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XXL Announces 2017 Freshman Class: Generation Next
The XXL Freshman Class has been revealed in a landmark year.
The 2017 edition of the class has been announced -- it's the 10th anniversary of the popular feature -- and this year, like those of its predecessors, may help to launch some names you don't already know yet into the stratosphere.
Some of the artists featured this time around include Kamaiyah, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, PnB Rock and XXXTentacion. Don't know 'em yet? Don't sweat it -- you soon will.
The rest of the roster includes Madeintyo, Playboi Carti, Aminé, Kap G, Ventura, Kyle and Ugly God.
The Freshman XXL issue hits newsstands on July 4. Until then, check out the official announcement below.
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