Feb 10·1 reply
ribbedalthough this is basically a trite statement whenever this topic comes up:
mainstream hip hop has been boring and stagnant for a while, anything interesting will mostly coming from the underground/alternative spheres at this point
Facts. And maybe it’s just me: but the mainstream hip hop bubble feel like it’s gotten smaller/cloudier.
Feb 10
teku izingthe two largest stars got used as pawns off each other just so the Carter familv can win another Grammy
everyone else in the future, Travis, Kodak tier of rappers are having to run to twitch streamers to even get attention or getting attention from doing nothing , dead/in jail or just minstrel shows that slip in and out of conscious to do anything for attention or clout, or reaching out to pop stars for clout like its 2012
To all you 2016 ppl that said hip hop was just for fun F*** YOU you are responsible low iq piece of s***
“bro the mainstream isn’t everything, check out this 1200 view rapper you’re just not-”
F*** YOU. I’m not listening to your cousin brother, this s*** f***ing sucks stop sticking your head in the sand and pretending because future dropped the 7th DS2 in a row with a different graphic and you expect me to believe we are back
don't worry, i got something on the way soon 🙂↕️★✦
- Feb 10
also there is only ONE DS2 // nothing has compared since
goretex 💁🏽♂️Feb 10
crakc 💤Feb 10·2 repliesribbedalthough this is basically a trite statement whenever this topic comes up:
mainstream hip hop has been boring and stagnant for a while, anything interesting will mostly coming from the underground/alternative spheres at this point
It’s still sad tho. I liked when diverse, highly produced blockbuster rap albums were a regular thing.
Feb 10·7 replies
KayTrayThe culture is shifting. Kendrick, Tyler, and Doechii are seeing a lot of success right now. It’s clear people wanna hear something new.
doechii is being forced onto people
Feb 10·1 replysplicedoechii is being forced onto people
good
Feb 10crakcIt’s still sad tho. I liked when diverse, highly produced blockbuster rap albums were a regular thing.
this is what 2093 was and why it was my aoty for so long
Feb 10
Free YoungBoyBaby Kia been killing s***
i pray you die was album of the year
Feb 10Y’all talk about JayZ like he’s the fire lord lmao
Feb 10splicedoechii is being forced onto people
sometimes you gotta force people to eat their veggies
hayabusa 🌐Feb 10benji blue bills 500k degrees out now
Feb 10·5 replies
This is since thanksgiving and this is only the REALLYYYYYY good stuff. There’s so much good music rn
- Feb 10splice
doechii is being forced onto people
LMAO
- Feb 10·1 replyTheObeseHeartpt6ix
Facts. And maybe it’s just me: but the mainstream hip hop bubble feel like it’s gotten smaller/cloudier.
absolutely, just look at who we consider to be our biggest artists rn: kendrick, drake, travis, etc
these guys have been here for damn near 15+ years, and we have 0 artists from the 2020s that have been able to combine quality and wide accessibility in the same that they were able to. idk what happened but looking at the state of mainstream hip hop in 2025 compared to 2015 is just sad
- Feb 10·1 reply
Yall rly worried about the media circus and zeitgeist more than the art form itself
Spending too much time worrying about if something is a classic rather than enjoying it enough to consider it such
NeonNigga23 ♻️Feb 10·1 replyamericanaThis is since thanksgiving and this is only the REALLYYYYYY good stuff. There’s so much good music rn
I was with you for the first 2
figaro 🏄♂️Feb 10crakcBully soon
- NeonNigga23 ♻️Feb 10
I think it’s in a generally dark place but there is also plenty of light to be found
- Feb 10·2 repliesribbed
absolutely, just look at who we consider to be our biggest artists rn: kendrick, drake, travis, etc
these guys have been here for damn near 15+ years, and we have 0 artists from the 2020s that have been able to combine quality and wide accessibility in the same that they were able to. idk what happened but looking at the state of mainstream hip hop in 2025 compared to 2015 is just sad
Mainstream hiphop had maybe a 5 year run after MBDTF where labels were really letting artists rock with anything
Idk why we’re acting like this was anything that was sustainable or meant to be the norm
Be blessed that you saw it happen.
- Feb 10·2 repliescrakc
It’s still sad tho. I liked when diverse, highly produced blockbuster rap albums were a regular thing.
yeah. though this might be my perception bc of when i grew up, the 2012 - 2018 era of hip hop was so great for seeing mainstream artists create albums and mixtapes that were genuinely exciting to listen to front to back
- Feb 10·1 replyNeonNigga23
I was with you for the first 2
The rest are great
- figaro 🏄♂️Feb 10·1 reply
hip hop is in a dark place because you don't like the state of the mainstream stars and refuse to check out anyone that isn't already popular? seems like you just like mainstream music
- NeonNigga23 ♻️Feb 10americana
The rest are great
They don’t shine as bright as the first 2 but I feel u
- NeonNigga23 ♻️Feb 10figaro
hip hop is in a dark place because you don't like the state of the mainstream stars and refuse to check out anyone that isn't already popular? seems like you just like mainstream music