I was sitting back thinking about how much the game has changed since the mid-2000s and early 2010s. Back then, it felt like every artist coming out of the South really had a story to tell—you could actually feel the struggle and the hunger in the lyrics. It wasn't just about a 15-second viral clip or a catchy hook for an algorithm; it was about the lifestyle, the loyalty, and the literal hustle. Nowadays, everything feels so polished and artificial. For those of you who grew up on that raw street poetry and authentic storytelling, do you think the culture has lost its soul? I’m looking for suggestions on current artists who are still keeping it 100 and talking about real-life evolution without all the industry gimmicks