Episode 1: "First Bars: Hip-Hop Roots, Grammy Picks & Rap Beefs"
Welcome to the first-ever episode of Bars & Banter! 🎤🔥 We kick things off by sharing our earliest hip-hop memories—what songs and artists got us hooked on rap? Then, we break down our 2024 Grammy predictions for 2025, debating the top artists, songs, and albums of the year.
But it wouldn’t be Bars & Banter without some drama—we dive deep into the biggest rap beefs: Drake vs. Meek, Pusha T, Kendrick, and even LeBron's diss. Plus, we unpack Drake's lawsuit, J. Cole’s place in the scene, and hip-hop’s latest cultural moments, from Durk & Diddy’s arrests to Thugger’s comeback.
We also tap into the Portland & Seattle rap scene, review Chromakopia & GNX, and ask: Is Kanye really about to bully the industry again? (We later find out yes đź‘€)
Wrapping up, we drop our top 10 songs, top 5 artists, and some sleeper picks you need on your playlist. Tune in and let’s talk bars, beef, and banter! 🎧🔥 #BarsAndBanter
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