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The 2016 XXL freshman class documentary revisits the cover that changed hip-hop

Ten years ago, XXL took a chance on 10 rising artists who would eventually become some of the most successful rappers in hip-hop history. 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Lil Uzi Vert, G Herbo, Denzel Curry, ...
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A Look at the Lasting Legacy of the 2016 XXL Freshman Class

Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2026 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. Since being released 10 years ago, the cypher has amassed more ...
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Inside the 2016 XXL Freshman Class That Transformed Hip-Hop Forever

Relive the 2016 XXL Freshman Class’s decade-long impact in a new documentary with Lil Yachty, 21 Savage & more. Watch the making of hip-hop history. AceShowbiz - Ten years ago, the hip-hop scene ...
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G Herbo Speaks on Divine Timing of the 2016 XXL Freshman Class

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 2016 XXL Freshman Class, one of the most influential groups of rappers ever assembled, a pivotal moment in hip-hop's evolution. The legendary 2106 Class ...
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XXL Launches Ten-Year Anniversary Project For 2016 Freshman Class

XXL will drop a documentary, unreleased interviews with DJ Drama, and more to celebrate ten years since their iconic 2016 Freshman Class. They have created an anniversary landing page for their ninth ...