Here is part 1 of the 2012 XXL Freshmen class cypher. In this 1st segment you’ll get to see Hopsin, Roscoe Dash, Machine Gun Kelly, Future and Danny Brown all kick a few bars while DJ Whoo Kid spins a ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. As a natural extension and evolution of the famed XXL Freshman Class Cyphers, the ...

The cyphers are about presence, attitude and that undeniable spark that makes the audience pay attention. For many of these artists, this is their first national spotlight moment, where they can grab ...

Over the last 17 years, XXL has proudly and confidently worked to predict the next rap stars to take over hip-hop. New artists burst onto the scene daily with the makings of the next J. Cole, Kendrick ...

On today's #EverydayStruggle Joe Budden, DJ Akademiks, and Nadeska break down XXXtentacion's XXL Freshman Cypher. Later, they go through the day's news, discussing the hype around Rae Sremmurd's ...

The XXL Freshman Cypher is more than just a stage; it’s a statement. Every year, XXL handpicks a new roster of up-and-comers, ...