Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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🔥 WHO REALLY RUNS HIP-HOP IN 2026?

The Apollo is LIVE for Episode 323! Mackwop and the crew break down the latest conversations happening in hip-hop, music, streaming and the culture.

Today we're getting into the 2026 VMA nominations, who's really running rap right now, the hottest rappers of 2026, the growing influence of streamers and creators, and whether the balance of power in hip-hop is starting to change.

👀 WHO'S YOUR #1 RAPPER RIGHT NOW?
Drop your answer in the comments.

🔴 THE APOLLO EP. 323
📅 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
⏰ LIVE @ 4PM PT

Tap in with MackwopTV for The Apollo — live conversations, debates, hip-hop, music, entertainment, streaming, internet culture and more.

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