Get Familiar with 2014’s XXL Freshman Class

The XXL Freshman Issue has grown in popularity each year since its inception and now it’s undoubtedly their most popular issue annually. This years cover boasts twelve fresh faces, each with unique talents and flow coming from all corners of the country. Chicago rappers have never been a popular selection for the cover, but tides turned this year due to the abundant amount of talent coming out of Chicago, the drill music scene and the selection of Lil Durk, Vic Mensa, Chance The Rapper, and Lil Bibby to this years cover. Other members of this years class include, Rich Homie Quan, Isaiah Rashad, Ty Dolla $ign, Kevin Gates, Troy Ave, Jon Connor, Jared Benton, and R&B up comer August Alsina. Check out the class being introduced on 106 & Park below, where each of them get a chance to perform. Get to know the freshman class and their music below and keep an eye out for the upcoming  classic XXL Freshman class cyphers.

Chance The Rapper | 21 | Chicago, IL

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Rich Homie Quan | 24 | Atlanta, GA

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Isaiah Rashad | 22 | Chattanooga, TN

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Ty Dolla $ign | 29 | Los Angeles, CA

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Lil Durk | 21 | Chicago, IL

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Kevin Gates | 28 | Baton Rouge, LA

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Troy Ave | 28 | Brooklyn, NY

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Vic Mensa | 20 | Chicago, IL

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Lil Bibby | 19 | Chicago, IL

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Jon Connor | 29 | Flint, MI

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Jarren Benton | 32 | Decatur, GA

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August Alsina | 21 | New Orleans, LA

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Get Familiar with 2014’s XXL Freshman Class