This week on 808’s & Convo, Emo G & Temp steps into the fire where street codes, public perception, and hip-hop politics collide.

We kick things off with the tension between Papoose and 50 Cent. Is this just rap banter, or something deeper rooted in hate?

Next, Boosie Badazz stirs the pot by calling out rappers who choose ‘protective custody’ while incarcerated, specifically taking aim at Kodak Black. This opens up a real conversation: do “street codes” still apply when a multimillionaire is on the line? And who really gets to enforce those rules in 2026?

We also discuss the long-awaited trial of Lil Durk, officially set to begin April 21st, 2026. With the spotlight on one of Chicago’s biggest rap figures, what does this moment mean for his career, his legacy, and the intersection of rap culture and the legal system?

Album Reviews:

Emo dives into Jack Harlow’s latest project Monica — is this growth, comfort or a creative plateau?

Plus, a breakdown of A Boogie wit da Hoodie’s Before Artistry — a reflective project that peels back layers of his journey before the fame. Does it hit the mark or miss the moment?

Tap in. Let’s talk about it.

Opening Set List:

24 Hours- TeeFLii feat. 2 Chainz

Show Me- Kid Ink feat. Chris Brown

Post To Be- Omarion feat. Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko

Up Down (Do This All Day)- T-Pain feat. B.o.B.

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