Atlanta’s own SoFaygo has officially released his highly anticipated album MANIA. The project, dropping through Cactus Jack, features 19 tracks and includes standout collaborations with artists like ...

The first time I see SoFaygo, he’s gliding with an ease that belies his condition. The quiet, boyish 21-year-old rolls into the rehearsal space on Sunset Boulevard on a dreary Los Angeles afternoon in ...

The hip-hop subgenre has exploded in the last 18 months. By Elias Leight In 2020, Trenton Kyle was working as a librarian. Every day, he recalls, “I would come home and just make beats.” One night, he ...

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. SoFaygo knew what his calling was as a preschooler. Likely before he could even spell microphone ...

Cochise, Babyface Ray, Big Scarr, Big30, KayCyy, Kali & BabyTron round out the list. By Heran Mamo XXL revealed its 2022 Freshman Class on Tuesday (June 14). The 12 rappers on the list are Cochise, ...