Charlamagne Tha God & Wayno Believe Hip-Hop Has Entered The "Lil Baby Era"

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In this image released on March 14th, Lil Baby performs at the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards broadcast on March 14th, 2021.
Charlamagne Tha God and Wayno are convinced that Hip-Hop has officially entered the "Lil Baby Era," and artists like Timbaland and Conway The Machine weigh in on the debate.

For the first time since Born SinnerJ. Cole has dropped a new album that actually has features, so rather than resurfacing the ongoing "platinum with no features" joke, the Hip-Hop community has been able to sit back and dissect the guest appearances tucked away on The Off-Season. One of them happens to belong to Lil Baby, and his verse on "p r i d e . i s . t h e . d e v i l" has sparked fervor and debate amongst some of Hip-Hop's leading artists and cultural commentators.

Early Friday morning, veteran music journalist Elliot Wilson posted a screenshot of one of Everyday Struggle co-host Wayno's tweets, which read, "Man months ago me & @cthagod were talking and I said we were in the 'Lil Baby' Era , I was saying Drake still got it but we entering his run. Nigga Had a Hard verse on Drake EP & On J.Cole album , yall gotta out some respect on that nigga name for real!"

Soon Elliott Wilson's Instagram post became the grounds for a debate as to whether the Hip-Hop community has in fact entered the "Lil Baby Era." Charlamagne the God quickly slid through to reaffirm his stance on the topic by commenting, "Lil Baby smoking everything @wayno119 they will figure it out later.....he floated on this Cole album."

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Charlamagne and Wayno's sentiments were soon echoed by other music industry insiders, including Billboard Hip-Hop Editor Carl Lamarre and legendary producer Timbaland as well, but some of the most interesting comments actually came from Conway The Machine and DJ Sam Sneak. The La Maquina rapper offered a hot take for the debate, declaring that Hip-Hop is actually currently in the "Griselda Era." Given the collective's recent success over the past year, it's hard to argue against Conway's argument, especially considering that he, Westside Gunn, and Benny The Butcher have practically single-handedly rekindled Hip-Hop's appreciation for bars.

Another intriguing tidbit found in the comment section of Elliot Wilson's Instagram post came from Sam Sneak, who DJs for Rick Ross. Sneak also praises Lil Baby's recent performances and even teases that a Rick Ross x Lil Baby collaboration may be on the way, saying, "He killed this track on r...nvm. But yea he been snapping."

Charlamagne Tha God & Wayno Believe Hip-Hop Has Entered The "Lil Baby Era"

Everything considered, Lil Baby has so far had an insanely successful run in 2021 without even dropping a project, especially considering that he's lent incredible features to both Drake and J. Cole's most recent projects. For context, check out his guest verse on Cole's The Off-Season standout track "p r i d e . i s . t h e . d e v i l" below. 

Do you think that we're officially in the "Lil Baby Era" or is Drake still running Hip-Hop?


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DMDM
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Nah .
7 0ReplyMay 14, 2021
DaBoss365DaBoss365
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If that’s the case then this is bout to be one of the weakest eras in hip hop.
66 5ReplyMay 14, 2021
Makaveli The DonMakaveli The Don
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Lol prisoners of the moment.
9 2ReplyMay 14, 2021
Like not trying to be funny but I honestly don't understand how niggas like lil baby he sounds and looks like a slow poodle. Cant even understand half the shit he says.
15 0ReplyMay 14, 2021
Jas KJas K
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Idiots. They hella tryin push this guy down niggas throat
10 1ReplyMay 14, 2021
dyl_wil95dyl_wil95
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If everyone open their ears it be Conway The Machines era La Maquina album of the year still That album slept on 🔥💯
4 1ReplyMay 14, 2021
RoscoeRoscoe
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Lil baby top 5 fr
1 7ReplyMay 14, 2021
J. R.J. R.
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If Juice WRLD and X were still alive. 😶
3 4ReplyMay 14, 2021
Regardless if y'all like the style or not, there is a new Generation of hip-hop & that's non-debatable. Baby, Roddy, Gunna, Rod Wave, DaBaby and other people of that ilk. That been said, I ain't seen one nigga other than Drake, do the shit Drake is still doing currently.. Baby ain't even doing what Drake doing now.. Baby is the lead of this generation tho.. Also, Lil' Baby hard af, but Savage had a better verse on Cole's album than Baby.
4 3ReplyMay 14, 2021
ScorpionScorpion
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And here I thought it was called the NBA Young boy era. Whatever kids are calling it these days till they fav auto tune rapper drop a new hit then they claim he the new era best lol
8 1ReplyMay 14, 2021
_KMAC__KMAC_
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Gonna miss good music.
13 2ReplyMay 15, 2021
When did this happen? The “old niggas” are harder than the young niggas. We haven’t exited the Drake-Kendrick-Cole era. All that has happened is COVID pushed projects back. That’s all.
12 1ReplyMay 15, 2021
Kali UchisKali Uchis
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I’m not gonna lie I’ve enjoyed some of his songs but he’s nothing groundbreaking. He’s actually a huge step backward for this genre. The only ones I see calling him a goat are teenage hypebeasts that only listen to Future, Young Thug and artists similar to that.
16 1ReplyMay 15, 2021
Near #BETTERTHANLNear #BETTERTHANL
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This might be the last era of hip-hop lol
8 5ReplyMay 15, 2021
Trollkiller4evaTrollkiller4eva
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Overrated conversation, it's not that serious
14 0ReplyMay 15, 2021
LittleDebHeeHeeLittleDebHeeHee
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I think he’s having a strong moment but it’s still too early to tell where it’s gonna go. Lil Baby is killing shit but he’s gonna have to keep steppin it up in order to really make this HIS era.
7 0ReplyMay 15, 2021
He's super hot on features, but to make it your "era" you need singles blasting the charts too. Let's see what his next project does, but Baby had mad potential. I hope he keeps going harder
8 0ReplyMay 15, 2021
Old WizOld Wiz
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Hip Hop might actually be dead in the next 10 years
8 4ReplyMay 15, 2021
Made_to_PostMade_to_Post
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I can see what they’re saying, one of the highest streamed rappers out there & in terms of quality he’s only been improving, so using foresight & seeing how much these kids like him you can predict that. feature wise Lil Baby has been on a tear the past 2 years, pretty hit or miss when it comes to his own songs but he’s got some ones that are genuinely good. I’m curious to hear how his next album will turn out cause from how he’s been rapping lately it seems like he’s stepping up to the plate & realizes both where he’s at & his potential.
2 1ReplyMay 15, 2021
Young TxmmyYoung Txmmy
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I like Baby but he a lil overrated
10 1ReplyMay 15, 2021
HellcatHellcat
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Never have I listened to a full lil baby song voluntarily 🙃
10 1ReplyMay 15, 2021
iNdosOuL VisioniNdosOuL Vision
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We are entering the Freddie Gibbs era fuck that
3 1ReplyMay 15, 2021
Mike2flyyyMike2flyyy
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He's the hottest out but it seems like the industry is pushing his music. Cause DaBaby is good like him. But this Era is nothing impressive.
2 0ReplyMay 16, 2021
JustdoingMeJustdoingMe
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The OGs from the 90s early 00s still got a grip own Hip Hop ✊ I'm just saying it's not who sales the most it's about quality and Drake nor lil baby got anything on oh off top my head say Curren$y so that's my opinion Snoop just dropped a very good album so did Yelawolf 🚬⛽✊
1 1ReplyMay 16, 2021
MZLALA19MZLALA19
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0 0ReplyMay 16, 2021
Julius SeizureJulius Seizure
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He looks so tall for someone who’s like 5’6”
2 0ReplyMay 16, 2021
LilFreezer999LilFreezer999
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every1 jus featurin little baby 4 his name not even for the verse or anythin. I swear people b gassin em up 2 much at this point he's the most overrated new rapper and its annoying how everyone puts this "baby" on they jawns like he the goat or sum idc if his verse is good or not he's overrated downvote me if u want. Lil baby reminds me of thugger how everyone features him on they songs just to put his name on their songs, no offense to him. i really hope lil baby is NOT on k dot next album please
1 0ReplyMay 17, 2021