James Bernard helped shape hip-hop media as a founding editor of “The Source” and later co-founded “XXL,” influencing how ...

The 2012 XXL Freshman Class introduced the revered fan-voted 10th spot, where fans of made their vote count by choosing who they wanted to earn a spot on the cover. On top of that, the 2012 pick was ...

A new generation of hip-hop stars has been crowned. XXL magazine released its annual freshman class list on Monday, highlighting 11 promising rappers who are poised to make their mark on hip-hop.

After eight rounds of voting, including thousands of ballots cast, YoungBoy Never Broke Again has come out victorious in XXL ...

XXL has just revealed its Freshman Class for 2023, and while many faces are familiar and well-deserving of the honors, one particular popular artist was noticeably absent and everyone’s wondering why.

For the past few years, XXL's Freshmen cyphers have garnered massive attention from hip-hop heads to rap newcomers. Since its inception in 2011, the cypher has become a staple for the brand. Rappers ...

The most anticipated preview of hip-hop to come has arrived. The XXL Freshman Class is an annual tradition that lets hip-hop fans get a look at the year’s fastest-rising stars. Prior lists have ...

James Bernard, one of the original architects who helped turn Hip-Hop journalism into a force, has passed away.

James Bernard, the trailblazing hip-hop journalist and co-founder of XXL who helped shape The Source ‘s voice in the late ...