">Jim Jones vs. Nas: Influence Over Bars? Lately, Jim Jones has been stirring the pot, claiming he’s had more influence on the culture than Nas. At first glance, that might sound wild—especially to hip-hop purists—but depending on your age, region, or what era you came up in, he might not be entirely wrong. Let’s break it down. Cultural Influence: Different Lanes, Same Highway Jim Jones isn’t trying to out-rap Nas. He knows that lyrically, Nas is in a different stratosphere.  Illmatic ,  Stillmatic ,  King’s Disease —Nas has built a legacy on storytelling, lyricism, and timeless records. But Jones is talking influence, not bars. And when it comes to cultural impact, especially in the 2000s, Jim Jones had the streets on lock. Tracks like  “We Fly High (Ballin’)  and  “Baby Girl”  were club anthems. Dipset’s swagger, fashion, and attitude were everywhere—from oversized Ed Hardy tees to the rise of Purple Sizzurp and flas...

  ">During the late 2010s, podcasting, streaming, and vlogging exploded in popularity. Creators like Joe Budden brought raw, unfiltered content to the forefront with  Joe Budden TV , offering an open lens into his personal life and thoughts. Meanwhile, controversial interviews on  DJ Vlad ’s platform and gritty, on-the-ground vlogs from creators like  Boskoe100  gave audiences a front-row seat to real-time drama and street commentary. Then came  DJ Akademiks , whose  War in Chiraq  series and later Twitch rants helped catapult him into the spotlight. His content blurred the line between journalism and entertainment, often stirring controversy while building a loyal following. Fast forward to the new generation of streamers— Kai Cenat , the  AMP  crew,  Zed Will ,  Zoe Spencer , and  DDG —who have taken the format to new heights. Their streams often feel like a mix of reality TV, improv, and performance art. With ...