1060 Hip Hop Uncut

The Unofficial War: A Deep Dive into the NBA YoungBoy and Lil Durk Beef In the world of hip-hop, rivalries are nothing new. They can be a source of lyrical inspiration, a way to settle scores, and a powerful tool for generating buzz. But few modern rap feuds have been as deeply personal and tragically public as the one between Baton Rouge's NBA YoungBoy and Chicago's Lil Durk. What started as a seemingly low-stakes conflict between two rising stars has spiraled into a years-long saga, marked by diss tracks, social media jabs, and real-world violence. This is the definitive timeline of the NBA YoungBoy and Lil Durk beef, exploring its origins, key events, and the devastating ripple effects it has had on the lives of those involved. The Spark: From Friends to Foes To understand the full scope of this feud, you have to go back to 2017, when the two artists were still on friendly terms. They even collaborated on the track "My Side," a moment that now feels lik...

The Art of the Comeback: How Cardi B Used Receipts to Settle the Joe Budden Debate on Her Lyricism The debate around lyricism and authenticity in hip-hop is as old as the genre itself. For years, critics and fans have questioned whether top artists truly pen their own rhymes, a conversation that often unfairly targets female rappers. The latest chapter in this ongoing discussion involves none other than Cardi B, who has just released her highly anticipated new album, "Am I The Drama?", and veteran podcaster Joe Budden.  After a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast questioned who was behind Cardi's bars, the Bronx superstar didn't just respond; she delivered irrefutable evidence, putting the ghostwriting rumors to rest with a powerful display of her creative process. The Spark: Joe Budden's Backhanded Compliment The controversy ignited on Sunday, September 21st, when the newest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast debuted. While reviewing C...