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The year 2016 wasn't just another year for hip-hop; it was a total cultural reset. At the heart of this explosion was , the Philadelphia "rockstar" who walked into the 2016 XXL Freshman Class with purple hair, a red leather man-purse, and enough melodic energy to flip the industry on its head. 🔥 The Legendary 2016 Cypher

If you mention "Uzi" and "XXL" in the same breath, you're likely talking about of the Freshman Cypher. Featuring Lil Uzi Vert , 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Lil Yachty, and Denzel Curry , this session is widely considered the most iconic in XXL Magazine history. UZI - XXL

"Told that boy he can dress like me, but he can't be me / Told that boy I don't see no competition like I'm Stevie." The year 2016 wasn't just another year for

This cypher served as the definitive entry of the "SoundCloud Era" into the mainstream. It has since racked up over 100 million views on YouTube. Featuring Lil Uzi Vert , 21 Savage, Kodak

Looking back, the 2016 class aged like fine wine. Uzi went from a polarizing newcomer to a diamond-certified superstar with hits like "XO Tour Llif3".

While earlier cyphers felt like stiff auditions, this group looked like a house party. Uzi spent as much time dancing and ad-libbing for his peers as he did rapping.

Out of the entire class, Uzi holds the record for the most songs certified platinum (4) and multi-platinum (5) as of 2020.