Ray Vaughn – 2025 XXL Freshman
Check back on this XXL Freshman’s launch date to see their content. 2025 XXL Freshman Cover (Click to Enlarge)(Click to Enlarge) Watch the 2025
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Every XXL Freshman Cover Since 2007
Cop 2024 XXL Freshman Magazine and Merch When the rising rap talent of the mid-2000s—from Lupe Fiasco to Plies to Papoose—graced
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2025 XXL Freshman 10th Spot
Voting for the 10th spot in the 2025 XXL Freshman Class is over. The rest of the class is selected
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No More Parties for Nav, He’s Serious About His Return to Rap
Home Sweet HomeNav returns to the spotlight with a new album and a different frame of mind. His focus is
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18 Rappers, Radio Personalities, Music Industry Executives and More Weigh In on Current State of Lyricism.
Back to the BasicsBeing a lyricist often seems like a lost skill these days, but it all depends on who’s
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Sauce Walka Interview – Pet Dragon, Worst Part of Album Rollout
Doin’ LinesSauce Walka fills in the blanks.Interview: Joey EchevarriaEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2024 issue of XXL Magazine,
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A Very Honest Conversation With Quando Rondo
What More Can I Say?Quando Rondo’s relationship with rap is dark and deeply personal. His story is riddled with harsh
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Jewish Rapper BLP Kosher Wants to Make the World a Better Place
Show & Prove: BLP KosherWords: Peter A. BerryEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands
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Anycia, Atlanta’s Latest Cool Girl, Wants to Win Everybody Over
Show & Prove: AnyciaWords: Kyle EusticeEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and
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Baby Kia, the New Face of Crashout Music, Gets His Life Together
Show & Prove: Baby KiaWords: Georgette ClineEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now
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