A feature can make or break a rap song. Sure, a rapper can do his own thing but sometimes, a guest verse or a hook can allow the song to reach new limits. Think Juelz Santana on “Welcome to New York City” declaring, “it’s the home of 9/11, the place of the lost towers/we still bangin’, we never lost power.” Or look at features like Rick Ross on “Devil in a New Dress” and Andre 3000 setting the table on “Int’l Players Anthem.” These records are great as is– the features take it to the next level.
Halfway through the 2020s, we’ve received an abundance of classic songs and breakout moments in hip-hop. But what about the feature verses? What are the definitive supporting roles of the 2020s so far? In researching for the list, two things became apparent. For starters, Lil Yachty has an uncanny

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