XXL first started ranking their annual Freshmen list in 2008. A list that consists of up and coming rappers that we should be on the look out for. For the most part, they’ve been consistent, considering Kendrick Lamar, Meek Mill, Mac Miller, French Montana, YG, Future, Big Sean, Macklemore, Lupe Fiasco, and many more have all been on their radar. This year, their list includes Chance The Rapper, Troy Ave, Rich Homie Quan, Ty Dolla $ign, August Alsina, and more. Full list can be found below.
Chance the Rapper
Isaiah Rashad
Ty Dolla $ign
Rich Homie Quan
Vic Mensa
August Alsina
Troy Ave
Kevin Gates
Lil Bibby
Jon Connor
Lil Durk
Jarren Benton (People’s Champ, voted by fans)
