A new class of rising artists has been inducted into the growing XXL Freshmen fraternity. On Tuesday afternoon, the legacy outlet revealed its 2022 XXL Freshmen Class. Leading the new crop of artists, TDE’s Doechii, Detroit native Babyface Ray, rising star Saucy Santana and hitmaker Nardo Wick are among those set to grace the upcoming magazine cover.
“The annual dedication to the new crop of hip-hop talent celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Now, it’s time for the 2022 XXL Freshman Class to make its mark,” the XXL staff shared in a press release.
“The 2022 XXL Freshman Class is breaking the mold. They refuse to conform to the norm, and pride themselves on creating a fresh sound in hip-hop. Like the classes that came before them, these newly inducted rappers are aiming for superstardom.”
For years, the XXL Freshmen Class has highlighted many of the industry’s rising stars. In the past, Lupe Fiasco, Nipsey Hussle, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar have all been included in the special magazine release. On July 13, this new group will receive the same honor. Check out the cover below before the magazine hits newsstands.
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— XXL Magazine (@XXL) June 14, 2022
