Trinidad James

Here’s a Trip Down Memory Lane From Former XXL Freshmen Sharing Their Cover Experience

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.

XXL Staff

Aleia Woods

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.

Joey Ech

Here Are the Worst Hip-Hop Acronyms to Exist

Subjective as it may be, some of the worst hip-hop acronyms exist over the years.

Robby Seabrook III

Trinidad James Claims He Invented the Term Viral, Fivio Foreign Says James Lost His Mind

Fivio claims the rights over "viral."

Aleia Woods

Explore the History of the Hip-Hop Remix and What It Really Means Today

Read about how the hip-hop remix was created and how rappers like SpotemGottem are transforming the way the remix is viewed today.

XXL Staff

Young Dolph, Dave East, Guapdad 4000 and More: New Projects This Week

New heat.

Zoe Johnson

Listen to These Hip-Hop Songs Dedicated to Atlanta Expeditiously

Atlanta stand up.

Trent Fitzgerald

Cardi B, T.I. and More React to Mass Shootings in Texas and Ohio

When will it stop?

C. Vernon Coleman II

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.

XXL Staff

Hip-Hop Reacts to Tiger Woods Winning Masters Tournament

(Tiger Woods fist pump)

C. Vernon Coleman II