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Why You Hate Nice Rappers
The rise of "nice rappers" has been one of hip-hop's most controversial shifts. But how did being "soft" go from career suicide to chart-topping success? From N.W.A.'s game-changing "Straight Outta Compton" to Drake's transformation from sensitive crooner to self-proclaimed "6 God," we're breaking down how hip-hop's bad boys gave way to a new generation of nice guys.
In this deep dive, we're exploring hip-hop's radical image makeover from an entirely new perspective. How did gangsta rap revolutionize the genre with albums like Dr. Dre's "The Chronic" and Snoop Dogg's "Doggystyle"? How did 50 Cent become hip-hop's ultimate supervillain with "Get Rich or Die Tryin'? And how did Kanye West make being "nice" cool again with "The College Dropout" and "Late Registration"?
We're pulling back the curtain on rap history, revealing how the image of the "bad guy" dominated charts from Tupac's "All Eyez on Me" to Jay-Z's "Reasonable Doubt." You'll be shocked to learn how 50 Cent's reign as hip-hop's most formidable antagonist came crashing down in a legendary sales battle against Kanye West's "Graduation."
Get ready for the full, uncensored story of how Kanye West's success spawned a whole new generation of "nice guy" rappers. We're exploring why artists like J. Cole ("2014 Forest Hills Drive"), Chance the Rapper ("The Big Day"), and Logic ("Bobby Tarantino II") struggled to maintain their wholesome images in an industry that values toughness above all else.
As we dig deeper, we'll examine how Drake, once hip-hop's poster boy for vulnerability with "So Far Gone," completely reinvented his image with projects like "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" and "What a Time to Be Alive" to stay on top. We'll also touch on how this shift affected his relationships with artists like Pusha T, Kendrick Lamar, and even his former idol, Kanye West.
Hit subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our latest deep dives into hip-hop's biggest transformations, from Eazy-E to Post Malone, and everyone in between. Rap Lore - where we keep it real about the culture's most complex figures, from the streets of Compton to the 6ix.
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From gritty street tales to mind-bending scandals, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to uncover the truth. Delve into the dark underbelly of your favorite artists' lives, exploring their brushes with crime, intriguing controversies, and even their rise from the shadows.
Join us on this thrilling journey as we decode the cryptic lyrics, dissect the rap beefs, and unearth the fascinating connections that make this culture so captivating. Don't miss out on exclusive sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes revelations-follow us now on Snapchat ➡ bit.ly/3BAB9eB 📸
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Are Ghostwriters Killing Rap?
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#drake #kendricklamar #drakevskendrick The beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has turned ghostwriting into hip-hop's BIGGEST controversy. But is it really killing the culture, or has it been part of the rap game since the very beginning? From million-dollar careers built on borrowed bars to legendary rappers secretly penning hits for others, we're about to expose hip-hop's most explosive sec...
How Hometowns Affect the Drake v. Kendrick Beef
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Drake and Kendrick's battle isn't just about bars - it's a showdown between two totally different cities. We're diving into how Compton and Toronto turned these rappers into who they are today. Get ready for some wild comparisons: - Compton's rough history vs Toronto's melting pot vibe - Street life in Compton compared to Toronto's low-key crime scene - How Compton birthed gangsta rap while Tor...
The REAL Impact of the Drake v. Kendrick Beef
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Did Kendrick Lamar Just Dethrone Drake as the King of Streaming? We're diving deep into the the real impact of the Drake v. Kendrick Beef. For years, Drake has been the undisputed leader in the music streaming world, dominating platforms like Spotify with over a hundred billion streams. But after a fierce rivalry with Kendrick Lamar, everything seems to have changed. Kendrick's diss track, “Not...
Is Drake Even SAFE in L.A.?
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Is Drake really in danger after beefing with Kendrick Lamar? We're diving deep into the street politics behind the music and exploring why Los Angeles has earned its reputation as one of the most dangerous cities for rappers. With "Not Like Us" still on repeat, it's time to break down the real risks Drake might be facing by going after one of the West Coast's most respected artists. We'll take ...
Why 50 Cent Hates Diddy So Much
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What's the real reason 50 Cent can't stand Diddy? As Puff's empire crumbles under lawsuits and federal investigations, 50 is right there with the commentary. But this beef goes way deeper than you might think. We're diving into the twisted history between these two hip-hop moguls and exploring why 50 seems hellbent on taking Diddy down. We'll take you back to the '90s when Diddy was riding high...
Why Gen Z Hates Eminem
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Eminem: From GOAT to Laughing Stock? How did one of rap's most feared lyricists become a punchline? We're diving deep into Em's journey from struggle rapper to hip-hop legend to... whatever he is now. Times have definitely changed, and the internet seems more invested in clowning Eminem than praising him. So what happened? We'll take you through Em's meteoric rise, from Dr. Dre's protégé to cha...
Can Drake Avoid a MASSIVE Downfall?
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So Drake just took the biggest L in hip-hop history. What's next for the 6 God? The Drake vs. Kendrick battle is blowing up as the GOAT rap beef, but Drake's rep is in the gutter. ""Family Matters"" and ""The Heart Part 6"" deleted, ""Not Like Us"" going viral - it's rough out here for Champagne Papi. We're diving into how he might bounce back. Rap Lore's breaking down some legendary rap beefs ...
4 of the Most CONTROVERSIAL Artists in Rap
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🎤🎤 Welcome back to Rap Lore! Today we're diving head first into the wild world of rap's most controversial stars. We're talking Lil Nas X, Killer Mike, Tyler, the Creator, and Doja Cat - Artists who have been making headlines and pushing boundaries with their music and crazy antics. From Lil Nas X's bold fashion statements and his chart-topping hits like "Old Town Road" and "MONTERO", to Killer...
What Happened to Lil Kim? Timeline + Life AFTER Fame
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Lil Kim was the chick in the game, spitting hardcore rhymes alongside The Notorious B.I.G. She broke the mold for women in hip-hop. But her reign as the Queen Bee took some dark turns. From her toxic relationship with Biggie to vicious beefs to a prison bid, Kim's story is a wild ride. So what happened? How did Lil Kim go from rap's biggest female star to the sidelines? In this Rap Lore exclusi...
J Prince: The Genius Controlling the Drake vs. Kendrick Beef
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Has Drake's OG stepped in to save him AGAIN? The internet seems to think J Prince, aka the Boogeyman of Rap, has put the Drake vs Kendrick beef on ice. But there are also whispers that Prince's iron grip on the rap game might be slipping after his connection to the Takeoff tragedy. While we're at it...check out our video why everyone hates Drake: ua-cam.com/video/et5IbHYBknY/v-deo.html This is ...
Why Everyone Hates Drake
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Drake just took a major L in his battle with Kendrick, and it seems like half the rap game is celebrating. But why does Drake have so many haters in the first place? 🤔 In this video, we're diving into Drake's biggest feuds and trying to understand the reasons behind all the hate. We'll be getting into: - Kanye's wild claims about Drake hooking up with Kim K and Kris Jenner 😳 - Pusha T's savage ...
Everything You Need to Know About the Drake vs. J. Cole vs. Kendrick BEEF
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The rap world was shocked when Kendrick Lamar seemed to take shots at J. Cole on his guest verse in Metro Boomin and Future's "Like That". Cole and Kendrick, two of the biggest names in hip-hop, have a long history of friendship and collaboration dating back to the early days of their careers. So what happened between them? In this episode of Rap Lore, we dive deep into the relationship between...
Is Kanye Holding Bianca Censori HOSTAGE?
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Rap Lore fam, we've got a wild one for you today! Kanye's new wife, Bianca Censori, has been making headlines left and right, and people are straight-up worried about their relationship. From Bianca's barely-there outfits to her family's crazy criminal past, this whole situation is raising some serious questions. Does Bianca even have a say in all this, or is Ye calling all the shots? We're gon...
The Mysterious Career & Demise of King Von
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at the complicated legacy of King Von, one of the most notorious rappers to emerge from Chicago's drill scene and O Block. Rising to fame with songs like ""Crazy Story,"" Von was celebrated for his raw storytelling ability, but his life was marred by gang affiliations, m*rder charges, and rumors. We examine King Von's upbringing in the infamous O Block, t...
The COMPLETE Diddy Timeline (Career & CRIMES)
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The COMPLETE Diddy Timeline (Career & CRIMES)
Chicago's O Block Is Worse Than You Think…
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Chicago's O Block Is Worse Than You Think…
The Complete Timeline of Nicki and Megan's UNHINGED Drama
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The Complete Timeline of Nicki and Megan's UNHINGED Drama
The TRUTH Behind Killer Mike's Grammys Arrest
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The TRUTH Behind Killer Mike's Grammys Arrest
This Rapper Went From Posting Cat Videos to PRISON?
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This Rapper Went From Posting Cat Videos to PRISON?
How Natalie Nunn Produced the Most UNHINGED Shows on TV
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How Natalie Nunn Produced the Most UNHINGED Shows on TV
The INSANE Secret Lives of Female Rappers (SHOCKING)
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The INSANE Secret Lives of Female Rappers (SHOCKING)
Lil Nas X Will NEVER Be Canceled...Here's Why
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Lil Nas X Will NEVER Be Canceled...Here's Why
Iconic Rappers That Passed Too Soon
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Iconic Rappers That Passed Too Soon
Sexyy Red is a PR Mastermind...
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Sexyy Red is a PR Mastermind...
What Most Fans Don’t Know About Cardi B…
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What Most Fans Don’t Know About Cardi B…
Everything We Know About the Young Thug Trial
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Everything We Know About the Young Thug Trial
This Detroit Rapper Went From Legend to LOCKED UP
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This Detroit Rapper Went From Legend to LOCKED UP
Popek Monster Is The Scariest Rapper We've Ever Seen
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Popek Monster Is The Scariest Rapper We've Ever Seen
The TRUTH About Ashanti and Nelly’s RELATIONSHIP
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The TRUTH About Ashanti and Nelly’s RELATIONSHIP

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  • @MrPenguin4547
    @MrPenguin4547 7 годин тому

    J Cole is not soft wtf 💀

  • @JacksonWebster-ym7zp
    @JacksonWebster-ym7zp 9 годин тому

    Logic is so overhated tbh.

  • @MaruTheGreat
    @MaruTheGreat 9 годин тому

    I’m gonna add another nuanced take to this. Hip-hop and music/marketing executives have sold both black people and other groups a “one size fits all” mold for black masculinity. The thug, street 🥷🏾 whose only purpose in life is to slang dope and murder other people that look just like them. And you know what? We took the bait. It’s the same reason why if black men are into “nerdier” pursuits like video games, manga, and anime they’re looked at as “weird”, get called heinous names like “Oreo”, and in some cases our sexuality is even questioned. By extension, the reason why people don’t like “nice” rappers is because they’ve been sold a false narrative about who black men are/“how” they’re supposed to exist.

  • @marioyungblood
    @marioyungblood 10 годин тому

    André 3000 & J. Cole well one day Win an Oscar that's How Good I Believe They Are.

  • @FrankWhiteMutts
    @FrankWhiteMutts 20 годин тому

    if i don't like a rapper, that means he is wack. That is the case for anything that blow up since the late 00s.

  • @Noname-hw9bx
    @Noname-hw9bx 20 годин тому

    The problem with Chance is he was pretending to be nice and he has shown himself to actually be an asshole.

  • @vexvelo
    @vexvelo 20 годин тому

    drakie poo isen't a bully he's getting bullied by the internet and kendrick

  • @Ozdestro
    @Ozdestro 22 години тому

    Chance dropping another insane single not a day after this drops HAS to be a subliminal diss. 😭😂

  • @scuffedmusic4004
    @scuffedmusic4004 День тому

    Cole isnt soft, he is polite

  • @SnootchGaming
    @SnootchGaming День тому

    All eyes on me a couple years later all eyes on me he a 69 god 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @definitelydoctorproctor
    @definitelydoctorproctor День тому

    i probably should start listening to j cole maybe i’ll catch up on some sleep

  • @LighthouseJaye
    @LighthouseJaye День тому

    10:40. "Ah - Pit - Tah - Me" or Epitome

  • @IC0424.
    @IC0424. День тому

    Eminem

  • @SaudiSymbol
    @SaudiSymbol День тому

    Violent rap concurs all. But you can be artistic with it as well. Once again. Go listen to stick with jid etc..

  • @SaudiSymbol
    @SaudiSymbol День тому

    10:56 😂😂😂😂😂 I can't stop laughing cus you laughed at tht part lmao. And people stil listen to positive rap. I don't but I listen to Ken drake and Cole when they talking that dark shit. Cole learned how to blend his sound as time went on while still continuing to be his self. Go listen to stick for an exact example. But you a hunnit percent right. That's why these dudes build they brands on not being scared of anything. I love all rap. I definitely see violent rap get more love tho. Way more love. It's entertaining tbh. But also that's why we see rappers die like every month. Alota of them kinda take it to far. Rip to all. But because they be talking tht goon n op shit, it makes it harder for me to feel sad or cry.

  • @coswingrant6003
    @coswingrant6003 День тому

    I actually love all 3 of those rappers, I honestly don’t care

  • @Aceburn5
    @Aceburn5 День тому

    As a J. Cole and Logic fan, you have been proven wrong

  • @Theknightman-wg1dz
    @Theknightman-wg1dz День тому

    I like nice rappers. It’s always good to spread positivity and get people to be nicer. I think we should completely ditch the fact that bad is cool, because it just makes douches a thing

  • @jacktemplayz
    @jacktemplayz День тому

    “why you hate” and j cole on the thumbnail not sure why im clicking this but we’ll see 🙏

  • @marioizballin212
    @marioizballin212 День тому

    Dawg logic ain’t corny he’s hard tf?

  • @emmanuelmondesir8677
    @emmanuelmondesir8677 День тому

    Because rap is toxic. It’s a genre that has been tarnished to keep black people in a crab bucket mentality while promoting consumerism. If rap is the genre by which most black people feel represented and that genre do not promote self love, healthy growth and camaraderie, how can it be called anything else BUT toxic.

  • @AQuuRious
    @AQuuRious День тому

    Logics Ultra 85 sold poorly as well because he didnt really promote it. He said he didnt want to cuz it was for the fans who stayed with him over the years and are waiting for a follow up of the incredible true story

    • @derekcarter2645
      @derekcarter2645 19 годин тому

      He's also independent now, those are actually great numbers for someone no longer in the main stream and isn't even under a label

  • @EvocativeOnions
    @EvocativeOnions День тому

    J coles not bad though

  • @ntlake
    @ntlake День тому

    He didn't perform the song by the way

  • @ntlake
    @ntlake День тому

    The commets bruh, you just summoned the stans. I'm actually a big Eminem fan, but his fan base is just so toxic and cringe. I loved TDOSS tho.

  • @thecubeman381
    @thecubeman381 День тому

    4 words for you: A Tribe Called Quest

  • @elmiribrahimov3641
    @elmiribrahimov3641 День тому

    This makes XXXTentacion, Lil Peep and Juice WRLD are soft and corny. I swear some hip hop fans don’t know what they’re saying.

    • @_Vaal_Hazak_
      @_Vaal_Hazak_ День тому

      X was a whole ass villain lil bro 💀

    • @elmiribrahimov3641
      @elmiribrahimov3641 День тому

      @@_Vaal_Hazak_ I know, but this video seemed anyone ‘soft’ who wasn’t a gang member. X wasn’t a gang member, but he did some illicit activities.

  • @crickcrackcricketycrack5501
    @crickcrackcricketycrack5501 День тому

    YB not turning up to a Cole session, actually some bs. Cole deserve more respect than that

  • @Iwilldefendkrsnaandsmforlife

    Tbh Logic is also a good rapper

  • @Lasstdudestanding
    @Lasstdudestanding День тому

    People who say that Logic is corny - never really listened to his songs, PERIOD.

    • @Aceburn5
      @Aceburn5 День тому

      They're the same guys who listen to Ian

    • @gbd-oq1rz
      @gbd-oq1rz День тому

      Right he has so much in his catalogue that casuals will never listen to

  • @Mr.Derick
    @Mr.Derick День тому

    Rap Lore, the first breakout rap star was Meastro Fresh Wes THEN Kardi then Drake

  • @brst828
    @brst828 День тому

    While MF DOOM might not be the biggest villain but he is the best villain

  • @pranawdhital
    @pranawdhital День тому

    anybody who hates Cole is a clown

  • @R4t_L0rd.02
    @R4t_L0rd.02 День тому

    jcole said if he smokes a rapper it aint gon be for clout or fame and everyone now putting him in a category because he decided to not get involved in a beef with a p3do and kendrick which was a personal beef, jcole had nothing personal in the beef bro would devastate kendrick in rap beef if he actually felt a type of way about them, but kendrick and jcole are friends. like stop glazing kendrick this hard

  • @heliiiGD
    @heliiiGD День тому

    who hates j cole???? if u think he's soft ur stupid asf 😭

  • @WonkOfWonkyness
    @WonkOfWonkyness День тому

    Drake the type of guy to say: "No more mister nice guy! >:)"

  • @GameAflameYT
    @GameAflameYT День тому

    By this logic, Eminem is soft

  • @GameAflameYT
    @GameAflameYT День тому

    Bro being nice doesn’t mean you suck, Logic and Cole are incredible

    • @Aceburn5
      @Aceburn5 День тому

      that's exactly what I'm saying

  • @GameAflameYT
    @GameAflameYT День тому

    So this is what the internet has come to

  • @kazonikz
    @kazonikz День тому

    Great video, I almost got distracted by the whistles in your speaking lol

  • @RoadtoLunchbox
    @RoadtoLunchbox День тому

    Cole got handed a L with Drake. You can't fire off shots then be scared afterwards

    • @GameAflameYT
      @GameAflameYT День тому

      It was the right thing though, imagine if it was cole instead of Drake

    • @pranawdhital
      @pranawdhital День тому

      @@GameAflameYT let's be honest, he would do far better than drake and would def hurt kendrick. He would lose but would keep his reputation. But a good thing he didn't have to fight, and it seems now the thing that hurt his career wasnt tapping out, but dropping grippy

    • @MR12AMAZING
      @MR12AMAZING День тому

      @@pranawdhital He wouldn't do far better than Drake. 7 minute drill was terrible and full of nothing but reaches. All of Drake's disses were genuinely better than that track.

    • @pranawdhital
      @pranawdhital День тому

      @@MR12AMAZING yeah, but cole is far better than 7 minute drill, he had nothing to fight for, if he had stakes he would do much better

    • @ashy3604
      @ashy3604 День тому

      @@MR12AMAZING woah thats a stretch. THP6 if definitely not better than 7MD

  • @Infidelx
    @Infidelx День тому

    Rappers aren’t hard. Even 50 cent became soft af

  • @Music_From_Young_Mozart
    @Music_From_Young_Mozart День тому

    But ATCQ was against hood rappers but I still love them, how?

  • @D8OfficialMusic
    @D8OfficialMusic День тому

    It’s crazy that Logic is called corny… He’s really just a nice guy who is super musically talented. I can’t see what people don’t like.

    • @beeblefoxxl
      @beeblefoxxl День тому

      his whiteness

    • @korontos9038
      @korontos9038 День тому

      racism

    • @wydmatt7294
      @wydmatt7294 День тому

      bc he is corny, his obsession with being able to say the n word is corny, no matter how u look at it, his raps is decent tho

    • @gbd-oq1rz
      @gbd-oq1rz День тому

      @@wydmatt7294I mean he is a white looking light skin so it’s tough to be mixed in reality but look more than white more than anything

    • @ninecity2455
      @ninecity2455 День тому

      his biracialism

  • @andeesway358
    @andeesway358 День тому

    Drake is a force of nature stop being biased 😂

  • @akira17_samurai
    @akira17_samurai День тому

    The beastie boys run dmc and ll cool j were my favourites as a kid then my uncle introduced me to public enemy nwa ice t eminem treach and i instantly fell in love with that more harder side of rap

  • @MegaNugget12
    @MegaNugget12 День тому

    Cole not soft, just smart

  • @monke_noises
    @monke_noises 2 дні тому

    pretty sure it was MC ren who was called the villain but correct me if i am wrong

  • @Robert214ification
    @Robert214ification 2 дні тому

    Do you have to be in a gang or lie about being one to not be called a soft rapper?

  • @Robert214ification
    @Robert214ification 2 дні тому

    In other words, join a gang, or talk about gang related activity. Gotcha🤦🏾‍♂️😒