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Part 7: Hit-Boy: I've Ghostwritten for Rappers and Didn't Get Any Credit
Part 1: Hit-Boy: I Spent $1M on My Dad's Rap Career, He Caught a New Case & Went Back to Prison
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Hit-Boy joins DJ Vlad for a sharp hip-hop debate on artistry, talent, and legacy, weighing the creative differences between Jay-Z and Kanye West. The producer reflects on Kanye’s electrifying studio energy and genre-bending instincts, while also sharing a memorable 2013 moment when Jay-Z delivered an a cappella verse during sessions around a Beyoncé album, leaving him stunned by Hov’s pure rap ability.
Vlad revisits opinions from Kyambo “Hip Hop” Joshua and Elliott Wilson, framing the conversation as emcee versus artist: Jay-Z as the “rapper’s rapper” and Kanye as a boundary-pushing musical creator. The discussion also touches on Yankee Stadium performances, Kanye’s more conceptual live shows, and Hit-Boy’s run after “N****s in Paris” and “Clique.”
An insightful VladTV conversation for fans searching Jay-Z, Kanye West, Hit-Boy, Beyoncé, hip-hop production, rap debates, and modern music legacy.
