In this episode we discuss rap and how the mainstream today is more "plastic" than ever before. First we discuss JID's new album, "The Forever Story", and use this thoughts/review section to transition into the discussion of the mainstream rap/r&b charts. Is the state of the billboard top 10, etc. tracks good? We believe mainstream rap specifically is lacking variety and substance. We compare the past decade and current days to eras like the 2000's, 90's, and late 80s. Are lyrics not cool anymore? Do you have to follow a "meta" to gain MASS commerical success in the music industry? Why does so little of gen z respect/listen to older hip-hop? Is it even a problem? Why are the only female rap/r&b artists that get to the top of the charts the ones that heavily sexualize themselves? Who is to blame for the state of the music industry? The suppliers, or the consumers? A number of questions are asked during this discussion that leads into the topic of A.I. rappers. Has the mainstream hip-hop/rap lost its soul? Let us know! (Of course we also get into our usual shenanigans, crazy stories. would you rather questions, etc.!)