The analysis continues with the 2016 XXL Freshmen Cypher, remembered for its chaotic energy and uneven performances. Denzel Curry’s technical dominance anchors the top of the list, followed by 21 Savage’s early-era grit. Lil Uzi Vert lands in the middle, while Kodak Black and Lil Yachty close out the ranking.
One of the episode’s most contentious segments comes with A$AP Rocky’s 1 Train, a showcase featuring Action Bronson, Joey Bada$$, Yelawolf, Danny Brown, Kendrick Lamar, and Big K.R.I.T. The hosts split on the top spot, with some ranking Kendrick first and others giving the edge to Big K.R.I.T. Despite disagreements at the top, there is universal consensus that the track sparked career-defining verses across the board.
The hosts revisit Big Sean’s star-making moment on Mercy, where the track’s sequencing and shifting energy helped elevate Pusha T and 2 Chainz. Their ranking places Big Sean at the bottom, with Kanye West in third, Pusha T in second, and 2 Chainz taking the lead with the song’s most commanding performance.
A$AP Ferg’s Work Remix receives similar treatment, with the hosts highlighting Ferg’s dominance over his own record. Rocky and ScHoolboy Q follow closely behind in a competitive middle tier, while French Montana and Trinidad James occupy the final spots.
J. Cole’s Under the Sun sparks a split decision between Cole and DaBaby for the top ranking, with Lute earning a solid placement for his contribution. For A$AP Rocky’s F**kin’ Problems, the hosts reach a near-unanimous ordering, placing Drake first and Kendrick Lamar second, while Rocky settles into third.
The discussion sharpens on Really Doe, the 2016 standout from Danny Brown featuring Kendrick Lamar, Earl Sweatshirt, and Ab-Soul. All four performers receive praise for delivering high-caliber verses, resulting in fluid rankings and no clear consensus beyond the track’s overall excellence.
On the Don’t Like remix, Pusha T and Chief Keef dominate the debate for the top spot, while Jadakiss finds himself near the bottom due to a verse that resonated less with the hosts. The episode concludes with a deep dive into 4th Chamber, the 1995 Wu-Tang classic featuring GZA, Ghostface Killah, RZA, and Killah Priest, which earns recognition as one of the closest and most competitive lyrical showcases of the night.
The final ranking places the 2016 XXL Freshmen Cypher at No. 10 and narrows down the top two slots to a tie between 1 Train and 4th Chamber, which the hosts describe as the strongest contenders for the greatest posse cut ever recorded. Forever, Mercy, and Really Doe complete the upper tier of the list.
The episode adds another layer to the ongoing conversation around collaboration-driven records, offering a detailed, verse-by-verse breakdown that highlights competitive spirit, generational styles, and the evolution of multi-artist rap tracks.
