The was unveiled on June 24, 2025, and, as always, it immediately ignited fierce debate across social media. The twelve artists chosen were: Ray Vaughn, BabyChiefDoit, Eem Triplin, 1900Rugrat, Samara Cyn, Ian, Gelo, Loe Shimmy, Lazer Dim 700, YTB Fatt, Nino Paid, and EBK Jaaybo . The list featured a mix of promising newcomers and polarizing figures, with Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) signee Ray Vaughn and the charismatic Samara Cyn emerging as early standouts. Unsurprisingly, the online reaction was swift and severe, with one X user hilariously posting a clip of Tommy Davidson asking, "Who are these n**gas?" in response to the lineup, capturing the confusion of casual listeners.