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Rising Michigan rapper SleazyWorld Go tells the story of what led to him taking rap seriously, his breakout track "Sleazy Flow" and more in an exclusive XXL interview.

Trevante Rhodes shares the lyrics on J. Cole's "Applying Pressure" that he wishes he would have written himself, growing up listening to The Notorious B.I.G. and more in an exclusive XXL interview.

She doesn't work jobs, she is a job. Read Yung Miami's exclusive interview in XXL magazine's fall 2022 issue.

XXL takes an in-depth look into the U.S. court system's battle on rap lyrics being used against rhymers.

Symba dissects the lyrics to his track "Never End Up Broke Pt. 2" featuring Pusha T in an exclusive interview with XXL.

Eminem celebrates XXL’s 25th anniversary with a look back at his illustrious career in his own words.

Eminem celebrates XXL’s 25th anniversary with a look back at his illustrious career in his own words.

Eminem graces the cover of XXL magazine's fall 2022 issue in celebration of the brand's 25th anniversary.

R&B singer Chloe Bailey speaks on her ties to hip-hop in an exclusive interview with XXL.

XXL takes a deep dive into the world of NFTs and hip-hop's involvement in the space.

Pi'erre Bourne gives an exclusive interview in the summer 2022 issue of XXL magazine to discuss his upcoming solo album, rap career and the SossHouse empire he's creating.

Lupe Fiasco gives an exclusive interview in XXL magazine's summer 2022 issue about his new LP, mastering martial arts, freedom of speech and more.

Ending 2022 XXL Freshman on a high note.

Ending 2022 XXL Freshman on a high note.

What you've all been waiting for.

Cypher SZN.

Cypher SZN.

2022 XXL Freshman Class producer Wheezy Outta Here shares his thoughts on producing the beats for the artists.

BabyTron brings life to the party without even having to raise his voice as he showcases in his Freshman freestyle.

Saucy Santana goes from rags to riches in his 2022 XXL Freshman freestyle.

Memphis is already on the rap map, but Big Scarr is expanding the city's reach with his bars.

KenTheMan, the self-proclaimed "rap best friend," puts her talents to the test in her XXL Freshman freestyle.

Next up is Cochise.

Asher Roth, CyHi, Kid Ink, Charles Hamilton, Jack Harlow, Kamaiyah, Blxst, Cordae, Lil Pump and many more take a trip down memory lane to share their experience of being a XXL Freshman.

KayCyy deserves to be on any hip-hop fan’s radar, and if he isn’t already showing up, his 2022 XXL Freshman freestyle should put him there.

Kali brings character and charisma to her XXL Freshman freestyle.

From Detroit to the world.

All 15 XXL Freshman classes have put some serious numbers on the board.

It’s Doechii season, don’t you see it?

Kevin Gates discusses how he remade himself, what music means to him and understanding his place within the world in an exclusive interview with XXL.