Posted by The energy didn’t stop when the cameras cut. Following the official 2026 XXL Freshman Cypher, the studio remained electric as Chris Patrick, La Reezy, Sosocamo, Slayr, Miles Minnick, and Hurricane Wisdom gathered for an impromptu bonus session. Powered by Puma, this raw, unfiltered footage captures the artists in their element, trading bars and enjoying the creative process off the cuff.
Set to a charging beat produced by Jay Trench, the group leaned into the spontaneity of the moment. Sosocamo kicked off the session with an infectious energy that set the tone for the rest of the crew. Slayr followed suit, delivering sharp, rhythmic verses that highlighted his technical prowess, rapping, “Tryin’ to beat me might as well hit the rollie/I’m runnin’ so fast/Runnin’ so fast that I’m tired.”
The atmosphere remained lighthearted yet competitive as Hurricane Wisdom stepped up, delivering a rhyme that drew immediate laughter from his peers. Chris Patrick capitalized on the momentum, shifting the vibe toward a blend of grounded, introspective bars and high-stakes confidence. “If I tell you the s**t that I know, these ni**as will hate me, God,” he declared, a sentiment that La Reezy quickly echoed, adding his own layer of ambition: “In 20 some years I’ll show my babies that I was the man, God.”
The session reached a poignant conclusion as Miles Minnick stepped to the mic. He delivered a spirited, faith-driven verse that served as both a celebration of his journey and a tribute to the camaraderie shared among this year’s Freshman class. This bonus cypher serves as a testament to the chemistry and raw talent defining the 2026 hip-hop landscape.