Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The cyphers are about presence, attitude and that undeniable spark that makes the audience pay attention. For many of these ...

The 2024 XXL Freshman Class season is coming to an end, which means the cyphers are finally here. Kicking off this year's first lyrical showcase are BigXthaPlug, BossMan Dlow and Maiya The Don. As ...

The 2026 XXL Freshman Class has officially arrived and the 12 distinguished rappers are showing fans what they bring to the ...

Over the last 17 years, XXL has proudly and confidently worked to predict the next rap stars to take over hip-hop. New artists burst onto the scene daily with the makings of the next J. Cole, Kendrick ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kevin Hart revived his Chocolate Droppa rap alter ego to make a surprise appearance as part of Kai Cenat’s AMP 2024 Freshman ...

Previously, the “Players” hitmaker declared no one in the 2021 Class can see her in the booth. Coi Leray caught some heat from social media users for her Freshmen Freestyle and Freshman Cypher ...

Finding the next generation of rap stars has never been more challenging or exciting. Hip-hop moves faster than ever, and artists aren’t just competing with their peers anymore. They’re fighting for ...