We’re each sharing the albums that stood out to us the most from September and breaking down why they hit the way they did. Some of our picks might surprise you and others might be the same ones that stayed in your rotation all month. From major drops to underrated releases, this convo covers what really made an impact for us. Let us know in the comments which albums stood out to you and what you’ve had on repeat lately. #HipHop #RapDiscussion #albumreview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we dive into Ab-Soul’s freestyle on Kai Cenat’s recent Mafiathon stream that instantly went viral for all the wrong reasons. What was supposed to be a rare appearance turned into one of the most talked about moments of the stream, with fans split between calling it a stumble and calling it a straight-up bomb. We break down what actually happened, whether it was nerves or timing, how Kai and the chat reacted in real time, and why this moment hit harder considering Ab-Soul’s reputation as one of the most respected lyricists from TDE. We also talk about how moments like this can impact how fans view artists known for their pen, and whether the internet took things too far in clowning him afterward. Disclaimer: This conversation was originally recorded on October 1st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Download Link: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Mwx0UaahF5wYeEM7_p-jQS4-1aGc0hSr We’re back with another bracket and this time we’re diving into The Alchemist’s legendary catalog. From cult classics to underground favorites, we’re putting some of his best collaborative albums head to head to find out which one truly stands on top. Expect some heated debates, surprise picks, and plenty of Alchemist appreciation along the way. Disclaimer: We accidentally mixed up the Round 2 matchups between Curren$y and Durag Dynasty’s albums. Our mistake on that one, but it doesn’t change the overall outcome or the fun of the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re live reacting to Pitchfork’s Top 100 Rap Albums list and breaking down how they ranked some of the biggest projects in hip hop history. From classics that deserve their spot to albums that probably shouldn’t have made the cut, we’re going through the full list and seeing where we agree, where we don’t, and what they might’ve missed. Join the conversation in the chat and let us know which albums you think were ranked too high, too low, or left out completely. 🎙️ 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

Young Thug just dropped his new album UY SCUTI and it has the rap world in full discussion. From the timing of the release to all the drama leading up to it, this rollout has been one of the most talked about in recent memory. In this conversation we break down how UY SCUTI fits into everything happening around Thug right now, what fans are saying online, and how the project reflects where he is as an artist today. If you’ve been following all the headlines, this one’s for you. Let us know your thoughts in the comments and tell us how you feel about UY SCUTI after hearing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After seven years, Cardi B returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DEHH reacts to the NFL’s bold move of selecting Bad Bunny to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. He breaks down why this performance could reach the largest audience in history and shares his thoughts on what this means for hip-hop and pop culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dead End Hip Hop dives into the latest drama between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. The crew breaks down the feud, the shady moments, and everything messy that’s keeping the hip-hop world talking. Who’s really winning this battle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardi B and Nicki Minaj have had an ongoing feud for years, and it resparked this past week when they lit up Twitter with another wild exchange. Fans are asking if Cardi’s new album title Am I The Drama? might be the realest question of the week. We break down how the rivalry started, highlight the most shocking tweets that set the timeline on fire, and share fan reactions calling for both to stop tweeting and finally get in the booth. This beef has always been bigger than petty shots, and we explore whether this latest round is just entertainment or if hip hop could be on the verge of a battle that shifts the culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re live tonight with a special guest, Spike Lou from the OnDeckTv Podcast. This time around we’re switching things up and using their format to run through some of the biggest stories in Hip Hop from this past week. Topics on deck include Cardi B’s new album, Jay Electronica surprising everyone with multiple projects, the latest news on Dame Dash suing Cam’Ron, and plenty more. Tap in for the conversation and share your thoughts with us in real time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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