XXL Magazine

With streams in the billions, more certified platinum plaques and a growing roster of rap talent, Cinematic Music Group is giving the major label machine a run for its money.

Always working.

In two years time, TikTok has become the premier app for content creators. Now, hip-hop songs both old and new are taking over.

XXL assesses how the 2019 Freshman Class excelled or didn’t.

Until Freedom cofounders Tamika D. Mallory, Linda Sarsour, Angelo Pinto and Mysonne Linen shed light on issues facing Black and Brown communities across America.

Watch the 2020 XXL Freshman Class share their thoughts on the social injustices that are impacting the country.

XXL speaks to Jeezy, Shawty Redd, Akon, T.I., Drumma Boy, Bun B and more for the making of Jeezy's classic album, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101.

T.I. isn't slowing down anytime soon.

Hip-hop's obsession with sitting on top of the Billboard singles chart.

Straight off the top.

Watch Polo G, Jack Harlow and Lil Keed's 2020 XXL Freshman cypher.

The South Carolina producer discusses being the musical curator for the 2020 XXL Freshman Class.

This new interview features the rapper speaking on Brooklyn drill, the new New York movement and his place in it.

XXL magazine's new fall issue featuring the 2020 XXL Freshman Class is available online for purchase.

Singing? Rapping? No problem for 24kGoldn. He does both and takes the road to El Dorado in his 2020 XXL Freshman freestyle.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray chats with XXL about the music he's listening to while in the NBA bubble, his favorite Lil Wayne projects and the rapper no one goes after because he's too good.

Lil Keed cracks himself up, believes in the power of manifestation and calls out the lames in his ABCs.

Lil Keed's money grows old like grandparents in his 2020 XXL Freshman freestyle.

Fivio Foreign reveals the story behind how he got inspired by Italian model Fabio Lanzoni and why he uses the word movie so much in his ABCs.

Watch Fivio Foreign rap about his invitation to the Grammys and understanding clout comes in handy in his 2020 XXL Freshman freestyle.

Watch 2020 XXL Freshman Calboy break down his ABCs.

Watch Calboy's 2020 XXL Freshman freestyle.

Lil Tjay articulates his love for money, talks battling the opps, wants justice and to stop racism in his version of XXL's ABCs.

Lil Tjay flexes his luxurious lifestyle and vows to keep chasing chicken in his 2020 XXL Freshman freestyle.

Rod Wave explains the origin of his rap name in his ABCs.

Rod Wave keeps it trill and dives deep into his past in his 2020 XXL Freshman freestyle.

2020 XXL Freshman Jack Harlow reveals the name he'd give to a pet rhino, the wisest person he knows and more in his version of the ABCs.

Check out Jack Harlow's 2020 XXL Freshman freestyle.

Mulatto puts her own spin on the ABCs.

Big Latto from the A pimps men like Blac Chyna in her 2020 XXL Freshman freestyle.