The Hip-Hop Holy Trinity

[@cahshay]

mythical KZbin algorithm pull

[@Flairis]

Ong

[@grixonyt]

Yes

[@ES_Glenn]

Facts, and I'm only 35 seconds in

[@weebslayer]

Dude fr

[@GooberNumber69420]

FrFr bruddah

[@blueman_films]

Daft Punk cameo 10/10 masterpiece

[@lordsafro]

Nah, once I understood the twist of DAMN. I get why he got the Pulizter for that album, he should've gotten one for TPAB as well tho

[@Tasuliakas]

Bro , Pulitzers aren't just given around to rappers like that 💀 One is still too much

[@mortezazoozani9186]

​@@Tasuliakasbut if one single album there is that deserves a Pulitzer, it's TPaB. DAMN. deserved it tho, but TPaB? Come on

[@CGoody564]

You literally just tried to tell him he was wrong while explicitly agreeing with him 🤦🏻‍♂️ he said they both deserve one

[@RichardZNot]

​@@Tasuliakas But if DAMN. Is enough to win it, then TPAB deserves it as well

[@Tasuliakas]

@@RichardZNot you can go with both imo .

[@Jinju___]

It’s so funny that Kendrick won a Pulitzer Prize for an album and that album is widely considered to be his 3rd best

[@brandonlawrence55]

thats how great he is

[@parkermudsen1063]

I consider it his 4th best. Mr. Morale has really grown on me to slide into the 3rd spot. DAMN. is still extremely dope though.

[@rileyriepma]

@@parkermudsen1063100% this.

[@Jinju___]

@@parkermudsen1063 I also think mmatbs is better but a lot of people don’t so I said 3rd to appeal to the wrong people

[@BiggyJBaconatorOffical]

I think it's his best honestly

[@marcod5027]

Cemented in the conversation. Kanye, Kendrick and MF Doom the BIG THREE haha well done

[@stickbugstickbug6320]

Kanye is "FRIED" and Drake Died, The only good canidate to take the 3rd spot at this point is Eminem, and he's probably not gonna drop another album for the next 4 years so........ Edit: or JID...

[@btytwwts]

​@@stickbugstickbug6320 nah, not jid

[@x_VineM_x]

​@@btytwwts Yes JID

[@btytwwts]

@@x_VineM_x it's a lot of better rappers from that generation than jid tho

[@BigUNit-gx5ve]

@@btytwwts Who

[@foodhorse]

I mean, considering Mr. Morale, I feel like Kendrick would be the Holy Spirit, as a driving force for the culture, someone who makes you think about it and influences other people to do the same, and also your savior he is not. His discography is good, yeah, but what Kendrick realized was that the flaws in his ideas and image displayed in TPAB especially, crushed his public image. The entire point of Mr. Morale, is that Kendrick will never be your savior if he sins, and he will, because he is a human like the rest of us. MF Doom could work as the Son, as a pioneer of the genre. Or another person. idk.

[@bonelessbenny6039]

@@foodhorse that’s definitely the message on Mr Morale yeah. I agree that Kendrick isn’t capable of functioning as a literal savior cause he’s a flawed human being like the rest of us. Unfortunately for Kendrick his whole career, even during and past the Mr Morale Era has put him in this position culturally. Kendrick isn’t your savior, but you wouldn’t know that by looking at him. Especially with the continued Jesus analogies that he plays into.

[@foodhorse]

@@bonelessbenny6039 Yeah, but still, Kendrick has always presented himself authentically in his music in all his albums, and whether that convinces anybody or not, it matters what he chooses to be, and that seems to be a leader and mentor for the culture.

[@fireboltchamploo7620]

​@@bonelessbenny6039I think of it as this, when Doom passed away, Kendrick became the new Reaper of Hip Hop. To pave the way for hip hop as a culture to continue to evolve.

[@K0B317-v4n]

pls dont compare then to the atucal trinity i think its disrespectful

[@bagusamartya5325]

"Kendrick will never be your savior if he sins, and he will, because he is a human like the rest of us." Jesus being both human and divine is an important aspect to his divinity. He is both Son of Man and Son of God. Sure Jesus is sinless unlike Kendrick but I think it still fits him. Also like, he played into this a lot himself. "Before you get to the Father, you gotta holla at me first, bitch"

[@Ellioshi]

These have been my favorite 3 rappers for a few years now, seeing someone logically bring them together under the GOAT trinity is just insane. One of the most immaculate videos I’ve ever watched.

[@Sebas-hc9hc]

Holy crap we might be the same person

[@kuhaczyk9855]

fr

[@alphabetsoupp]

same it’s crazy

[@ChristianFortune-b2y]

The real Big 3

[@AlexZadavysvichko]

they could pick somebody better than kendrick but kanye and mf doom is great

[@ChristianFortune-b2y]

@@AlexZadavysvichko Who would they choose instead of Kendrick

[@prinzexisalowqualityytber]

kenderick is the goat, but im willing to share the position if there are better contentions

[@nkosinathigasa1312]

​@AlexZadavysvichko there are equals,non better bro.

[@nandans2506]

​@@AlexZadavysvichko na man. Kendrick has done enough to deserve it

[@tada2018]

Algorithm sometimes is on my side Great video

[@bonelessbenny6039]

@@tada2018 algorithm has been on my side bruh, I did not expect this many views or this positive a reaction!

[@akshayde]

Kanye is the goat for sure. He is a nutcase too but I will always root for him to get better. Make Kanye Great Again

[@Sean_Jaggers]

Make kanye great again sounds like what kanye would name his own personal mmatbs

[@desireeeeam]

Yeah I battle with this too especially how I’m absolutely willing to write off a racist, an anti-Semite, a straight up asshole no questions asked But we know what’s up with Kanye and I don’t usually use mental illness as an excuse when we all have free will to seek help and to get better but for some reason, Ye gets my pass. I feel like a piece of shit about it though

[@4whomittolz846]

I don't think Ye is getting better man...

[@akshayde]

@@4whomittolz846 sadly, that may be true. But a man hopes.

[@gintuner4371]

Nah, Kanye had his time, but more than half of his records are dogwater. He should never be in this convo.

[@jjola]

built this algorithm brick by brick

[@userpass3696]

MF DOOM's double entendre death was something I didn't know until now

[@sinceredroga2152]

The Intro for Kendrick thoooooo😤🔥

[@bonelessbenny6039]

That was my favorite part of the video, I got so hyped making it lol

[@l4zy636]

what's that song man, do you happen to know? or is it just a snippet?

[@bonelessbenny6039]

@@l4zy636 ostavi trag by September

[@kinghiei4022]

@@bonelessbenny6039what’s the name of the remix for touch the sky in the intro of the video

[@RandomFBIguy]

Some say that liking these three artists to a high regard makes you the "Final boss of RapTok 💀" but it is quite literally true, these three artists have generational influence in the Hip-Hop community.

[@vanthomias5538]

every rapper that Rap-Fans still listen to for over 10 years brought something new to the table.

[@due2625]

Thought this was a big ass channel when I saw the editing 😭😭 way underrated

[@stinky86red]

Well done great video and love this theory. One part you missed was that MF’s family announced he passed away on New Year’s Eve, which I can only see as being a super villain and ruining every hip hop lover’s celebration with that announcement. Only thing is it made me celebrate in tribute to him

[@The_Saint_Pablo]

The fact that these are my 3 favorite artist is crazy

[@411Scarr]

Ye: king of the DIY Kenny: king of the conscious DOOM: king of the underground

[@derrickbeasley5723]

Also Ye: King of the Mainstream, atleast based on influence

[@zachh._.123]

Father - Kanye Son- Kendrick Holy Ghost- MF DOOM

[@siddhartashakara5240]

This is why KZbin recommendations are a gamble, but I'm always glad to watch any video essay the high forces conspire to show us Awesome video, awesome style and editing. Thank you so much

[@lukaoliete8458]

I’ve always thought that when we’re talking about rappERS its andre, DOOM and kdot. When it comes to rap as a genre, its kanye west

[@derrickbeasley5723]

Yea because when it’s comes to lyrical rap Kanye definitely isn’t one of the greats since he isn’t that good at rapping and has ghostwriters. But Beat selection and Producing/Cultivating is where he excels.

[@Maydupnem777]

​@@derrickbeasley5723ye doesnt use ghostwriters, theyre just writers. He isnt hiding it.

[@derrickbeasley5723]

@@Maydupnem777 for the most part but not entirely true because he came out and said that he had Pardison Fontaine ghostwrite the Violent Crimes verses. So while it’s true that he credits all of em like 90% of the time he HASN’T credited every writer he has had in his career.

[@thecolonelruf]

Wrong, absolute bs list, much better rappers than those three.

[@lukaoliete8458]

@@thecolonelruf could be, who is the best or who makes your top3?

[@SpideyNate22]

The trinity is from across all of America if you think about it. Kanye is from Chicago, Kendrick Lamar is from Compton, and MF Doom is from New York.

[@Y38w]

Which also happen to be the places that birth the highest crime rates. In the Bible it also states that righteousness is birthed from sin so it's pretty funny how everything aligns so well.

[@Armo_10]

Kanye the goat Kendrick basically owns hip-hop rn MF doom is a classic and he will never get old. This is the real big three.

[@hipeepzszs1433]

While Kendrick does make a good case for "the son." IMO Nas is the only son, he literally has "God's Son" across his belly. He is considered the golden child of hip hop, carrying the mantle from Rakim. His lyricism and storytelling are second to none. Like the son, he has "resurrected" his career recently through the 6 album in 3 3-year run with Hit-boy. He breaks through genre walls, especially through the album "Distant-Relatives" with Damian Marley. His subject matter is diverse and was the mainstream foundation for conscious hip hop in the 90s and into the 21st century. He constantly preaches about upliftment and saving/improving the world. He also has extremely introspective tracks on "Life Is Good", "KD3", etc. Although not the most constant discography across 4 decades, his peaks are as high as the goats, Illmatic, IWW, Stillmatic, LT, GS, DR, Life is Good, KD1-3, Magic 1-3. So yeah IMO nas is "the son" in the trinitarian goat theory.

[@jimh781]

Just a note on the tragedy of MF. Man died of covid, and living in Britain, didn’t get help fast enough slightly because they didn’t know he was The Supervillain.

[@_Unkwn0wn]

He did not died from Covid he died from Angioedema from his blood pressure medication and it was not that he did not get help fast enough it was that uk and most healthcare systems are Corrupt so he was mistreated

[@niilowallenius4698]

This is one of the best videos i have ever seen you deserve so much more attention keep going and doing these videos

[@bonelessbenny6039]

@@niilowallenius4698 can’t stop won’t stop

[@dogonjay2155]

Kanye, Kendrick and Nas for me. I respect you having DOOM there it’s all love!

[@NL-fg6it]

Kanye has writers, DOOM has one of the most respected pens in the game.

[@dogonjay2155]

@@NL-fg6it so does Nas pen wise. I respect the way Kanye puts his albums together and production. Purely rap convo, yeah he got ghost writers.

[@NL-fg6it]

@@dogonjay2155 I hear ya. 👊🏾

[@BigUNit-gx5ve]

@@NL-fg6it This is the most respectful yt comment discussion on a top 3 ive ever seen

[@BowlingtonDC]

@@BigUNit-gx5veyeah its almost uncanny lol

[@Ayeee155]

I’m very glad the algorithm sent me here. I sometimes get side eyes and at others get agreement on this take but I classify TPAB as the greatest album ever. Any genre, any era, it beats any and every album ever made.

[@bjbmx6897]

Yooooo you posted it. I’m the kid from the church

[@bonelessbenny6039]

Hah yeah bro! It was cool meeting u while filming this

[@rittenhouse3892]

This is biblically accurate.

[@andrewnieves1801]

I was shocked by how many subscribers you have, you absolutely deserve more. It’s awesome knowing that you’re making these while in school. Keep it up!

[@Flairis]

Here b4 a million views, this was WELL MADE

[@menelvegor]

04:58 Aphex Twin mentioned 🙏🏻

[@bonwowo]

yes but it is really shortsighted to say Ye had bigger cultural influence than Aphex or Daft Punk. for sure he changed sound of mainstream rap/pop in modern days, but the other mentioned made same influence in alternative music and art, or maybe even bigger.

[@TheAcb9]

@@bonwowofeel like Kanye took hip hop and found a way to connect it to all

[@yungmeanmug]

Agreed. Lil ugly mane is also an absolute favorite of mine

[@swagmoneyrecords]

Huge W

[@Zachabruh]

One of the most well edited videos I’ve seen in a while

[@fbiagentnumber75]

I just love the hIIPOWER background beat ngl

[@alexh1701]

Mythical pull because Ive been saying this for years that these 3 are the best rappers dead and alive

[@NatesHandlebars]

8:01 that crow synced perfectly into the beat

[@6ixgloccs]

Ts was tuff asf wth😭

[@kaiopaes7745]

Yoo🔥

[@meowraiu2]

such a well-made, interesting video man. i loved it

[@Stonecoldegenerate]

As a hip hop head this was a treat to watch

[@mrencinas]

KZbin algo coming through clutch. I’m sure you’ll have people that struggle to really hear you because they can’t grasp a differing opinion. But you did an amazing job getting your points across and I’m a big fan of your video. Subbed and looking forward to more. Good job young man.

[@haydenchavez8074]

One of the best videos I’ve seen this year. I was honestly shocked when I saw your sub count. +1 from me keep them coming brother

[@thatrandomimperial3357]

4:34 That disgusting, downright EVIL transition had me doing backflips holy shit

[@raad09]

absolutely legendary algorithim pull right here

[@justik00]

This deserves more views, like a mill or smth. The dedication in this video is so noticeable, one of the greatest videos of all time on this topic❤❤

[@Ari-dx5kk]

In the inflated reality of video essays, too many to keep track of, this rare absolutely s tier pull, is really amazing. Love this

[@atlafan7364]

Great video, dude! A couple things 1. Bib Dylan won a Pulitzer as well 2. Id like to submit that Andre 3k is also in this conversation

[@JesúsCastellano7]

Broooooooo, you made top 5 YT videos ever with only 2 uploads in ur channel. Hats off, gentleman

[@phillemon7664]

Honestly I think you’ve convinced me. I’ve considering these three as the GOAT and thought I was being hypocritical by having three artists as the GOAT but this puts it into perspective. Also Kanye is also like the Old Testament God in that when viewed in retrospect you see him as deranged but ultimately his undeniable and unmatched mark throughout history has been. And yes Kendrick is a parallel to the actual spiritual Son of the actual trinity in that he is not perfect but truly is perfect in the way that he is living his life to the best and learning the best he can. Kendrick definitely is the most human out of the three and DOOM man he’s always been a favorite of mine and also this is kinda unrelated but I want to use him in Fortnite, this season is called “ABSOLUTE DOOM” and has a yet to be unlocked black skinned (yes, the other Doom in the game has white skin under his mask as seen in his Lego mini fig) DOOM that is spelled in all caps (in the description it is spelled DOOM which is unusual as Doctor Doom is never spelled with all caps and is never black). Epic video my friend. The Hip-Hop GOAT trinity gets my approval 👍🏽

[@tncleotlela8720]

The DUNE reference earned you are subscriber.

[@NikkiLayne]

Cool video, dude. I really like your trinity of GOATs theory. Even if someone doesn't 100% agree with who you put on that list, I think it's a really useful way of approaching the GOAT conversation that anybody can adopt and find helpful.

[@nigelsoffice2563]

I remember talking about rap Mt. Rushmore and me and the homies agreed MF DOOM wouldn't be up there but he'd instead be making the faces

[@CGoody564]

I feel like mos def is so slept on. Dude is up there with doom

[@kevinho8123]

Mos Def, 3 Stacks and Big L heavily slept on

[@goofy_ahh233]

MF DOOM pretty much mentored Mos Def. If you say that he is up there with him, then that just shows how influential he was.

[@thecolonelruf]

@@goofy_ahh233 How did doom mentor mos def?

[@90z79]

Let's be honest, Ye is slowly becoming more villainous and even the Madvillain.

[@BingeThinker1814]

Ye's cultural IQ is basically Drake-tier. Bro sold his community a long time ago

[@josericardo8706]

No

[@itsmedjoom987]

@@BingeThinker1814 FD pointed this out on his videos on Kanye and I fully agree with him. Not to mention his alt right grift now is smth that has rlly rlly thrown me off as Ik how bad that rabbit hole ideologically he is going down. Thankfully, I was only a hardcore conservative and not on the alt right fully, but Ik how bad it gets. I think hip hop fans need to come to terms that Kanye shouldn’t be given attention when he’s been going down this bs.

[@____-____]

Say that again

[@victorhsluiz]

He's as villainous as god would it be if it was real.

[@broost1488]

The production on Take Me To Your Leader is so good it actually makes me angry.

[@Kloutrous808]

It’s videos like these from Channel like yours that I live for🙏🔥

[@diegocastillo-romo743]

This might just be the best hip hop video I’ve seen in my whole life ngl

[@skansky__]

aint no way, me 3 favorite rappers labeled as the best in the game?? godly yt video pull

[@BigUrta]

Who y’all know that can write a whole album about food??

[@Sagefrakrobatik]

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[@theodorefredrick7058]

can't be surprised, and that's the perfect word for them... "The Hip Hop Holy Trinity". Great essays!

[@blickman5090]

3:20 I am at community service right now but I couldnt be happier listening to something and working to it, goated video kin

[@MrARhodes]

From 'im heard Zev Love X's verse on 3rd Bass' "Gasface", 'im was mesmerized. Zev & Sub Roc were 'im Heroes. The devastation of the L's hit 'im as well. When Mr. Dumile decided to don The Mask, tears of joy streamed forth. Kinda like Sean P! resurfacing as "The Brokest Rapper You Know" (DOOM & P! 'im two FAVORITES). As far as Kendrick goes, when 'im first heard "Swimming Pools"... that💩 was on repeat for at least 2 Days... straight. Salute to Mr. Lamar, and of course Mr. West. And Salute to you Ben (Grimm), for this outstanding Homage to Hip Hop Legends. 💯🦾🫡

[@jamesmccaul2945]

Wonderful video, your passion or subject matter is incandescent and I’m here for it.

[@bryanmb9994]

And... my Tyler, The Creator 😢 my fourth goat

[@chbert1373]

Teh Father, The Son, The Holy Spirit and The Creator

[@bryanmb9994]

Yeaaa that it, kinda a tuff quote tho

[@collinbeal]

I feel like Tyler needs to put out one more amazing album in his post-Cherry Bomb era to truly enter the conversation

[@bryanmb9994]

@@collinbeal yea maybe, for me is already in the conversation

[@user-se2hh5xw2o]

I love him, but I think he needs to put our more stuff. He only has 2 godlike albums, and the rest are just good.

[@zelonorueuro5389]

Hip hop isn’t completed with this trifecta Like El-P, Kool Keith have to be in the same conversation as DOOM Lupe, Nas, Mos Def have to be in the same conversation as Kendrick Obviously Kool G Rap, Rakim revolutionized the technical aspects of rap. And yes, Eminem, Jay Z, LL Cool J and **Drake** have been very crucial parts of the culture Missy Eliot, OutKast, *RZA* etc, so many crucial elements of hip hop just lost in this trifecta that wouldn’t be here.

[@charliedean166]

one of the most beautiful if not the most beautiful video I have ever watched

[@X.245]

mf was so into the bit he turned his death into a triple entendre

[@SHONSL]

This video was so righteous. Thank you for the footage and breakdown!

[@timmeh08]

only ur second video and 100k views is insane dude amazing vid u got urself another sub

[@tripl3a_]

Insane video quality. Some of the best editing and information on any hip-hop youtube video.

[@lauratice8490]

Hard agree

[@brobrothebro]

holy most underrated video i've ever seen. masterpiece.

[@masonpack2574]

The hi power instrumental was a good touch, good video bro.

[@EddyTheMartian]

Great video. Very good take. I personally don’t love MF Doom as much sadly. My personal “Holy Trinity” for hip hop would have Dälek but he doesn’t fit as well as MF Doom does admittedly.

[@dontbememeist497]

This has been my feeling for actually so long

[@TeddyD406]

three favorite artists, have their albums on my wall

[@seanver909]

bro aint no way kendrick kanye and doom are my top 3 and i this vid on my reccomended 😭great video!

[@derrickbeasley5723]

ACWYSTMN

[@stonepeterson4909]

God exists as 3 persons in one, the braces, the braces, and the holy braces

[@Gorilla_Alex]

Bro cooked with this one 🔥

[@danielburow8538]

I completely agree. Those have been my three favorite rappers for a while

[@theoraexplora]

My only differing point on the Ye section, and it's a big one, is that he's the Devil and not God. He wants what he keeps being told is not for him, he has this insane artistic gift that he is lauded for, and he is constantly finding new lows to fall to, whilst still maintaining a place in our minds RENT FREE

[@codewarriorc7930]

Mad props for using a bunch of toasty digital mixes!

[@bonelessbenny6039]

Imma give him credits in the description cause Kanye 2049 is so insane, he’s goated

[@LubieKanye123]

We could have had no more parties in LA with all 3...

[@felixrae3460]

Just fell to my knees from this information

[@shriderrad4123]

Enough with this "Ye retire" people who yap this literally don't understand dude is too creative to retire whatsoever

[@insufficient-dove]

100%

[@nathanadams7595]

After vultures 1 and 2 he needs to just call it quits🤷‍♂️

[@AllBetzOff]

@@nathanadams75951 was good to

[@Robotmonkey44]

No way you actually think this after the garbage that is vultures😂

[@shriderrad4123]

@@nathanadams7595 Its so weird after two albums fans didn't like all of a sudden people are screaming "ReTiRe Ye" because he made two COLLAB albums that they didn't like. Not every album or project someone makes is gonna be a home run or towards your liking. That DOESN'T mean they should stop making music or what they like in general. Seriously what a misguided audience.

[@andrinioo]

best vid I've seen in a long time. honestly.

[@karlmaalab]

thank you algorithm you just got yourself a loyal subscriber. great video

[@dankmemes2354]

Keep up the work man, Some production issues like the airy mic but you got this!

[@juz4120]

Ngl, I personally think the holy trinity of hip-hop is nujabes, j dilla, and doom but you do make some good points

[@ilovemydogs5725]

This is amazing, from such a small creator? Gyat dayum this guy is cooking

[@squidford8934]

Literally my 3 favorite rappers

[@TheLongestSnoot]

The random shots at a boogie nle and Roddy were uncalled for but great video 👍

[@triatlonvarz]

this is one of the best videos i have ever seen

[@ehecatl6343]

This is dope. To each their own hip-hop holy trinity. Going with the traditional father, son, holy spirit categories, it's Nas, Kendrick, Andre 3000. Although, the holy spirit could be Black Thought, MF Doom, Kanye West, or Lauryn Hill. Those last three also fit your supervillain category.

[@derrickbeasley5723]

I’m not saying your wrong because I really don’t know but can you explain how Lauryn hill can fall under supervillain?

[@kyng8156]

the fact that these are my top 3 favorite rappers is amazing lmao

[@JunoTheJackalope]

I wish I could listen to these people without people saying I have a TikTok music taste. I DONT EVEN HAVE TIKTOK

[@Bryan_705]

OML I completely agree, I been thinkin a sorta similar thing, funny as hell some other people sorta have this opinion on the goat conversation

[@gsd.groovy561]

7:17 y Cole gotta catch a stray Cuh 😂

[@kevindougher4120]

deadass disliking for that

[@Backbreaker2231-u1h]

MF DOOM is your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper 🙏🙏

[@thecolonelruf]

Em is objectively according to actual data, doom isnt in the top 5 of "your faveourite rappers faveourite rapper"

[@Backbreaker2231-u1h]

@@thecolonelrufsite your source

[@LOS_LOAF]

Well 👏 Done👏! Great take, great stance, solid video. ✅️

[@dantemartinez891]

Lowkey crazy I found this video when these are my three top artists 😭