Praised for his technical proficiency as well as his provocative lyrics, Freddie Gibbs has won over fans of gangsta rap as well as underground hip-hop. He’s equally at home rhyming over booming breakbeats or trap beats, and has collaborated with a diverse array of rappers and producers including Young Thug, Rick Ross, Tyler The Creator, Big Sean, Gucci Mane, Jadakiss, ScHoolboy Q, Tory Lanez and others. He made a name for himself with a series of self-released mixtapes throughout the 2000s and early 2010s. Following... Read More

XXL has revealed its prestigious Freshman Class for 2021. The new list of up-and-coming rappers includes PULSE client Flo Milli who broke out with the TikTok hits “Beef FloMix” and “In the Party.” Her pressworthy album Ho, Why Is You Here? was featured on many “Best of 2020” lists, and she was recently nominated for “Best New Artist” at the 2021 BET Awards. Her songs have been streamed more than 500 million times on Spotify and she’s been featured on tracks by Yung Bleu, Goldlink,... Read More