March madness continues. Last Monday (March 1) XXLMag.com unveiled the cover for our April 2010 issue, featuring XXL’s new Freshman Class. Today (March 8), we drop another exclusive, as the 10 Freshman for ’10 Mixtape, hosted by DJ Whoo Kid, is released.

The compilation features 17 brand new tracks (see complete track list below) by this year’s Freshmen 10—Pill, Jay Rock, Nipsey Hussle, Big Sean, Fashawn, Freddie Gibbs, Wiz Khalifa, J. Cole, OJ Da Juiceman and Donnis. Whoo Kid already treated listeners to a few choice cuts off the tape this past Saturday (March 6) during his Sirius/Shade45 show, as the artists themselves called in for live interviews.

XXL’s 10 Freshman for ’10 issue hit stands next Tuesday, March 16. In addition to the Freshmen 10 roundtable, the issue includes stories on the Freshmen producers, hip-hop soul artists and hip-hop duos/groups, as well as an in-depth look on what it’s like to be a new rapper today, a special recap of last year’s Freshmen class and an Eye Candy that’ll make you say ahh.

In the meantime, be sure to check out the Freshman for ’10 artist stats and freestyles at XXLMag.com/Freshmen10/. – XXL

DOWNLOAD: XXL – 10 Freshman For ’10 (Mixtape)

Check for the tracklist after the jump…
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XXL put together this video of Jay-Z fans sharing their favorite classic bars from the rapper. I still cannot believe the man is bigger than Elvis. Thats BIG right there!

They say stuff that’s funny, and then dudes get beat up behind the scenes. Look at what rappers turned into.

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XXL sits down with DJ Drama & Whoo Kid to find out who really know’s most about rap people and rap things. Whoo Kid is a joker fo real, but that kid runs his mouth so freely, i love it. I wonder tho, what 50 wud do if somebody touched Whoo Kid.

Marshall Mathers covers the June issue of XXL Magazine. You can check the second cover and some excerpts where he speaks on his drug addiction, on Proof’s death, and on T.I., Lil Wayne, and hip hop… all after the jump. Peace!

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Charles Hamilton teams up with XXL Magazine to create a video for the track “Loser” featured on the “Pink Lava Lamp LP”. The video will come out on Wednesday, so be on the lookout.

Wow this is the first time ive heard Jim Jones speak all normal and collected during an interview instead of being blitz out of his mind. He say’s they about to make history yet again despite of what people say, we’ll we are waiting to see that happen. Hopefully the REAL DIPSET crew can get back together in full form.