The Danza Project

Ray Daniels returns to The Danza Project for Episode 295 and this one goes everywhere. From working behind the scenes on hit records to becoming one of the loudest voices in music media, Ray breaks down what he’s learned from nearly two decades inside the industry and why he believes the entire game is changing. Ray talks about building his career alongside songwriter Theron Thomas, his first radio hit with Sean Kingston, working around Justin Timberlake, Timbaland and Pharrell, and what separates the artists who stay great from everyone else. He also gets into the business and politics behind mu...

Mitchell Chamale turned a $20,000 gamble into one of Florida’s longest-running MMA promotions, but the road to building Combat Night MMA came with losses far bigger than money. In Episode 294 of The Danza Project, Mitchell sits down with Danza to tell the full story behind Combat Night MMA. From growing up in Polk County, wrestling, college cheerleading and eventually becoming a professional fighter, to putting his savings on the line and building a fight promotion alongside his best friend and co-founder, the late UFC fighter Josh Samman. Mitchell opens up about losing Josh at a pivotal moment in their jo...

Tonio Skits joins The Danza Project for Episode 293 for one of his most personal conversations yet. Long before millions of people knew Tonio as a creator, entertainer and entrepreneur, his life was shaped by loss, survival and moments that could have completely broken him. Tonio opens up about losing his mother at just 15 years old, being forced to grow up fast, and the devastating accident that nearly ended his life. After shattering his T3 and T4 vertebrae, Tonio was airlifted to the hospital, placed on life support and says he flatlined during surgery. He was diagnosed as paraplegic, but...

Adrien Broner sits down for one of the most honest conversations of his career. Filmed inside the warehouse in Los Angeles during the "Locked In-A-Thon," this special collaboration between The Danza Project and Space of Solace goes far beyond boxing. Broner opens up about alcoholism, hitting rock bottom, Coach Mike Stafford, fatherhood, purpose, his relationship with Deen, life after fame, and why this comeback means so much more than another fight. This isn't just about returning to the ring. It's about rebuilding a life. A special thank you to Adrien Broner, Deen, the entire Locked In team, and Space...

Charles Noonan returns to The Danza Project for one of the most practical conversations we've had. From buying land for a few hundred dollars to building long-term wealth, Charles breaks down the real strategies everyday people can use to create financial freedom. In this episode we discuss: • How to start investing in real estate with little money • Why land is one of the biggest opportunities today • The importance of trusts and protecting generational wealth • The biggest mistakes families make after inheriting property • Why coaching and education create more wealth than most businesses • The reality of today's economy and how AI is changi...

In this unforgettable conversation, Freekey Zekey sits down with Danza for one of his most candid and hilarious interviews in years. From untold Dipset stories to surviving near-death experiences, business moves, loyalty, and life after the spotlight, Zeke doesn't hold anything back. He opens up about his relationships with Cam'ron, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, Dame Dash, and the current state of Dipset while sharing why loyalty has been both his greatest strength and biggest weakness. Zeke also reflects on almost losing his life, dying on the operating table, navigating internet narratives, and the lessons that shaped him into the...

Tony Carruthers joins The Danza Project after surviving a failed lethal injection execution in Tennessee. In this emotional interview, Tony details the exact moment officials attempted to execute him, the pain and injuries he claims he suffered during the process, why he believes God intervened, and his ongoing fight to prove what he says is a wrongful conviction. Tony also speaks on: * Kim Kardashian publicly supporting his case * his request for Donald Trump to review FBI files * claims involving untested DNA & fingerprint evidence * allegations involving a federal informant * surviving what he believed were his final moments alive This interview...

0:00 - Intro | The Work speaks for itself 1:07 - Max B vs Big Daddy Kane | Bodying Jadakiss on Benny’s track 4:23 - Convo with Benny? | Not accepting Spesh had the better verse 7:37 - What 38 Spesh brings to the table | Being a cypher rapper and talking shit 10:21 - Who had the best verse on Sunday School? | Who’s better than 38 Spesh? 15:26 - The highlight of 8 Shots | Jadakiss ducking | The better verse on Sunday Service 19:16 - DJ Clue | The sensitivity in Rap | Upcoming Projects 23:15 - Mental Health Record on 8 Shots | Busta Rhymes | Defeated on record? 27:11 - Real Spitters | OT The Real | Jay-Z Thro...

Jim Jones returns to The Danza Project for one of his most honest and reflective conversations yet. In this episode, Jim speaks freely about Dipset, Cam’ron, Juelz Santana, Drake, Kanye West, fashion influence, loyalty, the music industry, street codes, streaming culture, and the evolution of hip-hop. He breaks down: • Drake’s ICEMAN run & why he believes Drake is still at the top • Dipset’s influence on music, fashion & culture • The Verzuz battle vs The LOX • Why he believes he changed hip-hop fashion forever • The truth about influence vs popularity • Snitch culture in rap & industry politics • His relationship with Kanye West & gifting...

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Edgar Berlanga speaks out after his recent loss and the criticism that followed. From claims that something “was off” in the Shiraz fight to addressing the backlash, the hate, and the pressure of living up to expectations — Berlanga opens up about everything he’s been dealing with behind the scenes. He also talks about his new deal with Zuffa Boxing, working with Dana White, his mindset going forward, and why he believes this is just the beginning of his comeback. This isn’t the same Berlanga… this is a different version. Watch the full interview and decide for yourself.

Fatboy goes OFF in this interview — speaking on his baby mother situation, not seeing his kids, and everything that’s been going on behind the scenes. From “Bring my kids to me” to calling out the narrative around his name, this is one of the most raw and unfiltered conversations we’ve had. Fatboy also addresses the content game, saying he helped birth this wave and speaks on creators like Druski and where it all started. This one gets real. Let me know in the comments — is Fatboy speaking facts or going too far?

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Juelz Santana clears the air on the 50 Cent moment everyone got wrong… and explains what really happened behind the scenes. From Drake being called a culture vulture to Dipset tension and industry politics, this is Juelz speaking real on things people only speculate about. This is Part 3 of our full sit-down with Juelz Santana — if you watched Part 1 & Part 2, you already know this one goes deeper (Pause). Watch Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/ZWzF_-YReqU Watch Part 2 here: https://youtu.be/uwZ8FVmtTKs

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Pressa sits down with The Danza Project for a real conversation that goes deeper than music. From growing up in Toronto without his father physically present to navigating life in the streets at a young age, Pressa opens up about the experiences that shaped him. He breaks down how a life-changing moment involving Drake helped shift his path, and what it really takes to survive and evolve in the industry. Pressa also speaks on loyalty, the reality behind rap money, and shares his perspective on the ongoing conversation surrounding Tory Lanez. This isn’t just an interview—it’s about...

Cam’ron sits down with The Danza Project for a real conversation on business, media, and the truth behind some of the biggest moments in hip-hop. From addressing his history with Dame Dash to speaking on Jay-Z, industry politics, and how things really played out behind the scenes, Cam gives insight you don’t usually hear in interviews. He also breaks down how he built his platform “It Is What It Is,” why he doesn’t move like everyone else in the industry, and how his mindset has evolved over time. In this episode, Cam’ron speaks on: • His fallout with D...

Dewberry sits down with Danza for one of the rawest conversations ever on The Danza Project. After serving 18 years in prison, he speaks openly about the mindset that led him there, the reality of street loyalty, and the truth most people don’t want to admit. From taking a life at a young age to realizing how the streets reward disloyalty, this is a conversation about accountability, growth, and breaking cycles. This isn’t about glorifying the past — it’s about exposing it. In this episode, Dewberry breaks down: What “loyalty” really costs in the streets Why most people are being mi...

Fredo Bang sits down ahead of his new album Most Hated 2 and opens up in a real way. He speaks on losing Gee Money and how that moment changed him forever. He talks about finding out while locked up, how jail forced him to slow down, and why revenge doesn’t always bring peace. The conversation shifts into NBA YoungBoy, internet narratives, industry politics, and how being labeled “Most Hated” shaped his career. This isn’t just an album promo. It’s reflection. Growth. Accountability. Most Hated 2 drops March 6. Welcome to The Danza Project.

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Chrisean Malone opens up in one of her most emotional conversations yet. She speaks on her son, shuts down narratives about his development, shows receipts involving Blueface and Ryan Garcia, and shares how faith, boxing, and Coach Calvin Ford have helped shape this new season of her life.

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Tony Sunshine sits down with The Danza Project and finally tells his story. From growing up in an abusive household and becoming the man of the house at a young age… to running with Big Pun and Terror Squad during one of the most legendary eras in hip-hop. He breaks down: • The moment Big Pun changed everything • Doing hooks on major records but not getting the credit • Industry politics that stalled his career • Depression, addiction, and disappearing from the spotlight • Why he believes things should’ve gone differently This isn’t just a music story… this is survival, perspective, and reality. Welco...

This might be the wildest conversation we’ve ever had. 607 Unc says loyalty is dead, calls out Charleston White, says religion is fake, claims he channels God, and explains why he sleeps on the floor to stay spiritually grounded. He breaks down hearing voices as a child, being sent to a mental institution, and why he believes most people are programmed NPCs. Some of this will make you uncomfortable. Some of this will make you question everything. Some of this you’re gonna say is crazy. Either way — you’re gonna watch the whole thing.

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Wack100 goes all the way in. He calls out J Prince Jr., breaks down the NBA Ben10 situation, speaks on Allstar JR, and gets into everything surrounding Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane — no filters, no safe answers. This turns into a full conversation about Max B, French Montana, Tory Lanez, J Prince Sr., Mob Ties, Big Meech, Rick Ross, Charleston White, DJ Akademiks, OT Genasis, 42 Dugg, Tee Grizzley, Offset, Blueface, and how all these situations connect in the real world. From paperwork talk to street politics to business decisions, Wack explains why things play out the way they do an...

OT Genasis sits down with DANZA for a raw and unfiltered conversation. From growing up in Los Angeles to navigating real street culture, OT breaks down how his environment shaped his mindset, his music, and the way he moves today. He opens up about performing in places most artists wouldn’t speak on, lessons learned from the come up, and what it really takes to survive and stay solid in this industry. OT also shares a side of Nipsey Hussle that most people have never heard — including a wild story that gives real insight into who Nip was behind the...

This conversation goes way deeper than TV. Isaac Keys opens up about being overlooked in the NFL, getting cut, the mental toll of locker rooms, losing everything during the real-estate crash, and hitting rock bottom before finding purpose in acting. He breaks down becoming Diamond on Power, separating the character from real life, navigating fame, grief, family, finances, and why the grind never stops — it just changes. Real lessons on identity, reinvention, and surviving the in-between seasons of life.

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This episode of The DANZA PROJECT is pure unfiltered internet chaos. OSCHINO reacts to some of the biggest rumors, controversies, and uncomfortable conversations circulating online right now — while breaking down why power, technology, and platforms changed the streets forever. He speaks on: • His response to Beanie Sigel • The Gillie situation and street logic vs internet fame • His thoughts on Charleston White and algorithm controversy • The Epstein files and how real power actually moves • Why billionaires don’t live by street rules • FBI surveillance, Ring cameras, and why nobody really gets away anymore • Why the streets are dead, not disrespected, just obsolete • On...

This episode of The DANZA PROJECT is a masterclass in real growth. LIHTZ breaks down what it actually takes to build a lasting career, without shortcuts, fake numbers, or industry illusions.

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In this raw, emotional, and unforgettable interview, UNKASA visibly struggles to hold back emotion as he finally tells the truth about Dipset, brotherhood, money, ego, and being erased from hip-hop history. For the first time in decades, UNKASA opens up about the pain behind the legacy, watching relationships fall apart, being counted out, and carrying the weight of Harlem and the music industry without ever being properly credited or paid. As the conversation deepens, the moment becomes overwhelming as he speaks on: * Dipset’s rise, fracture, and internal breakdown * Never making a dollar from Dipset * How money and ego de...

In this explosive episode w/ The Danza Project, undefeated superstar David Benavidez opens up about the mindset driving his rise to the top of boxing. From calling out fighters he believes are avoiding him… to revealing why he’s destined to become the face of the sport… Benavidez breaks down the discipline, sacrifice, and obsession required to reach greatness. He talks: 🔥 Why the biggest fights STILL haven’t happened 🔥 The business strategy behind boxing superstardom 🔥 Investing millions into training camps 🔥 Building real estate & businesses outside the ring 🔥 Fighting for his family 🔥 Studying legends to dominate the future 🔥 And his ultimate goal, becoming a bil...

On this powerful episode of THE DANZA PROJECT, FINESSE 2 TYMES sits down for a raw, unfiltered, and brutally honest conversation about sacrifice, internet hate, streaming culture, industry betrayal, and why telling the truth can cost you everything. Finesse breaks down how creators like Kai Cenat built real core audiences, why streaming is the new rap game, and how 1,000 real fans matter more than 20,000 casual followers. He explains why the internet isn’t built for positivity, why negativity always wins online, and how embracing that reality changed his mindset.

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Legend. Survivor. Philly royalty. On this episode of The DANZA Project, Beanie Sigel sits down for one of his most honest and wide-ranging conversations ever. From surviving a shooting that changed his voice forever, to navigating Roc-A-Fella politics, evolving with AI, and watching the culture shift in real time, Beans holds nothing back. Danza gives Beanie his flowers while diving deep into mental health, legacy, business, battle rap, industry traps, and the future of hip-hop. This isn’t gossip, this is perspective from someone who lived it! If you care about real hip-hop, real conversations, and real growth, this ep...

Skrilla sits down with The Danza Project for a powerful conversation about faith, addiction, Zombieland, and the pressure of becoming a leader at 26. Born into Ifá and Palo, Skrilla opens up about his belief in God, misconceptions about voodoo, how Christianity shaped his perspective, and why sponsors and labels were scared to work with him. Skrilla also talks about addiction, music, saving lives in Zombieland, South Park, Kim Kardashian, fatherhood, responsibility, and the mental warfare that comes with sudden fame. This episode shows Skrilla beyond the surface — honest, spiritual, funny, conflicted, and human.

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In this powerful episode of The Danza Project, comedian and actor Gary Owen opens up about mental health, public scrutiny, and turning personal pain into comedy. Gary speaks candidly about his very public divorce, watching his life play out on TMZ, and how stand-up comedy became his therapy. He explains why social media outrage isn’t real life, how live crowds grounded him during his lowest moments, and why comedians are uniquely built to process chaos through humor.

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On this episode of The Danza Project, Danza sits down with JR Writer, Hell Rell, and Duke Da God for an in-depth conversation on Dipset’s legacy, ownership, and the evolution of hip-hop culture. The Harlem and Bronx representatives reflect on their rise during the mixtape era, the realities of navigating the music industry, and the long-term impact of Dipset on New York rap. They speak candidly about being counted out rather than left out, reclaiming ownership of their music, and why this current chapter is about control, longevity, and respect... not nostalgia. Throughout the interview, they discuss: The or...

Max B sits down with The Danza Project in Miami for one of the most authentic conversations since coming home — no gimmicks, no clout chasing, just real motion, real history, and real music. In this interview, Max talks about stepping back outside, earning motion without handouts, clearing the air on narratives, and why he’s not focused on negativity or drama. From touching down in Harlem to selling out shows and rebuilding the wave in real time, Max breaks down the discipline, business mindset, and confidence behind his comeback. We also touch on rumors, narratives, Funkmaster Flex moments, real grow...

Entrepreneur and Valuetainment founder Patrick Bet-David sits down with The Danza Project for a no-notes, no-cuts conversation on men’s mental health, handling anxiety, and his family’s phone rules to fight social media addiction (shoutout The Anxious Generation). PBD breaks down alignment, building the right inner circle, and why Hanlon’s Razor beats paranoia in business and life. We also get into the NBA gambling investigation, media sensationalism, the culture wars, parenting in the smartphone era, and the latest chatter around Diddy —plus what PBD calls the “Year of Surprises.” Tap in for real talk on leadership, faith, family, infl...

We start in the gym, then sit down for a raw, unfiltered Benzino conversation. Family, money, legacy — and yes, smoke. He talks Coi Leray & Trippie Redd, being a new granddad, the 6ix9ine “Latino” debate, and breaks down his own shooting (“I didn’t tell”). Then he unloads on Charleston White, Cam’ron, Tony Yayo, Jim Jones, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and more. Buckle up.

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Welcome to The Danza Project—real talk, must-see TV. In this marathon sit-down, Dr. Umar Johnson goes deep on finishing the FDMG Academy, battling city bureaucracy, the contractor nightmare, and why he keeps pushing. We cover HBCU “gentrification,” Deion Sanders, reparations (beyond cash), Chicago’s violence, gangs vs. jobs, celebrity politics, AI, and the role of Black institutions—from schools and hospitals to music ownership. Dr. Umar contrasts Pan-Africanism, Garveyism, and Black Nationalism, weighs in on Ayesha & Steph Curry, Cardi B & Offset, Charleston White, Candace Owens, Charlie Kirk, Trump, DEI, and more. Whether you agree or not, it’s unfiltered.<...

We pulled up to 6ix9ine while he's on House Arrest for a Exclusive Conversation about resilience, loyalty, and the business of hip-hop. In “Feed Me to the Wolves,” he opens up on industry politics, streamers vs. rappers, plea deals/RICO narratives, Rolling Loud gatekeeping, mental health, family, and why he refuses to hide. He also shares his perspectives on Fat Joe, Jim Jones, Charleston White, Woody, Boosie & Many More plus thoughts on being #1 in English and Spanish, and even IRS vs. FBI. Subscribe, drop a comment, and share if you’re rocking with real conversations outside the algorithm.

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Brooklyn’s Richardson Hitchins pulls zero punches on the 140-lb landscape. He says Subriel Matías and Gary Antoine Russell are “high-risk, low-reward,” while Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez are the star-making fights he wants now. He calls out Lamont Roach to come up to 140, explains the IBF 10-lb rehydration rule from a fighter’s POV, breaks down Tank vs Shakur, and talks leaving Floyd Mayweather for Eddie Hearn/Matchroom & Keith Connolly—then backing up the talk with the Cambosos domination. We also hit: Haney vs Brian Norman, Rolly–Ryan power reality, Canelo vs Crawford (and why fans want Benavídez), A...

Woody returns to The Danza Project and opens with a prayer before addressing everything: Young Thug “snitching” allegations, leaked 2015 interrogation clips, the judge’s warning he could be jailed the entire trial, and why he told Lil Baby & 21 Savage to stay out of the beef. He speaks on Gunna, QC P, PeeWee, Ralo, Sauce Walka, Charleston White, Mundo, Boosie, lyrics being used in court, “selective politicking,” helicopter surveillance, and how faith and fatherhood changed him.

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“Tank signed the contract.” Lamont Roach Jr doubles down after the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis Netflix press conference, calling the rumored $40M payday “cap” and making his case for a Pitbull Cruz title fight at 140. In this 90+ minute sit-down on The Danza Project, Roach breaks down the Tank Davis draw night, the rematch clause drama, Jake Paul’s Netflix spectacle, and why Pitbull is the perfect opponent next. We also get into Shakur Stevenson, Teófimo López, Subriel Matías, Gary Antoine Russell, Floyd Mayweather exhibitions, streaming with IShowSpeed, and the business of boxing from Dana White to Turki Alal...