Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, female rappers, and hip-hop culture take center stage in this episode of The Indie Unplugged. Hosts B. Vaughan and Brian Onrea explore scandals, division, and the evolving legacy of music icons. They kick off with the explosive lawsuit linking Jay-Z and Diddy, questioning whether this signals overdue justice or a dangerous trend of reputational takedowns. The conversation shifts to female rap’s dominance, inspired by Billboard’s hottest rappers of 2024 list—has this become the best era for women in hip-hop, or does it highlight a lack of balance in the genre?
Next, they tackle Kendrick Lamar’s Wacced Out Murals, unpacking whether his lyrical call-outs to Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg create necessary discourse or division in the culture. The debate also touches on hip-hop etiquette—do peers owe public congratulations for achievements?
Finally, the episode spotlights holiday music as Mariah Carey’s Christmas anthem shows signs of slowing. Why don’t more independent artists create holiday-themed projects that can generate yearly streams and sales? The hosts provide insights into how creatives can tap into seasonal markets while exploring the timeless appeal of holiday hits.
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