Take that, Kanye.
2024 has been nothing short of bizarre, and the music world just got another plot twist. Earlier today, a track featuring Kanye West and NBA YoungBoy surfaced online. The twist? Ye had apparently sampled Playboi Carti’s “Crank”—a move that didn’t sit well with Carti. In response, he dropped his own version of the song alongside NBA YoungBoy, now officially titled “ALIVE.”
Whether you’re here for the drama or just the music, one thing’s clear: music fans of all ages won today.
“ALIVE” is racking up positive reactions across social media. Backed by a rage-ready, bass-heavy beat that’ll put your car speakers in a coma, the track is an all-out energy release. NBA YoungBoy comes in swinging, delivering an unfiltered verse about crashing out, stacking cash, and running through women like it’s a lifestyle. I like how relentless and aggressive he sounds throughout.
Playboi Carti (or BigXthaPlug… I can’t tell) raps about new-body whips and women, flexing luxury watches, and even claiming he has maids for his maids. The flex is outrageous, and the hype he builds toward the end of the track is pure adrenaline.
YNs are in heaven right now.
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
