Independent hip-hop artist Hakeem Prime is keeping momentum strong with an expanded version of his latest project, DJ Fresh(NESS) Presents: The Tonight Show. Originally released as a focused four-track mixtape, the project is now being updated with 11 additional unreleased songs, giving fans a deeper look into the Boise-based rapper’s current creative run.
Hosted by Salt Lake City’s DJ Fresh(Ness), The Tonight Show already generated conversation for addressing rumors surrounding Prime’s personal life while also shutting down speculation that the tape contained diss records aimed at Kendrick Lamar. Prime has since clarified that the project was never intended as a direct attack on Lamar, but rather an example of competitive lyricism rooted in hip-hop tradition.
With the expanded edition, listeners will now hear a broader range of material that had previously been kept in the vault. Among the new additions is a track titled “Top5 Diss,” which showcases Hakeem Prime leaning fully into battle-rap energy and lyrical competition. While the title suggests confrontation, the record appears to focus more on asserting Prime’s place among today’s elite lyricists rather than targeting a single artist.
The additional songs also highlight Prime’s versatility, blending confident rap delivery with melodic moments that have become part of his signature sound. Across the tape, the artist continues to emphasize independence, self-reflection, and regional pride.
One of the recurring themes throughout The Tonight Show is Prime’s connection to Idaho’s hip-hop scene. The rapper shouts out cities across the state, including Pocatello, Blackfoot, Lewiston, and Twin Falls, reinforcing his commitment to representing an area that is often overlooked in the national rap conversation.
By expanding the project with 11 more records, Hakeem Prime turns The Tonight Show into more than just a quick mixtape release—it becomes a larger showcase of his current catalog and lyrical mindset.
As the extended version circulates across streaming platforms and fan communities, the release continues to push Hakeem Prime’s name deeper into conversations surrounding independent hip-hop’s rising voices.
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