The crew kicks things off by announcing Savon's departure from the pod (8:40). The Verzuz-cast returns after an explosive performance between two legendary rap groups, Three 6 Mafia and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (12:40). Joe and the guys also discuss Swizz Beats airs out his grievances with artists at Verzuz (35:45), new music from SZA (1:00:05), and a lyric breakdown of Rick Ross's new song (1:03:00). Lastly, the crew denounces Hulu's decision to air a distasteful Astroworld documentary (1:33:35) and MORE!

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Episode 491 Sleeper Picks

Joe | Blxst - "Searching"

Ice | EST Gee - "Jumpout Gang"

Parks | Your Old Droog - "Cosmonaut"

Ish | Kenyon Dixon - "Tithes"