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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
XXL UNVEILS 2020 FRESHMAN CLASS

XXL has unveiled their annual Freshman Class, honoring the hottest rising hip-hop stars. Previous stars to hold the honor include Future (2012), Travis Scott (2013), Lil Uzi Vert (2016), and Playboi Carti (2017), among many others. 

2020's class includes: Columbia's 24kGoldn, Polo G, Fivio Foreign and Lil Tjay; Alamo/Geffen/Interscope's Rod Wave; RCA's Calboy and Mulatto; and Warner's NLE Choppa and Chika. 

XXL noted in their reveal that the late Pop Smoke (Victor Victor/Republic) was the first star chosen in this year's class. 

Find the full capsule here. 

TAGS: XXL Freshman Class | Rod Wave | Polo G | NLE Choppa
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