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2016 XXL Freshman Class Marks 10-Year Anniversary

XXL Freshman 2016 class 10-year anniversary Denzel Curry Rémy Martin

2026 marks the ten‑year anniversary of the 2016 XXL Freshman Class, widely regarded as one of hip‑hop’s most influential rookie line‑ups. The class introduced artists such as Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Lil Yachty, Denzel Curry, Anderson Paak, Desiigner, G Herbo, Dave East and Lil Dicky.

The anniversary series is sponsored by Rémy Martin and hosted by DJ Drama, the original narrator of the 2016 cyphers. In a new interview, Denzel Curry said the classmates continue to push him to improve, noting their successes have helped his own career and citing milestones like Anderson Paak’s Super Bowl halftime performance.

Entities: 2016 XXL Freshman Class · Anderson Paak · DJ Drama · Denzel Curry · Lil Uzi Vert · Rémy Martin · XXL Freshman Class (2016)

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] XXL released a 10‑year anniversary series in partnership with Rémy Martin and hosted by DJ Drama. (c41c8646-bc28-429a-8e12-1f14bc24afa5, 6466812f-4ddd-4abb-8370-9af311db2c9a)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Denzel Curry described the 2016 class as “the most legendary class all around.” (c41c8646-bc28-429a-8e12-1f14bc24afa5, 6466812f-4ddd-4abb-8370-9af311db2c9a)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The 2016 XXL Freshman Class included Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Lil Yachty, Denzel Curry, Anderson Paak, Desiigner, G Herbo, Dave East and Lil Dicky. (c41c8646-bc28-429a-8e12-1f14bc24afa5, 6466812f-4ddd-4abb-8370-9af311db2c9a)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] DJ Drama served as host and interviewer for the anniversary series. (c41c8646-bc28-429a-8e12-1f14bc24afa5, 6466812f-4ddd-4abb-8370-9af311db2c9a)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Curry said his classmates' success has motivated his own rap career. (c41c8646-bc28-429a-8e12-1f14bc24afa5, 6466812f-4ddd-4abb-8370-9af311db2c9a)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Denzel Curry said his classmates continue to push him to improve and that their successes have helped his own career. (c41c8646-bc28-429a-8e12-1f14bc24afa5, 6466812f-4ddd-4abb-8370-9af311db2c9a)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The 2016 XXL Freshman Class introduced Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Lil Yachty, Denzel Curry, Anderson Paak, Desiigner, G Herbo, Dave East and Lil Dicky. (c41c8646-bc28-429a-8e12-1f14bc24afa5, 6466812f-4ddd-4abb-8370-9af311db2c9a)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Anderson Paak performed at the Super Bowl halftime show. (c41c8646-bc28-429a-8e12-1f14bc24afa5, 6466812f-4ddd-4abb-8370-9af311db2c9a)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] 2026 marks the ten‑year anniversary of the 2016 XXL Freshman Class. (c41c8646-bc28-429a-8e12-1f14bc24afa5, 6466812f-4ddd-4abb-8370-9af311db2c9a)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The anniversary series is sponsored by Rémy Martin and hosted by DJ Drama. (c41c8646-bc28-429a-8e12-1f14bc24afa5, 6466812f-4ddd-4abb-8370-9af311db2c9a)

Sources

Denzel Curry Praises the 2016 XXL Freshman Class' Impact and Explains Why His Classmates Still Push Him to Be Better [107jamz.com]
8 days ago
Denzel Curry Praises the 2016 XXL Freshman Class' Impact and Explains Why His Classmates Still Push Him to Be Better [www.xxlmag.com]
8 days ago