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Miles Minnick Becomes First Christian Rapper in XXL Freshman Class

6/25/2026

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Miles Minnick was named to XXL’s 2026 Freshman Class, becoming the first openly Christian rapper selected.
He secured the final fan-voted tenth spot after a heavy campaign by supporters.
The selection marks a milestone for Christian hip-hop, a genre long outside major industry platforms.
Minnick previously became the first Christian rapper to perform a solo set at Rolling Loud.

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Story summary

Miles Minnick was named to XXL’s 2026 Freshman Class, becoming the first openly Christian rapper selected.
He secured the final fan-voted tenth spot after a heavy campaign by supporters.
The selection marks a milestone for Christian hip-hop, a genre long outside major industry platforms.
Minnick previously became the first Christian rapper to perform a solo set at Rolling Loud.