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Dec 2024
1h 51m

Best Bars of 2024. Plus: Drake vs. Kendr...

The Ringer
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Dissect's Cole Cuchna is joined by Touré, King Green, and James Francis to reflect on the historic year in hip hop. They begin by revisiting the Drake and Kendrick battle, nominating their favorite song, lyrics, and quotable that came from the beef. Then they award and dissect their favorite rap lyrics of the year before closing out the show with their favor ... Show More
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