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At last, XXL announces their annual freshman list.

Every year the magazine gathers 12 of the brightest young stars in hip-hop and spotlight them ad the ones to watch.

B.o.B, Macklemore and French Montana are a few who made previous lists.

This year, the list is as diverse as ever.

Chicago checks in heavy with Lil Bibby, Vic Mensa, Chance The Rapper and Lil Durk.

TDE’s newest star Isiah Rashad made the list as well as indie fan favorites Jarren Benton and Troy Ave.

Singers August Alisina and Ty Dolla $ign round out the list with Rich Homie Quan and Kevin Gates.

Congrats all those who made the cut.