Jadakiss has had enough with the cookie-cutter approach in hip hop. During a chat on Carmelo Anthony’s 7PM in Brooklyn, he called for originality in the music industry, referencing artists like Kendrick Lamar for maintaining authenticity.
To Jadakiss, hip hop is losing its touch, with artists often mimicking hits rather than crafting their unique sound. He remarked, “It’s all about balance. Some dudes can rap and sing. Some dudes should just rap. Some dudes should do some other shit. But rap is for rapping.”
The discussion highlighted the pressure on artists to repeat the success of others. Because of this, producers are often sought to replicate certain beats, a trend that Jadakiss feels is damaging the culture. ‘We don’t need to hear 53 more ‘Not Like Us’es,” he asserted.
In other news, Jadakiss is exploring ventures beyond music. He and 50 Cent might soon introduce a physical location for Kiss Café in Shreveport, Louisiana. The café started in 2022 with his father and son, but things seem to be progressing slowly on that front.
Their partnership might seem surprising, given a past rivalry. However, both artists have emphasized the importance of moving past old feuds for the sake of business and creativity.
50 Cent, addressing past conflicts, said they wasted valuable time on disputes with other artists, which often stemmed from mere competitiveness. Realizing the lack of genuine animosity, the rapper seems keen on building bridges with Jadakiss.
Jadakiss’s push for innovation in hip hop isn’t just rhetoric. It’s a call for artists to rise above imitation and bring something fresh to the table. Meanwhile, his collaboration with 50 Cent on Kiss Café symbolizes a new era of camaraderie and enterprise in the industry.
