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Sep 2023
43m 53s

Our Favorite Rap Songs from the 2020’s

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About this episode

In today’s episode we’re recommending our favorite rap songs from the 2020s decade so far. We spoke about songs such as XSCAPE by Don Toliver, AYE! (Free The Homies) by Vince Staples, Nobody by Nas ft. Lauryn Hill and more.


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LIVE ALBUM REACTIONS HERE


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List of Songs & Albums Discussed


•XSCAPE by Don Toliver

•Carruth by Boldy James

•Gethechange by Meek Mill

•Aquamarine by Black Thought

•& More

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