2014 XXL Freshmen Cypher (Part 2 & 3) [Video]

Ever since we unveiled the cover of the XXL 2014 Freshmen issue last month, we’ve been rolling out a ton of freestyles, behind the scenes photos, interviews, videos, and plenty more with our class of 12 guys. But now that we’ve got a slew of stories and links for you to check out, it’s time to get down to the Freshmen Cyphers, one of the most anticipated aspects of the cover shoot. This year, we’ve got an additional three cyphers for everyone to enjoy, and we’ll be rolling them out all week. The first cypher was fantastic, now here’s the second cypher featuring Lil Durk, Rich Homie Quan, and Ty Dolla $ign. Check out the video above, compare it with some of last year’s Cyphers right here, and let us know what you think in the comments. Part 3 after the jump. The first and second cyphers were fantastic, now here’s the third cypher featuring Troy Ave, Jon Connor, and Jarren Benton. Check out the video above, compare it with some of last year’s Cyphers right here, and let us know what you think in the comments.

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King Los Talks Being On Bad Boy, Advice For Young Artists, Carmen Amare & More [Video]

Here is part one of HHS1987’s exclusive with Baltimore native King Los at the Philly stop of the ‘In My Own Lane Tour’ with Kid Ink and Bizzy Crook. After tearing down the stage, Los chopped it up with HHS1987’s E-Money about his history as an artist on Bad Boy, his advice for young artists coming up in the game, working with Carmen Amare and more.

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Quick5 w/ Dizzy Wright [Video]

We’ve already rolled out most of our Powerhouse interviews, however there’s one Quick5 remaining with Dizzy Wright. Dizzy just dropped an energetic new record, “Spark Up The Flame,” so with that we’ve let go a quick five questions with the man himself. The Las Vegas native gives his thoughts on the XXL Freshmen 2014 list, naming Casey Veggies as a rapper snubbed– he’s been one of several we’ve spoken to recently to bring up Veggies name. Dizzy also reveals the last cut he downloaded is Wiz Khalifa’s “We Dem Boyz.”

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