Jesse Is Heavyweight, the Talk of the Town, Releases the Eagerly Awaited Music Video for His Critically Acclaimed “Don’t Drop the Ball Freestyle” Featuring Splash Wilder

As others lament and debate over quality/substance over quantity and vice versa, Dallas, TX-based acclaimed hip-hop royalty Jesse Is Heavyweight fires on all fronts; quality, substance, and quantity. His post-pandemic comeback has received critical acclaim and well-deserved praise from both fans and critics who have been starving for authentic hip-hop and rap. He is an artist so intertwined with his art that separating the two leaves you with nothing. Always conscious and aware of what to feed his ever-expanding fanbase, Jesse Is Heavyweight is such a fitting title for a deserving lyrical wizard who holds the rap world in the palm of his hand.

It seems like the entire hip-hop community is buzzing about his unmatched performance in “Don’t Drop the Ball Freestyle” which has gained massive positive buzz on the international music scene, earned accolades from industry heavyweights, including The Joe Budden Podcast. The track also has over two million plays on Apple Music.

So what really makes this track such a bona fide standout? You might ask. For starters, this is what real hip-hop music used to sound like. At least for as long as I can remember. The empowering flows over a tastefully understated production underscore the power of hip-hop to tell relatable stories and capture the essence of lived human experiences.

Jesse Is Heavyweight does not tiptoe around the subject matter; taking cues from his own experiences, rising from the depths of poverty, tumultuous and dangerous upbringing, and despair to the heights of success, belief, and self-worth, he captures the essence of human resilience.

The message underscored here is no matter the situation, adversity, or seemingly insurmountable challenge, you should never give up or give in…please don’t drop the ball, he emphasizes!

The music video is out, and it is everything associated with authentic rap. A simple yet visually striking and relevant complement that was directed by the international house, The Kindergarten Class, is the ideal supplement to this exemplary body of work.

With that said, it only feels right if “Don’t Drop The Ball Freestyle” is part of your playlist for your daily listening pleasure. Or am I wrong? A claim I’ve seldom faced, especially regarding my music taste!