# NOH 492 | "If lyrics sold."

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Podcast: [New Old Heads Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-old-heads-podcast-661953)
Published: 2026-07-04T16:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3721

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Episode 492 features guest Brotha2daKnight joining the crew to tackle Lupe Fiasco's ongoing criticism of Kendrick Lamar, debating whether hip hop history ultimately values the master artist over the master lyricist. We unpack the growing divide between internet commentators and actual creators, questioning if metrics are now being mistaken for real cultural expertise. We also break down Twista's recent tax issues, exploring whether the industry's aesthetic pressure to maintain an illusion of ...

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