DDG Ignites A Generational Hip Hop War: "Today's Rappers Are 10x Better"

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He suggested people don't listen to Tupac or Biggie "in the car" and added that "Hip Hop ain't never been the number 1 genre until NOW."

Just when you thought you were going to have a week without another generational Hip Hop war on social media, DDG interrupts to pour fuel on the fire. There have often been conversations launched about which generation of Hip Hop is the best, and while they all offer their own celebratory moments in the culture, there are still music fans hellbent on igniting division.

DDG has caused a bit of havoc among Rap fans after he hopped on Twitter and wrote, "Today’s rappers are 10x better than the rappers back in the today.. Respectfully."

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Someone attempted to tell him that there aren't any current rappers that could compare to the likes of Tupac Shakur or Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace, but DDG retorted, "On some real sh*t.. when the last time u listened to either in the car.. BE TRUTHFUL." After being accused of disrespecting the voices that helped pave the way for his career, he returned with a last thought.

"I respect the older generation of hiphop, but this generation creativity on another level fr. Hip Hop ain’t never been the number 1 genre until NOW." It's safe to say that not everyone agreed with his assessment, but that doesn't mean that DDG didn't receive his fair share of co-signs. Check out a few reactions below and let us know if you think this generation of Hip Hop is far greater than the eras of the past.














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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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