XXL 2023 Freshman Class Look More Like Sophmores

Thanks to instant hit maker technology and social media, many of the artists on this year’s XXL Freshman Class list seem more like sophmores! Peep the list inside.

The artists gracing this year’s XXL Freshman class cover include Philadelphia’s 2Rare, UK rapper Central Cee, Milwaukee native DC The Don, Memphis breakout stars Finesse2Tymes and GloRilla, “Melody God” Fridayy, New Yorker Lola Brooke, Florida fly guy Luh Tyler, New Orleans standout Rob49, Real Boston Richey, Mid-West Rapper SleazyWorld Go and Houston viral star TiaCorine.

The key to success in the 2020’s has proven to be meme worthy hooks and trend setting looks.

🏆 2023 XXL Freshman Class 🏆

Who’s your favorite Freshman this year? ⬇️https://t.co/GcluReC6Yd pic.twitter.com/CVHHDezLGD

— XXL Magazine (@XXL) June 21, 2023

Here’s a few of my favorite’s from the list

DC the Don “Why you trippin? It’s almost my birthday.”
His 2021 release Worst Day has over 3 million views on YouTube

Finesse2Tymes “It’s cool when they do it. It’s a problem when I do it…..”

Released just 10 months ago Finesee’s Back End already has 68 million views!

Fridayy takes a time-honored approach to gaining worldwide appeal. He linked up with one of the most recognizable artists ever, Chris Brown! The video for the remix of “Don’t Give it Away” drops 6/21 at 5pm est.

“Ridin with my twinnem” GloRilla’s colab with Cardi B delivers on every point neccessary to go viral. Their video for Tomorrow 2 is still in the top 10 viewed music videos on YouTube with