Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Jay Z had plenty to say during his recent freestyle at The Roots Picnic, and the hip hop world has been dissecting every line since. In this segment, the crew breaks down Jay’s responses to years of criticism and callouts involving artists like Drake, Nicki Minaj, and others while discussing what the freestyle means for his legacy and today’s rap landscape.
Was this a calculated statement from one of hip hop’s biggest figures, or just another chapter in an ongoing conversation that’s been brewing for years? The fellas give their thoughts on the bars, the reactions, and the bigger picture surrounding the moment.
Disclaimer: This discussion was recorded on Wednesday, so additional developments, responses, or updates related to the stories covered may have occurred after recording.
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Jay Z had plenty to say during his recent freestyle at The Roots Picnic, and the hip hop world has been dissecting every line since. In this segment, the crew breaks down Jay’s responses to years of criticism and callouts involving artists like Drake, Nicki Minaj, and others while discussing what the freestyle means for his legacy and today’s rap landscape.
Was this a calculated statement from one of hip hop’s biggest figures, or just another chapter in an ongoing conversation that’s been brewing for years? The fellas give their thoughts on the bars, the reactions, and the bigger picture surrounding the moment.
Disclaimer: This discussion was recorded on Wednesday, so additional developments, responses, or updates related to the stories covered may have occurred after recording.
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Find all things Dead End Hip Hop here: https://linktr.ee/deadendhiphop
SUBSCRIBE to our second channel, Is The Mic Still On: youtube.com/isthemicstillon
IS THE MIC STILL ON PODCAST:
SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: apple.co/2oJIzZb
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.
