With a chip on his shoulder, Jon Connor is next up for the 2014 XXL Freshman freestyles. Always bringing intensity to the mic, the Michigan native continues to prove to fans why he’s worthy of his placement on the Freshman cover and why Dr. Dre was smart to sign him to Aftermath last year. The lyricism’s on point, the passion’s evident and the hunger can be felt — if it wasn’t obvious before, Jon Connor’s set for a big 2014.

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