Rap’s Generation Gap

The generation gap in the Hip Hop community is wider than ever. Classic Hip Hop has it’s own radio stations in a few major markets because the old heads don’t want to hear all that new Mumble Rap. A lot of new rappers can’t even name one song by any of the classic Hip Hop greats because, in their opinion, none of them measure up to Drake. The more either side opens their mouth, the wider the divide becomes. Do we continue to let nature take its course or do we attempt to bridge the gap? Is the gap even bridgeable? Rap’s Generation Gap: Old Heads vs. Young Bucks. Let’s break it down…

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Rappers from 90’s go head to head with new rappers to talk about the state of music. The panel discusses whether current artists should be students of "the game" and study the older generation and respect what came before them. They also talk about how to stay financially-secure because not all artists stay “hot” their whole career. Find out their thoughts on the state of hip hop below in this Complex exclusive.

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