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Don’t Give Caesar What Belongs to Odogwu

Published April 20, 2025 by cumeadi

There’s a line by Burna Boy in the new Shallipopi – Laho remix that hit different: “No be me go give Caesar wetin belong to Odogwu.” It sounds like a bar. It is a bar. But it’s also a thesis, a warning, and a battle cry. Let’s break it down. In that moment, Burna wasn’t […]

Drake vs. Kendrick: How Social Media Redefines Rap Beefs and the Quest For Clout

Published May 12, 2024May 12, 2024 by cumeadi

Before you read this, please listen to the following song: The recent feud between rap titans Drake and Kendrick Lamar has not only ignited the hip-hop world but also illuminated how social media has revolutionized the landscape of rap beefs. While traditional rap beefs were often defined by lyrical skill, clever disses, and street credibility, […]

New Slaves vs The Story Of OJ

Published July 25, 2017 by cumeadi

I was thinking of doing a long in depth analysis of the Story of OJ vs New Slaves, but the songs do a good job of explaining themselves. Take a listen Key points to ponder: OJ Simpson, during his trial back in the day, mentioned that he didn’t identify as black. The irony is […]

Ranking The Best Rappers Of All Time: A Quantitative Approach

Published July 17, 2017 by cumeadi

I thought I’d take a more systematic approach in creating a list

1:48 Part II

Published October 31, 2019July 9, 2017 by cumeadi

When I initially started writing my thoughts around the new Jay-Z album, I was pretty set on what I wanted to say. ” 4:44 is a set of journal entries of a man that’s done a lot, made a lot of mistakes, seen success, but ultimately wonders how his actions, experiences, and family will be […]