Tyler the Creator Evolves, Kendrick Dominates, Drake Falters: The State of Rap 2025

🔥 Hip-hop is in flux — and we’re diving ALL the way in. 🔥In this episode of B-Side Banter, I’m joined by music reviewer Tyson to break down the current state of rap in 2025—from the cultural aftershocks of the Drake vs. Kendrick beef, to Tyler, The Creator’s surprising new direction, to the underground wave that’s reshaping the sound of the genre.We talk about what’s real vs. what’s hype, the artists carrying the torch for authentic lyricism, and whether rap’s mainstream future belongs to superstars or the underground. Plus, we dig into how audiences are redefining what “success” looks like in hip-hop today.If you’re here for raw takes, deep conversations, and no-fluff music commentary, hit that LIKE & SUBSCRIBE button and drop your thoughts in the comments 👇 Who do you think is defining rap’s future right now?