Quando Rondo has been everywhere over the past few months, despite being under scrutiny for his connection to the death of King Von. He wasn't charged or arrested but he has been vocal about the issue, recently stating that King Von "got his self in that situation." The backlash isn't enough to take a step back from the game and he's continued to make sure his fans are receiving a steady stream of content.
Earlier today, the rapper returned with his latest single, "Okay." Bringing out the bluesy tones, the rapper reflects on gun violence as a product of the paranoia that comes from the street and the use of substances to cope with the hardships. However, the message of the song reflects on maintaining a strong sense of resilience and always bouncing back during the worst times.
Quotable Lyrics
Live by the gun, die by the knife
Glock on my hip, no holster
Up by the sun, down by the night
I swear the street life bogus
About The Author
Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years.
Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021.
Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.
...
