The 2021 XXL Freshman cover is finally here, and this year’s class features breakout stars such as Coi Leray, Pooh Shiesty, Morray, Iann Dior, Layekah, DDG, 42 Dugg, Rubi Rose, Blxst, Toosii, and Flo Milli.
The 2021 XXL Freshman Class has been revealed and it includes Detroit melodic rapper 42 Dugg, the Alabama-bred, TikTok-assisted Flo Milli, rapper/crooner Morray, rising Memphis star Pooh Shiesty, Milwaukee-based Quality Control signee Lakeyah, “BIG PURR” hitmaker Coi Leray, Raleigh/Syracuse sing-rapper Toosii, South Central sing-rapper Blxst, Kentucky spitter Rubi Rose, Puerto Rican-born emo-rapper Iann Dior, and another melodic voice from Michigan, DDG (who is this year’s fan-voted 10th spot winner).
Usually there are concerts with all or most of the Freshman Class to celebrate, but those haven’t been announced at this time, probably due to Covid. You can, however, catch many of these artists at Rolling Loud.
What are your thoughts on this year’s XXL Freshman Class? Is it stronger or weaker than years past? Is there anyone who you think landed the cover that didn’t deserve it? And most importantly, who do you think is missing?
You can take a look at the list below and voice your opinion in the comments. Expect plenty of content, including freestyles and cyphers to go down within the next few weeks.
42 DUGG
FLO MILLI
MORRAY
POOH SHIESTY
LAKEYAH
COI LERAY
TOOSII
BLXST
RUBI ROSE
IANN DIOR
DDG