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.
