The founders of Lyricist Lounge — Ant Marshall, Danny Castro, and A Lyrical — join Hot 97 Morning Show to celebrate 35 years of one of hip-hop’s most iconic brands. They reflect on the evolution from entertainment to “cultural wellness,” the legacy of the MTV Lyricist Lounge show (with stories about Mos Def and Wordsworth), how the show influenced Chappelle’s Show, In Living Color, and even Hamilton, and what’s next for the culture. Plus, A Lyrical drops a fire off-the-top freestyle live on air.
📍 August 14th is officially Lyricist Lounge Day in NYC — the whole month of August is dedicated to celebrating the movement.
🔗 Connect with Lyricist Lounge:
• Website: lyricistslounge.com
• Instagram: @lyricistslounge
🎵 A Lyrical’s new project “First Generation” — available on vinyl and streaming.
🎙️ Featuring: The Kid Mero, Ant Marshall, Danny Castro, A Lyrical, Miabelle, and Kaz on Hot 97 Mornings with Mero Show.
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