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Yesterday, XXL Magazine revealed their yearly dirty dozen list of the hottest new rappers. The class consisted of: Chance the Rapper, Isaiah Rashad, Ty Dolla $ign, Rich Homie Quan, Vic Mensa, August Alsina, Troy Ave, Kevin Gates, Lil Bibby, Jon Connor, Lil Durk and the People’s Champ, Jarren Benton. After fans got a chance to analyze and vent their opinions on the list, XXL staff members Miranda Johnson and Vanessa Satten stopped by “The World’s Most Dangerous Morning Show”, The Breakfast Club to discuss the cover.
Vanessa touched on current crop of artist they selected including 4 from Chicago alone and past issues of not having Nicki Minaj, Drake and A$AP Rocky on their covers. Check after the jump to watch the full entire, where they reveal Young Thug pulling out of the cover last second and their upcoming Freshmen ‘14 concert at Best Buy this June.
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