THE GTKPRS EP. 9: J. Cole’s Mixtape, Bad Bunny & Hip-Hop’s Grammy Ceiling

In Episode 9 of the GTKPRS Podcast, Trap Bradshaw, Uncle Trill, PG, Lex Diamond, Glasses Malone, and Shatif break down one of the most heated hip-hop conversations of the year.The crew debates J. Cole’s January 28th mixtape drop, his decision to rap over classic New York beats with DJ Clue, and what it really means when an artist pays homage versus claiming a city. The conversation spirals into a deeper argument about New York hip-hop identity, regional ownership, and whether legacy cities are evolving—or being diluted.Things heat up even further when the panel reacts to the Grammys once again overlooking hip-hop, as Bad Bunny dominates global categories. Is this proof of hip-hop’s worldwide influence—or another example of the culture being used for views without real respect?From mixtape nostalgia and DJ culture to generational divides, regional pride, and hip-hop’s global crossroads, GTKPRS Episode 9 delivers raw, unfiltered debate that cuts to the core of where the culture stands right now.🎧 Tap in if you care about lyricism, legacy, and who really gets to speak for hip-hop.