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Happy Thursday! The legendary Kardinal Offishall drops by to chop it up with the guys about his new album “Firestarter Volume 2”. Kardi introduces us to some Jamaican microphone etiquette, before sharing stories about coming up in Toronto’s hip hop scene as a dancehall inspired rapper. He also speaks on the creation of the “Grindin’” Remix, going to high school with some of the most talented producers in Toronto, and being a part of Rihanna’s first album. The guys discuss Canadian rappers that they wish got more love, the early days of Konvict Music, and independence vs. being signed to a ma...

Zip joins Demaris and Rory this episode because Mal is away somewhere, vibing apparently. We start off trying to figure out how old Zip actually is by his favorite video game. Delonte West had one hell of a fight (sarcasm), and Tesla has finally gotten cars to fly. Battle Rap has broken the guys’ hearts now that they’ve found out it might be wrestling adjacent, and Zip has strong opinions about it. We discuss whether you would rather have a commercially successful career or a well respected one. We also get into Jay Z admitting to his pettiness with...

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Happy Friday! Zip pulls up on the guys, and starts off this episode by explaining COVID protocol in the jail system, which leads us into the news of Diddy injuring himself fighting the leader of the Shower Posse, which (unfortunately for Diddy) turns out is not a gang that showers together. Trump calls off the livestream of the execution in Fort Hood, Summer Walker files a lawsuit against LVRN, over claims of pocketing her money, and the guys break down what is wrong with her alleged contract. Daejon Love, scammer of the century, and fake former 49er, gets a...

Mez drops by the show to chop it up with the guys about his upcoming project, “Electric Future Gangster”, and share some insane stories of working with Kanye, J.Cole, and Dr. Dre. We kick off this episode with some debating over the 2027 Grammy nominations, and the guys discuss Don Toliver’s “OCTANE” vs. J.Cole’s “The Fall-Off”. Mez shares the story of how he ended up in LA, which involves airline buddy passes (RIP), Dr. Dre session tryouts, and a shoeless Rick Rubin. He also recalls sessions with Kanye for “The Life of Pablo”, where Ye insulted his shoe game, as we...

The guys recap their weekends, with both Rory and Mal going to the movies. Mal gives his review of ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’, and Rory gives his of ‘The Social Reckoning’, which leads to a discussion about the movie theater experience dying out. Shane Gillis faces backlash over his ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue, in which he made jokes about women and their gym attire. The guys and Baby D give their respective takes on the outrage, as well as the announcement of a public execution by firing squad in Fort Hood, Texas. Blueface and Chrisean Rock tie the knot, an...

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Happy Friday! Snoh Aalegra previews her new single, “Run Free”, off of her upcoming album “A Legendary Love”, which is her first release in five years. It’s been a crazy week for true crime fans, with Christa Pike’s failed execution in Tennessee continuing to drag on, as well as Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s new husband turning up dead. The guys share their takes on this year’s Soul Train Awards, where fans are able to vote for Best R&B/Soul Song of the Year. Mal revisits his LiAngelo Ball take, Rory grieves the elimination of the Yankees from the...

The guys kick off this episode recapping Joyce Wrice’s album release party, where Rory, Mal, and Baby D were all outside together for the first time in YEARS. Mal fights the flirting allegations, and the guys grill Baby D for her vlogging antics. Plans for a pool in the East River are in talks, which leads to a discussion about pool hygiene, and Zip calls into question hot tub cleanliness. Treasure Wilson and Gloria Velez go back and forth after Treasure raised a question about the state of video vixens, Chris Rock is under fire for not paying fo...

The guys kick this episode off by reviewing all the new music that came out over the weekend, from Quavo, Yung Miami, and Victoria Monet, and more, before a quick debate on Kanye’s best album. Speaking of Kanye, he popped out at ComplexCon with Playboi Carti, who also was in the news quite a bit this weekend. Carti’s crew allegedly got into a scuffle with Chicago rapper, LUCKI, who was slashed in the neck in the fight. The guys discuss Playboi Carti’s stardom, as well as who the top stars of other genres are. Kai Cenat respon...

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Happy Friday! The gang kicks off this episode with a discussion about workplace equality, Demaris shares her plan for Sober October, and Mal discovers what No Nut November is. A woman on death row in Tennessee survives after two lethal injections, which leads to a debate about the death penalty vs. life in prison, and the appropriate consequences for different crimes. Staying on the jail topics, video of Diddy surfaces of him using an illegal cellphone in prison, as well as a report saying he pays thousands of dollars to inmates to give him massages, cook for him, and...

Fresh off his birthday weekend, we catch up with Mal and his whereabouts, and Rory recaps his trip to Atlanta for Queens Day. Outkast launches a collab with Waffle House, which leads the guys to discuss who some artists are that they want to drop music. Victoria Monet announces the tracklist for “Frequency of Love”, and Megan Thee Stallion releases “TINA TUESDAY Freestyle”, which the internet was killing Baby D for her take on the state of women’s rap. Mal shares his stance on Get Ready With Me videos, and we take a voicemail from a listener who is questio...

Family of the show, and our official Senior West Coast Correspondent, REASON, drops by to kick it with us! The guys respond to your comments and backlash over their R.Kelly takes, before revisiting AzChike’s new album, with REASON providing some insights on the West Coast scene, and their support for Chike. Glasses Malone presses P-Lo over his Drake collaboration, and REASON also shares more about the loyalty the West Coast is heavy on, and how it has been affecting the music scene. Chris Brown goes on a rant on his Instagram stories, saying that no artists can ma...

Happy Friday everyone! We already know what y’all are here for, but first, the guys discuss Gregg Popovich tying the knot with his former assistant coach’s ex-wife. At 13:30, Rory finally addresses the elephant in the room. Mal kicks the story off with his version of events, from getting a phone call from his cousin about the situation. Rory explains his side of the story, and issues an apology to Baby D, REASON, and the other parties involved. Mal shares why he never goes out, and why he stays out of the mix, Baby D shares her side of t...

Friend of the show, Akeem Ali drops by to kick it with us before he kicks off his “The Texture Tour”. The guys wrap about social media promotion strategy, his alter ego “Keemy Casanova”, and the inspiration behind that. Akeem shares his experience being signed to former NBA player, Lou Williams, and how that connection happened. He also speaks on his upbringing in Jackson, Mississippi, working with Ciara, and fans speculating on his relationship with Muni Long. His newest project, “The Texture Tape 3” is available now, as well as his tour!

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Happy Monday! The guys kick this episode off with a weekend recap, and find out the meaning of each others’ names. Usher crowns himself the “King of R&B”, Baby D debates what artist, past or present, would make the best streamer, and HBO’s ‘Jay-Z in 8’ documentary releases its first two episodes. Speaking of Hov, rumors circulate the internet that Jay is having trouble finding a Super Bowl headliner, and that he may end up taking the stage himself. Drake’s “FOMO” videos start populating on streaming, and the guys discuss what Lil Durk’s return to music will be like. AZ Chi...

Happy Friday! Rory gets FOMO after missing part of Drake’s “FOMO” stream, where he debuted videos and some new music. The guys react to the surprise features, including Don Toliver and Yeat, as well as the remix of Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas”. Baby D returns with her takes on Jhene Aiko’s “Westside Whimsy” album. We do some lyric breakdowns, and try to uncover who she is talking about throughout the album, specifically on “Ghost”, “He Belongs”, and “Ceiling Freestyle”. Remy Ma previews new music, potentially dissing Papoose after his hit song “Jezebel”, Tyler Perry takes a walk down the Spirit Tunnel at “The...

Two legendary members of The Dogg Pound, Kurupt and Daz Dillinger stop by to chop it up about Kurupt’s new project, the forefathers of gangsta rap, and Snoop Dogg buying Death Row. Daz addresses ghost producers, and the guys share stories of Tupac sessions, early Death Row days, and much more! Kurupt walks us through his journey from growing up in Philly, to becoming a legend in West Coast rap, as well as the obstacles that he faced to get there. The duo shares their favorite new rappers, and their takes on Lil Durk and Keefe D’s tria...

Baby D is outta town, so the guys get to talk about guy stuff today. Before we get to that, Rory and Mal recap their weekends, which included Bryson Tiller’s show and Pete Davidson’s comedy special at MSG. Lil Durk is found not guilty, and the guys react, before getting into the real topics of the weekend. Papoose sends shots at Remy Ma on “Jezebel”, and Jhene Aiko claims she didn’t diss Big Sean on her new album, “Westside Whimsy”. Aaron Rodgers shares some shocking details about his failed engagement with actress Shailene Woodley, and Lil Yachty and Kar...

Happy Friday! The guys start by reacting to Daejon Love’s arrest video, where he is still dawning 49ers’ gear, before getting into the greatest scammer of all time, Elizabeth Holmes, and her new documentary by A24. “Entourage” director, Doug Ellin fires at Jake Paul, after Paul’s company wrote a new script of the show for a commercial, which leads to a debate over intellectual property, and remaking things that aren't yours. Aries Spears faces backlash over his comments about comedy legends, and Raven Simone questions the “blackness” of “That’s So Raven”. Generation Now CEO, Lake, and Kai Cash (who most n...

Happy Wednesday, and Happy Birthday to our guy Peeje! We kick this episode off by recapping our surprise party for Peeje, which involved a Vin Diesel look-alike, Coronas, and a melted ice cream cake from Ryan. The guys revisit the aftermath of Joey Bada$$ vs. The West Coast, before getting into the news of Jhene Aiko’s upcoming album, which features Larry June, Kendrick Lamar, and more. John Legend and Pharrell announce their collab album coming in October, Apple shares the first look at the iPhone Duo, and Gelo and Lonzo Ball are back with a new hit record. Th...

Happy Labor Day! The guys kick off this episode with a weekend recap, while also trying to figure out what Labor Day actually is. Drake announced “FOMO” will be dropping on September 15th, and we unpack some clues of what Drake will be releasing. Complex shares their Top 100 Hottest Rappers Alive list, which raises some questions and debate surrounding Lil Baby, Travis Scott, and others. Kanye sells out Soldier Field, reuniting with Kid Cudi, Big Sean, and 2 Chainz, while also catching backlash from media figures like Charlamagne Tha God and Peter Rosenberg. Ice Spice debuts a new tattoo, we get...

Happy Friday! We kick off this episode learning about Mal’s LA whereabouts, before getting into a debate about the state of hip hop, following the news that Drake’s “ICEMAN” has become his longest running #1 Album. Mal and Demaris share their reviews of “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: A Brand New Day”, which includes some major critiques about the historical accuracy, and we also discuss Robert Pattinson’s recent run of movies. The US Open draws lots of backlash over the amount of influencers in attendance, and we wrap up with Jay-Z’s pop up livestream in London. Have a great Labor Day We...

Legendary artist and businessman, E-40 drops by ahead of the release of quadruple album, “Turning Over My Money”. We chop it up with the mogul about growing up in the Bay Area, what in the world is happening with the 49ers’ owner, and maintaining longevity in hip hop. Forty also shares his takes on LaRussell, the state of hip hop today, and working with his family in The Click. His quadruple album, “Turning Over My Money”, is out now!

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Mal is out of town, so Rory, Baby D and Zip recap their weekends, before getting into the news. A man posing as a San Francisco 49ers’ player was caught by the FBI for fraud, after allegedly scamming over a dozen women out of a total of $1.6 million, and we take a look at some of the best scams ever, including Miss Cleo, and the HBCU scammer. Hit-Boy sits down with Elliot Wilson and DJ Vlad, sparking controversy as to why Nas no longer works with him, and Zip shares his takes on Big Hit’s rapping. The Super Bowl...

Happy Friday! Zip joins the gang today, and we kick off this episode by paying respects to Dolly Parton, Samuel Monroe Jr., and Tim Curry, all of whom we lost over the last couple of days. Lil Durk begins off his RICO trial, and the guys discuss the tragedy of the situations that rappers have been finding themselves in with the law. Hit Boy reveals that he hasn’t spoken to Nas in three years since the release of “Magic 3”, Vic Mensa and Chance the Rapper unpack their old beef in an emotional first episode of “The Vic Mensa Show”, a...

Hell Rell, JR Writer, and Duke Da God pull up on us to talk all things Dipset, New York radio, and the anticipation for Duke’s new project. The guys chop it up about punch line rap, and debate which rappers are underrated in that realm, and JR addresses claims that Cam’ron stole his flow. The trio also discusses the Dipset vs. The LOX battle, their favorite (and least favorite) Nas album, and why music has no replay value today. Duke’s new project, “Double Trouble” is out now!

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Happy Monday! Rory and Baby D were OUTSIDE this weekend, hitting the Kehlani show in Brooklyn, then the Austin Millz show in Manhattan, while Mal was outside on the bike. Pharrell calls T-Pain to tell him that he needs to save R&B, and the guys debate who Pharrell should collaborate with next to save hip hop. The Game drops “The Documentary III”, with features from Drake, Kanye, and more, while also addressing Blacc Sam, Kendrick, and all of TDE. Dr. Dre and Rick Rubin endorse AI usage in music, and DJ Quik gives some pushback. The owner of the...

Happy Friday! Baby D kicks off this episode with a discussion on how you can tell someone is dirty, and Mal apologizes to J.Cole after more information comes out about why he was emotional on stage in Cleveland. The crew shares their favorite hairstyles, and some of the festivals that they missed out on. The guys share some ideas for a remix of “Spend Dat”, ask ChatGPT who it thinks will get married first, and give some advice to a listener who wants to ask a girl for a video prior to meeting her. Juvenile and BG drop by t...

Maliibu Miitch is in the studio today promoting her upcoming album ‘Sailor Goon’.  We chop it up about the messy side of the industry and the freedom of finally being independent.  They discuss the differences in living between NYC and Los Angeles and the wild house parties you may run into while living in LA.  For the first time Miitch opens up about the Cardi B beef from a few years ago.  Go check out her music video for Wifey now and be on the lookout for ‘Sailor Goon’.

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Happy Monday! Baby D kicks off this episode in search of tickets for “The Odyssey”, while the guys give their takes on what the musical lineup should look like for the Democratic National Convention. Orlando Brown makes his boxing debut against Ray J, and Claressa Shields cements herself as the GOAT in women' s boxing. Pitchfork gives Tyga’s new album their first 0.0 rating in over 19 years, which brings up a debate about the usage and sustainability of AI in music, and J.Cole gets emotional at the Cleveland stop on his tour. We take some calls, one from a list...

Happy Friday gang! Demaris is back in town and anxious to discuss ‘Obsession’ and ‘The Drama’ (maad spoilers ahead, btw) We discuss Lionel Richie throwing shots (?) at CB and Usher, as well as Larry June + Jhene Aiko, Russell Westbrook retiring + more!

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Deante’ Hitchcock stops by to talk about one of our favorite Rap projects this year ‘Junkie in the Sun’. He shares some great stories from the legendary Return of the Dreamers sessions.  As a lyricist Deante gives his input on the XXL Freshman freestyles.  After 6 days in Vegas Rory & Mal give Deante’ some much needed bachelor party advice.  He’s trying to sell 100,000 units so be sure to check out ‘Junkie in the Sun’ after the pod.

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It’s just Rory & Mal today and after recapping the Usher Chris Brown Concert they get right into the biggest story in Hip Hop… Drake did a 20v1 live stream…  That convo leads them into discussing the What’s The Dirt video alleging Jay Z and Roc Nation is trying to take down Drake.  MySpace is thinking of making a comeback and a caller is questioning her marriage after holding her man down.  Everyone watch Obsession because we’ll be talking about that on Friday’s episode when Baby D gets back. 

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The gang discusses the summer jobs and the importance of barbershops before getting into the Jason Lee & A$AP Rocky Interview.  Cam’ron has a wild message out to Cardi B’s team regarding a verse swap for an interview.  The crew wonder who the next Pop mega stars will be.  Top Dog confirms Rory’s theory on why Kendrick has beef with The Game then we get into a voicemail questions what artists were in the wrong era

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Rory & Mal discuss they're survival skills before getting into the new Jay Z verse on Beyonce's DONK Remix.  Which leads to them discussing what is a flop nowadays.  BESS DRSSD, aka, Trinidad James and Fyre, drop by to chop it up with the guys about their self-titled project, not following dress codes, and the state of fashion. Trinidad also shares with us about rediscovering his passion in music, the spirit of competition, and how to not be a follower of trends. He also tells us about his artist, Kodie Shane, becoming a media personality, and much more!

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The whole crew attended J.Cole’s The Fall Off Tour this weekend, and Mal speaks on the hospitality that the Dreamville community showed him. Baby D livestreams from the Barclays Center, and Rory survives the let out. The crew debates Cole’s biggest song, before switching over to new music from Cardi B. Meek Mill remixes his classic Dreams & Nightmares, and we discuss artists from that generation who are aging gracefully in hip hop. A$AP Rocky and Jason Lee preview a new interview, where it is implied that Rocky says he would fight Drake bare-knuckled. Rory takes a tr...

On this special episode, presented by Boost Mobile, we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Reasonable Doubt with the legendary Memphis Bleek. Bleek drops by to share some wild stories about running around with Jay-Z and the Roc-a-Fella crew, the process of recording with Hov, and much more. He also presses Mal over picking sides, and speaks on his recent back and forth with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda. The guys discuss the significance of Jay’s Yankee Stadium shows, what the album means to the culture, and some of the stories behind your favorite songs. We also take a co...

Rome Streetz drops by to talk about his new project, Sock It 2 My Pocket, as well as his experiences traveling abroad. He shares stories from traveling in Asia, being born in London, and going back to visit as an adult. The guys debate battle culture and Joey Bada$$ vs. the West Coast, as well as being signed to Griselda, and all that comes with it. Rome speaks on his favorite producers to work with, who he’d want to do songs with, and addresses his viral picture with Nas. His project, Sock It 2 My Pocket is out now!

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