EMINEM & KANYE WEST: DAMAGE CONTROL

[@TheCompanyMan]

Just an FYI, I misspoke on the Net Neutrality part. The administration did NOT support Net Neutrality. Because they did not support it, the FCC removed the policy and now ISPs can throttle bandwidth as they see fit. The internet is no longer fair and equal for all. We talked about it in detail in this piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5nGcmVvj7Njfrc Thanks for the love guys! Feels good to be back!

[@revben]

yeah, let u complain about isps and the non-existent problems, while conservative voices are being banned on the internet.

[@martyf.6125]

Kanye still didn't say anything of substance cry me a river his actions shows you where he stands in life and that's fine and don't say that TMZ could have stopped their doing their job which is filming gossip.

[@hpensive]

Love your work, but I would also question if MGK actually dissed Eminem on that Tech 9 collaboration. How many rappers have been biting off that "Rap God" shit since Em dropped it? MGK called out "all you rappers." When you listen to MGK's diss you realize that he thinks Em is still pissed about 2012. MGK expresses the way he got blackballed as his source of upset. Therefore I would say Em's diss is really a blessing in disguise used to right some wrongs. I can't wait to hear your breakdown though.

[@TheCompanyMan]

Revi Bennett so you’re more concerned about what’s happening on a private platform than what’s happening on the broader internet 🤔🤔🤔

[@TheCompanyMan]

hpensive the track opens with “you’ll need a doctor and not the one from Compton” there’s a bar at the end that’s another sub. Accidents like that don’t happen between emcees.

[@christopherwashington2460]

There are a lot of "hip hop journalists" but this feels more like a journalist who love hip hop and more importantly knows hip hop

[@TylerO_O.]

exactly I always check here first when any news drops.. Man the atmophere feels charged as fuckkkk right now I'm lovin it!

[@standardbrah]

he da goat for sure

[@gustav042]

RMG Entertainment Indeed!

[@BlackySpeakz]

Justin never disappoints. Great piece bro!

[@TheCompanyMan]

Thank you brother!

[@ShneirtsNip]

Oh yeah yeah

[@zeyadelmeligy]

plz bro talk more about mac miller

[@Balthasar812]

I like that you Hip Hop YTers support each other's stuff man, s/o to Blacky

[@stray3rdborn36]

Yeah, take notes. This is how you break things down and voice your opinion. But you sound childish sometimes like when you actually believed Eminem was losing because he wasn't responding to the so called best diss ever that time. I cringed at it.

[@MrSeanBeatty]

Guess who's back. Back again. Justin's back. Tell a friend.

[@TheCompanyMan]

HAHAHA!

[@jdaggy81]

LOL

[@omnigeek]

Something to think about.... Eminem's worst Album, Revival... still went Platinum

[@ROCMuzik]

Encore was worse.

[@steelliving8785]

The Larry Bird of rap. Meaning according to the media, he was better than jordan.

[@omnigeek]

ROC Muzik Ugh... Encore. I forgot about that.

[@maxlevin6167]

Encore was much better than Revival, go back and re-listen. It had tunes, like Toy Soldiers.

[@shivendratekam5179]

Castle and Arose were nice. Idk how can people miss that ?

[@Drewan27]

I can’t lie, I actually liked “Ye” a lot. I think it was one of Kanye’s most special projects to date due to how introspective and vulnerable he got with his honesty, refreshing in a musical genre where men are constantly pushed to be as macho and braggadocious as possible. Kanye’s definitely been conflicted on some things and seemingly said some stuff he didn’t always mean or that didn’t accurately portray the actual message he was trying to get across, but I’ve always felt like he was for the people, at least with his music. I actually never listened to Revival, but Kamikaze was lit af. Definitely an entertaining Em project at worst, with some really energizing moments.

[@egoleo6693]

People hated it because kanye didn’t go “hard” or because none of the tracks were “fire”. ye is a much more laid back listen compared to his other albums and thats not what his hardcore fans wanted

[@age-ben4910]

+@@egoleo6693 To be honest the main critism of the "Ye" album is that it came off as incomplete thoughts and half-baked. Keep in mind the album is 20-minutes only and has 7 songs which is not enough for a rapper as complex and super artistic as Kanye West. Compare an album like MBDTF which had a flowing theme throughout with cohesiveness to the Ye album which came off as lacking. If Kanye had taken his time, it would have been a good album but most of the songs were made in under 2 weeks after he scrapped his original album after TMZ. I personally like 4 out of the 7 songs on the album but I would not label it as a great body of work from someone like a Kanye West. He can and frankly could have done better.

[@egoleo6693]

I mostly agree with you, but I much prefer quality over quantity. It's only 7 tracks and he still managed to land more hits than drake did with scorpion lol. Just because you can make more music doesn't mean you should

[@ianthegamer6095]

Its a good project. But it doesnt help that he stated he redid the entire album after the MAGA backlash. Im sure he had a more complete album before the damage control he had to do for the ye album

[@huey6248]

I loved Ye

[@BrownEyedBabii087]

I’m so glad you don’t think EM is just throwing a tantrum. I’ve subscribed to your channel because you can see the depth in artists!!!! It’s also nice to see Kanye talked about but not dragged to filth... He is a human too.

[@thatguyunknoe]

This is probably the most intelligent show on hip hop. Every show expands my perspective on the culture. Love you for what you do brother.

[@TheCompanyMan]

Waverunner15708 thank you!

[@animeuchiha1373]

Facts!

[@cmike7187]

Good to have u back bruh. Kamikaze is such an important album in hip hop right now. Its EMs Killuminati. Like Pac he feels backed into a corner and he's going I swinging. I luv it. I hope other lyrical rappers follow suit and join the revolution. Its war and Em is running out there like a Kamikaze G.

[@maryschroeder1533]

Christopher Michael This is such a great comment. That is all.

[@Yankees91919191]

Justin’s back! Thank God

[@SoFAdrian]

Missed these. Got real excited to see it in my notifications

[@greesy76]

Damn well done talking about the political influences so neutrally and so informatively. A lot of people would have thrown in their own opinions and biases

[@acidstrummer]

Justin your breakdowns are top-tier, I miss them being weekly but I'm always happy to catch-up with you on Rude Jude's show.

[@teddygonzales2265]

acidstrummer right bro

[@mariusdamchristophersen1453]

I was just thinking the other day, "Why hasn't there been a new TBD in so long?" and here we are.

[@mflugo9082]

Marius Dam Christophersen exactly. Life ain't the same.

[@JulesKPapa]

Such quality content, these videos really should be the standard for other major hip hop content creators out there.

[@basedmek]

"Hey Republicans buy shoes too" They don't. NIKE crunched the numbers

Emeka Ekwulugo many Republicans don’t care about Kaepernick lol

[@andye5724]

Bob Pickleson then why they burning Nikes they bought? How fucking dumb are they? Nike already has their money.. lol

[@TheKnightBlade4]

I just bought 16 pairs of Nike and am burning them tonight

[@andye5724]

TheKnightBlade4 Nike sales are gonna go waaaay up cuz you people. Lol

[@stlynnatic]

I thought this was a track with Eminem and Kanye West called Damage Control responding to MGK and everyone lolol Damn i wish it was!!

[@TheCompanyMan]

HAHAHA! That would've been WAAAAAAY better!!!

[@josesantiago764]

I was sucked in too.... the Title sucks you in....

[@Chedda3000music]

Same

[@geovanni888drumer]

That would've been aaaammmaaazziiinnng

[@leizdutra9377]

I thought the same

[@Franz_Morhart]

Kamikaze is a fantastic album-my fourth favorite Eminem album ever. And I liked Revival. It was ok. But Kamikaze reminded me of classic Eminem, updated for the modern age with contemporary beats.

[@jennag3226]

Kamikaze is the perfect unison of the slim shady approach combined with Eminems mastered craft.

[@purenotorious5263]

It was an average album.

[@jennag3226]

@@purenotorious5263 😂😂😂

[@malhaar2271]

@@jennag3226 Bro I see you everywhere spreading love for Eminem. Appreciate ❤️

[@manikn4585]

It was a good album but good guy and nice guy weren't made for it

[@ianhenry6874]

You have awaken from your slumber Justin😂😂 Fr tho, I'm glad to see you again. I thought you were gone forever😂😢

[@rahmana1996]

You honestly deserve a bigger fanbase man

[@al7omed8Ball]

Thank you. One of the best takes on Kamikaze.. ppl still shit on em

[@tyson6260]

The way you handled the political element in this video was superb and probably the most fair political commentary I’ve ever seen

[@TheCompanyMan]

sneerful lawyer thank you!

[@SmartRapperTV]

Well said and well put together as usual 🔥💪

[@RAPOLOGIST]

SR GANG!!!!

[@prestonmead1049]

I’ve been watching since DX days. I’m glad there are hip hop scholars like you thinking through situations like this so logically and following each thought through to a conclusion. See, I’m a Eminem fan. So when he drops an album it’s hard for me to not find something to enjoy about it. It’s also hard for me not defend his music no matter what. So it’s nice to have a cool Headed third party like you to make me hear both sides of a conversation. Keep up the good work.

[@TheCompanyMan]

Thanks Preston! I'm the same way. Of course there's tons to nitpick. But there's also a lot of good about KAMIKAZE. I've enjoyed this one more than I expected to. It's cleaner and more cohesive and than his recent releases. The Greatest is my favorite gym song right now.

[@vitabrevisomniavanitas]

THE GOAT IS BACK. i don't even have to comment on this spectacular piece, 'cause it speaks for itself. still, I gotta say two things, though: i love how you took a minute to rethink about Kanye and his whole MAGA "controversy", Jus. you've evolved as a person. we tend to crucify people based on their political views and we forget way too quickly what they've accomplished based on their talents - which we love, by the way. plus, it pisses me off when I see media outlets, namely Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Noisey and Billboard, throwing shade at Em's efforts. when he softens up, they say they want Shady back. when he brings full-blown Shady back, they say they want a softened version of him. like, ffs, decide on what you want already!!! you asked for Shady and he came back, and now you wanna act like he never said homophobic stuff? or he never talked about girls being "bitches"? thank God Eminem broke through in the late-1990's, early-2000's, because he would never have been so great and successful if he broke through in these years of political correctness that limit art, creativity and greatness. plus, Em didn't say the word "faggot" by himself, he just quoted what Tyler said about his own sexuality and EVEN CENSORED IT. media gon' hate anyway, doesn't matter what Em says. thanks for this episode, Jus, it is reinvigorating to watch someone who truly understands rap music talking about it. 10/10.

[@TheCompanyMan]

Thanks Enricco! Great point. Em can't do right in the eyes of the media. He's better when he doesn't give a fuck anyway. That's what I appreciate about Kamikaze.

[@casualworker45]

Justin Hunte, you are one of the best journalists of all time. You have to start a weekly/episodic series because you cover all basis and you provide receipts with your discussions. These long gaps in between your uploads is straight torture lol. Nonetheless, keep up the great work!

[@TheCompanyMan]

MidKnight Storm thank you! I’ll do better

[@Alex-vv5tj]

"Smacked bellies with G eazy's girl" 😂

[@snarkymcsnarkface1863]

Docking made easy?

[@jaecourvoisier5014]

Note to self: I'm going to have to start using that phrase.✒

[@LDK47]

"What do you mean/that I ain't in shape bitch? Go bag Nelly/I'll go and fuck me a fat bitch/we go'n slap bellies" -- Royce on Street Hop

[@tjwest2605]

Man, I never thaught I'd see Ye cry.

[@tomhulme1176]

I hope he doesnt start dissin trump , or changing his opinion of him coz of peer pressure ? Or to suit his fan base mindset ? This would be selling out what he feels is right for money or respect.

[@anomalus625]

Em is such a versatile rapper. he can sing, make you laugh, make you cry and make you dry your eyes at the same time. its stupid to box him in to the slim shady persona and not let him explore his other creative angles.

[@tawdryhepburn4686]

Ghostbullet47 I love Em, but he *cannot* sing.

[@anomalus625]

wtf. he sings alot of his hooks and bridges. not afraid for example. it may be raspy but i like how he doesnt give a shit and does it anyway

[@lostfremen]

Hunter Daniels never heard the song, Beautiful, on Relapse? Em sings on that and damn well.

[@richblackkid2523]

Ghostbullet47 - eminem is a shitty rapper that diss his white mother , he dont make me laugh or cry , eminem make shitty music , his new album is garbage and MGK KILLED EMINEM

[@senorruisenor1045]

@@richblackkid2523 Hey you almost get me you troll xd

[@user-me2fo2tw9c]

“Check this out” haven’t heard that in too long Good to have you back Justin!

[@SteveOh_]

Best part of Kamikaze was a new TBD video!

[@SuperGnarlyThings]

Yoooo for real!

[@alvindavisii9692]

Missed ya man. glad ya dropped another quality tbd. It's always appreciated...

[@MuseR.]

Dam where you been man, missing your content like crazy! Keep it up!

[@andrijagolub]

Guess who's back? Back again? Justin's back, tell a friend!

[@snootch2nootch]

SO EXCITED to see the main man himself, Justin showing back up in my sub feed!

[@grayroger]

Thank you Justin. Very unique perspective as usual. Please get back to some regular videos.

[@acanadianeh8344]

Man we missed u justin! Much love from Canada!😈❤✊

[@pratikp1361]

I have never seen any channel that gives a unique perspective

[@notaunbomb9669]

Did Kanye just apologize for his opinion? 😂

[@noviedeos]

NOT AUNBOMB that’s how you know he’s a clone

[@ggamesgarner8027]

If Kanye says a full sentence without praising himself or comparing himself to Jesus that’s he you know he’s a clone.

[@emoney15]

My dude! Welcome back, we all miss you! Love the comparison between their impact through their political stances and decline in sales, though I think most of us care more about authentic, engaging music than their personal beliefs. The outbursts from artists feel more and more like they come just before some new release; headlines = free marketing

[@louisgregoire3927]

I think that "the year of redemption" is appropriate. Everyone is coming back/trying to come back. Eminem, Ye, tyga, r kelly, jay rock, everybody got something to prove.

[@AlonzoJ130]

Please do “is jay z the goat?” PLEASE JUSTIN!! IVE BEEN WAITING FOREVER...love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@BBGirlSamus]

J Smith Great white north!

[@chrissyisateehee._.4855]

J Smith eww jay z is garbage

[@stuarttailor7342]

I love how you break stuff down man, you can see how much effort you put in to your videos.

[@brendanbartlett6994]

I really feel like kanyes albums were affected by his public issues. If you read the reviews for ye, a lot of them bring up his political siding with Trump. I don't agree with Trump, whatsoever, but you need to separate the personal views from the projects they put out when it comes to rating them. Ye was an amazing album. Nasirs production was phenomenal. Nas' lyrics on the other hand, wasn't. That effected it the most. Also, Eminem and MGK are in a feud and Colin Kaepernick is the face of Nike. This is the most stressed out white people have been since Sears closed.

[@brendanbartlett6994]

I know I'm sounding like a Kanye Stan, but I genuinely liked most of the projects Ye worked on this year.

[@TheCompanyMan]

HAHAHAHAHA! That's hilarious. Ye and Em were both affected by their political positions, which I don't think is terrible. Art is a reflection of life and things that are outside of what most people are feeling having a tougher time getting accepted. Life through the looking glass.

[@Demsky83]

Since Sears closed 😂🤣

[@DiceB]

brendan bartlett loll I love that stress out sears comment

[@DiceB]

brendan bartlett but you know in rap it’s hard to separate the person from the music because rap is supposed to be personal you rap what you think you are supposed to be your rap the new generation is a little different that’s why rap is so bad right now buy Ye I is from that other school the JayZ the 2pac school so he is being juge that way

[@ilovehinata101]

BEEN MISSING THIS WELCOME BACK

[@chrnocrusader21]

This is the most well spoken, well structured, ans entertaining breakdown on YT bro I'm subbing.

[@TheCompanyMan]

Immortal -SIN_21 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@TSerumula]

Wow, I've been waiting for this. Thanks getting back. Much love from SA 🇿🇦

[@speed37demon]

GLAD TO HAVE YOU BACK MAN. Always got creative takes

[@TStamp-lw4ku]

Uh oh, I can’t fully watch this right now but I can already tell it’s gonna be a good 1

[@nated4395]

My G, where you been fam? Nevermind, let's get it.

[@maryschroeder1533]

This is such a smart and insightful way to look at this moment in hip-hop culture. I love your take on Eminem's 'Kamikaze'. You seem to 'get' him more than a lot of other hip-hop commentators and music critics do. I appreciate that you dig deeper into a subject instead of just commenting about what it may look like on the surface. Great work!

[@SwaySilva]

This is the 1st honest opinion I heard of Kamikaze and Kanye I heard on the internet. Thank you Justin.

[@theobnoxiouslycharming1747]

The first honest opinion or the first you agree with. No one gives a dishonest opinion lol. For what? Lol it's an opinion

[@Clin7Walker]

This is the most real channel out

[@ramseyshehadeh2914]

Glad you feel like Eminem is giving those old vibes like on venom, as you were saying. Hard to believe we actually get a taste of that Eminem again

[@ericbeaudry8118]

Im so happy you made this video. Ive been saying theres such strong parallels between Kanye and Eminem and this just extends it even further using modern evidence. Kamikaze was dope and seeing Kanye cry made me physically hurt

[@BugOnAChip]

These are the best videos on the internet. Dude you're so knowledgeable, humble, and your voice is a joy to listen to. Please please please make more of these

[@TheCompanyMan]

I really appreciate you, Garrett. Thank you.

[@samseliger605]

I think part of this drop off is natural. Kanye is 41, Em is 46. That’s old for the world of pop music. Even the greatest artists of all time start to lose sales and relevancy at some point (even if their music remains high quality). Since Wings broke up in 1981 (when he was 39), Paul McCartney has never reclaimed the commercial success he had during the 60’s and 70’s. And Paul has never had a single controversy. My point is it’s hard to continually make great music for decades. It’s not surprising that artists like West and Eminem struggle to maintain the commercial and critical success of their heydays as they age. The reason this is unusual is that hip-hip is such a fast changing genre that artists normally don’t stick around long enough to fight for relevance in their 40’s.

[@drasconboy6349]

Both Jay Z and Beyoncé have stayed relevant in their 50s and 40s

[@samseliger605]

Hov is 48, Bey is 37. But even so, it would be hard to deny that Jay had fallen off musically, at least some, in the late 2000's and into the 2010's. Most of Jay's best music (at least so far) came before his first "retirement." However, 4:44 and Everything Is Love were great.

[@jennag3226]

Em really isn't fighting for relevancy though. The man has the highest pure hip hop album sales of the year and kamikaze just hit one billion streams, his 6th album to do so. All of his albums have outsold nearly everyone in the genre, even revival had the 2nd highest pure hip hop album sales of 2017. He has 35+ million KZbin subs and averages around 20,000 new subs daily. Kamikaze is also his 9th consecutive number 1 debut and em is the most successful artist of his era to transition into the streaming age as he is the 4th highest streamed artist. He's also the number 1 most searched hip hop artist the 3rd most searched musical artist and the 5th most searched person in the world. Sounds more like the definition of relevance rather than the antithesis of it. JS

[@imboutamakeafoolofmyself]

If Eminem is admitting to taking an L on Revival then why does he spend the whole album dissing people who criticized it?

[@TheCompanyMan]

That's what he does. He took an L in life and crafted one of the best catalogs ever rapping about it.

[@KonradCurves]

Because just cause he too an L on it doesn't mean he has to agree with it.

[@stanhenderson9928]

I believe it felt like Revival a passion project, in which he felt revived in the sense of his new take on life or as ppl consider it "Woke" Eminem, after years of folks claiming he said grow up, he did. The song walk on water was a song describing how he felt in sense of ppl expect perfection from Em, but he feels he may not be able to give that all the time and he's sorry he cant deliver that for his fans. So in short the backlash he received was a major blow for him, for the passion and love letter to his fans, and the hate was from his fans and peer he respects, so of course he's gonna lash out and say fuck it, enough of that, you cant accept my change why change, back to the old me I go. Kamikaze he saying if I respond to that nonsense you guys shot at me, Imma take an L, so I might as well take you with me.

[@BBGirlSamus]

Cause at this point he's a whiney 40 year old man that can't understand critisism.

[@stanhenderson9928]

@@BBGirlSamus Naw, its just that he dont understand why ppl are butthurt when tries something different with his music. Whiney is MGK hes a spoiled brat, Vanilla Ice clone for current audience

[@gcisamhaga8605]

I've missed your point of view so much over these past few months. Reminds me of that old Fort Minor song Where'd you go. Welcome back. Great breakdown as always.

[@AaronJohnsonART]

Seeing Kanye cry hurt.

[@kcrproduction]

Man same it hurt my ego in ways my ego hasn't been hurt in years

[@buFFlosouljah1]

Seeing my people cry hurt more

[@BrokeBrother003]

Kanye is canceled.....He's just crying cuz he is feeling the effects of his actions......either way....Been done with his antics.....can't continue to cosign 45 and expect folks to feel sorry for you....That's my 12 cent....

[@mazzb305]

BrokeBrother003 Then he came back and said he was used. NO SHIT SHERLOCK! Still done with dude. Sucks because he's been my fav. artist since he came out.

[@torrvi9589]

@@BrokeBrother003 2 years later... I guess you got it wrong my g

[@galbal9597]

the biggest issue for em has been trying to cater to his diverse fan base. some want him spitting complex bars, some want emotional songs, some want angry songs, some want goofy songs and obviously pop songs. i think relapse and this are the ones were he did not cater too much to appeasing all his fans and thats why they are great albums

[@THEARCHITECT801]

Justin, I just wanted to say, that I genuinely appreciate your approach to sharing your thoughts regularly: with an obvious effort in giving all of us high quality journalism, with what comes across (IMO) as a non biased & objective viewpoint. As an artist myself, I get even more inspiration on top of my drive, by simply following your work man. The material that you and your team produce, are all consistent reminders, that just because I'm a rapper/poet, etc. we all don't have to do the EXACT same things as far as our crafts go, to attain and surpass our dreams. Thanks for this breakdown. I promise to remain a supporter of your work and will go and follow you on Instagram right now as well homie! God bless!!

[@TheCompanyMan]

Man, thank you Jeremee!! That's love brother. I appreciate you.

[@JordanReedYT]

The surreal part is that I actually just got through watching all of the clips and songs Justin featured, THEN this appeared in my feed.

[@SuperGnarlyThings]

Already on the chat telling my homies you back. Great episode. I'm just amazed at how well you set a premise, give the info, and turn it into a conversation. I love it. Can't wait for the next one.

[@RoscoMontana21]

“A white rap beef royal rumble” got me man😂😂😂

[@cherogers614]

Welcome back Justin in your ture intent...KZbin worth watching agian... S/O James and Murs...

[@RADIOACTIVEYOUTH]

Sorry bruh I enjoyed all 5 projects by Yeezy ppl need to get there taste level up. He’s definitely not canceled in my eyes.

[@pixelfriendly9047]

Taste level fuk u on boi

[@tpsam]

RealNPoetic it's all about marketing

[@tpsam]

RealNPoetic music industry doesn't sell because of quality anymore It's all about good media well received public image and marketing Any normal artist wouldn't be having a place in the music industry if he or she mishandled his or her public image like Kanye did. Frankly it's already nearly a miracle that Kanye west is still relevant. I think this aspect of his career is his greatest accomplishment. I never witnessed someone screwing his public image so much but still being able to find a place in the industry.

[@RADIOACTIVEYOUTH]

PixelFriendly something you will never understand

[@RADIOACTIVEYOUTH]

Thanongrit Suriyarungka cause Kanye took the risks early on in his career that set the precedent for where he was going go now while keeping peak quality control. Most of these new artist aren’t built to withstand 3 years of the modern day music industry.

[@blackmagicwordplay4238]

TCM IS HIP-HOP! Brilliance, creativity and unapologetic truth. Please drop more every chance you get. One love B. Bigga

[@khulekanimagubane9153]

Two icons who have done it all but still carry on like they have everything to prove. Even though what he said hurt me, watching Kanye cry made me real real sad.

[@SeVinKru3ger]

EM is a GENIUS, bar none. From a Black Guy.

[@akeemgordon1461]

He the most overrated Mc ever from a black man.

[@void2867]

Shelley Cline lol.

[@jayreach5181]

I feel like these fucking TV shows I don't watch are overrated but who gives af right lmao Eminems worst album still went platinum maybe to you he's overrated but to millions around the world he's not. So why even waste ya breath....

[@subnormal2953]

He's overrated. From a white guy

[@Kilamanjaro009]

I think Eminem, 2pac, Biggie, and Kendrick are all overrated as hell. From a Black Guy.

[@oixo-s]

Ooooo I was waitin Justin glad to see you back.

[@TheCompanyMan]

Oixo 😂😂😂

[@aLr_boosh]

Boosh! Glad you back! Looking forward to more new TBDs

[@catro]

This was a fantastic video; loved the narrative, analysis, and Venom insight that I missed. Glad to stumble on ya! +Sub

[@SeboHyatt]

Check this out! The Company Man LIVES!!!!

[@coleyhoneycutt4284]

Your a true unbiased music journalist. Respect!

[@TheCompanyMan]

Thank you!

[@chris89hatch1]

As soon as this the rap war started I’ve been waiting for you to make a video!

[@robbyt1341]

godDAMN that last part was deep... You never really think about the amount of time you invest into these artists' lives and what the effects may be

[@BryMoon]

TBD is back! I thought I was seeing things in my subscription box. I missed this, made my day!

[@BretasDoc]

Keep up the good work Justin!! Shout out from South America o/

[@adammuscat9950]

Watched a tone of video regarding these topics over the last few days & this by far was the most complete & the deliverance was dope well spoken thx

[@Jararhussain]

Got that notification and it legit made my week!

[@joejustice6985]

BACK WITH THE TBD's Let's goooo

[@JabroneyDirt]

Damn, for every 100 Jake Paul's or ricegum like garbage channels, there is one truly talented and deserving of time. Great vid, first time viewer, super impressed. Subscribed and liked.

[@TheCompanyMan]

Thank you Austin!

[@raymanjohan8838]

Great to see you back Justin...Cant wait to see you report on MGK. I personally think it was a good dis, not too lyrical but he did pull a B.Rabbit all while giving props at the same time..again not lyrical but I feel it was honest..Good to see that the true feelings of his fans is the Kryptonite to the super power of Kanye West. Seem losing the Don's (Donda & Don C) put him in bad head space. Im glad to see him making a mental comeback. Again great to see you back hip hop needs your voice bro.

[@MapleMilk]

That Kanye clip almost made me cry. Still want a Death Grips vid btw :)

[@dnotes11]

You’re the man Justin keep’em coming

[@R0m0n3]

That moment when Joe Budden thinks he was better than Em.. Only Royce is on level imo. Slaughterhouse was dope tho, too bad it's done.

[@TheCompanyMan]

Word. Royce is a monster and he makes great albums.

[@R0m0n3]

@@TheCompanyMan I am glad he got some more attention from his last album but he has been nice for years.

[@sherekhanxii]

Exactly Royce is up there right next to em.

[@djnes2k7]

Bet you never heard a joe album after the 1st one. Joe made it clear, yea em can rhyme any word with any syllable.,. But bars and content.....joe definitely can roll with that group....so can crooked I and j Ortiz

[@sherekhanxii]

@@djnes2k7 i have the love lost series all 3 albums rage and the machine, along with his first album. Joe is dope dont get me wrong, em lyrically is amazing. Content wise along with lyricism i still go with Em. His story telling keeps you engaged where joes story telling mostly consist if his ex's and some experiences with admitting to taking pills. I love joe but what he said on his podcast is dead wrong

[@GameFreak4Ever]

Yes drawing that line in the sand was a bad move for Em. So glad about the revival with KAMIKAZE!

[@joshualouk4128]

Glad to have TBD back

[@SalumarLP]

Finally! Thanks for doing this, it's always a pleasure to watch your show.

[@hallisb]

Forget Kamikaze, this is the only surprise comeback release I'm excited about. Justin's back!!!

[@nicturnn0404]

Wow, I never heard a thing about that Kanye interview. Not saying that he hasn't made mistakes recently but the media definitely likes to show the bad of kanye West a lot more than the good

[@aleclussier6157]

You gotta do a video on mental state and depression of rappers. Mac Miller, kanye, cudi, xxx, sound soundcloud rap etc

[@PizzlesTechTime]

This is one of the most thoughtful and intelligent videos I've heard about the Eminem album and Kanye situation. This is dope.

[@gauraangsaxena3366]

17 minutes of some of the best commentary on hip-hop, you da 🐐🐐. Please be more regular tho :')

[@MF_BLOOM_]

Holy moly, glad to see you back!

[@OofieDooples]

Dude, I thought you walked out of my life just like my daddy. Don't do that again 😶

[@TheCompanyMan]

Ha! I promise!

[@thejosie]

Love your vids. You should write a book about hip hop culture sometime. You definitely got the voice.

[@TheCompanyMan]

José Explosion it’s all happening! Thank you!

[@EpicWin1337]

Justin Hunt is the GOAT for hip hop analysis. No one does it even close to as good as you.

[@TheCompanyMan]

Sincerely humbled, Eric. Thank you!

[@gregaclark2]

5:43 I believe that he probably would have dropped another album that quickly regardless of how well received the album (Revival) was. He probably planned on some sort of follow-up album, like relapse + refill, but maybe with more songs. The negative review of Revival may have inspired the "8-mile" style of content in Kamakaze, as you put it, but maybe a positive review of Revival would have simply created a "say goodbye to hollywood" kind of vibe.