It's that time of the year again. Students dress in their Sunday best, preparing to walk across an elongated metal platform praying that they're not the clutz to fall during the commencement ceremony, just before receiving their diploma.

In honor of the Classes of 2011, XXL has put together a playlist of the best songs to congratulate this year's graduates and helping them move on to the next level.


Kanye West - Graduation Day


The Night (Graduation Song) - Expo


Nicki Minaj - Moment 4 Life


Kanye West - Can't Tell Me Nothin'



Nas - I can


Outkast - Git Up, Git Out


Kanye West - Touch the Sky


Jay-Z Feat. Mr. Hudson - Young Forever


50 Cent - If I can`t video by sandeep82
50 Cent - If I Can't Do It


Soulja Boy - Turn My Swag On


Yelawolf Feat. Gucci Mane - I Just Wanna Party


Pharrell Feat. Clipse - Cheers


Kanye West - Champion


Kanye West Feat. Rihanna & Kid Cudi - All of the Lights


Notorious B.I.G. - Sky's the Limit


Kanye West "School Spirit"

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