2016 Freshman Class Ranked by Billboard Hot 100 Hits
Who wins this showdown?
Desiigner
Desiigner Reacts to 21's Verzuz Claim
Desiigner enters the chat.
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.
Why the 2016 XXL Freshman Class Stands as the Best Ever
A look back at why the 2016 XXL Freshman Class stands as the best of all time.
Hip-Hop Slang Dictionary for All the References You Need
A guide for the uninformed.
These Are the Best Hip-Hop Songs From the 2016 XXL Freshman Class
These Freshmen have come a long way.
Here Are the Top Hip-Hop Songs From the Year You Graduated High School
50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Fetty Wap, Timbaland, Kid Cudi, B.o.B, Kendrick Lamar and more.
This Is Proof That Rappers Recording Ad-Libs Will Always Be Entertaining
Proof that rappers laying down their ad-libs will forever be entertaining.
These Are the Times Rappers Faced Backlash for Wild Things They’ve Said This Year
XXL takes a look at the times rappers faced backlash for something wild they said this year.
These Rappers Are on Santa’s Naughty List for the Wild Sh*t They Did This Year
These rappers might find coal in their stockings on Christmas morning.
Hip-Hop Reacts to King Von Being Killed
Lil Yachty, Calboy and more react to the shooting and death of King Von.
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.
Desiigner Calls Coronavirus “BS,” Says It’s Gone
Desiigner is a coronavirus non-believer.
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.
Here Are 50 Surprising Facts About the 2016 XXL Freshman Class
Get schooled on the 2016 XXL Freshman Class.
Rappers Are Looking Even Hairier Two Months Into Quarantine
Rappers have a new look during the quarantine.
50 Cent, T.I. and More React to Kanye West’s White House Meeting With President Trump
Hip-hop doesn't look too happy with Mr. West.
10 Most Popular XXL Freshman Cyphers of All Time
Here's a look at the most popular XXL Freshman cyphers featuring Lil Uzi Vert, Chance The Rapper, 21 Savage, G Herbo and more.
Hip-Hop Reacts to XXXTentacion’s Death
Rappers are sharing their thoughts on the untimely death of XXXTentacion, who was fatally shot while sitting in his car in Florida.