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The XXL Magazine has caught heat for members of their Freshman Class either being on the cover or being left OFF the cover in the past. What do you think about this year’s class? Amine PNB Rock A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Kamaiyah XXXTentacion Playboi Carti Ugly God Kap G Kyle MadeinTYO https://www.instagram.com/p/BVSc3hujj4b/?taken-by=balleralert Catch The […]

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Via Hiphopwired: The XXL Freshman Class of 2016 has finally been revealed. Some of the names you’ll be familiar with (G Herbo, Dave East) but it won’t stop fans from getting in their feelings about who did or didn’t make the cut anyway. Continue [HERE]. Catch @TheDayPartyCle Weekdays 3pm – 7pm on Z1079!  

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Via Rap-Up: XXL has revealed its 2015 Freshman Class. This year’s lineup includes 10 up-and-coming rappers who the magazine hails as “the new wave of hip-hop.” “Trap Queen” hitmaker Fetty Wap joins fellow MCs K Camp, OG Maco, Raury, Shy Glizzy, Vince Staples, and GoldLink, while Detroit’s own DeJ Loaf and Timbaland’s protégée Tink hold […]

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  I love myself.   Kendrick Lamar is ending 2014 on a very strong note. The Compton MC is set to cover the Winter edition…

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This is the moment you’ve all been waiting for, the cover reveal of the XXL Freshman Class 2013. XXL Freshman Class 2013 Schoolboy Q Trinidad Jame$ Joey Bada$$ Ab-Soul Logic Action Bronson Kirko Bangz Travi$ Scott Dizzy Wright – 10 Spot People’s Champion Winner Angel Haze Chief Keef – “The 11th Freshman”      

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Chris Brown said he wasn’t giving any interviews for 2012 at the beginning of the year, but apparently kissing and making up with Rihanna can make a man change his mind. The singer not only covers the December 2012/January 2013 issue of XXL Magazine, where he sports a grill over the caption ‘No More Apologies,’ […]

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Chris Brown and Big Sean grace separate covers of “XXL” Magazine as both artists reflect on their success in the music business.  Find out what they shared inside and listen to Wiz Khalifa’s “Rise Above” featuring Pharrell, Tuki Carter and Amber Rose. In the December/January issue of “XXL” (on shelves December 4th) Chris Brown wrote […]

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Lil’ Wayne graces the cover of XXL July/August 2011 issue. The young Money leader spoke with XXL about the his recording process and selecting tracks for the anticipated Tha Carter IV album in the exclusive interview “Larger Than Life.” Wayne lets it be known that the album is all about him because he is one […]

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Diggy Simmons brought out his dad Rev Run to perform one of his classics at the XXL freshman showcase at BB Kings Times Square NYC. Now if we can get Willow Smith and her dad to pull off the same thing next year that will be another must-see moment. Spotted at http://luxnyc.wordpress.com/ @BBKingBluesClub @LUX_NYC @diggy_simmons […]

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Kicking off the three-part cypher series of XXL‘s young guns, YG, Mac Miller, Diggy Simmons and Lil Twist grab the mic with DJ Kast One on the wheels of steel. part 2:With DJ Kast One on the 1s and 2s, Yelawolf, Kendrick Lamar, Lil B and CyHi Da Prynce are up next for the second […]

50 Cent and Soulja Boy are featured together on the cover of the November 2010 issue of XXL magazine.