Coley ReedList RulesVote up the rappers who deserve a spot on the 2019 XXL Freshman Class.
Here are all 80 rappers nominated for XXL's Freshman Class 2019, ranked by fans everywhere. Featuring popular rappers dominating hip hop charts and underground rappers coming up on SoundCloud, this 2019 XXL Freshman list also includes several new R&B artists, like DaniLeigh and Melii, as well as rising female rappers, like Megan Thee Stallion and Tierra Whack. Which artists most deserve a spot on XXL's 2019 Freshman Class?
While Juice WRLD and Blueface seem like obvious choices for their recent hits, there are many underrated rappers gaining popularity, including Jordan Hollywood, Gunna, Roddy Ricch, and Rico Nasty.
Vote up the best up and coming rappers who should belong on the 2019 XXL Freshman list, and check out their freestyle videos below.
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Jarad Anthony Higgins (December 2, 1998 – December 8, 2019), known professionally as Juice... more on Wikipedia1,180334
2862343Jonathan Lyndale Kirk (born December 21, 1991), better known as DaBaby (formerly known as Baby... more on Wikipedia2019 XXL Freshman
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3821370Cordae Amari Dunston (born August 26, 1997), known professionally as YBN Cordae, is an... more on Wikipedia2019 XXL Freshman
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4716427Sergio Giavanni Kitchens (born June 14, 1993), better known by his stage name Gunna, is an... more on Wikipedia2019 XXL Freshman
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5552361Rodrick Moore (born October 22, 1998), known professionally as Roddy Ricch is an American... more on Wikipedia2019 XXL Freshman
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Taurus Tremani Bartlett (born January 6, 1999), better known as Polo G, is an American rapper... more on Wikipedia507329![Comethazine]()
7553416Frank Childress (born July 6, 1998), known professionally as Comethazine, is an American... more on Wikipedia2019 XXL Freshman
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8562449Lathan Moses Echols (born January 25, 2002), known professionally as Lil Mosey, is an American... more on Wikipedia2019 XXL Freshman
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9439358Megan Jovon Ruth Pete (born February 15, 1995), known professionally as Megan Thee Stallion... more on Wikipedia2019 XXL Freshman
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Tione Merritt (born April 30, 2001), better known by his stage name Lil Tjay, is an American... more on Wikipedia41936111
Anthony Dixson, better known by his stage name, Boogie, (born August 30, 1989) is an American... more on Wikipedia469452![Blueface]()
12579612Jonathan Porter (born January 20, 1997), known professionally as Blueface Bleedem or simply... more on Wikipedia2019 XXL Freshman
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13346410Maria-Cecilia Simone Kelly (born May 7, 1997), known professionally as Rico Nasty, is an... more on Wikipedia2019 XXL Freshman
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Christopher Saint Victor (born November 16, 1995), better known by his stage name Flipp... more on Wikipedia32539215
Tyquian Terrel Bowman (born March 23, 1999), better known as Quando Rondo, is an American... more on Wikipedia25634216
Khadimou Rassoul Cheikh Fall (born September 10, 1998), known professionally as Sheck Wes, is... more on Wikipedia36952217
Young Nudy (born December 17, 1992) is an Atlanta rapper with hits including "Tell Em Again,...19932318
Diamonté Harper (born July 2, 1993), known professionally as Saweetie, is an American rapper... more on Wikipedia191323![Tierra Whack]()
19199336Tierra Whack (born August 11, 1995) is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from North... more on Wikipedia2019 XXL Freshman
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20205366Osiris Williams (born September 7, 1998), known professionally as YK Osiris, is an American... more on Wikipedia2019 XXL Freshman
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Jay Bradley (born August 6, 1999), better known as YBN Almighty Jay, is an American rapper... more on Wikipedia20638722
Raqhid Jevon Render (born March 16, 1998), known professionally as Lil Keed, is an American... more on Wikipedia11623023
Yung Bans (born May 25, 1999) is an Atlanta rapper who went viral with his single "4TSpoon."... more on Wikipedia14628724
Alejandro Coranza (born November 27, 1993), better known as OhGeesy, is an American rapper... more on Wikipedia8920725
Danielle Bregoli Peskowitz (born March 26, 2003), also known by her stage name Bhad Bhabie, is... more on Wikipedia263566
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