@joy.of.everything: We catch up with gospel music legend Kirk Franklin at LAX and ask about the current state of hip-hop, where rap beefs involving Jay-Z, Drake, and other top artists continue to dominate the conversation. Franklin says people forget that hip-hop was born from competition and battle rap, suggesting today’s artists may simply be returning to the culture’s roots rather than focusing on selling records. Do you agree? What do you think about the current state of hip-hop?