Who really deserves the New York crown? In this episode, Apt. 5H debates the artists who have carried that title over the years, including Fabolous, Nas, JAY-Z, Biggie, 50 Cent, and Cardi B.

We get into the real criteria behind the conversation: bars, influence, longevity, cultural impact, hit records, and who truly represents New York at the highest level. This is a bigger conversation about legacy, perception, and what the “King of New York” title really means in hip-hop.

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Everybody wants the New York crown, but who really earned it? Apt. 5H debates the artists most often named in the conversation — from Fabolous and Nas to JAY-Z, Biggie, 50 Cent, and Cardi B.

This episode breaks down the real criteria behind the title and asks the bigger question: is the King of New York determined by bars, commercial success, cultural impact, or something deeper?

Shyne joins Apt. 5H for a powerful conversation about his journey from rap to politics, reflecting on life after incarceration, the Club New York case and the experiences that reshaped his purpose.

In this episode, he speaks on pivoting from music to public service, how Wolf played a role in helping release his debut album when Diddy did not want to put it out, and what his upcoming headlining show in Brooklyn means to him at this stage of his journey.

This is a layered conversation about legacy, survival, reinvention and the next chapter of Shyne’s story.

Apt. 5H discusses NYC radio’s role in New York hip-hop, Dipset’s beginnings, and upcoming music from Hell Rell and JR Writer.

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