Megan Thee Stallion, Tierra Whack, Rico Nasty, And More Make Up The 2019 XXL Freshman Class

The halls of XXL Magazine are open again, welcoming in its new freshman class of cautiously selected artists based on merit along with a whole lot of clout. Enter the 2019 Freshman class of rising artists: Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna, Rico Nasty, Blueface, DaBaby, Tierra Whack, Lil Mosey, YBN Cordae, YK Osiris, Roddy Ricch, and Comethazine. Class is in session! Right now the conversation starts by way of the disgruntled tweets and suggestions.


The story of the XXL Freshman class stretches back to 2007 once it was first implemented. The idea was simple: top list of rising artists that are poised to be hip-hop's most notable faces based on what they've shown for now. Whether it's video views, an outrageous aesthetic, or just good music (often times all three), these cautiously selected picks are brought with each other for a photoshoot and rap cipher to showcase their skills. Then they're sent on their merry ways with a tag on them in the form of the public eye to be able to see if they live up to their status. The majority do so it's become a fantastic way to keep an eye on the who's who of hip-hop.


This list is comprised of several of 2019's hottest artists. Gunna creates magic, most often with Lil Baby, and has made the term "drip" into a national treasure. Blueface popularized the term "Thotiana" nevertheless it's arguable whether he's the opening) and created one of the hottest dances of the summer. Rico Nasty, Megan Thee Stallion, and Tierra Whack are three of the hardest rappers in the game period, containing more energy in every line of a song than several rappers often do over the course of their careers. Each pick makes a ton of sense.


Other of the lesser-known names on the list are on the rise. Roddy Ricch's perish Young" was a breakout hit that pushed him forward to take advantage of 2019, his latest song being his group effort with Marshmello, "Project Dreams." DaBaby's took over vehicle stereos and curated playlists with "Suge" and Lil Mosey's coming into his own with his new single with Chris Brown, "G Walk."


Here are the perfect reactions to the 2019 Freshman Class Thus far.