2 chapters across the catalog
The hosts discuss the softening of "T" sounds and the use of "axe" instead of "ask" in Southern and Black dialects. Mo explains that these linguistic traits are often unfairly equated with a lack of intelligence. They note how Southern hip-hop has influenced the speech patterns of younger generations, leading to what some might call "cultural appropriation" by non-Southern youth.
Adam Curry reflects on his time at MTV and the influence of Ted Demme in promoting hip-hop. Moe argues that trap music led to a "dumbing down" of the culture, where mispronunciation and hyper-criminalization became encouraged. He cites Charlamagne Tha God's speech patterns as a form of "code switching" or "performing in blackface" to maintain street credibility for white-owned media companies.
