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Every year, hip-hop fans anxiously wait for the day that the newest XXL Freshman Class will be revealed. Since its first edition in 2007, XXL has took the responsibility of spotlighting the stars that will shape the game’s future. For the past 17 years, making the XXL Freshman List has been a key milestone for the artists that have been fortunate enough to be named to it. From Latto to Nipsey Hussle to Kodak Black, each year a new batch of talent is celebrated for the work they’ve already put in and the impact they will surely have on the culture in the future. This week (June 24th), we found out who the latest group of up and coming artists who comprise the class are.
The 2024 XXL Freshman Class theme is “Not Like Us.” The individuals inducted into this year’s class have all proven that they posses a certain “it” factor that makes them stand out amongst their peers (and the game period, for that matter). Whether it be through their undeniable music, their unique swags or massive social media followings, the 11 artists who were selected this year have shown that they have more than what it takes not only to make a splash in the game but to also potentially end up on top of it. These artists continue to push the culture forward and advance what we look at as hip-hop today. Their futures are indeed bright!
XXL will release freestyles, cyphers, interviews and more with each Freshman over the next month. 808 Mafia leader and producer Southside, who created the beats for the highly anticipated freestyles, will also be interviewed about how the whole process went for him. The Freshman issue is now available everywhere and also gives an update on last year’s class and what they are up to.
Congratulations to all of the artists who were voted to be Freshman this year! We thought it would be pretty cool to make a playlist of our favorite songs from the 2024 XXL Freshman Class. Slide in the comments and let us know who your favorites are and if there’s anybody that you would’ve wanted to see make the list who didn’t!
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1. BigXthaPlug
Source:xxlBirthplace: Dallas, TX
Suggested Listens: Amar (2023), THE BIGGEST (2023), MEET THE 6IXERS (2024)
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2. Texas
Source:BigXthaPlugNot Like Them: The 2024 XXL Freshman Class Revealed was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc
3. That Mexican OT
Source:xxlBirthplace: Bay City, TX
Suggested Listens: 1 Double 0 (2021), Nonsense and Mexican Shit (2022), The Show Must Go On (2023), Lonestar Luchador (2023), Texas Technician (2024)
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4. Johnny Dang ft. Paul Wall & Drodi
Source:That Mexican OTNot Like Them: The 2024 XXL Freshman Class Revealed was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc
5. Lay Bankz
Source:xxlBirthplace: Philadelphia, PA
Suggested Listens: Now You See Me (2023), After 7 (2024)
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6. Tell Ur Girlfriend
Source:Lay Bankz 🤍Not Like Them: The 2024 XXL Freshman Class Revealed was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc
7. BossMan Dlow
Source:xxlBirthplace: Port Salerno, FL
Origin: Tallahasse, FL
Suggested Listens: Too Slippery (2023), 2 Slippery (2023), Mr Beat The Road (2024)
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8. Get In With Me
Source:BossMan DlowNot Like Them: The 2024 XXL Freshman Class Revealed was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc
9. 4batz
Source:xxlBirthplace: Dallas, TX
Suggested Listens: u made me a star (2024)
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10. act ii: date @ 8 (remix) ft. Drake
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11. ScarLip
Source:xxlBirthplace: Bronx, NY
Origin: Brooklyn, NY
Suggested Listens: This Is New York, Blick, She’s Hot
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12. No Statements
Source:SCARNot Like Them: The 2024 XXL Freshman Class Revealed was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc
13. Hunxho
Source:xxlBirthplace: Greensboro, NC
Suggested Listens: Street Poetry (2022), XHOSEN (2022), Humble As Ever (2023), 22 (2023), 4 Days In LA (2023), For Her (Deluxe) (2023), Before The Album (2024)
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14. Your Friends
Source:HunxhoNot Like Them: The 2024 XXL Freshman Class Revealed was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc
15. Rich Amiri
Source:xxlBirthplace: Boston, MA
Suggested Listens: For The Better (2022), Evolution (2023), Ghetto Fabolous (2023)
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16. One Call
Source:Rich AmiriNot Like Them: The 2024 XXL Freshman Class Revealed was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc
17. Maiya The Don
Source:xxlBirthplace: Brooklyn, NY
Suggested Listens: Hot Commodity (2023)
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18. Telfy
Source:Maiya The DonNot Like Them: The 2024 XXL Freshman Class Revealed was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc
19. Cash Cobain
Source:xxlBirthplace: The Bronx, NY
Suggested Listens: Nirvana (2021), Slizzy Timing (2022), 2 Slizzy 2 Sexy (Deluxe) (2022), Pretty Girls Love Slizzy (2023)
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20. Fisherrr (Remix) w/ Bay Swag ft. Ice Spice
Source:Ice SpiceNot Like Them: The 2024 XXL Freshman Class Revealed was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc
21. Skilla Baby
Source:xxlBirthplace: Detroit, MI
Suggested Listens: Carmelo Bryant (2020), Standing On Bidness (2021), Detroit Raised Me (2022), Crack Music 2 (2022), Controversy (2023), We Eat The Most (Reloaded) (2023), The Coldest (2024)
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22. Bae
Source:Skilla BabyNot Like Them: The 2024 XXL Freshman Class Revealed was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc
23. Southside
Source:xxlBirthplace: Atlanta, GA
Suggested Listens: Swervo w/ G Herbo (2018), Demons R Us w/ Doe Boy (2020), Single: Gimme Da Lite (w/ Lil Yachty) (2023)
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24. Hold That Heat w/ Future ft. Travis Scott
Source:SouthsideNot Like Them: The 2024 XXL Freshman Class Revealed was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc
