{"id":81374,"date":"2026-07-24T16:28:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T16:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/hiphopmagizine\/g-herbo-speaks-on-divine-timing-of-the-2016-xxl-freshman-class\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T16:28:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T16:28:05","slug":"g-herbo-speaks-on-divine-timing-of-the-2016-xxl-freshman-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/hiphopmagizine\/g-herbo-speaks-on-divine-timing-of-the-2016-xxl-freshman-class\/","title":{"rendered":"G Herbo Speaks on Divine Timing of the 2016 XXL Freshman Class"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ItShrt Hip Hop Magizine News -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9431463036\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 2016 <em>XXL<\/em> Freshman Class, one of the most influential groups of rappers ever assembled, a pivotal moment in hip-hop&#8217;s evolution. The legendary 2106 Class introduced fans to 10 new forces in rap:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xxlmag.com\/tags\/lil-uzi-vert\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lil Uzi Vert,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xxlmag.com\/tags\/21-savage\/\" target=\"_blank\">21 Savage,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xxlmag.com\/tags\/kodak-black\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kodak Black,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xxlmag.com\/tags\/lil-yachty\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lil Yachty,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xxlmag.com\/tags\/denzel-curry\/\" target=\"_blank\">Denzel Curry,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xxlmag.com\/tags\/anderson-paak\/\" target=\"_blank\">Anderson .Paak,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xxlmag.com\/tags\/desiigner\/\" target=\"_blank\">Desiigner,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xxlmag.com\/tags\/g-herbo\/\" target=\"_blank\">G Herbo,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xxlmag.com\/tags\/dave-east\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dave East<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xxlmag.com\/tags\/lil-dicky\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lil Dicky<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In this series, DJ Drama talks with G Herbo about memories from the 2016 class and how Herbo views his success then compared to his charmed life now.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When I look back at it, it has seemed like it hasn\u2019t been 10 years, for real,&#8221; he recalls before snapping his fingers. &#8220;Ten years is so long, but in this industry, in the business, it goes by like this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For Herbo, the 2016 <em>XXL<\/em> Freshman Class represented a unique time in rap when each artist had a different lane and sound. He was among the leaders of the popular Chicago drill rap sound, which made him a standout in the class.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I really feel like it was divine time, and when I did [make the cover], 2015, [2016], [2017] was like some of the best years of rap and hip-hop for my generation,&#8221; he says.<\/p>\n<p>The Chicago MC didn\u2019t follow trends at the time. He honed in on what he was good at: storytelling through his rhymes. &#8220;You know music kinda change every few years,&#8221; he adds. &#8220;Not focused on making melodic records or focused on trying to make hit records. Just rap and do you. People are going to appreciate it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A decade later, G Herbo has become a multiplatinum-selling rapper and a Grammy-nominated artist. The goal now for the 30-year-old rhymer is to stay consistent and find balance in his work and home life.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Success is being able to do what I love, but to do it on my own pace, on my own terms,&#8221; he shares. &#8220;Balance fatherhood, I\u2019m about to get married, and still being able to navigate through the industry [and still] have success at this level.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Check out G Herbo reflecting on being a part of the 2016 <em>XXL<\/em> Freshman Class, powered by R\u00e9my Martin, below. 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