On this week's episode of the Need To Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi are joined by the one and only Elliott Wilson. The gang starts with a quick discussion on today's rap music (5:02) before uncovering the origins of Elliott's nickname YN (13:20). The conversation then turns to Elliott's beef with Drake, and Elliott does not hold back his opinions (22:24). Later, Elliott gets into his journey in media (39:59) and the popularity of his 'Rap Radar' podcast with B.Dot (51:15). To close, Elliott shares his favorite interviews (1:14:32) and delves into his relationship with 50 Cent (1:40:13) before everyone shares their most significant moments in Hip Hop history (1:45:58). Become a Patron for additional bonus episodes and access to both our voicemail number and monthly giveaways: www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast

Episode 222 | "God Forgives, Drake Don't" (with Elliott Wilson)

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On this emergency episode of the Need to Know Podcast, the gang kicks things off with a quick freestyle (0:00), a shout-out to Akademiks and all the streamers providing real-time coverage (3:55), and a debate on whether Drake and Kendrick Lamar can claim the greatest Hip-Hop beef ever (13:15). Next, SaVon clarifies his opinions on "euphoria" (25:28) before segueing into a review of "6:16 in LA" (31:53), which dropped on Friday morning. Drake responded that same night with "Family Matters," and following an in-depth review (57:24), Regi revisits J. Cole's apology at Dreamville Fest (1:52:48). Kendrick then clapped back at Drake on Friday with "meet the grahams" (2:00:59) and again on Saturday with "Not Like Us" (2:27:04), shocking the Hip-Hop community. To close, the gang contemplates Drake's next move and if he has a chance to defeat Kendrick once and for all (2:53:47). Please note that this episode was recorded a few hours before Drake released "THE HEART PART 6." Visit https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-need-to-know-network and use the code NEEDTOKNOW to sign up for Underdog Fantasy and receive a 100% deposit match up to $100 Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know - https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 Leave us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on next week's episode - https://www.speakpipe.com/NTK_Voicemail_Line If you're new here and enjoy this episode, join us over on Patreon where we don't hold ANYTHING back - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast The Need To Know Podcast https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall Regi https://www.instagram.com/regi_nacho/ https://twitter.com/regi_nacho Pierre https://www.instagram.com/pedro4cristo/ https://twitter.com/pedro4cristo1

Episode 257 | "Meet the Family"

On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon and Alex begin by recapping their time at Regi's birthday party (0:37) and SaVon reveals that he missed his Spartan Race (5:16). Kendrick Lamar surprise dropped his Drake diss "euphoria," and the gang ranks it alongside the other diss tracks released during the Rap Civil War (13:17) before breaking the song down bar by bar (26:27) and declaring the winner of round one (1:21:02). Later, the crew reviews PARTYNEXTDOOR's 'P4' (1:33:51), Tommy Richman's "MILLION DOLLAR BABY" (1:45:00), and J.P.'s "Bad B**ch" (1:50:39). To close, Pierre talks about his experience flying first class to Germany (1:54:46) and SaVon explains why he and Alex need to cut back on their cursing on the podcast (1:59:32).  Visit https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-need-to-know-network and use the code NEEDTOKNOW to sign up for Underdog Fantasy and receive a 100% deposit match up to $100 Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know - https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 Leave us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on next week's episode - https://www.speakpipe.com/NTK_Voicemail_Line If you're new here and enjoy this episode, join us over on Patreon where we don't hold ANYTHING back - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast The Need To Know Podcast https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall Regi https://www.instagram.com/regi_nacho/ https://twitter.com/regi_nacho Pierre https://www.instagram.com/pedro4cristo/ https://twitter.com/pedro4cristo1

Episode 256 | "Truths About You"

On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon begins by pocket-watching Mandii B (0:00) before asking the gang what specific things they judge people of their gender for doing (12:19). The beef between Chris Brown and Quavo is heating up, with Breezy dropping "Weakest Link" in response to Quavo's "TENDER" and Quavo following up with a diss titled "Over H*es & B*tches" (30:24). Drake's assault against Kendrick Lamar also continues, with Drake releasing "Taylor Made Freestyle" featuring AI renditions of TuPac and Snoop Dogg (58:15). A listener leaves a voicemail calling out SaVon's takes from last week's episode (1:18:57) before the gang talks about Justin LaBoy's sit down with Kanye West (1:24:38), Ye's "Like That (Remix)" targeting Drake (1:38:23), what's next for Kendrick Lamar (1:44:38), new allegations facing Megan Thee Stallion (2:01:28), the rift between Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian (2:08:10), and much more!       Visit https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-need-to-know-network and use the code NEEDTOKNOW to sign up for Underdog Fantasy and receive a 100% deposit match up to $100 Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know - https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 Leave us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on next week's episode - https://www.speakpipe.com/NTK_Voicemail_Line If you're new here and enjoy this episode, join us over on Patreon where we don't hold ANYTHING back - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast The Need To Know Podcast https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall Regi https://www.instagram.com/regi_nacho/ https://twitter.com/regi_nacho Pierre https://www.instagram.com/pedro4cristo/ https://twitter.com/pedro4cristo1

Episode 255 | "Crash Dummies"

On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, the gang wishes Alex a Happy Birthday (0:00) before explaining to SaVon why they were so quiet over the weekend (6:04). Next comes a breakdown of Drake’s “Push Ups (Drop & Give Me 50)” (14:31), why Kendrick Lamar and Drake are so angry at each other (30:20), how Metro Boomin can respond to Drake’s drums shot (42:53), Rick Ross’ “Champagne Moments” (1:08:03), how Kendrick views Drake and Ross’ antics (1:15:34), Drake’s street credibility (1:21:15), and the role of AI in public perception of everything (1:31:24). The gang also discusses Quavo’s track “TENDER” aimed at Chris Brown (1:45:48), Kai Cenat’s online war with an OnlyFans model (1:55:07), and much more! Visit https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-need-to-know-network and use the code NEEDTOKNOW to sign up for Underdog Fantasy and receive a 100% deposit match up to $100 Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know - https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 Leave us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on next week's episode - https://www.speakpipe.com/NTK_Voicemail_Line If you're new here and enjoy this episode, join us over on Patreon where we don't hold ANYTHING back - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast The Need To Know Podcast https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall Regi https://www.instagram.com/regi_nacho/ https://twitter.com/regi_nacho Pierre https://www.instagram.com/pedro4cristo/ https://twitter.com/pedro4cristo1

Episode 254 | "20 v 1, WTF?"

On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, the gang introduces the Need to Know Twitter Community (0:53) before Regi recaps her time at Dreamville Fest (7:30). The conversation then segues to J. Cole, including a review of 'Might Delete Later' and Cole's apology to Kendrick Lamar (13:03), a tournament to determine the new member of The Big 3 (1:00:23), and Styles P's comments on Cole's actions (1:17:15). The crew also discusses Meek Mill and Wale reigniting their beef (1:28:21), the earthquake and eclipse that recently hit New York City (1:45:23), Chance the Rapper's divorce (1:55:27), Bryson Tiller's self-titled album (2:05:26), predictions for Metro Boomin and Future's 'WE STILL DON'T TRUST YOU' and Drake's impending response (2:08:20), and much more! Visit https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-need-to-know-network and use the code NEEDTOKNOW to sign up for Underdog Fantasy and receive a 100% deposit match up to $100 Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know - https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 Leave us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on next week's episode - https://www.speakpipe.com/NTK_Voicemail_Line If you're new here and enjoy this episode, join us over on Patreon where we don't hold ANYTHING back - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast The Need To Know Podcast https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall Regi https://www.instagram.com/regi_nacho/ https://twitter.com/regi_nacho Pierre https://www.instagram.com/pedro4cristo/ https://twitter.com/pedro4cristo1

Episode 222 | "God Forgives, Drake Don't" (with Elliott Wilson)

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