[vodpod id=Video.5737057&w=540&h=350&fv=videoId%3D820371208001%26linkBaseURL%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.xxlmag.com%252F2011-freshman-class%252F%26playerID%3D735056479001%26playerKey%3DAQ%7E%7E%2CAAAAj36EHhk%7E%2C2pR1tWM5uVhnbSj–UUJCXbI03wJZIun%26domain%3Dembed%26dynamicStreaming%3Dtrue] For today’s XXL Freshmen of the Day, Fred The Godson holds the spot down and drops a quick freestyle. Down below, the BX spitter speaks on the importance of making the class. “Ever since things started picking up last year April, this is what I’ve been gunning for. I’ve been in the office and doing whatever I can do. And I’m like, ‘Yo, I need that Freshmen cover, man.’ It means everything. I think some people take it […]

Yesterday, Forbes revealed their top five richest Hip Hop artists. With Sean John and his Ciroc partnership, Diddy takes the top spot with Jay-Z right behind. Money ain’t a thang. 1. Diddy ($475 million) 2. Jay-Z ($450 million) 3. Dr. Dre ($125 million) 4. 50 Cent ($100 million) 5. Birdman ($100 million)

The RIAA has just certified The Eminem Show as Diamond which gives the rapper his second Diamond record. Since its release on May 28, 2002, Eminem’s fourth studio album has moved over 10 million units in the U.S. Throw ya diamonds up in the sky one time. hhnm

Spitta is releasing his nine-track LP, Muscle Car Chronicles on March 15th, but for the moment, our speakers explode with the project’s opening track. Boom! hhnm

For Jomo’s next single, he gives something that everybody can rock to—including Becky and ’em. Capo finally drops on April 5. Like oh my God, no way. flex UPDATE: No Tags via EE.

Now that Mike Bigga and Big Boi got a joint LP in the works, Mike keeps his promise and drops off the remix, which also features the Kang. Get ready to PL3DGE on April 19. UPDATE: Dirty version via NQM.  

The AP reports that earlier today, a judge set a date of June 8th for Ja Rule to begin his two year prison term. This stems from a plea deal the rapper took for his 2007 gun charge in New York City. Looking forward to Fif’s next reaction.

Produced by 9th Wonder, this isn’t your typical collabo, but it’s good to hear Phonte and 9th working together again since they buried the hatchet. Thank you BasedGod. Thank you Little Brother. nqm

Talib and his ol’ lady keep the trust going in his latest visual aid. Cop Gutter Rainbows—and remember to keep your cellphone on lock.

Yup, you the man Lupe, you the man. Despite the leak one week prior to the release, HHD is predicting that Lasers will reach the top of the charts and move an estimated 220-240k units in first week sales. Take that losers. lupeEND