XXL Is Irrelevant

Is It the Rappers Fault or XXLs fault for picking them. Let me know what you think of the 2024 XXL Freshmen Class.
#rap #hiphop #kendricklamar

[@alwaysawesome1297]

FLWRS pin this I’m a huge fan 🫡

[@_FLWRS]

I got you

[@GameWitted]

@@_FLWRSbut you don’t pin your Twin … crazy 😤 … 😆 bro you really that big now … no diddy 💯

[@Tvirus12]

If a rapper can't rap, should they even be called rappers? just call them performers.

[@_FLWRS]

That’s a good point

[@ZackAngelMusic]

fraud or clown prob be better

[@Undergroundrising-c4j]

“Drake is the second greatest performer of all time” 🤔 you got a point

[@Tvirus12]

@@ZackAngelMusic that's an insult to clowns

[@NevaG2190]

​@@Tvirus12 😂😂

[@madafaka8784]

They be sleeping HARD on Yuno Miles

[@_FLWRS]

That’s the one that did the bbl drizzy remix right?

[@TheSkaOreo]

@@_FLWRS his whole thing is he makes ironically trash music, and sometimes puts out actual music. It’s a joke that’s funny, but it is only that one joke.

[@madafaka8784]

@@TheSkaOreo yep, this. My personal favorite is "Ford Focus" by him

[@_FLWRS]

Thank you for enlightening me lol

[@jalenwilliams8622]

Yuno miles is the second coming of MF DOOM

[@shakeswigglez3746]

So rappers are complaining about having to rap? Such low standards of what we consider rappers nowadays.

[@kaelthunderhoof5619]

Tbh, it's irrelevant because these artists feels like they don't bring new things. Same flows, same themes, same subjects.

[@JStack]

“I’m not like them other rappers!” - 99% of rappers who’s just like them other rappers

[@totha098]

Most artists share the same themes and subjects... It's often more about how you say something than it is what you're saying. They're energy on a track, personality in the lyrics, there are plenty of ways to differentiate. But theme and subject isn't a common differentiator between artists in the same music genre. Flows can be differentiating though.

[@SeanLKearns]

I mean they kinda say this every year tho. I remember they said this about 2016. And time has just shown that not to be true. The freshmen class cypher is usually a poor representation of all these artists skills anyway. You get a group of artists together that have not much in common and probably havent worked together much, and you have them freestyle on a beat that doesn't fit any of their styles ofc it's gonna be awkward. It really just goes to show how far out of touch the industry is with the music.

[@_FLWRS]

They’ve definitely been talking about the quality of the rappers for a minute now. I’m more concerned about xxl as a platform

[@ochomunna270]

XXL has fallen off for years now, they don't attract half as much attention nor get top tier acts whi reject been on XXL(something that was unheard of before). These days the mass majority of people have no idea when the issue is released or who most of the acts are, I mean XXL literally beg gimmick rappers and flash in the pans to appear.

[@_FLWRS]

@@ochomunna270 ☝🏾☝🏾

[@Six-bw3ir]

Doesn't matter their style, if you can't rap on pretty much any beat then it shows a lack of skill as a rapper. Simple.

[@kkrezagang4606]

Bro stop with this 2016 strawman. Nobody from this list is gonna break through it’s a bunch of one minor hit wonders.

[@MrLigmenarxis]

hunxho look 38 with 2 felony convictions and 4 baby mamas.......

[@jkulick82]

He might be tho 😂

[@MovementDrifter]

​@@jkulick82 he's 25, but the rest could be true I guess haha

[@jkulick82]

@MovementDrifter cool he still looks like future's uncle 😆

[@tbj4855]

He look like a tiki mask especially wit that goatee

[@NevaG2190]

​@@tbj4855😂😂😂

[@chavaunjones3857]

I love ScarLip though. She’s gritty but a sweet pea and has definitely had a hard go at it.

[@_FLWRS]

I find her very endearing and genuine

[@faeriegraver]

I like what I've heard from her too I hope to hear more

[@jarrickhillery8664]

I don’t get why XXL won’t give like 1-2 slots to lyrical rappers. I don’t dislike trap and whatnot by any means, but PLEASE give us actual spitters as well. It blows my mind that Redveil and Kenny Mason have yet to make a list.

[@irsyadamir4166]

Don't forget Aaron may

[@jalenwilliams8622]

Those 2010-2011 lists might be the best

[@_FLWRS]

They’re tough to beat

[@tbj4855]

Way better than 2016

[@owenhevner7749]

Kenny Mason needs his props. He clears everyone

[@rlevy13]

2011 artist were pretty established already. It was weird they made the freshman class.

[@snow4summer515]

bro this fucks, i hoped on for your drake v kedrick stuff but your vibe so good I had to stick around and I'm already finding fire artists from you, keep it up!

[@_FLWRS]

Thank you for sticking around 🫡

[@TURBOMIKEIFY]

I’m already stuck in my ways. I listen to who I listen to. I’m in my late 20’s. I like who I like. I have over 8K songs on Spotify, and I listen to maybe 20% of them (though I partially blame Spotify for pushing the same artists in my playlist. Meaning I think the ‘shuffle’ is rigged and not random). The newest artists I listen to are That Mexican OT and BigX. I listen to OT more, but less than Smino. Not to mention, Alternative Hiphop and R&B are my favorite genres. Shoot, I still listen to Maxwell’s old albums.

[@pikabear520]

10:37 she funny af tho 😂

[@ThisIsNotSuper]

7:15 imma be so fr, i thought that Ick song was made by a white person... I just got reverse Bobby Caldwell'd

[@Oofv32021]

Amazing Video, another Banger fr Man, you are so underrated. I love watching your videos. They are very entertaining and well made. I know you will make it big soon, keep grinding, and keep up the good work. Much love ❤

[@_FLWRS]

Thank you for watchin, I appreciate you immensely 🙏🏾

[@Oofv32021]

​@@_FLWRSI appreciate you taking the time to make these amazing videos ❤

[@ParisTheGreat]

BigXThaPlug been going hard tho bruh! Dope lyrics and his beats are AMAZING. Always on some soulful shit! 💯🔥

[@Quickmf56]

This xxl cypher got a bunch of xxl sized mfs and told em to huff air

[@atrocities0]

Facts. Idk any of the freshmen from 2022 or 2023. Doubt another cypher blows up like the ones in the 2010s

[@_FLWRS]

They want to recreate that moment so bad

[@ebonywhite1388]

I mean, if I had to pick it would be Boss Man Dlow and Skilla

[@KohanaWohali]

Also fr fr I saw someone say Hunxho is 25 and aint no way. That man 38 minimum... dog if you look like that at 25 you gotta leave the substances alone my dude or youre gonna look 80 at 40

[@423mrjones]

Make rappers rap again

[@thekaizersoze]

2012 y'all sleeping on Don Trip He still dropping

[@DJMizzy]

I listen to Lucki everytime I drive. He’s got a good sound

[@jasminenicole394]

This is the first year where majority of the list has atleast one viral tik tok song which doesn’t automatically equal an rapper. I understand they need popular artists but there’s a reason most fall off after their class.

[@k45207]

2:02 oh shit that brought back some memories, their was some banger classes back in the day

[@anotherrandomuser1015]

Kenny Mason probably wouldn’t want to be involved with xxl even if they wanted him to be a part of their freshman class. Just my thoughts from seeing him in interviews and on tour

[@SaturnsChild-yb7zk]

HEAVY ON KENNY MASON WTF

[@bluntslt8023]

9:28 nah he do look like Squidwards house 🤦🏽🤣

[@notsospecialk362]

💀💀💀

[@blok291]

honestly agree with that ranking because have you listen to black flag freestyle by denzel shit went hard

[@LeKNG]

2016 was definitely the worst cypher, but most of them went on to really grow to love the music and are now genuine artists. Lil Dicky was easily the best rapper in that class, but his passion was comedy 1st

[@mikey2times762]

this dude too real,. i wish

[@SharpWitted]

Damn … I ain’t Scared FLWRS 😩

[@Swish_Reezy]

I think this class not bad it’s decent compared to the last 3 years of mediocrity we got 💀

[@_FLWRS]

Definitely better than 2023 and 22

[@Swish_Reezy]

@@_FLWRS you forgot 2021 gang that year was prolly the worst one ever 😂

[@IllDawgable]

Gorilla Zoe a legend. Underrated melodic rapper.

[@ndctay]

Skilla at 9 is wild

[@TheKidStunna]

also, i've been with OT since Johnny Dang and this one is a real star, im tellin you

[@napiffergonzalez-thomas7387]

I died at the GIF after Iggy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@KANI_APEXX]

I already knew who it was that you blurred out bruh,Kenny would’ve killed that cypher no cap🗣️🔥😭

[@_FLWRS]

He damn near over qualified

[@jennetics00]

He’s the best of this generation. Everyone saying bigx and OT and I fw them too but Kenny is on another level and he’s more diverse. He can make music in multiple genres and it still does well and sounds good.

[@KANI_APEXX]

@@jennetics00 I was able to catch one of his shows for the route 9 tour, it was amazing man Kenny is a real class act.

[@yceey0]

More ppl need to show love to Denzel

[@aiocafea]

i heard that snippet, legit put the video on the background to search for cash cobain, and when you said he was the guy on grippy, i stopped what i was doing and returned to the video

[@chicagoswishrhymesHARLEMOGden]

8:12 😂 probably the goofiest 5 seconds on KZbin lmfao

[@nrgao]

Bro, do NOT put that bad energy on Kenny Mason. I been wanting dude to blow since HIT dropped. He is one of the most well rounded young artists of the generation, no question.

[@_FLWRS]

100 percent

[@hoodspaghetti2928]

Texas took this shit over tbh

[@GreenCheesePizza]

@ this point XXL is Industry Plant Publication. Plus an’t nobody from West Coast Culture on that cover.

[@SwavveySavage1]

I believe Bossman has has the most star power my guy

[@InfinityHQ]

The problem with XXL is that the A&R’s are too spineless to actually find artist that are actually good. No RAPPER up there show are even creative anymore besides OT and Lay Banks 🤷🏽‍♂️ but also us as “fans” need to stop letting trash artist get up there🤷🏽‍♂️

[@monrega8428]

I have such faith in the tier of vid you make I liked it before I watched it 😂

[@_FLWRS]

Hope I don’t disappoint!

[@monrega8428]

@@_FLWRS never do my friend looking forward to supporting you and watching the chanel grow

[@_FLWRS]

Thank you 🙏🏾 I appreciate you watchin

[@ojn4972]

BigX will have the best Freestyle. Trust me!! 😤

[@jeremyblackwater439]

His music so tough 💪🏾 him and Ro$ama

[@k1llsk]

Rich Amiri tried 2 do what one artist always does every year, not do shit at all n jus use xxl for clout. Problem is, he was way 2 loud wit his exit, that jus shows how atrotuis xxl nowadays is when rappers dnt even respect it enough to show up n stay there.

[@Primojay]

Xxl is for the plants

[@0N3DR3AD]

True. Industry feeding industry.

[@kennethM]

all 3 of the cash cobain songs sounded the same . is it just me? is it the section that you chose for the clips?

[@JayHillChiCity]

1000k like 👍

[@_FLWRS]

💯💯

[@JayHillChiCity]

@@_FLWRS good video bro… 💯

[@dice268926]

U gonna make me watch XXL freestyles?? I haven't watched in yrs!

[@tanayajd.667]

shit im not even known like that but IK i could do better then most or all of the list, it sucks people dont take hip pop seriously anymore. "its just fun" its just TRASH you can have fun making music without it being bad

[@sombredoesntexist]

I can understand where your coming from but thats way too harsh and its a bit mean spirited. I feel like their trying their best and to be frank they are very young so they will need time to like develop their pen, let them take their baby steps

[@tanayajd.667]

@@sombredoesntexist they suck.

[@sombredoesntexist]

@@tanayajd.667 ofc they gonna suck now, they not gonna be good right out the gate they freshman for crying out loud

[@tanayajd.667]

@@sombredoesntexist freshman doesn't exsue not knowing how to rap or not even having the motive to rap

[@sombredoesntexist]

@@tanayajd.667 thats not their fault, xxl not accomodating to new gen

[@toriyt2714]

They definitely just went by TikTok streams and picked this class.

[@reilife555]

My man is back💪🏼

[@0N3DR3AD]

Gorilla Zoe being Timbaland's evil cousin🤣🤣

[@0N3DR3AD]

Timbaland sold off Aaliyah. ✋👁️🤚

[@walterwilliams9662]

XXL atleast use to try to appeal to the authentic rap fans, they’re literally pandering to the mainstream casuals that listen to music off TikTok. Real music/artist need there own separate platform

[@Chellz801]

Not Cash Cobain I hate that 🥷 bro I swear he so annoying 😂

[@runa_7022]

only people i liked on this list was mexican ot and 4batz😭😭😭😭😭

[@justinreid5468]

Skills baby at 9 gotta be crime

[@sirteabag8652]

In 2016, Lil Dicky washed everyone on that cypher.

[@nikkorahlo]

Mexican OT!

[@krystalsturgeon5964]

I like Team Back Pack rap ciphers They showcase new word lyricist

[@lawrenceobeng-hp2fh]

“Our kind” lol

[@bobthebuilder8110]

Hunxho looks 30 😂

[@jaydeegreat88]

“Nigga you at least 30” - Bad Boys 2

[@radish8455]

unc i’m gonna be honest there were some misses on this 😔

[@Orac11e]

Hunxho gotta be 32 or sumthin

[@_FLWRS]

-7 💀

[@jking8938]

Gotta think cash for grippy. Masterpiece

[@TheKidStunna]

XXL has been on bs for years now, ion even give them any mind😂😂

[@Michel-hq7kb]

This has nothing to do wit the vid but bros name is YACHTY 8 years people still can’t spell yacht 😂 fire vid tho

[@_FLWRS]

Damn it!

[@fall3nangel421]

Damn the hopsin hate was wild very lyricsl rapper

[@IsaacClodfelter]

I think XXL is doomed rather soon but I think a decent portion of this year is gonna do good enough.

[@MrSuperJayJay84]

No Dave East hate will be tolerated

[@_FLWRS]

Dave east is ok but just that

[@MrSuperJayJay84]

@@_FLWRS reported

[@_FLWRS]

@@MrSuperJayJay84 🤣

[@chrisg9640]

Timbalands evil cousin. 😂

[@_FLWRS]

🤣🤣or flo rida

[@chrisg9640]

😂 ​@@_FLWRS

[@melville7367]

I dont think X ever lifted thay curse he put on us in the 2017 cipher

[@thekaizersoze]

Clifford Harris writes for Johnny Dang

[@theEarthmanJones]

Idk just my .2 but if we're talking about cultural relevance then how can we qualify something as hip hop when there's no mcing happening? If we're talking about industrial relevance, specifically the rap music industry, then okay. Promoting viral artists who will generate traffic, regardless of skillset, is clearly the play in the latter scenario. But as an individual who values the virtues and artistic merits of hip hop over a platform's profit margins, XXL's seemingly non committal stance just chips away at their relevance to me personally. If rappers can't (or won't) rap then what are we even doing here? ps Love from Boston 😉

[@k45207]

Besides Mexican OT I have no clue who these people are 😂

[@righteouslioncomedian1069]

8:12 You never heard of Patrice O'Neal or New Edition?...

[@oh-ox9sj]

damn the only mf thats acc real like a real person not npc ass preset rapper is rich amiri in there how does that happen

[@bluespy4050]

The coi laroi freestyle legit made me physically sick

[@blastphemii]

that nga is not from boston lmaoooooooo

[@LandonDalis1984]

Kenny Mason is one of the most skilled artists of the current generation.They robbed this guy by not putting him in the freshman class.

[@AmiriHipHop]

They invited Kenny Mason to be on the list 3 years ago in 2021 list and Kenny said he didn't want to do it. Don't take this the wrong way but the fact that it's 2024 and you didn't know that kinda shows that you're quick to complain about the list just because someone YOU like isn't on there.

[@LandonDalis1984]

@@AmiriHipHop why did you make a confrontational response for no reason?

[@AmiriHipHop]

@@LandonDalis1984 This is literally why I said "Don't take this wrong way" to let you know I wasn't coming from a place or vitriol or trying to flame you. But considering you took it that way and got offended by it anyway, I don't know what to tell you lmao. Literally all I'm saying is Kenny Mason came out in 2021 and said that he was asked to be on the list and he told them no thank you. So considering it's 2024 and you're saying "XXL robbed KM by not putting him on here". Respectfully, that shows you don't know what you're talking about. Again, I'm not saying this to be rude but if you're offended then oh well. It seriously isn't that deep lmao.

[@WetbackNoSetback]

14:57 thats a trash take, i think Kendrick proved to us that hiphop heads still care about lyrics, we want real ones who still spit on the corner like its 88’ in the yonkers, we want mofos who swing on mofos, we want chains snatched & niggas scared to come round here

[@egg-ts4fo]

im convinced this is just a sped class this might be one of the more popular classes a few of these poeople have tiktok viral songs

[@_FLWRS]

I’ve heard a lot of their songs. I was surprised how many I knew

[@0N3DR3AD]

Why the hate on Lil Dicky?. He's in his own lane and makes some pretty decent songs imo. 🤷

[@_FLWRS]

Anyone can say that about anyone. Its subjective. Doesn’t mean I have to like him 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@wolverine9049]

Kenny mason was major robbed tho and Redveil as well

[@lawrenceobeng-hp2fh]

Hunxho look older than 25 tho

[@mgmx2099]

XXL has a website?

[@_FLWRS]

Exactly!

[@oksaturn122]

rich amiri not bad fr

[@itsnimbi]

10:20 bro won😂💀

[@vanaharris4437]

Mans is st least 30

[@ItsKingdom]

Lucky point is not valid at all……XXL is a business that runs themselves the same way they always have if you sign up for it you should know what you’re expected to do…..six flags has rides and water parks you don’t go there and complain that six flags doesn’t have a rocket ship to take you to space cuz they never have ever had that…..you sign up for xxl and accept the offer expect to rap and expect a cypher like 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@_FLWRS]

Six flags,amusement parks in general, constantly rotates rides and other attractions to FIT PUBLIC INTERESTS. Because people get tired of the same rides. No business survives without adapting to its environment. Horrible analogy. Especially since in this case Lucki is saying if you’re gonna stay the same stay all the way the same. Pick rappers that fit the format. They can’t have it both ways by keeping the format the same but changing the type of rappers. In your words if six flags took all the “rides and water parks” out and replaced them with “rockets” they alienate the original customers of the amusement park and offend the rocket enthusiasts by assuming they can launch rockets without proper infrastructure. No one “signs up” for XXL they get scouted. The company picks them they’re in full control. Pick rappers with a love for the skillset

[@ItsKingdom]

@@_FLWRS I hear what you’re saying but you’re not going to tell me they do not have a choice they are not forced to accept going to XXL because I’m sure that they do and regardless if you feel as though my analogy is poor the idea is still the same you cannot go into a business the historically has not changed their format to accommodate you especially when they are known for what the are known for ie a freestyle cypher and then you try to discredit the business they are familiar with what XXL wants and if it’s known that the internet truly rules your image then you have every reason to decline the XXL and continue to drop music per your own accord…still like the content keep it up but I do not agree 💯

[@_FLWRS]

You’re confusing two different groups. The freshmen are not the audience they’re part of the product. The audience is tired of the format and Lucki is apart of the audience.The audience is done with XXL picking rappers that don’t have skills that align with the format and then having to sit through garbage more and more each year. Which XXL didn’t have an issue with because they were making money off of the clicks. Now the amount of freshmen backing out increased and XXL was the first one to make a statement about it. Freshmen backing out has always been a thing but now it’s gettin out of hand. Like I said they want to go on the platform just to say they did it but in large they do not need XXL to build a fanbase anymore.

[@tristanchuey]

All these beats sound the god damn same bruh 🤦🏽

[@sunnohh]

All these rappers are mid they sleeping on the best, you know who, Yuno Miles

[@AnthonyAnalog]

#GatekeepHipHop fuck this shit 😂

[@CallmeLQ]

Cash Cobain might make my least favorite Freshman list. He's a good producer, but I can't stand him as a rapper.

[@bradchad2645]

He rapping style was good for drake to swipe it so I think he’s got a good thing going

[@CallmeLQ]

@@bradchad2645 He did the same thing when Smiley and IloveMakonnen and they didn't have lasting careers, could just be a phase lol. But you do make a good point.

[@bradchad2645]

@@CallmeLQ i dont know who smiley is but for ILM i think he was always gonna be a one hit wonder cause people really only knew tuesday and it really blew because of drake. Cobain has blowing up with his own songs feature or no feature you know. But also feel like singing to drake is like praying to have your career stalled. Yet I agree he could still fall off gues we should give it 3 more years