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A good cypher video happens when there’s a natural chemistry between the performers, with Odd Future’s “Oldie” being among the most notable examples in recent memory. This XXL Freshmen session between new-school lightning rods Denzel Curry, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty, 21 Savage, and Kodak Black just might be at that level of camaraderie and sheer schoolyard fun.
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Uzi Vert flexes with a Goyard satchel bag and declares that he’s hounded by copycats, asking “can I get my flow back?” while Kodak’s brief but charismatic ending verse begins with “who the fuck picked this little sorry-ass beat?” The kid’s a star. There also several notable fits on display here, with Uzi’s Meowth denim jacket and 21 Savage dressing in a manner reminiscent of Final Fantasy‘s Sephiroth the clear standouts. Seriously, watch as everyone begins adding enthusiastic ad-libs to each other’s verses and tell me this doesn’t look like a goddamn blast. Watch the cypher below.
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