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Rapsody, Jack Harlow, Chika, Polo G, Flo Milli & More Light Up “Hip Hop Awards” Cyphers

It’s that time of the year again! The BET Hip Hop Awards are in full swing and some of the most talked-about moments from the coveted show are the cyphers. This year is stacked with artists who are staking their claim in the Hip Hop game, and these rappers didn’t disappoint when they stepped up to the proverbial mic. The first cypher of the evening—donned the Political Cypher—hosted Polo G, Chika, Jack Harlow, Flawless Real Talk, and Rapsody (who took home the Lyricist of the Year Award). Each rapper dropped bars about the socio-political climate facing Black and marginalized communities, including the Breonna Taylor case, the Jacob Blake shooting, President Donald Trump’s handling of COVID-19, and the Black Lives Matter protests that have continued throughout the year.

In a separate cypher, four rappers on the rise linked up to prove why their the hottest artists taking over Hip Hop. Flo Milli, Deante Hitchcock, Adé, and Buddy kicked clever rhymes that showcased their signature flows, styles, and lyrical abilities. Fans took to social media to share their opinions about the who they considered to be standouts in each cypher, but we’ll let you take a look at both so you can let us know who you think dominated the BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher scene this year. 

Watch both sets of performances below.

 

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Ronan Furlong finds renewal in the sea with latest release “Splitting The Ash”

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“Splitting The Ash” opens with a distinctly Celtic riff before Ronan Furlong moves into an energetic song influenced by ideas of healing, rebirth, and spiritual renewal. The title and subject of the song are based on an ancient Irish ritual in which an ash tree is split open, giving the song a strong link to tradition, while its message is firmly rooted in the present: finding strength, renewal, and inspiration when life puts barriers in your way.

The sea is central to the track’s feeling, a symbol of challenge and regeneration. Furlong links his power to the resilience that can develop from exceeding physical boundaries. The song’s backstory lends that notion further weight, penned during a swim in the Irish Sea in January. The music’s context of creation gives it a particularly direct relationship with endurance and the willingness to push beyond discomfort.

“Splitting The Ash” ultimately feels life-affirming but never loses sight of struggle. The Celtic opening of the song gives an immediate sense of place, while its focus on renewal keeps the message open and universal. Ronan Furlong uses an old image of healing to remind us that difficult experiences can also be a source of strength, inspiration, and a renewed connection to life.

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Kaaine offers a two-sided story on latest release “BROKEN HEARTED REMIX”

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Kaaine‘s latest release, “BROKEN HEARTED REMIX” feat Leaquita B takes you right into the tangled waters of love, betrayal, pain, and the hard road to recovery when memories won’t let go. Instead, the remix broadens the emotional horizon, bringing male and female perspectives into the record and deepening the song’s sense of vulnerability, rather than just heartbreak from one side.

The lyric, “We was glad our paths finna change, our lifestyle rearranged,” captures the weight of the song’s emotion. That line is so much about being in a relationship where change feels right, but the song’s subject matter still keeps the emotional connection alive beneath that decision. The record draws you in because it captures that tension between moving on and being haunted by the past.

But the remix is a playground for Kaaine and Leaquita B to explore the aftermath of emotional damage without losing sight of the human feelings at its root. “BROKEN HEARTED REMIX” is not about pretending the pain didn’t happen. It’s about how hard it is to let go of memories. It is a hip-hop/R&B-based song with two perspectives that turns heartbreak into a conversation about feelings we all share.

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