Glorilla, Finesse2Tymes, Luh Tyler, Rob49, Lola Brooke Make 2023 XXL Freshman Class

The newest group of XXL Freshmen was released on Wednesday (June 21), and the list is packed with some of the hottest up-and-comers in hip-hop. 

This year's cover artists include Philadelphia’s 2Rare, UK rapper Central Cee, Milwaukee native DC The Don, Memphis stars Finesse2Tymes and GloRilla, Fridayy, New Yorker Lola Brooke, Florida's Luh Tyler, New Orleans' Rob49, Real Boston Richey, SleazyWorld Go, and Houston's TiaCorine.

The annual list has accurately predicted some of the biggest stars in hip-hop, as J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Uzi Vert, Wale, Future, Travis Scott, and the late Nipsey Hussle have all made the list in the past. Check out this year's full cover above.