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More 2023 XXL Freshman Cypher Outtakes

Watch full 2023 XXL Freshman cypher here: https://youtu.be/xlR1MEYhE4c Beat for cypher produced by Pi’erre Bourne Video directed by Travis Satten (https://www.travissatten.com/) Video produced by The Rhythm Section Creative (https://www.therhythmsection.us/) Buy the 2023 XXL Freshman Class magazine here: https://shop.xxlmag.com/p/xxl-magazine-freshman-class-2023-issue Visit the 2023 XXL Freshman Class official page: https://www.xxlmag.com/freshman/ #XXLFreshman #XXLFreshmen #Rob49 #LuhTyler #DCTheDon #SleazyWorldGo #2Rare #TiaCorine […]

The Chalk Hairline Everybody’s Talking About 🖋️💈

Watch 2Rare’s full Freshman freestyle here: https://youtu.be/Lh1NWEO8uls Watch 2Rare’s full ABCs here: https://youtu.be/q8n51sGXYIw Beat produced by Pi’erre Bourne Buy the 2023 XXL Freshman Class magazine here: https://shop.xxlmag.com/p/xxl-magazine-freshman-class-2023-issue Visit 2Rare’s 2023 XXL Freshman Class page: https://www.xxlmag.com/2rare/ Visit the 2023 XXL Freshman Class official page: https://www.xxlmag.com/freshman/ #2Rare #XXLFreshman #XXLFreshmen #HipHop #Rapper #Shorts

Rob49’s 2023 XXL Freshman Freestyle Behind The Scenes

Watch Rob49’s full Freshman freestyle here: https://youtu.be/wCQH28MyRGU Buy the 2023 XXL Freshman Class magazine here: https://shop.xxlmag.com/p/xxl-magazine-freshman-class-2023-issue Visit Rob49’s 2023 XXL Freshman Class page: https://www.xxlmag.com/rob49/ Visit the 2023 XXL Freshman Class official page: https://www.xxlmag.com/freshman/ #Rob49 #XXLFreshman #XXLFreshmen #HipHop #Rapper #Shorts

Central Cee’s ABCs

2023 XXL Freshman Central Cee discusses the importance of loyalty, his Live Yours slogan, shows off his brand SYNA and more in his version of the ABCs. Beat produced by Pi’erre Bourne Buy the 2023 XXL Freshman Class magazine here: https://shop.xxlmag.com/p/xxl-magazine-freshman-class-2023-issue Visit Central Cee’s 2023 XXL Freshman Class page: https://www.xxlmag.com/central-cee/ Visit the 2023 XXL Freshman […]

Central Cee’s ABCs 🔤

Connie Diiamond Interview – New York Rap Influences, LeBron James Cosign, ‘Move’ Single

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Kemet High speaks with Bronx rapper Connie Diiamond about being inspired by New York City rap greats like Dipset, Jadakiss, Remy Ma and more, receiving a […]

SleazyWorld Go Reveals His Superpower ✨

Watch SleazyWorld G’s full Freshman freestyle here: https://youtu.be/bRe2Dy4Olco Watch SleazyWorld G’s full ABCs here: https://youtu.be/EcuREJEEh8g Beat produced by Pi’erre Bourne Buy the 2023 XXL Freshman Class magazine here: https://shop.xxlmag.com/p/xxl-magazine-freshman-class-2023-issue Visit SleazyWorld Go’s 2023 XXL Freshman Class page: https://www.xxlmag.com/sleazyworld-go/ Visit the 2023 XXL Freshman Class official page: https://www.xxlmag.com/freshman/ #SleazyWorldGo #XXLFreshman #XXLFreshmen #2023XXLFreshman #HipHop #Rap #Rapper #Shorts

SleazyWorld Go’s 2023 XXL Freshman Freestyle 🔥

Watch SleazyWorld Go’s full Freshman freestyle here: https://youtu.be/bRe2Dy4Olco Video directed by Travis Satten (https://www.travissatten.com/) Video produced by The Rhythm Section Creative (https://www.therhythmsection.us/) Buy the 2023 XXL Freshman Class magazine here: https://shop.xxlmag.com/p/xxl-magazine-freshman-class-2023-issue Visit SleazyWorld Go’s 2023 XXL Freshman Class page: https://www.xxlmag.com/sleazyworld-go/ Visit the 2023 XXL Freshman Class official page: https://www.xxlmag.com/freshman/ #SleazyWorldGo #XXLFreshman #XXLFreshmen #2023XXLFreshman #Freestyle #XXLFreshmanFreestyle […]

SleazyWorld Go’s ABCs

2023 XXL Freshman SleazyWorld Go hates an onion head, wants a unicorn and more in his version of the ABCs. Beat produced by Pi’erre Bourne Buy the 2023 XXL Freshman Class magazine here: https://shop.xxlmag.com/p/xxl-magazine-freshman-class-2023-issue Visit SleazyWorld Go’s 2023 XXL Freshman Class page: https://www.xxlmag.com/sleazyworld-go/ Visit the 2023 XXL Freshman Class official page: https://www.xxlmag.com/freshman/ #SleazyWorldGo #XXLFreshman #XXLFreshmen […]

SleazyWorld Go Wants a Very Specific Unicorn 🦄

Watch SleazyWorld Go’s full ABCs: https://youtu.be/q8n51sGXYIw Beat produced by Pi’erre Bourne Buy the 2023 XXL Freshman Class magazine here: https://shop.xxlmag.com/p/xxl-magazine-freshman-class-2023-issue Visit SleazyWorld Go’s 2023 XXL Freshman Class page: https://www.xxlmag.com/sleazyworld-go/ Visit the 2023 XXL Freshman Class official page: https://www.xxlmag.com/freshman/ #SleazyWorldGo #XXLFreshman #XXLFreshmen #2023XXLFreshman #Freestyle #XXLFreshmanFreestyle #HipHop #Rap #Rapper #ABCs #ABC #Shorts

2Rare’s ABCs

2023 XXL Freshman 2Rare gives free game on being different and more in his version of the ABCs. Beat produced by Pi’erre Bourne Buy the 2023 XXL Freshman Class magazine here: https://shop.xxlmag.com/p/xxl-magazine-freshman-class-2023-issue Visit 2Rare’s 2023 XXL Freshman Class page: https://www.xxlmag.com/2rare/ Visit the 2023 XXL Freshman Class official page: https://www.xxlmag.com/freshman/ #2Rare #XXLFreshman #XXLFreshmen #ABC #ABCs #HipHop […]

2Rare Has Some Advice for Gangstas 😎

Watch 2Rare’s full ABCs: https://youtu.be/q8n51sGXYIw Beat produced by Pi’erre Bourne Buy the 2023 XXL Freshman Class magazine here: https://shop.xxlmag.com/p/xxl-magazine-freshman-class-2023-issue Visit 2Rare’s 2023 XXL Freshman Class page: https://www.xxlmag.com/2rare/ Visit the 2023 XXL Freshman Class official page: https://www.xxlmag.com/freshman/ #2Rare #XXLFreshman #XXLFreshmen #ABC #ABCs #HipHop #Rapper #Shorts

2Rare Reveals His Superpower 🧥

Quando Rondo Interview – Moving on With New Album, NBA YoungBoy’s Motivation, Next Project

Quando Rondo speaks to XXL Associate Editor Kemet High about the rapper’s new album, Recovery, his plans to drop another project this year, working with YoungBoy Never Broke Again, keeping the faith and more. #QuandoRondo #HipHop #Rapper #Rap #Interview Beat for video produced by Diesel Music: https://www.instagram.com/dieselmusic/ Subscribe to XXL → http://bit.ly/subscribe-xxl Go here → […]

Superstar Pride Interview – Viral Hit ‘Painting Pictures,’ Billboard Hot 100, His Signature Hair

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Kemet High speaks with rising Mississippi rapper Superstar Pride about his viral hit “Painting Pictures,” landing on the Billboard Hot 100, taking over TikTok, his signature […]

Big Yavo Interview – Hit Song ‘Him,’ Success as a Rapper From Alabama, Gorilla Dip Recipe

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Kemet High speaks with Birmingham, Ala. rapper Big Yavo about the success of his song “Him,” his Alabama roots, his Gorilla Dip recipe and more. #bigyavo […]

Enchanting Interview – Meeting Gucci Mane, Signing to 1017, Luv Scarred/No Love (Deluxe) Project

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III speaks with Fort Worth, Texas-bred rapper Enchanting about her Luv Scarred/No Love (Deluxe) project, meeting Gucci Mane for the first time, signing to […]

Rot Ken Interview – Signing to Internet Money, Breakout Song “007,” Coming Out of the South

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Kemet High speaks with Georgia rapper Rot Ken about signing to Internet Money, his breakout song “007,” making it out of Augusta, Ga. as a rapper […]

Finesse2tymes Interview – 90 Days Mixtape, Studying Rap While in Jail, Adjusting to Fame

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III speaks with Memphis rapper Finesse2tymes about his new mixtape 90 Days, rapping following a stint behind bars and adjusting to fame. #finesse2tymes #memphis […]

2Rare Interview: Appearing in Drake’s ‘Sticky’ Video, Kevin Hart’s Support Him, Philly Club Music

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III speaks with Philadelphia’s 2Rare about the Philadelphia club rap scene, appearing in Drake’s “Sticky” video, receiving support from fellow Philly native Kevin Hart, […]

Lil Baby Gives Young Thug Advice, Reveals Business Investments, Praises Drake’s Work Ethic

Lil Baby is in a race of his own. The 27-year-old Atlanta native brought that sentiment to fruition on the cover of his new album, It’s Only Me. He’s depicted on Mount Rushmore in various stages of his life. Clearly he sees no competition. The rapper graces the digital cover of XXL magazine and discusses […]

Bandmanrill Interview – Signing to Warner Records, New Jersey’s Distinct Rap Sound, Love for Boxing

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III speaks with Newark, NJ’s Bandmanrill on signing his deal with Warner Records, helping highlight the distinction between New Jersey and other tristate area […]

Lancey Foux Interview – Learning from Kanye West, Working With Skepta, Life in Hell Project

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Kemet High speaks with London’s own Lancey Foux on getting gems from Kanye West, working with Skepta, his Life in Hell project, touring and more. #lanceyfoux […]

Mavi Interview – New Album, MF Doom’s Music, Touring With Jack Harlow and More

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III speaks with Mavi about the rapper’s new album, Laughing So Hard It Hurts, out Oct. 14, growing up on MF Doom’s music, South […]

Pap Chanel Interview – Nicki Minaj Inspiring Her, Working With Future and Lil Baby, Women in Rap

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Kemet High speaks with Georgia rapper Pap Chanel about her love for and inspiration from Nicki Minaj, collaborating with Lil Baby and Future and the camaraderie […]

Sha EK Interview – Bronx Drill Scene, Living His Dream, Media Training in Rap

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper Sha EK about coming up in the Bronx drill scene, realizing he’s living the dream right before the […]

Armani White Interview – Why He Signed to Def Jam, ‘Billie Eilish.’ Song, Starting as Indie Rapper

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with Philadelphia rapper Armani White about his hit song “Billie Eilish.,” his decision to sign with Def Jam, grinding as […]

Stunna Gambino Interview – Rihanna Helping His Buzz, Creating ‘Demons,’ Using Music as Therapy

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper Stunna Gambino about making his breakout hit “Demons,” Rihanna posting his song on social media, his mom finding […]

Big Boss Vette Interview – ‘Snatched’ Going Viral, Signing to Republic Records, New Orleans Bounce

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with St. Louis rapper Big Boss Vette about her viral track “Snatched,” her songs blowing up on social media, New […]

2022 XXL Freshmen Read Mean Comments

Watch Nardo Wick, SoFaygo, Babyface Ray, Doechii, Cochise, KenTheMan, Big30, Kali, KayCyy, Big Scarr, Saucy Santana and 10th spot winner BabyTron address the haters’ mean comments. Beat for video produced by Mayze and North of Ikari https://www.instagram.com/prodmayze/ https://www.instagram.com/northofikari/ Buy the 2022 XXL Freshman Class magazine and merch here: https://shop.xxlmag.com/p/xxl-magazine-freshman-class-2022-issue Visit the 2022 XXL Freshman Class […]

2022 XXL Freshman Class Revealed – Official Announcement

Welcome the 2022 XXL Freshman Class. Congratulations Nardo Wick, SoFaygo, Babyface Ray, Doechii, Cochise, KenTheMan, Big30, Kali, KayCyy, Big Scarr, Saucy Santana and 10th spot winner BabyTron. Directed by Travis Satten (travissatten.com) Produced by Back 2 One Studios Beat for video produced by Killaakhi https://www.instagram.com/killaakhi/ Buy the 2022 XXL Freshman Class magazine and merch here: […]

Sonny Digital Interview – New Project, Signing With Generation Now and Working With SSGKobe

Sonny Digital speaks with XXL Associate Editor Kemet High to discuss the rapper-producer’s upcoming project, Mr. Digital, signing with Generation Now, working with SSGKobe, Playboi Carti’s rise to fame, the story behind Sonny’s producer tag and more. #SonnyDigital #HipHop #Rapper #Rap #Interview #Producer Beat for video produced by Diesel Music: https://www.instagram.com/dieselmusic/ Subscribe to XXL → […]

Kaash Paige Interview – Signing to Def Jam, Upcoming Project The Fall Off, Making Hit Songs

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Kemet High chops it up with singer Kaash Paige about signing with Def Jam, her upcoming project The Fall Off and making tracks “Love Songs” and […]

Scorey Interview – Signing to Polo G, Touring With NLE Choppa and Adjusting to Fame

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, Scorey speaks with XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III about signing to Polo G, touring with NLE Choppa and more. Subscribe to XXL → http://bit.ly/subscribe-xxl #Scorey #HipHop #Rap #Rapper […]

Saba Interview – New Album, Kanye West’s Inspiration and What’s Next

Saba speaks with XXL Associate Editor Kemet High to discuss the rapper’s Few Good Things album, Kanye West’s inspiration, Pivot Gang’s next project, where he sees himself in the Chicago rap scene, collaborating with Smino and Noname as Ghetto Sage, top five favorite rappers and more. Read Saba’s XXL magazine spring issue interview: https://www.xxlmag.com/saba-interview/ #Saba […]

Rob49 Interview – Nearly Quitting Rap Until Birdman Called, New Orleans Support, Wild Fan Story

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III speaks with Rob49 about realizing he could rap over Future songs, nearly quitting rap until Birdman called him, getting the support of fans […]

Fresco Trey Interview – ‘Feel Good’ Leading to Record Deal, D1 Basketball Goals, Heartbreak Diaries

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III speaks with Fresco Trey about the bidding war to sign the artist, “Feel Good” leading to a record deal, receiving D1 scholarships for […]

Dave East Interview – How Did I Get Here Album, Acting Career and Opening New Store

Dave East speaks to XXL News Editor Aleia Woods about his new album, How Did I Get Here, portraying Method Man on the series Wu-Tang: An American Saga, the new store he opened in Harlem and more. Beat for video produced by Diesel Music: https://www.instagram.com/dieselmusic/ Subscribe to XXL → http://bit.ly/subscribe-xxl Go here → http://www.xxlmag.com/ XXL […]

Big Scarr Interview – Signing to Gucci Mane’s 1017 Label, New Mixtape Coming, Memphis

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper Big Scarr about signing with Gucci Mane’s 1017 label, rising up in the Memphis rap scene, working with […]

KayCyy Interview – Talks Being Kanye West’s Mentee, Working With Travis Scott and His New EP TW20 50

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Kemet High chops it up with rapper KayCyy about being Kanye West’s mentee, working with Travis Scott, his new EP TW20 50 with Gesaffelstein and more. […]

Iayze Interview – Story Behind His Song ‘C’mere!,’ Raising His Daughter and More

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper Iayze, the story behind making his hit song “C’mere!,” how having full custody of his daughter motives him and […]

Digga D Interview – Success of His ‘Next Up’ freestyle, U.K. Drill Popularity and More

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper Digga D about how he started rapping, the success of his “Next Up” freestyle, U.K. drill popularity and […]

Benny the Butcher Interview – Tana Talk 4 Album, State of Griselda, Jay-Z’s Advice

Benny The Butcher speaks with XXL Associate Editor Kemet High about his new album, Tana Talk 4, Jay-Z’s advice, the state of the Griselda crew, his upcoming acting endeavors, the boss moves he’s making as an exec and more. #BennyTheButcher #HipHop #Rapper #Rap #Interview #BennyTheButcherInterview Beat for video produced by Diesel Music: https://www.instagram.com/dieselmusic/ Subscribe to […]

2 Chainz Interview – Get Inspired and Go Inside His Nail Salon and Restaurant

2 Chainz graces the digital cover of XXL magazine in celebration of his upcoming deluxe album, Dope Don’t Sell Itself, and the many business ventures he’s secured. The rapper discusses his next business moves while at his Pamper Nail Studio in Atlanta. Read 2 Chainz’s XXL magazine digital cover story: https://www.xxlmag.com/2-chainz-interview/ #2Chainz #Interview #HipHop #Rapper […]

BabySantana Interview – How XXXTentacion Inspired Him, Advice From Lil Tecca and More

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper BabySantana about being inspired by XXXTentacion, getting advice from Lil Tecca and more. #BabySantana #BabySantanaInterview #HipHop #Rapper #Interview […]

Slimelife Shawty Interview – Being Inspired by Young Thug, His Connection to Lil Durk and More

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Kemet High chops it up with rapper Slimelife Shawty about being inspired by Young Thug after seeing him perform live for the first time, his connection […]

Kendrick Lamar Wins Pulitzer Prize for DAMN. Album – Hip-Hop Moments in Music History

For Black History Month this year, Rémy Martin teams up with XXL to celebrate 10 important moments in hip-hop history. Through the years, Rémy Martin has created a synonymous relationship between cognac and music culture by representing celebration and entertainment seamlessly. In honor of hip-hop’s nearly 50-year existence, host DJ Suss One, XXL Awards Board […]

Saucy Santana Interview – Hearing His Song ‘Material Girl’ at Fashion Week, Going on Tour With Latto

XXL’s The Break series is now done in real time and you can watch it on Instagram Live. In the new episode of The Break Live, XXL Associate Editor Robby Seabrook III chops it up with rapper Saucy Santana about hearing his song “Material Girl” on the runway at Fashion Week, adjusting to life as […]

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