Dead End Hip Hop
Dead End Media Group
Dead End Hip Hop provides coverage of hip-hop and conversations surrounding the culture. Join Ken (“Kinge”), Brandon “B”( B from the D), Rafael (“Feefo”), and Rod of Modest Media. No politics. No BS.
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Aug 30, 2025 • 51min
White Rappers Tier List, Did Fantano Get It Right?
We are going live this Wednesday at 9 PM EST to give our initial thoughts on Anthony Fantano’s White Rappers Tier List. We have already watched the video beforehand and will use this stream to break down his criteria, talk through where we agree or disagree, and dig into the bigger conversation around skill sets, impact, longevity, and cultural context. Expect pushback, receipts, and a lot of back and forth in true DEHH fashion.
Pull up and join the chat. Superchats and member comments will be prioritized. Keep it respectful and bring your lists. If there are names missing or placements that feel off we want to hear why and we will revisit the most compelling points on stream.
Turn on notifications and catch us live at 9 PM EST. If you miss it the replay will post to the channel afterward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 28, 2025 • 16min
2020s Rap Albums That Deserve 5 MICS?
In this superchat conversation we tackle a question that cuts right to the heart of hip hop culture. One of our viewers asked if any albums from the 2020s so far truly deserve the legendary 5 Mics stamp that The Source Magazine used to hand out. For those who remember, 5 Mics wasn’t just a rating, it was a badge of honor that represented the highest level of artistry, cultural impact, and replay value an album could have. Only a handful of projects in hip hop history ever earned that status and they are still debated to this day.
So what about the 2020s. With so much music dropping every week and the way hip hop has shifted in sound, style, and accessibility, does the 5 Mics standard still even apply. We go back and forth on the albums that stood out to us in this new decade, the projects that felt like instant classics, and what it actually takes for an album today to live up to that historical benchmark. From mainstream releases to underground gems, we break down which records have the potential to be remembered as elite contributions to the culture.
Join the discussion and drop your thoughts in the comments. Which hip hop albums from the 2020s would you put in that 5 Mic category. Which ones feel like they’ll stand the test of time. We want to know what you consider classic level material in this era.
#HipHop #DeadEndHipHop #AlbumReview #Superchat #5Mics
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Aug 25, 2025 • 30min
Chance The Rapper - STAR LINE ALBUM REVIEW
We are back with another Chance the Rapper review, this time diving into his new album STAR LINE. It has been five years since The Big Day dropped in 2019 which we also reviewed at the time (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW346QizEbs). Like many listeners we were not feeling that project and it left a lot of people wondering what direction Chance would take next. With all that time passing there has been plenty of anticipation to see if Chance could bounce back with something stronger. On STAR LINE he brings a new set of sounds and themes that show where he is at musically right now. The big question is whether this album is the comeback people have been waiting on or if he is still chasing the spark that made him stand out early in his career. Let’s get into it.
#ChanceTheRapper #StarLine #HipHop #AlbumReview #DEHH
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Aug 22, 2025 • 1h 42min
Did Freddie Gibbs and Benny the Butcher Squash Beef?
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Aug 21, 2025 • 29min
Hot Takes FLY In This Superchat Mailbag
We are back with another DEHH Superchat Mailbag. Yall sent in your questions and topics and we are answering them right here. From album debates to culture talk to some wild left field questions, nothing is off limits when we do these. This time we had AB from the OnDeckTV Podcast join us as a guest and some hot takes definitely got thrown out in this convo. This is our way of making sure the questions that dont always get answered during live streams still get the spotlight. Drop a comment with your thoughts on the topics we hit and let us know what you want us to tackle in the next mailbag.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 36min
J.I.D - God Does Like Ugly ALBUM REVIEW
Dead End Hip Hop is back with our review of JID’s new album God Does Like Ugly. We were joined by AB also known as Animal Brown from the OnDeckTV Podcast for this one. We dig into the beats the flows the writing and the ideas behind the record. The room was split too with some of us feeling the album more than others which made for a lively back and forth that you will want to weigh in on.
Drop your thoughts on God Does Like Ugly in the comments and tell us where you landed in the debate.
#DEHH #JID #GodDoesLikeUgly #AlbumReview
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About Dead End Hip Hop:
No scripts. It's pure unfiltered hip hop conversations and album reviews. No politics. No BS. We Are The People. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 15, 2025 • 29min
Drake Turns Up the Heat On Kendrick In Latest UMG Requests (ft. OVO AB) [CLIP]
We discuss the latest twist in Drake’s ongoing lawsuit against UMG, where he’s seeking documents about alleged domestic violence claims against Kendrick Lamar and private communications between Lamar and TDE’s Dave Free about Lamar’s children—moves seemingly aimed at reinforcing the accusations Drake made in his 2024 track Family Matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 15, 2025 • 15min
OutKast and Run The Jewels....IN ONE RANKING?
In this Superchat conversation we took on the ultimate challenge of putting four classic Outkast albums up against all four Run The Jewels albums and ranking them together in one combined matchup. Each member came in with their own personal ranking list, so you’ll see where our opinions line up and where they clash. From timeless Southern hip hop landmarks to the hard-hitting RTJ catalog, we broke down what makes each project stand out and where they stack up against each other. There were plenty of surprises, disagreements, and moments that might have you yelling at your screen.
If you ever send in a Superchat during a live stream and we don’t get to your question or topic on the spot, it can still turn into a full conversation like the one you are watching right now. So keep those questions coming and you might just see your idea become its own video.
#Outkast #RunTheJewels #HipHop #AlbumRanking
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About Dead End Hip Hop:
No scripts. It's pure unfiltered hip hop conversations and album reviews. No politics. No BS. We Are The People. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 15, 2025 • 49min
Drake's Lawsuit Updates, Black Thought Better Than Jay Z, August Albums | Rundown Live
In this episode of the Rundown, we go over the latest with Drake's UMG lawsuit, Black Thought being trillian times better than Jay Z, Lil Wayne's health scare, and August releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 13, 2025 • 34min
Mastering The 7 Levels of Rapper
In Part 2 of our 7 Levels of Rapper Conversation we used Duplee’s original criteria to put together our own list. Each of us brought 2 rappers for every level with the goal of naming artists who weren’t mentioned in his video. Things definitely got interesting as we debated where certain names belong and what it really means to master all 7 levels. Let us know if you agree with the names we added and make sure to add your own down below!
Shout out to Duplee for creating this concept and breaking it down so well. Check out his original video here: https://youtu.be/C1f8_-8GU7I?si=uLxktjFOmwQtf3MF
If you missed our first conversation about the 7 Levels of Rapper you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/mfH2Y_3T8oE
#HipHop #RapDiscussion #DeadEndHipHop
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IS THE MIC STILL ON PODCAST:
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Follow The Crew:
Follow Modest Media: @IamModestMedia
Follow Beezy: @Beezy430
Follow Ken: @KennithBInge
Follow Feefo: @Feefo247
Follow Myke C-Town: @MykeCTown
Follow Sophie: @SayItAintSoph
About Dead End Hip Hop:
No scripts. It's pure unfiltered hip hop conversations and album reviews. No politics. No BS. We Are The People. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


