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The Class That Changed Everything

XXL · Aug 20, 2026 · published to YouTube

XXL partners with Rémy Martin to celebrate a decade of the most popular Freshman class and its cyphers with a new documentary, The Making of the Most Iconic XXL Freshman Class, exploring how it all came together. Interviews with 2016 Freshmen Lil Yachty, G Herbo, Denzel Curry, Lil Dicky and Dave East, along with music executive, media personalities and more. Ten years ago, XXL took a chance on 10 rising artists who would eventually become some of the most successful rappers in hip-hop history. 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Lil Uzi Vert, G Herbo, Denzel Curry, Lil Yachty, Anderson .Paak, Lil Dicky, Dave East and Desiigner were inducted into the 2016 XXL Freshman Class, marking a defining moment in the culture. Subscribe to XXL's channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL Store: http://shop.xxlmag.com Read the latest hip-hop news: http://www.xxlmag.com Conne

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