Celebrating the new artist season in the arrival of the XXL freshman class this summer. Before revealing the cover, you can choose the 10th artist in the 2025 XXL freshman course. Starting today (April 21), the polls are available for fans to vote.
Voting is simple. Visit the 10th voting page now and select the artist you think should be a freshman. You can vote once an hour for the next seven days. The past winners for the 10th place include Dizzy Wright, Jarren Benton, Iggy Azalea, Kidd Kidd, Lil Yachty, the late XXXTentacion, Blueface, 24kgoldn, DDG, DDG, Babytron, DC Don and Skilla Baby.
The poll remained open for the next seven days, ending at 11:59 EST on April 27. When making a vote count, use the official hashtag to promote your favorite artists to 10th place on social media: #XXLFRESHMAN.
Then follow XXL on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok to become the first XXL to announce the entire 2025 XXL freshman class.
Watch passwords, freestyles and interviews to review the XXL experiences over the years. Head over to XXL’s YouTube channel to see the memorable moments and conversations with the 2024 XXL Freshman Class, which features BigXThaPlug, That Mexican OT, Lay Bankz, BossMan Dlow, Rich Amiri, ScarLip, Hunxho, 4batz, Maiya The Don, Cash Cobain and and fan-voted 10th spot winner Skilla Baby.
Click the link below to visit the XXL No. 10 voting page. Then, come back throughout the week to vote for artists you want to take the 2025 XXL freshman course.
