The Best Storytelling Songs in Rap

About this episode

In today’s episode, we’re discussing some of the best storytelling songs in hip-hop history. We brought in songs like Prom/King by Saba, As The World Turns by Eminem, Tony Story by Meek Mill & more.

List of Songs Discussed

•Prom/King by Saba

•As The World Turns by Eminem

•Tony Story by Meek Mill

•Blue Laces 2 by Nipsey Hussle

•& More

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