XXL has unveiled its picks for the next wave of Hip Hop.
Here are the selections for the publication’s 9th annual list of “the new crop of future hip-hop stars”:
- Anderson .Paak (Oxnard, CA)
- 21 Savage (Atlanta, GA)
- Kodak Black (Pompano Beach, FL)
- Lil Uzi Vert (Philadelphia, PA)
- Lil Dicky (Cheltenham Township, PA)
- Dave East (Harlem, NY)
- Denzel Curry (Carol City, FL)
- Desiigner (Brooklyn, NY)
- G Herbo (Chicago, IL)
- Lil Yachty (Atlanta, GA)
“One Night” rapper Lil Yachty was the 10th spot winner, selected by fan votes.
Breaking down the selections geographically, there are two from New York, two from Florida, two from Pennsylvania, two from Georgia, one from California and one from Illinois.
Alumni from previous lists who graduated on to big things include Lupe Fiasco, J. Cole, Freddie Gibbs, Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, Danny Brown, Chance The Rapper, Ab-Soul and many more.
The magazine hits newsstands on June 28, the same day as a concert in New York City by many of the featured freshmen.
Check out some behind-the-scenes footage from the cover shoot.
See the full magazine cover here.
Anderson .Paak is the only dude on that list that is dope. I see a lot of trap suckas in that picture. It’s 2016, if your name is Lil Somethin or Young Somethin you need to just hang it up now. Quit making wack trap music. Nothing is relevant, it will not stand the test of time, it will never be classic.
Dave East is decent too…anderson paak is definitely the most conscious and talented tho
Dave East is decent too…anderson paak is definitely the most conscious and talented tho
Yes, I’ll give it to Dave East. Him and Anderson .Paak are the only ones with talent on this list.
Yes, I’ll give it to Dave East. Him and Anderson .Paak are the only ones with talent on this list.
Fucking worst lineup ever. Paak has talent but come on this is wack
Where bryson tiller he better thanall these ni$$as
Reaaally??? 21savage and desiigner b4 Tory lanez, Bryson tiller, Post malone?
They turned it down I believe. I know Tory did for sure and I believe Bryson Tiller did the same.
Wow pure garbage brodie how df does Mick Jenkins no make the cover and this nigga has dropped too soild project and most these niggas aint even dropped one yeah XXL lose all credibility for this shit
3/10 people are named “Lil”
Dave east is the only decent one
Dave east the only dude on here that’s lyrical
This shit makes the 2015 line up look super hardcore! Dave East and G Herbo are the only ones who can spit, Anderson Paak is decent too…the rest are utter garbage, rather see Dej Loaf and Fetty Wap than these pieces of shit. No Kirk Knight or Tsu Surf? Desiigner on the freshman cover just because of ONE SONG?? these niggas look queer as hell! CJ Fly, Aston Matthews, King Mez, Bishop Nehru, Little Simz, Joey Fatts, Cozz, etc… these fa.ggots are the ones you pick? just because they have a so called hit that anybody with no brain and access to a studio can make? XXL is responsible for killing hiphop! fuck XXL and all these trash clowns, just looking at the 2008 cover and then looking at this one makes me embarrassed to be a fan of this genre in 2016! these bitches are on the cover with their tongues out! smfh
Lil Dicky has flow. The rest of the clowns are that same old tired young thug wannabe bullshit.
I like Dicky but are you forgetting about Anderson .Paak ?!?!?!
I like Dicky but are you forgetting about Anderson .Paak ?!?!?!
amazing list. really wish I couldve been there too. Im a dope rapper but Im really being used and abused by Debra Antney…my debut album was erased from my laptop by Debra while I was in jail….. and my girlfriend cheated on me…. they no longer had time for me because of my environment. I now had to live by a new set of rules here… Im so fuckin depressed but I keep it 100 no matter where I go. Im working on ma sophomore album…
Good 2 c u back again son. U finally got the cash money balls outta your mouth, i hope yr not salty!!
Dave East is nice. MIssed him on the list at first.
Mick Jenkins, Mozzy, king Mez, TUT…jus to name a few cats who should be on the list
wish Afrika Bambooty was there to teach these hoes a life lesson! what the fuck is a 21 Savage? are these guys rappers or clowns? Dave East the only good thing here!
Anderson .Paak and Dave East are the only ones with talent on that cover!
Lil dicky is actually nice too despite the ridiculous name.
All of them are trash except Dave East
Dave East is the only good rapper on there. smh
I’m a gay Dumbass bitch With a burn marks all over my body I’m also Broke! But I need my crack
Artist who should have been on that wack XXL FRESHMAN COVER.
1.Bryson Tiller
2.Tory Lanez
3.AR-AB
4.D’Allan Rixx
5.Young Dolph
Fuck you with that Dalen Rixs garbage always trying to sneak some fucking nobody into lists on here
Fuck you with that Dalen Rixs garbage always trying to sneak some fucking nobody into lists on here
All lames might say 2 of em will make it and that is pushing it Lil Dicky has his own style and Anderson other then those dudes rest bum chimps who can’t count to ten let alone rap. Copycat designer one hit wonder period hasn’t even dropped another song he has nothing to show for.
“other then”
Do you even read the text you’ve written before posting it? Stop vomiting all over HHDX.
Conway and Westside Gunn should be there, but they would probably refuse to be pictured with
these clowns.
Don’t sleep on curry!
Lil Dicky, Anderson, and Dave East, those are legit rappers. Everybody else is a gimmick and is here to destroy Rap.
Mozzy shouldve been on there
Sacramento will never get that recognition. Chuuwee’s been slept on forever too.
Dave East and Anderson Paak. That’s it!
Lil Dicky looks like the Zohan
Is this the freshman class for singers or rappers
this list is queer AF and I love it I need it in my poopshoot daily like a fiend
21 Savage is best to listen on mute, music is horrible but a lot of nice ass in the videos. Anderson.Paak is more of a singer than rapper. Kodak Black is horrible but is lucky to have a good producer. Lil Uzi Vert is a mix between Kid Ink and Young Thug, headache music. Lil Dicky got skills but I always wonder if I should take him seriously. Denzel Curry acts trap but skills are dope. Lil Yachty is a singer on auto tune. G Herbo may have skills but hasn’t found his flow yet, he sounds different on every song. Desiigner a wannabe future as you already know. Dave East is pure hip hop and if you like Joey Badass’ vibe, you’d like his shit.
What happened too pnb rock he should of been up there he better than alot of them
this list looks terrible like wtf. the only one who can actually rap is Dave East
No post malone wtf??
Who’s Denzel Curry? 21 Savage? G Herbo ? The only ones I ACTUALLY recognize are: Anderson .Paak, Lil Dicky, Dave East, and I guess Desiigner just because of that stupid song.
THIS SO CALLED FRESHMAN LIST IS TRADH EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM ONLY PEOPLE UNDER 18 OR THE BRAIN OF A ANT ENJOY THE CRAP THAT IS CALLED MUSIC
I know exactly who 21 savage and g herbo is but i neverheard of Dave east or Anderson paak
Anderson Paak dope
Paak is a singer from Cali. He’s on Games Documentary album.
Dave East from Harlem.. He signed to Nas label. Check out the song “How Bout Now” where he talks about Nas making him famous, just by saying his name. He’s the one with the gold chain at the top. Paak the one with black shades smiling at the bottom. They both mad dope!
Paak is a singer from Cali. Dope artist.
Lil Yachty is just asking for someone to punch his face in with that look..
EAST AND PAAK THEM DUDES!!! The rest trash.
No, Lil Dicky and Denzel Curry are good. Same with G herbo.