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Mike and Bassey take a winding, hilarious ride through hip hop memory and modern rap metrics. From Jay-Z verses that feel like short films to the Gen Z re-discovery wave, they debate what makes an MC “undeniable,” why Drake’s legacy feels fumbled, and why Kendrick’s greatness still sparks weird arguments (including a surprisingly intense debate about haircuts and “cool”). Bassey gets mad at Mike, and it's hilarious.
Then the convo pivots to the Diddy documentary fallout, 50 Cent’s role in shaping the narrative, and what happens when nuance gets labeled as “support.” They close on holiday life, family dynamics, book recs, party games, and the kind of real talk that only happens when culture, critique, and community collide.
See y'all in 2026!
By Bassey Ikpi and Mike Andrews4.8
1919 ratings
Mike and Bassey take a winding, hilarious ride through hip hop memory and modern rap metrics. From Jay-Z verses that feel like short films to the Gen Z re-discovery wave, they debate what makes an MC “undeniable,” why Drake’s legacy feels fumbled, and why Kendrick’s greatness still sparks weird arguments (including a surprisingly intense debate about haircuts and “cool”). Bassey gets mad at Mike, and it's hilarious.
Then the convo pivots to the Diddy documentary fallout, 50 Cent’s role in shaping the narrative, and what happens when nuance gets labeled as “support.” They close on holiday life, family dynamics, book recs, party games, and the kind of real talk that only happens when culture, critique, and community collide.
See y'all in 2026!

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