ImmortalIronFist
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J.I.D and Joey Bada$$ sit down for an unfiltered, exclusive video interview to talk with XXL about lyricism, brotherhood and the realities of making it in the rap game in 2025. From dropping critically acclaimed albums (Lonely at the Top and God Does Like Ugly) to gracing the cover of XXL Magazine, these two powerhouse lyricists break down what it means to be a real MC.
0:34 Impact Mentorship Program
1:26 Public Reception to New Albums
3:10 Gracing the Cover of XXL
3:38 Joey and J.I.D's Friendship
3:51 Sticking Together as Lyricists
5:01 Sharing Space and Collaborating
5:33 Being Lonely at the Top in Hip-Hop
6:03 J.I.D Being Audited for $1 Million
6:58 Joey and J.I.D's New Songs Together
7:29 Chilling as Real Friends
7:56 Getting Credit From Rapper Peers
8:53 The World Catching Up to Their Pens
9:25 Current State of Hip-Hop
10:05 Joey's Mindset as a Lyricist to Go Into Battle
11:43 J.I.D's Perspective on Joey's Battle Royale.
12:35 Thoughts on Ray Vaughn's Showing in the Battle.
13:22 Thoughts on Being an Elder Statesman
14:06 The Rise of AI in music
15:33 Favorite Songs From Each Other's Albums
16:22 Time Spent Working on Latest Albums
18:55 Mindset Moving Forward
19:40 Making Classic Albums and Winning Awards
21:31 What's on the Horizon
23:12 Fatherhood
24:45 Preparing for Tour With Kids
25:25 Mindset Going on Tour
26:39 Parting Shots
