned to XXL’s social media to follow up on the upcoming content for this release. How are you feeling about this year’s list?
