JR Writer, Hell Rell & DukeDaGod: Dipset Legacy, New Album, Ownership, Snitch Culture & Max B

On this episode of The Danza Project, Danza sits down with JR Writer, Hell Rell, and Duke Da God for an in-depth conversation on Dipset’s legacy, ownership, and the evolution of hip-hop culture.

The Harlem and Bronx representatives reflect on their rise during the mixtape era, the realities of navigating the music industry, and the long-term impact of Dipset on New York rap. They speak candidly about being counted out rather than left out, reclaiming ownership of their music, and why this current chapter is about control, longevity, and respect... not nostalgia.

Throughout the interview, they discuss:

The origins of Dipset and how the movement was built from the ground up

The importance of owning masters and learning the business side of music

How hip-hop culture has shifted from authenticity to entertainment

The changing perception of street credibility and accountability in rap

Internal politics, reunions, and how narratives around Dipset are often misunderstood

Discovering producer A-Trak at a young age and early creative collaborations

Why Double Trouble represents growth, independence, and unfinished business

This episode offers a rare, first-hand perspective from artists who helped define an era and continue to shape the culture on their own terms.

DOUBLE TROUBLE: THE ALBUM
DROPS 02/06/26

#THEDANZAPROJECT #DIPSET

0:00 - Intro



0:57 - Danza reminisces on rapping in Buffalo with Benny The Butcher | The impact of Dipset & NY



3:06 - Getting back their masters | Lyrics in today’s HipHop & Pyramid Schemes



8:29 - Max B is home & shouting Dipset out



PART 2



17:20 - Jack the Ripper AKA J.R Writer | Joining Dipset | How Hell Rell, J.R Writer & DukeDaGod all know each other



23:43 - DukeDaGod on getting street money on 550 State Street w/ Dame Dash & Jay Z before Rap



27:08 - 100k Monthly on merch | Working w/ Cam’ron & Kanye West | DukeDaGod’s Dipset Chain



PART 3



33:58 - J.R Writer & Hell Rell speak on Pressure & Features | Cam’ron: The Mastermind of Dipset



40:15 - The 38 Spesh situation explained | Hell Rell losing both his parents



45:26 - Double Trouble Album | J.R Writer getting money, his masters back & drops gems on copywriting



PART 4



51:16 - Dipset back in the studio with Jim Jones | Backlash from other members?



54:15 - Hell Rell on being in Chicago w/ Lil Reese & experiencing the start of Drill | Snitch culture | Podcasting



1:06:45 - DukeDaGod speaks on ArabMuzik & signing him



PART 5



1:11:56 - The Bond between Dipset | The LOX vs Dipset



1:15:09 - Katt Williams stories



1:16:57 - J.R Writer speaks on being on every Dipset members first album | Dipset reunion



PART 6



1:19:40 - Blac Chyna | J.R writer speaks on Cam’ron saying he is the best lyrically in Dipset



1:21:59 - DukeDaGod speaks on The Upstage album being a stab at the previous Dipset album



1:24:29 - Un Kasa battling Hell Rell? | French Montana | Features & putting out music moving forward