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In this Superchat Mailbag episode we were asked to revisit some of the GOATs from the 90s and early 2000s and dig into whether their music still holds up in 2025 or if some of it has aged poorly. From classic albums that shaped the culture to verses that defined entire eras, we reflect on how these legendary catalogs sound now and what they mean for hip hop today. Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know which 90s or 2000s rappers you think still sound timeless and which ones feel dated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HotNewHipHop has released their list of the top 50 female rap albums and we had to see how it stacked up. In this discussion we go through the list, react to the placements, and talk about which albums truly deserve recognition. From timeless classics to more recent standouts, we highlight the moments that shaped hip hop and point out where we feel HotNewHipHop might have missed the mark. This is not just about ranking albums, it is about celebrating the impact of women in hip hop and recognizing the voices that pushed the culture forward. Whether you agree with the list or not, this one is sure to spark conversation. Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know which albums you think belong in the top 50. #FemaleRap #HipHop #albumrankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his latest appearance on The Breakfast Club, Dame Dash delivers a fiery response to Charlamagne Tha God, rejecting claims that he’s “broke,” defending his worth, and going on the attack questioning Charlamagne’s masculinity and even accusing him of being gay over his ties (or lack thereof) with Jay-Z. The confrontation escalates into schoolyard insults, with Dame threatening physical violence, nearly walking out amid what he saw as disrespect, all while Charlamagne fires back. It's a chaotic, tension-filled exchange revealing deep grievances, defiance, and personal attacks. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4546989716668416 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this superchat convo we were asked to list songs that represent the sound of each coast in hip hop. Instead of just focusing on East and West we decided to expand the discussion and highlight the South and Midwest as well. Each region has its own history and signature style that can be captured in certain tracks and we had a great time debating which ones stand out the most. From the raw lyricism of the East to the smooth bounce of the West, from the soul driven Midwest to the trunk rattling South, we dug into the tracks that showcase the heart of each movement. Drop your picks in the comments because the conversation after the conversation is always in the comments. #HipHop #RegionalSounds #superchat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joey Bada$$ has returned with his latest project Lonely at the Top and we are diving deep into everything it brings to the table. Known for his sharp lyricism, nostalgia soaked boom bap production choices, and his ability to balance classic New York energy with modern sounds, Joey is one of the few artists who can bridge eras of hip hop in a natural way. With this new release, he seems to be reflecting on the cost of success, personal growth, and what it means to carry the weight of expectations while carving out his own legacy. In this review we break down the production, the themes, and Joey’s performance across the tracklist. We talk about the stand out cuts, moments that showcase his pen at its sharpest, and whether the album reaches the highs fans expect after 2000 and his earlier mixtape run. We also get into how Lonely at the Top stacks up against not only his own catalog but also the broader landscape of hip hop in 2025. Let us know what you think about the project in the comments. Do you feel like Joey pushed himself creatively here or do you think he stayed too close to his comfort zone. The conversation after the conversation is always in the comments so tap in and let us know your thoughts. #JoeyBadass #LonelyAtTheTop #hiphopreview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this live show we cover the latest updates on Young Thug as he sits down with Big Bank for a revealing interview while also dropping a new diss track aimed at alleged rats within YSL. From the tension surrounding his words to the names being speculated, this situation continues to shake up the hip hop world. Join us as we break it all down and give our thoughts on what this means for Thug, YSL, and the culture moving forward. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4546989716668416 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this superchat from DonaldVann, we dig into a fun but tricky topic: songs that we absolutely love but also feature some of the worst verses from a particular artist. We all know those tracks where the beat, hook, or main verses are incredible, but then a feature or guest spot brings the energy down. These verses weren’t enough to ruin the whole song, but when we look back, they definitely stand out as weak links. From hip hop classics to more recent tracks, we share our picks and debate whether a bad verse can still live on a great song. Want to throw your picks in the mix? Drop them in the comments and keep the conversation going. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwNzLpk33dblyY2Gg-SyPxw/join Dead End Hip Hop Merch Shop: https://deadendmedia.myspreadshop.com Find all things Dead End Hip Hop here: https://linktr.ee/deadendhiphop SUBSCRIBE to our second channel, Is The Mic Still On: https://www.youtube.com/isthemicstillon IS THE MIC STILL ON PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: http://apple.co/2oJIzZb Follow The Crew: Follow Modest Media: @IamModestMedia Follow Beezy: @Beezy430 Follow Ken: @KennithBInge Follow Feefo: @Feefo247 Follow Myke C-Town: @MykeCTown Follow Sophie: @SayItAintSoph About Dead End Hip Hop: No scripts. It's pure unfiltered hip hop conversations and album reviews. No politics. No BS. We Are The People. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back with the second episode of our Best Of series, this time highlighting the albums that stood out to us during the month of August. Each of us brought a few picks that we felt represented the strongest releases of the month and we break down what makes them worth revisiting. If you missed the pilot episode where we covered the month of July, that full breakdown is available now on Patreon. Make sure to check it out and let us know what you think about this new series as we continue to shape it. #hiphop #bestof #deadendhiphop Patreon: patreon.com/deadendhiphop Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwNzLpk33dblyY2Gg-SyPxw/join Dead End Hip Hop Merch Shop: https://deadendmedia.myspreadshop.com Find all things Dead End Hip Hop here: https://linktr.ee/deadendhiphop SUBSCRIBE to our second channel, Is The Mic Still On: https://www.youtube.com/isthemicstillon IS THE MIC STILL ON PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: http://apple.co/2oJIzZb Follow The Crew: Follow Modest Media: @IamModestMedia Follow Beezy: @Beezy430 Follow Ken: @KennithBInge Follow Feefo: @Feefo247 Follow Myke C-Town: @MykeCTown Follow Sophie: @SayItAintSoph About Dead End Hip Hop: No scripts. It's pure unfiltered hip hop conversations and album reviews. No politics. No BS. We Are The People. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Superchat Mailbag we tackled not one but two heavy questions from the community. Beezy circled back to answer a ranking superchat that came in during a previous mailbag and then the crew locked in on a brand new one. The question was simple but wild to think about: if you had to completely erase one hip hop album and its impact from history which one would it be As always the conversation went deep because removing a project from the timeline changes more than just the music it touches the culture the influence and the artists who came after. Let us know in the comments how you would have answered because we know this one is going to stir up some debate. Superchats like these drive some of our best convos so keep them coming if we miss yours live it could end up in its own dedicated video like this one. #DEHH #HipHop #Superchat #albumranking Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwNzLpk33dblyY2Gg-SyPxw/join Dead End Hip Hop Merch Shop: https://deadendmedia.myspreadshop.com Find all things Dead End Hip Hop here: https://linktr.ee/deadendhiphop SUBSCRIBE to our second channel, Is The Mic Still On: https://www.youtube.com/isthemicstillon IS THE MIC STILL ON PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: http://apple.co/2oJIzZb Follow The Crew: Follow Modest Media: @IamModestMedia Follow Beezy: @Beezy430 Follow Ken: @KennithBInge Follow Feefo: @Feefo247 Follow Myke C-Town: @MykeCTown Follow Sophie: @SayItAintSoph About Dead End Hip Hop: No scripts. It's pure unfiltered hip hop conversations and album reviews. No politics. No BS. We Are The People. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are going live to cover the leaked jail phone calls from Young Thug that have sent shockwaves through the hip hop community. These recordings reveal conversations where names like Lil Durk, Kendrick Lamar, and Gunna come up, adding fuel to the already heated discussions around Thug, YSL, and the wider rap game. With Thug now on probation, the timing and content of these calls raise questions about what this means for his image, relationships in the industry, and the narrative surrounding him moving forward. During this livestream, we will break down what was said, explore how these revelations connect to larger conversations in hip hop, and give our unfiltered thoughts on the impact this might have. Whether it’s about loyalty, respect, or how the culture processes leaked information, we are diving deep into it all. Join us in the live chat to share your reactions and perspectives — this one is bound to spark debate across the board. #YoungThug #YSL #LilDurk #KendrickLamar #Gunna #HipHop #Livestream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ghostface Killah has returned with Supreme Clientele 2, a project fans have been anticipating for years. As the follow up to his 2000 classic Supreme Clientele, expectations could not be higher. The original solidified Ghost as one of the most inventive storytellers and stylists in hip hop and it remains a staple not just in his discography but in the Wu Tang legacy as a whole. In this review we break down whether Ghost was able to live up to the pressure of revisiting such a monumental title. We dive into the production across the album, the features that show up, and the moments where Ghost’s sharp lyricism and colorful imagery shine the brightest. We also take a critical look at how the album balances nostalgia with progression, asking if it feels like a natural continuation of Supreme Clientele or more of a tribute to what made that album special in the first place. This is a conversation hip hop heads will not want to miss, especially those who remember the impact of the original. Did Ghostface Killah deliver a worthy sequel or is Supreme Clientele 2 destined to spark debate among fans and critics alike #GhostfaceKillah #SupremeClientele2 #WuTang #HipHop #AlbumReview Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwNzLpk33dblyY2Gg-SyPxw/join Dead End Hip Hop Merch Shop: https://deadendmedia.myspreadshop.com Find all things Dead End Hip Hop here: https://linktr.ee/deadendhiphop SUBSCRIBE to our second channel, Is The Mic Still On: https://www.youtube.com/isthemicstillon IS THE MIC STILL ON PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: http://apple.co/2oJIzZb Follow The Crew: Follow Modest Media: @IamModestMedia Follow Beezy: @Beezy430 Follow Ken: @KennithBInge Follow Feefo: @Feefo247 Follow Myke C-Town: @MykeCTown Follow Sophie: @SayItAintSoph About Dead End Hip Hop: No scripts. It's pure unfiltered hip hop conversations and album reviews. No politics. No BS. We Are The People. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are going live this Wednesday at 9 PM EST to give our initial thoughts on Anthony Fantano’s White Rappers Tier List. We have already watched the video beforehand and will use this stream to break down his criteria, talk through where we agree or disagree, and dig into the bigger conversation around skill sets, impact, longevity, and cultural context. Expect pushback, receipts, and a lot of back and forth in true DEHH fashion. Pull up and join the chat. Superchats and member comments will be prioritized. Keep it respectful and bring your lists. If there are names missing or placements that feel off we want to hear why and we will revisit the most compelling points on stream. Turn on notifications and catch us live at 9 PM EST. If you miss it the replay will post to the channel afterward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this superchat conversation we tackle a question that cuts right to the heart of hip hop culture. One of our viewers asked if any albums from the 2020s so far truly deserve the legendary 5 Mics stamp that The Source Magazine used to hand out. For those who remember, 5 Mics wasn’t just a rating, it was a badge of honor that represented the highest level of artistry, cultural impact, and replay value an album could have. Only a handful of projects in hip hop history ever earned that status and they are still debated to this day. So what about the 2020s. With so much music dropping every week and the way hip hop has shifted in sound, style, and accessibility, does the 5 Mics standard still even apply. We go back and forth on the albums that stood out to us in this new decade, the projects that felt like instant classics, and what it actually takes for an album today to live up to that historical benchmark. From mainstream releases to underground gems, we break down which records have the potential to be remembered as elite contributions to the culture. Join the discussion and drop your thoughts in the comments. Which hip hop albums from the 2020s would you put in that 5 Mic category. Which ones feel like they’ll stand the test of time. We want to know what you consider classic level material in this era. #HipHop #DeadEndHipHop #AlbumReview #Superchat #5Mics Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwNzLpk33dblyY2Gg-SyPxw/join Dead End Hip Hop Merch Shop: https://deadendmedia.myspreadshop.com Find all things Dead End Hip Hop here: https://linktr.ee/deadendhiphop SUBSCRIBE to our second channel, Is The Mic Still On: https://www.youtube.com/isthemicstillon IS THE MIC STILL ON PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: http://apple.co/2oJIzZb Follow The Crew: Follow Modest Media: @IamModestMedia Follow Beezy: @Beezy430 Follow Ken: @KennithBInge Follow Feefo: @Feefo247 Follow Myke C-Town: @MykeCTown Follow Sophie: @SayItAintSoph About Dead End Hip Hop: No scripts. It's pure unfiltered hip hop conversations and album reviews. No politics. No BS. We Are The People. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back with another Chance the Rapper review, this time diving into his new album STAR LINE. It has been five years since The Big Day dropped in 2019 which we also reviewed at the time (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW346QizEbs). Like many listeners we were not feeling that project and it left a lot of people wondering what direction Chance would take next. With all that time passing there has been plenty of anticipation to see if Chance could bounce back with something stronger. On STAR LINE he brings a new set of sounds and themes that show where he is at musically right now. The big question is whether this album is the comeback people have been waiting on or if he is still chasing the spark that made him stand out early in his career. Let’s get into it. #ChanceTheRapper #StarLine #HipHop #AlbumReview #DEHH Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwNzLpk33dblyY2Gg-SyPxw/join Dead End Hip Hop Merch Shop: https://deadendmedia.myspreadshop.com Find all things Dead End Hip Hop here: https://linktr.ee/deadendhiphop SUBSCRIBE to our second channel, Is The Mic Still On: https://www.youtube.com/isthemicstillon IS THE MIC STILL ON PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: http://apple.co/2oJIzZb Follow The Crew: Follow Modest Media: @IamModestMedia Follow Beezy: @Beezy430 Follow Ken: @KennithBInge Follow Feefo: @Feefo247 Follow Myke C-Town: @MykeCTown Follow Sophie: @SayItAintSoph About Dead End Hip Hop: No scripts. It's pure unfiltered hip hop conversations and album reviews. No politics. No BS. We Are The People. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We are back with another DEHH Superchat Mailbag. Yall sent in your questions and topics and we are answering them right here. From album debates to culture talk to some wild left field questions, nothing is off limits when we do these. This time we had AB from the OnDeckTV Podcast join us as a guest and some hot takes definitely got thrown out in this convo. This is our way of making sure the questions that dont always get answered during live streams still get the spotlight. Drop a comment with your thoughts on the topics we hit and let us know what you want us to tackle in the next mailbag. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwNzLpk33dblyY2Gg-SyPxw/join Dead End Hip Hop Merch Shop: https://deadendmedia.myspreadshop.com Find all things Dead End Hip Hop here: https://linktr.ee/deadendhiphop SUBSCRIBE to our second channel, Is The Mic Still On: https://www.youtube.com/isthemicstillon IS THE MIC STILL ON PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: http://apple.co/2oJIzZb Follow The Crew: Follow Modest Media: @IamModestMedia Follow Beezy: @Beezy430 Follow Ken: @KennithBInge Follow Feefo: @Feefo247 Follow Myke C-Town: @MykeCTown Follow Sophie: @SayItAintSoph About Dead End Hip Hop: No scripts. It's pure unfiltered hip hop conversations and album reviews. No politics. No BS. We Are The People. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dead End Hip Hop is back with our review of JID’s new album God Does Like Ugly. We were joined by AB also known as Animal Brown from the OnDeckTV Podcast for this one. We dig into the beats the flows the writing and the ideas behind the record. The room was split too with some of us feeling the album more than others which made for a lively back and forth that you will want to weigh in on. Drop your thoughts on God Does Like Ugly in the comments and tell us where you landed in the debate. #DEHH #JID #GodDoesLikeUgly #AlbumReview Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwNzLpk33dblyY2Gg-SyPxw/join Dead End Hip Hop Merch Shop: https://deadendmedia.myspreadshop.com Find all things Dead End Hip Hop here: https://linktr.ee/deadendhiphop SUBSCRIBE to our second channel, Is The Mic Still On: https://www.youtube.com/isthemicstillon IS THE MIC STILL ON PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: http://apple.co/2oJIzZb Follow The Crew: Follow Modest Media: @IamModestMedia Follow Beezy: @Beezy430 Follow Ken: @KennithBInge Follow Feefo: @Feefo247 Follow Myke C-Town: @MykeCTown Follow Sophie: @SayItAintSoph About Dead End Hip Hop: No scripts. It's pure unfiltered hip hop conversations and album reviews. No politics. No BS. We Are The People. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the latest twist in Drake’s ongoing lawsuit against UMG, where he’s seeking documents about alleged domestic violence claims against Kendrick Lamar and private communications between Lamar and TDE’s Dave Free about Lamar’s children—moves seemingly aimed at reinforcing the accusations Drake made in his 2024 track Family Matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Superchat conversation we took on the ultimate challenge of putting four classic Outkast albums up against all four Run The Jewels albums and ranking them together in one combined matchup. Each member came in with their own personal ranking list, so you’ll see where our opinions line up and where they clash. From timeless Southern hip hop landmarks to the hard-hitting RTJ catalog, we broke down what makes each project stand out and where they stack up against each other. There were plenty of surprises, disagreements, and moments that might have you yelling at your screen. If you ever send in a Superchat during a live stream and we don’t get to your question or topic on the spot, it can still turn into a full conversation like the one you are watching right now. So keep those questions coming and you might just see your idea become its own video. #Outkast #RunTheJewels #HipHop #AlbumRanking Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwNzLpk33dblyY2Gg-SyPxw/join Dead End Hip Hop Merch Shop: https://deadendmedia.myspreadshop.com Find all things Dead End Hip Hop here: https://linktr.ee/deadendhiphop SUBSCRIBE to our second channel, Is The Mic Still On: https://www.youtube.com/isthemicstillon IS THE MIC STILL ON PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: http://apple.co/2oJIzZb Follow The Crew: Follow Modest Media: @IamModestMedia Follow Beezy: @Beezy430 Follow Ken: @KennithBInge Follow Feefo: @Feefo247 Follow Myke C-Town: @MykeCTown Follow Sophie: @SayItAintSoph About Dead End Hip Hop: No scripts. It's pure unfiltered hip hop conversations and album reviews. No politics. No BS. We Are The People. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Rundown, we go over the latest with Drake's UMG lawsuit, Black Thought being trillian times better than Jay Z, Lil Wayne's health scare, and August releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices