The Boombox decided to look back at the rappers and singers who made it to XXL’s prestigious Freshman Class. Find out where they are now and see what they have been doing in their careers since their recognition from the magazine.
It's hard to imagine what hip-hop would be were it not for Biggie Smalls. No one could have predicted that a kid from Brooklyn, who labeled himself "Notorious," would go on to change the very fabric of the culture, only to be taken down before his time...
While last year's buzz artists revel in new found success, there are a few guys and gals gearing up to make a splash in 2010. From Bronx-based emcees Mickey Factz and The Kid Daytona to the Dirty South's recent representatives Waka Flocka Flame and Pill, this year's list of newbies boast a cast of varying talent mixed with unwavering desire to breakthough in 2010...
Who: Mickey FactzWhat: The Bronx, NY rapper took the stage and performed 'Who's Hotter' at the Atlanta stop on the Heineken Red Star tour, which also featured performances by Big Boi and DJ Mick Boogie.Where: Atlanta, Ga.When: Aug. 20, 2009
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