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October 1, 2025 β€’ 24 mins

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"Saddest day in NYC Hip Hop since Biggie died."
New York used to be the mecca of hip hop β€” Nas, Hov, 50, Wu-Tang, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, DMX, The LOX, Dipset. But now? Headlines are driven by Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj gossip, not bars, not originality. Sauce Mackenzie breaks down why this moment feels like the final nail in the coffin for New York Hip Hop and why the culture is in danger of losing its identity forever.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro β€” A Moment of Silence for NY Hip Hop
02:15 What New York Used to Mean
07:40 How the South Took the Torch
13:20 The Cardi vs Nicki Era
21:45 Who Can Save New York?
30:10 Final Thoughts

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