The 2025 XXL Freshman Class is formally in session. Every rap star on the rise enters the proverbial hallways of hip-hop historical past with their personal superlative fashion. Rappers like Loe Shimmy, Lazer Dim 700 and Nino Paid deliver a brand new wave of artistry to the sport whereas MCs like Ray Vaughn, Eem Triplin and Samara Cyn exhibit next-level lyricism. BabyChiefDoit, Gelo and Ian ship an plain sense of swagger and EBK Jaaybo, 1900Rugrat and YTB Fatt personify the sounds of the streets. Each side of what all these 12 artists deliver to the sport is on show by every of their XXL Freshman freestyles.
For the higher a part of the previous 20 years, over 160 rappers who’ve acquired the glory of being named an XXL Freshman have flexed their abilities by particular person a cappella freestyles. This yr is actually no totally different. In truth, 2025 marks the primary time since 2022 during which each member of the Freshman Class laid down freestyles. Even the fan-voted tenth spot winner EBK Jaaybo throws down bars from behind bars regardless of having been arrested in Arkansas whereas en path to the quilt shoot.
Traditionally, a number of standout XXL Freshman freestyles have discovered hip-hop’s hottest up-and-comers taking very distinctive approaches of their a cappella supply. Artists like KayCyy and Fridayy had been accompanied by choir singers in 2022 and 2023, respectively, whereas Finesse2tymes famously supplied himself with a rhythm paying homage to a lunchroom cafeteria by pounding his fist on a close-by stool. Very like these freestyles of the previous, viewers can count on some extraordinary moments of creativity from this yr’s class because of Ian and YTB Fatt.
Ray Vaughn goes deep together with his ambition and drops a fireplace Mufasa line. BabyChiefDoit has no regrets and dodges the competitors. Eem Triplin has come a great distance, plus his cash is hittin’ totally different today. With assist from some pals, Ian insists he hasn’t modified, however a number of of his habits have. 1900Rugrat went from sleeping with the roaches to working it up. Samara Cyn spits so slick and addresses the Doja Cat comparisons.
Watch 2025 XXL Freshman freestyles from Ray Vaughn, BabyChiefDoit, Eem Triplin, Ian, 1900Rugrat and Samara Cyn under and examine again this week to see extra as every member of the class is unveiled.
