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I was in high school and college as hip-hop was really sort of coming into its own as a, you know, creative force, as…

— Rick Famuyiwa

I think I been chosen to be a 2020 XXL Freshman 'cause, you know, I been rocking with XXL since I started, you know…

— Rod Wave

XXL is the embodiment of hip-hop... Eminem even shouted it out in a song.

— Cordae

Hip-hop is supposed to uplift and create, to educate people on a larger level and to make a change.

— Doug E. Fresh

Hip-hop was the culture that I grew up with; I am part of this culture.

— Ali Shaheed Muhammad

I really love the culture of hip-hop.

— Nipsey Hussle

Hip Hop is thee dominant youth culture in the world right now.

— Kurtis Blow

Being an XXL Freshman means that I actually grinded a lot to get here.

— Megan Thee Stallion

The moment I made that decision to get in the studio and actually work and study the culture of hip-hop, then everything just started…

— Kendrick Lamar

Honestly, as a rapper, the Freshman list is definitely the biggest milestone. Culture-wise - anything-wise - that's the biggest stamp.

— Smokepurpp

Every generation wants that real hip-hop. And I've always been able to bring that.

— Rakim

I was just a kid in love with hip hop music. I love music. I love the culture. I wanted to be a part…

— Troy Carter