Coi Leray Believes She Has Best "XXL" Freestyle & Cypher

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She says that she and Lakeyah had the best freestyles, regardless of the criticism Leray has received from Hip Hop fans.

This season of Coi Leray's career has been her time to shine, but at every turn, the budding artist has been met with criticism. Leray is a part of this year's XXL Freshman class, and since her inclusion was announced, she's defended her talents against naysayers. Previously, Leray's XXL Freshman freestyle caused her to go viral after Hip Hop fans weighed in heavily about her singing-rapping approach. After her Freshman cypher circulated online, the New Jersey-bred artist is once again a trending topic.

Her addition to the cypher was met with backlash as people came down on the 24-year-old artist, but she's repeatedly responded to her critics, this time defending her cypher bars and responding to trolls with a little cash-tossing.

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In a clip, Leray is seen at the top of a staircase as she throws cash into the air, making it rain in her home. On her Instagram Story, the singer returned once again.

"You thought I was about to spit the hottest fire flame," she said. "Let me tell y'all something...I feel like, personally, I had the best XXL freestyle. Me and Lakeyah fa sho had the best XXL freestyle. Especially my whole class of the cyphers. I haven't even heard the cyphers, other cyphers yet. And I know we had the best cypher. Especially me."

As the debate about the cypher rolls on, you can check out Coi Leray being proud of herself below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.