The long list of xxl freshman covers is always a topic of conversation, having included artists like kendrick lamar, wale, nipsey hussle, and many more on past covers Love it or hate it, this list has become a major milestone for new artists trying to break into the. This xxl freshman class is headlined by newly turned rapper gelo (liangelo ball), ray vaughn of tde, and ian based in dallas. Per xxl, the eligible pool of rappers for their annual freshman class included 68 people They selected 12 of those artists Each of these artists helped to make 2025 xxl freshman history
Since his nod to complex 's 25 rappers to watch in 2025 list, ebk jaaybo has stayed active, linking up with chicago heavyweight vonoff1700 for exposing me and releasing his new album don't trust me, out now alongside a video for stand over music. The 2025 xxl freshman class artists have been revealed Gelo, lazer dim 700, ray vaughn, samara cyn, nino paid, loe shimmy, 1900rugrat, ytb fatt, babychiefdoit, ian, eem triplin and 10th spot. Explore their solo freestyles, cypher performances, and career paths since being included on the list. Rounding out the class are 1900rugrat, babychiefdoit, ebk jaaybo, eem. Xxl's 2025 freshman class is here, highlighting artists like gelo and samara cyn
This year's class includes breakout stars such as gelo, ray vaughn, and samara cyn, as well as viral stars 1900rugrat, babychiefdoit, eemtriplin.
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