Dee-1 recently announced his upcoming album titled Hypocritical Hop where he addresses the darker side of the music industry, discusses collaborations with various Hot Boys, and his commitment to tackling industry issues.

New Orleans rapper and activist Dee-1, known for his strong moral values, spoke to Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur from AllHipHop in an honest conversation about his upcoming project, calling out industry toxicity, reconnecting spiritually and musically with the Hot Boys, and his interest in collaborating with Lil Wayne. Manager Cortez Bryant unexpectedly joined the conversation, adding to the engaging discussion.

Dee-1 emphasized the importance of networking and building genuine connections in the music industry. He expressed his mission to confront negativity and ignorance in the industry by staying true to his values. He introduced the term "Hypocritical Hop" for the current state of hip-hop and the theme of his upcoming album releasing in June.

Dee-1 shared plans for a tour following the album release, discussing collaborations with fellow New Orleans artists like the Hot Boys. He recounted chance encounters that led to unexpected collaborations and expressed his excitement about the positive energy and support he has been receiving.

Music executive Cortez Bryant commended Dee-1 for his intentional approach to music and values, showing excitement and support for his work. AllHipHop acknowledged and praised their efforts in the music industry.