# XXL Freshman List: The Legacy Revealed

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Podcast: [Hip-Hop News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hip-hop-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7635865)
Published: 2026-06-24T22:19:50+00:00
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## Resource

XXL just dropped their latest Freshman Class, packed with rising stars from Long Beach to Chicago, Florida to Tennessee — think Ray Vaughn, EBK Jaaybo, Gelo, Loe Shimmy, Samara Cyn, and BabyChiefDoIt — all primed to dominate. This iconic list, born in 2007 with Plies and Boosie, has launched legends like J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, 21 Savage, Megan Thee Stallion, and Jack Harlow. Now, XXL celebrates 194 artists who’ve shaped hip-hop’s future — a legacy of raw talent, genre-bending innovation, and undeniable impact. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6cd115e45afd1b68

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