2025 XXL Freshmen: Mean Comments Read
- The 2025 XXL Freshman Class is showing off its sense of humor.
- Ray Vaughn, a Top Dawg Entertainment artist from Long Beach, Calif., addresses comparisons to Cozz, who is signed to J.Cole's Dreamville label.
- One comment compared him to "Shaggy from Scooby-Doo" after a hypothetical trip to get weed.
The 2025 XXL Freshman Class fires back at social media trolls, showcasing a humorous side amidst the pressures of rising fame. Discover how up-and-coming artists like Ray Vaughn, 1900Rugrat, and samara Cyn are navigating the online criticism that comes with success. Ray Vaughn addresses comparisons, while 1900Rugrat embraces a lighthearted Shaggy from Scooby-Doo comparison; Meanwhile, Samara Cyn responds to Doja Cat comparisons.These artists prove their ability to handle the negativity with wit and resilience. News Directory 3 provides a glimpse into the current zeitgeist. Explore how these artists are using humor as a shield. Discover what’s next …
2025 XXL Freshman Class Artists Respond to Social Media Trolls
The 2025 XXL Freshman Class is showing off its sense of humor. Despite taking their music careers seriously, artists including Lazer dim 700, BabyChiefDoit, Ray Vaughn, Gelo, Eem triplin, Samara Cyn, 1900Rugrat, Loe Shimmy, Ian, YTB Fatt, nino Paid, and EBK Jaaybo are laughing in the face of social media criticism. The group tackles online trolls in XXL‘s “Mean Comments” video.
Ray Vaughn, a Top Dawg Entertainment artist from Long Beach, Calif., addresses comparisons to Cozz, who is signed to J.Cole’s Dreamville label. One social media user questioned Vaughn’s hype, calling him “just the Cozz of TDE.”
“What’s wrong with Cozz?” Ray Vaughn said. “I got some motion on me, on God. You see it. You leaving comments, right?”
1900Rugrat also faced online jabs. One comment compared him to “Shaggy from Scooby-Doo” after a hypothetical trip to get weed. The South Florida rapper found humor in the remark.
“I don’t even know what to say,” 1900Rugrat responded. “They just be grillin’ me, bruh, no bulls**t. I do look like Shaggy a little piece, though. So, I ain’t even mad.”
Other artists also faced criticism. Ian was called a “mediocre/untalented musician,” while gelo was dubbed “the karaoke rapper.” Samara Cyn from Tennessee is dealing with comparisons to Doja Cat, and BabyChiefDoIt disputes the idea that a small meal is enough to satisfy him.
What’s next
The 2025 XXL Freshman class continues to navigate the music industry, using humor to deflect negativity and focus on their artistic roles.