Dont Mention Us Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of the Don't Mention Us Pod!

In this episode, we tackle some of the biggest topics at the intersection of media, activism, and hip-hop culture. We start by unpacking media control, free speech, and the controversy surrounding Shaquille O'Neal and ESPN. Then, we dive deep into celebrity accountability, cancel culture, and the debate between Jay-Z and Colin Kaepernick's approaches to NFL activism.

To wrap things up, we go head-to-head in a classic hip-hop debate—examining regional bias, testing Bun B’s legacy against NY rap icons, declaring the greatest R&B artists, and ranking the ultimate Southern rap anthems.

Lil Durk’s Acquittal & Moving Beyond the Streets (Part 2) w/ K Nellz | Don’t Mention US Podcast

The conversation picks back up for Part 2 as Made5k, ChevDiBiase, Buddy Davis, and Cell Spitfire dive headfirst into the shocking legal news surrounding Lil Durk’s not-guilty verdict on all five charges.

Special guest K Nellz weighs in as the crew unpacks the fine line between celebrating a victory over the legal system and addressing the self-incrimination that leads artists into courtrooms in the first place.

In Part 2, we discuss:

• The Lil Durk Verdict: Initial reactions to the not-guilty ruling, the emotional weight of fighting life sentences, and the legal prowess of attorney Brian Steel.
• The Price of Street Image & Self-Incrimination: How podcasts, interviews, and music lyrics continue to put artists in legal jeopardy—and whether "denouncing OTF" is the right step forward for Durk.
• Content Creation vs. Real Life: The trend of creators and vloggers crowding federal courthouses just to turn high-stakes legal battles into viral content clout.
• Worth a Mention / Failed to Mention: The crew wraps up with reflections on Dolly Parton’s childhood literacy legacy, National Preparedness Month, and Ryan Clark's independent media move with The Pivot over ESPN.

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Ed Sheeran’s Tour Drama & The Kaepernick Effect (Part 1) w/ K Nellz | Don’t Mention US Podcast

Is standing on business in hip-hop and culture costing artists everything? We’re back in the bullpen for Part 1 of an intense two-part conversation with the crew—ChevDiBiase, Cell Spitfire, Made5k, and Buddy Davis.

This week, we’re officially joined by special guest and recurring voice K Nellz—rapper, writer, philosopher, and Annapolis native.

In Part 1, we break down:

• Ed Sheeran, Macklemore & Free Palestine: The fallout on the tour after Macklemore’s statements, venue pressure from NFL owners like Robert Kraft, and whether Sheeran is catching the "white version of Kaepernick-ing."
• The Price of Speaking Out: Why standing for something in today's industry can get you canceled by the machine, and whether gestures actually move the needle for real-world issues.
• K Nellz Origin Story: Overcoming a childhood speech impediment to master language through poetry, rap, and battle rap.
• The Craft of Battle Rap: Why battle writing is the most difficult form of creative writing, the pressure of flawless live delivery, and the viral success behind the Don’t Quote Me Cipher.

Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping soon!

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Twenty-five years after 9/11, ChevDiBiase, Buddy Davis, and Cell Spitfire reflect on where they were when the world changed and break down the legendary release date that gave us Jay-Z’s The Blueprint and Fabolous’ Ghetto Fabolous.

In this episode, the crew dives into:

Hip-Hop History: Was Fabolous’ debut overshadowed by The Blueprint, or is Ghetto Fabolous underrated? Plus: Kanye, Just Blaze, and Fab’s elite mixtape run.

Media & Accountability: Stephen A. Smith, the NABJ backlash, and the evolution of Black sports journalism.

Street Culture & Survival: Young Thug, Lil Durk, and the cost of confusing street loyalty with survival.

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The crew is back with another unfiltered culture conversation.This episode dives into the Keefe D and Tupac case, the line between interviews and accountability, and the ongoing debate around Vlad TV, Drink Champs, and media influence in hip-hop. The panel also gets into Ray Daniels’ place in music commentary, whether credentials matter when sharing an opinion, and the difference between industry access and a fan’s perspective.Later, they review new music and debate Fat Joe’s latest album, Rod Wave’s run and interpolation controversy, Stove God Cooks’ potential as a hook master, and the all-time great feature artists. Plus: NFL season talk, TV recommendations, social-media rabbit holes, and plenty of classic crew banter. Like, subscribe, and tap in for more raw hip-hop conversations and culture debates.

We break down:
NIL and how it changes recruiting, loyalty, and the future of college-to-pro development
The pressure on young quarterbacks and the conversation around Black QBs dominating the league
50 Cent, Eminem, Jay-Z, Nas, and the bigger debate about ageism in hip hop
Nostalgia, merch, and why the G-Unit sneaker re-release actually matters
The legacy of 112, their 30-year milestone, and what we’ve lost in modern R&B groups
The episode also turns into a celebration and critique of Black music history, from 112’s place in the Bad Boy era to the greatness of Michael Wright in The Five Heartbeats, Sugar Hill, and Money Talks. There’s plenty of debate over who still sings, who still matters, and why certain classic voices never leave the culture.
If you love sports talk with real opinions, music debates with edge, and a crew that can go from serious analysis to hilarious chaos in the same breath, this episode is essential listening. Perfect for anyone who misses when conversations were messy, informed, and actually fun.

Hip hop is on trial. From Lil Durk and Yella Beezy to Keefe D, Made5k, Buddy Davis, and ChevDiBiase break down what happens when rap lyrics, street loyalty, and real-life violence collide in court.

The crew dives deep into the fine line between supporting artists and excusing toxic behavior, how street credibility becomes a courtroom liability, and why media narratives decide who gets rallied behind versus who gets left behind.

Plus, they tackle the viral response to Joey Badass’ breakup, internet relationship culture, and close out with a culture check honoring the 34-year legacy of Martin and Aaliyah.