On the 7 PM in Brooklyn podcast, Fabolous weighs in on Lil Durk‘s assertion that Hip-Hop isn’t what it used to be.
In a tweet that went viral last month, Durkio wrote, “Hip hop ain’t what it used to be ….”
Talking to podcast hosts Carmelo Anthony and Kid Mero, Fabolous addressed the statement by asking a rhetorical question. He said, “What did it used to be?”
As a response, he stated, “Hip Hop is what it is. It can’t be what it ‘used to be’ because whenever that time was, it was different for them too—even for Lil Durk.”
Fab, a veteran New York rap star from Brooklyn, praised Durk’s ability to evolve with the shifting sounds of Hip Hop. He mentioned how the Chicago native – whom Fabolous collaborated with on his 2019 mixtape Summertime Shootout 3: Coldest Summer Ever – found a new sound while maintaining his audience.
“One thing I respect about Durk is that as the sound changed,” said Fab. “He adapted and found the new Lil Durk, keeping his momentum. I don’t think there ever was a ‘used to be.’ Hip Hop has always been evolving, from the ’70s and ’80s when it started.”
Fabolous also touched on how the industry has transformed, citing the rise of streaming, brand partnerships, and major record labels. “It’s a business now,” he added. “At one point, it was just about the craft—something we all loved to do and listen to. Now, it’s a billion-dollar empire, and it has to be treated as such.”
The remarks surround the upcoming release of Lil Durk’s new album, Love Songs For The Streets 3. A tracklist featuring Lil Baby, Rod Wave, Future, and country star Morgan Wallen, surfaced online this week.
In recent weeks, Durk has been promoting the forthcoming album with new singles “Went Hollywood For A Year” and “Turn Up A Notch.” Last month, Fabolous collaborated with Mary J. Blige on “Breathing.”
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