Nas and Dj Premier drop a new song and announce an upcoming album! Lupe Fiasco challenges everyone to a battle. Celebrating 30 years of Nas's debut album "Illmatic"! Let's talk about! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?ut…

Q-Tip has 3 projects coming soon! "The Fall Off" fan theory? What's in my current listening rotation and more? Let's talk about! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreo…

My review of the new J. Cole project, "Might Delete Later" and the Kendrick Lamar diss response track "7 Minute Drill". Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hip…

*Note: Soooooo, J Cole dropped a response to Kendrick on a new project, "Might Delete Later." Be on the lookout for a bonus episode with my thoughts on that. Now back to your regularly scheduled program... I'm not the biggest Roc Marciano fan. Artist vs A.I. is a thing. Drake don't got no Ether for them boys yet? Let's talk about! Hip-Hop Now Podca…

Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, or YouTube Music? Pick your poison...let's talk about it. Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodie…

Rapsody announces a new album, Royce says J.Cole is the only competitve rapper, and RIP to Bo$$. Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shir…

Nelly talking crazy, or is he? Ransom does it again! How do you feel about Beanie Sigel's debut album "The Truth"? Let's talk about it. Watch the latest episode of the hip-hop history podcast, "That Time in Hip-Hop: Rawkus Records": https://youtu.be/vdEuiwXftdk?si=9UAqxbGtqKBFcr_O Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies,…

Erick Sermon bringing that "old ye" back, Stove God Cooks is back, and Schoolboy Q drops a new project! *The new Stove God song is called "Badu" and not "Carbone". Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Thr…

J. Cole is back, Action Bronson is back, and Cormega wants to take it back. Yeah, let's talk about it. Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipH…

Eminem "Stan" doc on the way. I listened to Kanye's new album and I have thoughts. Is separating the art from the artist a thing? Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Faceboo…

Ya'll feeling snubbed? I'm not. Let's talk about that though. Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme mu…

Are rap beefs just another revenue stream? Let's talk about it. Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme …

Nicki and Megan got bars for each other and I am hear for it. Oh, and I review the new Benny the Butcher album...yeah. :-/ Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http…

Is Drake Hip-Hop? Let's talk about it. "2024 Preview" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7zOZMImGp9w?si=Eb4GZtWlWYdnt3fN Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Best of 2023 playlist available on Apple Music (iOS and Android) : https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2023/pl.u-5jM3F8Zx61D?ls Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Vi…

Ya'll nerds gonna stop talking about the #1 genre of 2023, and listen to "Cilvia's Demo"! "2024 Preview" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7zOZMImGp9w?si=Eb4GZtWlWYdnt3fN Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Best of 2023 playlist available on Apple Music (iOS and Android) : https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2023/pl.u-5jM3F8Zx61D?ls Mer…

50 years of hip-hop celebrations are now behind us. Time to look towards the future! Best of show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7zOZMImGp9w?si=Eb4GZtWlWYdnt3fN Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Best of 2023 playlist available on Apple Music (iOS and Android) : https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2023/pl.u-5jM3F8Zx61D?ls Merch SALE…

We heard from the best, now let's here from the worst of 2023! Best of show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7zOZMImGp9w?si=Eb4GZtWlWYdnt3fN Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Best of 2023 playlist available on Apple Music (iOS and Android) : https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2023/pl.u-5jM3F8Zx61D?ls Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Pho…

It's the best of the year special! What hip-hop albums made the cut? Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Best of 2023 playlist available on Apple Music (iOS and Android) : https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2023/pl.u-5jM3F8Zx61D?ls Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217……

A lot of people "standing in bidness" this week, let's talk about it! Support at Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here (LB Doc): linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: Facebook.com/…

My review of the Little Brother documentary "May the Lord Watch"! Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Watch the Little Brother documentary here: https://youtu.be/H_LQmpx5l-E?si=83d4msmFLhdVMkUR Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195…

Let's review Nas's previously unreleased album "I Am the Autobiography"! Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook…

3 Stacks is back....and Drake too. Flutes and Feelings on this episode! Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook:…

Lil Kim's book to outsell the Bible?! *CAP* Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightN…

Prodigy a GOAT or thee GOAT? Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW …

Rappers crying about reviews and Jay-Z says take the money! Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.…

"Shaq and Kobe" is a dope first single, what's next? Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/Hip…

BET Hip-Hop Awards, Verzuz back, and Then Pray For Me? Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/H…

More Nas news, a Drake album, and 2Pac case breakthrough? Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.co…

*Contains explicit content* the year 2023 we celebrate 50 years of hip-hop music and culture! What was once considered "street culture and music for kids" is now a globally dominate force that set the standard for popular culture. Five decades in, the culture has seen many phases and expanded to genres outside of its own. As we continue to celebrat…

There were some dope emcees that missed their opportunity for big success. Here's five on my list. Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @V…

BG home, Pete and Common recording, we just got Magic 3? Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com…

A.I., Kendrick Diss record, and Diddy Clause? Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRigh…

It's time we go back and rate all of Nas's albums! I did the work for you though. The story behind the bootleg album version of "I Am Nastradamus". https://youtu.be/_2igFelaqqA?si=Iqief1h37YnuAD_v Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http…

Benzino is a a$$hole and he ruined The Source magazine. 100... Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebo…

Complex makes another list but, this time, it's personal! Not really but YEAH! Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Faceboo…

It's Hip-Hop's birthday and we celebrate with a list of 10 impact artists in Hip-Hop history! Who would you have on your list? Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagr…

Is Migos a Top 5 Hip-Hop Group All-Time because of impact? Best of 2023 So Far Playlist: http://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-…/pl.u-5jM3F8Zx61D Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-…

Do "light bars" deserve a response? *I'm here this week, good audio is back next week. Thanks for listening. Best of 2023 So Far Playlist: http://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-…/pl.u-5jM3F8Zx61D Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit htt…

How ya'll feeling about "Magic 2"? My internet issues kept me from uploading a proper video this week, but the audio is here. Thanks for understanding. Peace... Best of 2023 So Far Playlist: http://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-…/pl.u-5jM3F8Zx61D Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merc…

Better storyteller, Cube or BIG? Best of 2023 So Far Playlist: http://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-…/pl.u-5jM3F8Zx61D Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Ti…

My top 5 of the year changes again! Best of 2023 So Far Playlist: http://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-…/pl.u-5jM3F8Zx61D Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram…

It's been 10 years since the debut album "Run the Jewels" by Killer Mike and El-P! Let's talk about the impact of this group and this album. Best of 2023 So Far Playlist: http://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-…/pl.u-5jM3F8Zx61D Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, …

Where there is smoke, there's no Jimmy... Best of 2023 So Far Playlist: http://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-…/pl.u-5jM3F8Zx61D Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Ins…

Top 5 of the year...SO FAR. Best of 2023 So Far Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2023-so-far/pl.u-5jM3F8Zx61D Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitte…

There's the BET Awards and then there is this new "Round Trip" album... Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Clubhouse: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://F…

Who's a legend in the game and who isn't... Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Clubhouse: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow H…

Timbaland is Miles Dyson?! #Skynet Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Clubhouse: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NO…

An greatest hip-hop beats of all-time top 10 with no RZA or Primo?! Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Clubhouse: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Faceb…

Missy before Tribe? Yep. Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Clubhouse: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme…

Jack Harlow said he's the "hardest" white boy since Eminem?! Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow "A.I. Indie" episode link: https://youtu.be/WAoC47TPoco 50 Years of Hip-Hop Special: http://youtu.be/5NYUNl5oDNQ Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-…