I think that’s because the influence is there, for sure. Meek Mill with his energy and his aggression, for sure. I rap with that same type of style. I’ve had it forever.

AS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL: “I was careless. I learned a lot during my freshman year in high school, not by learning, but by bumping my head. I’ve never been a disrespectful or loud student.

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2022 XXL Freshman Class The 2022 XXL Freshman Class is particularly special because these newly inducted rappers signify the 15th year that XXL has been celebrating the next stars in hip-hop.

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2011 XXL Freshman Class Meek Mill, Big K.R.I.T., Cyhi The Prynce, Lil Twist, Yelawolf, Fred The Godson, Mac Miller, YG, Lil B, Kendrick Lamar and Diggy Simmons.

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TRUTH ON BEING AN XXL FRESHMAN: “When my label called me with that sh*t, I was jumping around like a little kid. I’m damn near finna punch a hole in the wall, I’m so turnt.

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