CyHi Exposes G.O.O.D. Music Drama
Former G.O.O.D. Music affiliate CyHi released "The G.O.O.D. Ole Days," a six-minute track addressing past grievances within Kanye West's label. The song delves into CyHi's experiences with Ye, Travis Scott, Kid Cudi, and Pusha T, offering rare insider perspective on the group's internal dynamics and fallout. Produced by Mark Byrd, the candid track is generating widespread discussion for its narrative depth.
CyHi's grievances extend beyond just a lack of solo opportunities, alleging he was instrumental in crafting some of G.O.O.D. Music's biggest hits without proper credit or reciprocation. He specifically claims that after co-writing Travis Scott's diamond-certified 2018 hit "Sicko Mode," Scott was unwilling to provide a feature for him in return. On the track, CyHi raps, "When I helped him with his album, it went like 11-times platinum, but I still ain't get my swap and he mad that I'm even asking." The song also delves into the volatile relationship between Kanye West and Kid Cudi, with CyHi claiming things nearly turned violent. He raps, "They said that Ye almost f**ked around and killed buddy, and that's why their relationship is still muddy," suggesting he was caught in the middle of their serious dispute. This adds another layer to the public fallout between the two former collaborators, which has seen them trade barbs on social media and in interviews for years. In contrast to his other targets, CyHi praises former G.O.O.D. Music president Pusha T, calling him "the realest." He claims Pusha T provided him with features and hooks for free and that they "stayed tight through all the G.O.O.D. Music beef." This aligns with Pusha T's own public statements about his departure from the label's presidency in late 2022, citing Kanye West's controversial remarks as the reason for their falling out. "The G.O.O.D. Ole Days" is more than just a diss track; it's a narrative of the rise and fall of a hip-hop powerhouse from an insider's perspective. The label, founded by Kanye West in 2004, saw its distribution deal with Def Jam end in 2022, a move that preceded Pusha T's public resignation. This candid track serves as a prelude to CyHi's next chapter. He has announced an upcoming album titled "The Story of Mr. EGOT," which will be his first full-length project since 2017's "No Dope on Sundays." Additionally, there are reports of a forthcoming documentary that will further detail the downfall of the G.O.O.D. Music empire from his point of view.
