Rap Life Review: Kendrick's Triumph, Beyoncé's Reign, and Doechii's Rise

Kendrick Lamar's Historic Night

Kendrick Lamar made history at the Grammys, becoming the first rapper to win both Song of the Year and Best Rap Song for his diss track "Savior."  The team discussed the significance of Lamar's wins, noting that it was a testament to his artistry and cultural impact.    

"We've never seen a rap song that was a beef song go this far," Ebro said.  "We've never seen a rap song in general go this far.  We've never seen an artist in this moment win this many Grammys and then turn and do the Super Bowl at the end of it."    

The team also discussed Lamar's upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, expressing excitement for what he might have in store.    

Beyoncé's Album of the Year Win

Beyoncé also made history at the Grammys, becoming the most awarded artist in Grammy history with 35 wins.  Her album, "Renaissance," won Album of the Year, marking her first win in that category.    

The team discussed the significance of Beyoncé's win, noting that it was a testament to her artistry and cultural impact.  They also discussed her historic win for Best Country Album for "Savior (Cowboy Carter Remix)," which featured Willie Nelson.    

"I'm glad you pointed out that you felt like a lot of us did, she was robbed with 'Renaissance,'" Nadeska said.  "Because although this is a great album, I know she was robbed with 'Lemonade' too."    

Doechii's Inspiring Speech

Doechii won the Grammy for Best New Artist, becoming the third female rapper to win the award.  Her acceptance speech was a highlight of the night, as she delivered a powerful message about representation and perseverance.    

"I know that there is some black girl out there, so many black women out there that are watching me right now, and I want to tell you you can do it," Doechii said.  "Anything is possible.  Anything is possible.  Don't allow anybody to project any stereotypes on you that tell you that you can't be here."    

The team praised Doechii's speech, noting that it was an inspiration to young black women everywhere.  They also discussed her new song, "Nosebleeds," which she dropped after her Grammy win.    

J. Cole's New Blog and Falloff Speculation

J. Cole launched a new blog, sparking speculation about his potential falloff from the rap game.  He addressed these rumors in a blog post, stating that he simply wanted to share his thoughts and interests with his fans.    

The team discussed Cole's blog and his decision to address the falloff speculation, with Ebro suggesting that many artists are waiting for the hype surrounding Kendrick Lamar's recent success to die down before releasing new music.    

"Why would I put out something now?  Kendrick took up so much bandwidth," Ebro said.    

The episode ended with the team discussing other highlights from the Grammys, including Chris Brown's win for Best R&B Album, Muni Long's win for Best R&B Performance, and Tems' win for Best African Music Performance.  They also touched on the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show, expressing excitement for what Kendrick Lamar might have in store.