106 & Park Presents: XXL Freshmen Killing the Game

Don't miss New Joint, "Bad" on 106!

Lupe Fiasco, "Till I Get There" - Lupe, pound-for-pound one of the best rappers out there, spits an extended riff on Ali and one of his most famous couplets on last year's "Till I Get There":The truth stings like Muhammad AliI tell 'em tell 'em don't homicide meI just a little old hope with his back against the ropesFighting for his fans and fighting for his folksBut the boos from the crowd they become so loudIf I could block em out then, I could knock em out thenDance around the ring, but until then I'll sing(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Lupe Fiasco - Lupe Fiasco is one of the most controversial rappers of this generation, and not because of his lyrics. Lyrically he's a beast, and socially this XXL Freshman has no problem speaking his mind, even if that means speaking against President Obama. His fans demanded that his last album, Lasers, got released, and got their wish granted, which proves the power that's in good music!Don't miss Lupe's controversial new single, "Bad" tonight on 106 & Park!(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Wiz Khalifa (@RealWizKhalifa) - TWEET: "Happy Birthday To My Beautiful Baby @DaRealAmberRose Words Cant Explain How Much I Love You And How Inspirational You Are To My Life… I Know With You Its The Small Things That Count, So I'll Start By Giving You The World. I Love U Baby @DaRealAmberRose" Wiz sends a heartfelt birthday shout out to his girlfriend Amber Rose.

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Wiz Khalifa - Like Mac Miller, Wiz Khalifa is from Pittsburgh, and had the honor of being an XXL Freshman before blowing up worldwide and before "Black and Yellow" was a certified party anthem. His debut album, Rolling Papers, did some amazing numbers, and oh, he's also engaged to one of the baddest chicks in the game, Amber Rose. Let's just say, Wiz is winning!(Photo: Jeff Daly/PictureGroup)

Mac Miller, ‏‪@MacMiller - Tweet: "I had a dream that Erykah Badu was my DJ"If you didn’t know, not only is Miss Badu nice on the mic, but she gets busy behind the turntables, too. She's so dope that Mac Miller has visions of her being his personal DJ. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Mac Miller - XXL switched it up a little in 2011 and had 11 Freshmen on their cover instead of 10 and Mac Miller was on that list. Since then Mac has gone on to have a number-one album and a lot of mainstream success.(photo: John Ricard / BET)

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J. Cole - After a gang of mixtapes and a lot of hype, J. Cole was a part of the XXL Freshmen class. In 2011, Roc Nation's golden child released his debut, Cole World: A Sideline Story. His album was so successful that it debuted at number one and got him nominated the Best New Artist Grammy Award.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Wale @Wale - Tweet: "I wonder who gon play my leadin lady in "bad" video?????? She gotta be witty quick smart and #bad"Wale day dreams of his video vixen of choice for the upcoming video shoot to his new single, "Bad." (Photo:  Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)

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Wale - Hailing from the DMV, Wale is part of the MMG crew and one of today's most beloved rappers. He was a part of the 2009 XXL Freshmen class and has made himself a household name ever since.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)

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Not So Wild Boy - We caught a rare glimpse of high energy rapper MGK in a rather subdued moment. Call it the quiet before the storm. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)

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MGK - MGK is part of the new generation of Bad Boy Records, and he was also part of the 2012 XXL Freshmen class. If you haven't heard his music or gotten down with the MGK cause, listen to "Wild Boy" featuring Waka Flocka Flame and lace up!(Photo:Candice Lawler)

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I'm So Hood - Who's that hooded man? Oh, its just Big Sean, one of the many rap stars in the building for the BET Music Matters showcase in SXSW. (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)

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Big Sean - Before Big Sean released his debut album, Finally Famous, he was a 2010 XXL Freshman and a mixtape king on the rise under the watchful eye of Kanye West. Last summer he hit the jackpot with "Marvin Gaye and Chardonnay" and "My Last" featuring Chris Brown. His future is looking mighty bright, so keep your ears open!(Photo: Candice Lawler)

B.o.B. - B.o.B. is also known as Bobby Ray, part of T.I.'s Grand Hustle, a musical master, and he was part of the 2009 Freshmen class. His debut album, The Adventures of Bobby Ray, went number one on the charts and has led to a lot of buzz around his follow-up album, Strange Clouds. Needless to say, B.o.B.'s star is shining brightly!(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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B.o.B. - B.o.B. is also known as Bobby Ray, part of T.I.'s Grand Hustle, a musical master, and he was part of the 2009 Freshmen class. His debut album, The Adventures of Bobby Ray, went number one on the charts and has led to a lot of buzz around his follow-up album, Strange Clouds. Needless to say, B.o.B.'s star is shining brightly!(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

June 11, 2012: "Amen" Music Video  - The behind the scenes footage of the music video for "Amen," a standout track from his Dreamchaser 2 mixtape, shows Meek and Drake on the stairs of his hometown's Philadelphia Museum of Art, made infamous by the film Rocky. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)

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Meek Mill - Meek Mill was part of the 2011 XXL Freshmen class, and although he hasn't released his solo debut album yet, his voice has been heard on the airwaves since last summer as part of the MMG family. Stay tuned for Meek's first album slated to drop this summer.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)

Iggy Azalea - With their similar names, it seemed inevitable that these polar opposites would clash, and sure enough, in late 2011, a boastfulBanks fired shots at the Aussie MC via Twitter (where else?). The scrum went next level when Iggy won a coveted spot on XXL's Freshmen cover — the first female to do so –– prompting Banks to criticize the magazine and call out Iggy for calling herself a "runaway slave master" in a rhyme from her mixtapeIgnorant Art. Iggy apologized for the lyrics and still insists she doesn't have any problem with Banks.(Photo: F. Leon/PictureGroup)

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Iggy Azalea - She's from the Land Down Under, has a lot of Southern swag that comes out through her music, and T.I. co-signed her, so there's no doubt that Iggy Azalea is the next big thing. Oh, and did we mention that Iggy made history by being the first woman to be inducted into any XXL Freshmen class? Two words: girl power!(Photo: F. Leon/PictureGroup)