Ed Lover and his ride-or-die, Vanessa aka Mrs. Fruit, are back with a passionate ODE to the forgotten greats of hip-hop! 💿🔥 This week, they reflect on the passing of the legendary Angie Stone—before the solo hits, she was part of Sequence, the first-ever Southern hip-hop group signed to a label, and they even wrote “Apache” for Sugar Hill Gang!

Ed and Fruit dive deep: Has money and status completely taken over hip-hop? Are today’s artists too focused on flashy lifestyles and clout to honor the artistry of the golden era?

Ed shares firsthand stories from his Yo! MTV Raps days, breaking down what REAL respect in the game used to look like, while Fruit challenges the idea that money is the only culprit.

They shout out Lost Legends like AZ, Pharoahe Monch, Tragedy Khadafi, and Styles P—MCs who deserve way more love! 💯 From DJ disrespect skipping verses, to fans who only care about hooks and beats, to Tupac dying with only $60K in the bank but immortalized in the culture—this episode is a raw, unfiltered celebration of hip-hop’s true pioneers. 💔🎤

PLUS:

🌀 Rick Ross vs. Styles P

🌀 Why Cam’Ron’s verse on “Suck It or Not” STILL slaps

🌀 Wu-Tang memories, local roller rinks, and the greatness of “The Thorough Borough” 🗽

🌀 Fashion, the future, and the formula for a hit song today 👀

🌀 And more thoughts on Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, and the evolving industry landscape.

If you love hip-hop, you can’t miss this one. Legends don’t die… they just don’t get enough credit. 👑

Tap in and pay homage. C’Mon Son! 🎧🔥

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