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Season 2 Episode 8 "XXL Freshman Classes: The Best & Most Iconic-18 Years of Hip-Hop History"

The Right ‘REED’ Podcast··26 August 2026·38 min

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The XXL Freshman Class has shaped hip‑hop for nearly two decades. Stars like J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, 21 Savage, Future, Jack Harlow, and dozens more have been featured. In Season 2 Episode 8 of The Right “REED” Podcast, the Reed brothers dive deep into the history, impact, and evolution of XXL’s most influential covers.Whether you grew up debating XXL covers or you’re discovering the Freshman franchise for the first time, this episode breaks down 18 years of hip‑hop history with real insight, real perspective, and real culture talk.Live Now via YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Podcast Index, Deezer. Don’t forget to check out our playlist inspired by Season 2 Episode 8 "XXL Freshman Classes: The Best & Most Iconic-18 Years of Hip-Hop History"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1VKrzKdLD54DDEH4aXXOmj?si=mUGSRvYrS32Cna5SRip9jg&utm_source=copy-link&pi=uBeTgnEISD6Vrhttps://music.apple.com/us/playlist/season-2-ep-8-xxl-freshman-classes-playlist/pl.u-gxbl8dDIg8DGgZ#therightreedpodcast #xxl #xxlfreshmanclass #hiphopculture #music