# @swaysuniverse1 on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=VyTtuunEGks
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66899564-swaysuniverse1-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-17T16:00:05.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** SWAY'S UNIVERSE (@swaysuniverse1) — https://gondola.cc/swaysuniverse1

## Caption

The Bay Area is back in the building with a powerful message that is shifting the culture of hip-hop. Join Sway as he welcomes the legendary DJ D Sharp and the incredible King NTG to discuss their latest project and the evolution of the Richmond sound. This is not just about music; it is about setting a new standard for the next generation.

In this episode, King NTG opens up about his profound transformation from Neo the GIF to a leader who has eliminated cursing and toxic messaging from his craft. He shares his journey through adversity, the importance of fatherhood, and how he found his purpose in the booth after a seven-year hiatus. DJ D Sharp and Willie Joe also stop by to break down the vision behind Team Bay Area and how they are bridging the gap between talent and industry success.

You do not want to miss the moment King NTG enters the Valley of the Hyenas for a live freestyle that proves you do not need additives to deliver pure fire. From stories about discovering Jack Harlo to debating the top five MCs in the Bay, this conversation is packed with wisdom and elite lyricism.

Chapters
0:00 Intro and the return of DJ D Sharp
4:15 Introducing King NTG and the Richmond legacy
8:30 The evolution from Neo the GIF to King NTG
13:45 Choosing a clean path: Why the music changed
18:20 Defining the new standard in Bay Area hip-hop
23:50 Willie Joe on the Atlanta connection and ANR life
29:15 Discovering Jack Harlo and the power of mentorship
34:40 Building the Team Bay Area movement
40:10 The conversation on language and the n-word
45:30 Live Freestyle: King NTG in the Valley of the Hyenas
50:55 Building the Bay Area starting five and wrap up

Make sure to like this video and subscribe for more exclusive interviews and freestyles from the biggest names in the game. Let us know in the comments who would be in your Bay Area starting five!

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About SWAY’s UNIVERSE
Exclusive interviews from Sway Calloway and the Sway In The Morning/ SwaysUniverse.com team with some of today's biggest celebrities, like Kevin Hart, Kanye West, Eminem, Usher, Jessica Alba, Steve Aoki, Torey Lanez, Julia Stiles and so much more.

"I Quit Cold Turkey": King NTG’s Powerful Story of Transformation | SWAY’S UNIVERSE
https://youtu.be/VyTtuunEGks


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## Stats

- **Views:** 691
- **Likes:** 30
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- **Comments:** 5

## Tags

thenewstandard, djdsharp, swaysuniverse, kingntg, shade45, siriusxm, swayinthemorning, bayareahiphop

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