Hip-Hop is alive and well. Nevertheless, part of the culture inevitable involves some fans aging out, going on there merry way and listening to classic Rock stations, stalking old school Hip-Hop reunion concerts or testifying to anyone that listens that the genre is a shell of its former self.
The “jaded Hip-Hop fan” is very real. That said, there are a number of hints and clues that reveal these bitter ex-b-boys and b-girls when trolling these Hip-Hop streets, whether literally or figuratively, online.
Here are 9 signs that are stopping you from stop that bitter Hip-Hop fan from enjoying new music.
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You Think All These New Rappers Suck
Word? Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Wale, Drake, Kanye West and a gang of other talented MCs are dripping with wack juice, eh? #sarcasm
You Swear All These Old Rappers Are F’ing It Up For New Jacks
The title must be taken, not granted. So as long as Jay Z, Nas, Scarface and other such seasoned acts (newsflash, Yeezy is 38 now) keep dropping that heat, let that hurt go.
Talking Loud, Saying Nothing (with Your Pockets)
While you bootleg every new rap release, the last concert you went to in person was in front of your computer screen watching the livestream.
You Think Nicki Minaj’s Over The Top Sexuality Is Ruining It For Female Rappers
Umm, when the Queen Bee was running ish, Lauryn Hill was also getting busy. No excuses. Also, see: Rapsody.
You Insist Southern Rap Acts Are Trash
Hey, we won’t condone the jibber jabbering of Young Thug. However, you do realize Bun B, Andre 3000, Killer Mike, T.I., Scarface, to name just a handful, are from the South, right?
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Underground Or Nah?
Yes, there are loads of underground acts that are criminally slept on. There are also plenty dropping trash bucket bars, too, though.
Hip-Hop Is Dead
You’re still on that Hip-Hop is dead wave. But alas, people sure are still rapping, a lot. Now that you mention it, graffiti, breakdancing and DJ’ing is still happening too, so yeah.
“Radio, Suckas Never Play Me.”
You’re mad that you can’t find any good Hip-Hop on your favorite station. Ever heard of Sirius? The current streaming wars featuring TIDAL, Apple Music and Spotify, maybe? Or hey, here’s HHW’s list of the top 30 Hip-Hop Blogs and Websites, use it as a cheat sheet.
