Big Daddy Kane Seeks Collaboration With Lil Uzi Vert And Kodak Black To Empower Hip Hop’s Future

Big Daddy Kane has a visionary approach to addressing the current state of Hip Hop, which is yet to witness a chart-topping album or single in the ongoing year. He firmly believes that fostering a connection with younger artists such as Lil Uzi Vert and Kodak Black holds the key to sustaining the genre.

During an enlightening conversation on V-103’s The Big Tigger Morning Show, the esteemed rapper behind the timeless classic “Ain’t No Half Steppin'” emphasized the importance of bridging the generational gap in Hip Hop. He expressed his admiration for the genre reaching its 50th birthday while underscoring the need for collaboration between veteran and emerging artists.

“To get another 50, I believe that we need to bridge that gap between the older generation and the younger generation,” he shared with Big Tigger. “We had our shot, we did our thing, we’re still around, and we have a fan base that supports us for our catalog. So we’re not trying to threaten the younger generation, not trying to replace them.”

Big Daddy Kane elaborated, “I would love to sit down with the likes of like Lil Uzi Vert or Kodak Black or Migos, any of these cats, just to build. I think that’s what’s important when there can be a connection where the past generation can talk with the future generation and give them the game.”

Additionally, the rapper delved into his personal selection for the “Mount Rushmore” of rappers, highlighting influential figures like KRS-One, Rakim, and others.

“If we’re talking during that era of late ’80s, early ’90s, I would say myself, [KRS-One], Rakim, and [Kool G Rap]. It changes with each era,” he revealed. “There are artists that did great things in their era, so I acknowledge them that way. I mean, going all the way back to Melle Mel, Kool Moe Dee, Grandmaster Caz, those cats.”