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Episode 89 of Hard Pass Podcast is here, and things get icy real quick 

We kick things off with our What’s Poppin segment, diving into Drake’s rollout for his upcoming album Iceman and the sky-high expectations surrounding it. Is he about to shift the culture again, or are fans expecting too much?

Then we get into a heated debate you don’t want to miss: Drake’s Views vs Take Care vs Nothing Was the Same. We break it all down song-for-song in a draft-style showdown to see which project really stands above the rest.

After that, it’s time for our Confessions segment… and let’s just say, this week gets SPICY 

We also react to a wild clip of Claressa Shields on Hot N Bothered with Melyssa Ford, where she claims her boyfriend Pap could beat 50 Cent in a boxing match. Yeah… we had thoughts.

To wrap things up, we hit you with announcements and close out another packed episode.

Tap in, laugh with us, and join the conversation — this is Episode 89: ICEMAN

00:00 Intro
01:04 South Cac Chuck Fun Fact
01:25 Bougie Fun Fact
02:07 Travey2x Fun Fact!
02:24 WHATS POPPIN 
02:34 Drake Iceman rollout 
07:00 Take Care Vs Nothin Was The Same Vs Views 
35:39 Drake Discography Recap 
38:40 Is Drake the Greatest hip hop artist 
49:32 South Cac Chuck Early Confession 
52:30 CONFESSIONS 
52:44 Travey2x Confession 
56:09 Bougie Confession 
58:25 South Cac Chuck Official Confession 
1:04:16 South Cac Chuck Funny moment 
1:06:37 HARD PASS/HARD TO PASS UP
1:07:36 Claressa Shields Clip REACTION 
1:18:42 South Cac Chuck Takes us off the rails
1:20:51 Chuck forget his confession so he does another one 
1:26:01 Bougie almost killed Travey2x 
1:27:40 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
1:29:15 Camera dies/OUTRO

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Episode 88 is packed with energy, debate, and real conversation as the crew welcomes special guest and longtime friend Bougie to the pod. Things kick off immediately Bougie—rocking an OutKast shirt—calls out Travey2x and South Cac Chuck over their Migos vs. OutKast debate, boldly that André 3000 delivered one of the greatest verses of all time. Chuck isn’t letting that slide, and just like that, the debate is on.

In the “What’s Poppin” segment, the crew reacts to Ice Spice being attacked at McDonald’s, leading to a real discussion about celebrity safety and the importance of having protection or at least a solid circle nearby. They also dive into the tension between DJ Vlad and Boosie Badazz, questioning whether the two can ever work together again.

Things heat up even more when they break down a clip from Joe Budden’s podcast debating who’s the better rapper: 2 Chainz or Big Sean. That conversation spirals into the episode’s main topic—what really defines hip-hop versus rap? The crew goes deep, ultimately agreeing that hip-hop has evolved so much that everyone now carries their own definition.

The vibe shifts in the fan-favorite Confessions segment, where personal secrets come to light, followed by Hard Pass / Hard to Pass Up, where Bougie and South Cac Chuck blind-rank celebrities based on attractiveness. That debate takes a wild turn when comparing Melyssa Ford and Teyana Taylor—and yes, it gets heated.

They wrap things up with announcements and their signature hip-hop and R&B questions of the day.

Tap in—this episode is full of laughs, strong opinions, and real hip-hop talk. 

00:00 Intro
00:19 South Cac Chuck Fun Fact
04:03 Travey2x Fun Fact
05:39 Bougie Fun Fact/ call us out about OutKast vs Migos 
06:54 Is Andre 3000 a top 5 rapper 
08:34 Andre 3000 vs Lil Wayne debate 
20:33 WHATS POPPIN 
20:47 Ice spice got into a fight 
27:57 Boosie vs Vladtv 
30:36 who from our city would be controversial interview 
33:30 joe budden podcast debate Big Sean vs 2 chainz 
42:04 What exactly is a rapper?
44:41 defining Hip-Hop vs Rap
50:44 CONFESSIONS 
51:01 Travey2x Confession 
55:54 South Cac Chuck Confession 
59:01 Bougie Confession 
1:03:17 HARD PASS/HARD TO PASS UP
1:04:11 Blind Rank These Celebrities 
1:07:21 debating the rank we would put em 1:15:13 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
1:19:16 R&B and HipHop Questions 
1:26:00 Outro

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Episode 87 of Hard Pass Podcast, titled “Go Get Da Bag Out Da Back”, is packed with wild stories, hot takes, and hilarious moments from start to finish!

We kick things off in our What’s Poppin’ segment with a breakdown of the shocking situation involving Gucci Mane allegedly getting kidnapped and robbed by Pooh Shiesty—and Shiesty’s subsequent arrest. That leads us straight into a reaction to Gucci’s latest track “Crash Dummy,” where he shares his side of the story and throws some heavy shots. We also tap into how others in the industry are reacting to the drama.

Staying in the music lane, we react to a fiery freestyle from Remy Ma, where she appears to take aim at Papoose and Claressa Shields—sparking plenty of discussion.

Things take a turn when Travey2x brings up Artemis II and the ongoing debates comparing it to the original moon landing. That opens the door to conspiracy theories, including South Cac Chuck breaking down the meaning behind the flat earth flag featured in the background.

In our Confessions segment, the stories get real—and real funny. Then it’s time for HARD PASS / HARD TO PASS UP, where Travey2x pulls up a Family Guy clip that perfectly sums up what it’s like being friends with South Cac Chuck… expect strange questions and plenty of laughs 

We also dive into the big announcement of Usher and Chris Brown teaming up for a tour—aka The Raymond & Brown Tour. South Cac Chuck pitches the idea of grabbing meet-and-greet tickets to try and get Chris Brown on the show… Travey2x is all in, so stay tuned 

To wrap things up, the crew discusses upcoming plans, including whether they should attend Charlamagne tha God’s Black Effect Podcast Festival, and gives updates on their new studio setup—hoping everything is ready in time for that potential Chris Brown interview!

00:00 Intro
00:23 South Cac Chuck Fun Fact
01:51 Travey2x Fun Fact
03:11 WHATS POPPIN
03:18 Recapping the Gucci and Pooh Shiesty situation 
09:44 Gucci mane -Crash Dummy REACTION 
13:56 Did Gucci Break the street code?22:09 Skinbone -Pooh Shiesty parody 
24:14 Remy Ma Freestyle REACTION (Claressa shields and papoose diss)
30:40 Did Pap ever Write for Remy ma and does it matter?
33:38 Throwing shade vs Speaking Facts
35:40 Artemis II vs the first moon landing 
40:57 South Cac Chuck addresses the flat Earth flag in the background 
43:05 CONFESSIONS 
43:19 Travey2x Confession 
46:01 South Cac Chuck Confession 
49:04 HARD PASS/ HARD TO PASS UP
49:18 Family Guy Question is exactly what South Cac Chuck asks his friends 
53:55 MEME OF THE WEEK
54:08 Shout to Too Cool Nae and Chase Duncan 
54:32 Clavicular video in the mall
56:51 Usher and Chris brown announce tour 
1:00:05 We gon get Chris Brown on the pod 
1:08:46 ANNOUNCEMENTS
1:26:26 should we go to the BLACK EFFECT NETWORK FESTIVAL 
1:28:30 a long OUTRO

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Episode 86 of Hard Pass Podcast is here, and we’ve got special guest Universallova in the building!

We kick things off in our What’s Poppin segment, diving into Claressa Shields stepping into the booth to record a song for Papoose—and the rumors surrounding whether the love is real or just for show. From there, the conversation heats up as we debate whether Drake has truly been carrying hip hop for the past 15 years.

Next, we get into a classic group showdown: OutKast vs Migos. Travey2x stands firm on OutKast, highlighting the legendary impact of Andre 3000 and what he brings to the duo.

In our Confessions segment, South Cac Chuck delivers some hilarious stories you don’t want to miss before we circle back to the group debate—this time putting “Roses” head-to-head with “Bad and Boujee” to see which track really takes the crown.

During Hard Pass / Hard to Pass Up, we react to a wild Instagram STFU challenge for some much-needed laughs. Then it’s Meme of the Week, featuring a couple arguing on a boat about what “fun” really means—something Chuck relates to a little too well.

We wrap things up with announcements before jumping into our R&B and hip hop Questions of the Day, featuring 112 and Young Dolph, then close out another great episode.

Thanks for watching! Be sure to follow Universallova on YouTube!

00:00 Intro
00:45 South Cac Chuck Fun Fact
02:48 Travey2x Fun Fact
03:51 Universallova Fun Fact
06:18 Universallova ask South Cac Chuck about his fun fact
09:16 WHATS POPPIN 
Claressa Shields song for Pap
23:41 Will Drake Diss Cole on ICEMAN 
24:47 Did Drake Carry Hip Hop for the last 15 years
34:38 Migos vs OutKast 
50:25 CONFESSIONS 
51:14 Universallova Confession 
52:11 South Cac Chuck wild Story
55:87 Travey2x Confession 
1:02:23 South Cac Chuck Confession 
1:07:04 HARD PASS/ HARD TO PASS UP
STFU Challenge 
1:09:10 Outkast Roses Vs Migos Bad and Boujee 
1:13:25 meme of the week
1:22:02 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
1:32:36 R&B and Hip Hop Questions 
1:37:50 Outro

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Episode 85 kicks off with the “What’s Poppin” segment, and the takes are already all over the place. The guys dive into Jack Harlow’s new album Monica—Travey2x calls it a solid project and highlights “All Of My Friends,” while South Cac Chuck wastes no time giving it a brutal 0/10 .

Next, they react to Machine Gun Kelly’s latest single “goddam,” with Travey2x showing love to the album and saying it’s still in rotation. Then things heat up as they discuss Charlamagne tha God claiming Future could appear on Drake’s upcoming project—Chuck thinks that’s a terrible move and even blames Future for fans turning on Drake in the first place.

They also react to a viral pastor asking his congregation to bring in tax returns (yeah… it gets real), and wrap the segment by talking about Dwight Howard officially announcing his retirement.

The “Confessions” segment returns with some wild stories, before the crew jumps into a debate sparked by Rory Farrell and Jamil Clay on Math Hoffa’s podcast—does Rick Ross really have better albums than Lil Wayne? Chuck agrees, but after pushback, both admit Wayne has a strong argument.

In the “HARD PASS / HARD TO PASS UP” segment, they review CyHi the Prynce’s latest track “Bouncin off Me.” Travey2x thinks it’s a direct response to their previous criticism, and while both like the song, Chuck still isn’t fully sold. They also try out Paul Masson ICE—good, but according to Chuck, nothing beats the Peach.

Then it’s time to talk hoops. The guys break down Bam Adebayo’s shocking 83-point performance and debate whether it lives up to the hype. They compare it to Kobe Bryant’s legendary scoring mentality, referencing a story about Kobe choosing integrity over chasing records. While Bam’s performance was impressive, they question how it happened and whether it takes away from the moment.

They close things out with “Meme of the Week,” sharing some laughs, followed by announcements before wrapping up another episode.

00:00 Intro
00:19 South Cac Chuck Fun Fact
02:10 Travey2x Fun Fact
03:49 WHATS POPPIN 
05:27 Jack Harlow ‘Monica’ album review 
19:00 MGK ‘goddam’ single Review and album revisit
22:19 South Cac Chuck almost gave jack the n word pass 
23:07 Charlamagne says future is on Drake “ICEMAN”
25:07 Should Drake and Future Squash it
28:37 Drake vs Kendrick in hindsight 
32:30 Pastor tax return situation 
36:27 Dwight Howard Retired and Baby mama blast him 
39:31 CONFESSIONS 
39:37 Travey2x Confession 
43:35 South Cac Chuck Confession 
49:04 Rory and Mal on math Hoffa “Wayne vs Ross”
52:57 HARD PASS/HARD TO PASS UP
53:03 CyHi Song ‘Bouncin off me’ REACTION 
1:03:15 Paul Masson ICE review 
1:07:43 our Thoughts on BAM 83 points
1:15:01 MEME OF THE WEEK
1:19:50 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
1:23:06 OUTRO

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Episode 84 is PACKED with hip-hop debates, wild takes, and a little dark humor! 

We kick things off reacting to Ray Daniels giving J. Cole his flowers for refusing to take the bait during the Kendrick Lamar vs Drake battle. But that conversation quickly takes a turn when Travey2x brings up CyHi the Prynce throwing shots at Cole. Is this the perfect moment for Cole to prove his kindness isn’t weakness and make an example out of CyHi? 

South Cac Chuck strongly disagrees, arguing Cole shouldn’t even respond because CyHi isn’t on his level! The debate gets hilarious when Chuck jokingly says CyHi is on the same level as Lil’ Romeo and Lil Zane — and claims they might even be more accomplished!  The argument gets REAL.

Next we break down the latest back-and-forth between T.I. and 50 Cent and discuss whether there’s a serious North vs South bias in hip-hop media. Are people afraid to admit 50 might actually be losing this one? 

Then it’s time for our CONFESSIONS segment where we each reveal something personal from our lives. 

After that we jump into HARD PASS / HARD TO PASS UP where we react to the internet going crazy over GloRilla’s sister (aka “Brorilla”) posting a risky photo that has everybody talking! South Cac Chuck jokes that he “licked his phone”  and Travey2x raises the question… did they plan the whole viral moment?

We also react to a viral question:
You have a 4-hour car ride and can only choose ONE rapper to ride with out of four options… who are you picking?  We break down our choices and the internet’s picks.

To close things out we hit Meme of the Week, where South Cac Chuck brings one with some seriously dark humor. 

Tap in for laughs, hip-hop debates, and unfiltered opinions!

00:00 Intro
00:42 South Cac Chuck Fun Fact
01:56 Travey2x Fun Fact
05:27 WHATS POPPIN
06:46 Ray Daniels praises J.Cole 
10:17 CyHi Dissed J.Cole 
27:47 The north biased towards 50 Cent vs T.I.
33:50 South Cac Chuck Says The South Will Sweep the North in verzuz 
34:37 CONFESSIONS 
42:12 Talk about Doing a Night out at The Triangle Vlog 
42:57 HARD PASS / Hard To Pass Up
43:26 Brorilla moose Knuckle 
44:37 Did Glo and Brorilla plan this all out?
47:00 Glorilla latest pics 
51:27 4 hour Ride with 1 artist
1:00:59 MEME OF THE WEEK
1:03:11 OUTRO

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Episode 83 of Hard Pass Podcast is pure smoke from start to finish — and we’re not ducking any fades.

We kick things off with the explosive back-and-forth between 50 Cent and T.I., diving deep into the Harris family drama and breaking down all the diss tracks. South Cac Chuck stands firm that T.I.’s “You Got the Right One” was the hardest response, while Travey2x argues that Domani stole the spotlight with “Ms. Jackson.” Bars were flying, opinions were louder — and we dissect it all.

Then things heat up even more as we sit down with a passionate Tim Duncan fan to debate our viral and controversial take that the Spurs legend might be overrated. Yes, we said it. And yes… it gets intense.

After that, we tap into our fan-favorite segment CONFESSIONS, where the honesty is raw and sometimes reckless.

To close it out, we break down our Meme of the Week: a beautiful young lady asks the internet, “Would you rather have a 99 overall wife or a 99 overall ability to dunk?” We give our answers and read through the hilarious (and chaotic) comment section before wrapping up another wild episode.

Tap in — Episode 83 is one you don’t want to miss.

00:00 Intro
00:44 South Cac Chuck Fun Fact
01:46 Travey2x Fun Fact
03:18 50 Cent vs T.I. and the Harris family 
24:02 Debate with a Tim Duncan fan 
1:21:33 CONFESSIONS of the day
1:26:59 Chuck feels a way about an off cam convo!
1:29:44 Meme of the week: 99 wife or 99 dunk
1:33:03 Outro

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On this episode, the crew dives straight into the music, starting with A Boogie wit da Hoodie’s new EP Before Artistry. South Cac Chuck isn’t sold on the project, but Travey2x hears major upside and even throws out “Drake-level potential” when talking about A Boogie’s ceiling. Is that a reach or a real prediction? Y’all let us know.

Next up, we break down Baby Keem’s latest album Casino. Travey2x feels like a few tracks sound like a bad Kendrick Lamar impression—but when Keem finds his own lane, it’s fire. His standout track? “No Blame.” He wanted more of that vibe across the album. South Cac Chuck, however, wasn’t feeling it at all and says the Kendrick similarities completely threw him off.

Then things get heated. The fellas debate dyslexia after South Cac Chuck boldly claims he believes everyone has it in some form. Travey2x strongly disagrees, and the conversation turns intense. What do y’all think?

In Hard Pass/Hard to Pass Up, we talk about Russell Westbrook’s wife receiving death threats over his on-court performance—where do we draw the line between fandom and foul behavior? Then we debate which R&B singer has the best “face card” based on a photo presented. To top it off, we react to the viral 2K meme featuring Drake—and it’s comedy.

Out of nowhere, friend of the show Ken calls in with smoke for us over a video claiming Tim Duncan is overrated. He’s not holding back. We wrap things up but this isn’t over—stay tuned for next week’s full Tim Duncan debate with Ken.

Tap in, join the conversation, and let us know where you stand!

00:00 Intro
00:14 South Cac Chuck fun fact
01:55 Travey2x Fun Fact
05:02 A Boogie Album Review 
22:19 Baby Keem Album Review 
30:40 Does this make South Cac Chuck R@scist???
31:47 Does Eveybody have Dyslexia?? HEATED DEBATE!
56:40 CONFESSIONS 
56:47 Travey2x Confession 
1:03:04 South Cac Chuck Confession 
1:05:07 hard pass/Hard to pass up
1:05:25 Westbrook Wife gets death threats 
1:08:57 Best R&B singer Facecard photo 
1:12:41 South Cac Chuck hilarious story from school days
1:15:58 is Drake the most memeable rapper?? Top 3
1:16:32 Antonio Johnson funny Tweet 
1:20:20 South Cac Chuck turnoffs in girls
1:21:50 South Cac Chuck dog Diamond Story
1:23:42 Ken Calls to Check us on our Tim Duncan Video
1:40:36 Leon Thomas is from Victorious 
1:41:28 Outro

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We waste no time diving straight into J. Cole’s long-awaited album The Fall Off, breaking down our favorite moments, standout tracks, and—of course—the songs we could’ve done without. From there, things get spicy as we react to a DJ Akademiks clip teasing a track from Drake’s upcoming album Iceman, where Drizzy appears to send a subtle shot at J. Cole.

Staying in Cole-related news, we unpack the surprising story of Cam’ron suing J. Cole and react to Cam’s explanation on why he felt it had to go that far. Then we switch gears and jump into our Confession of the Day segment, featuring a special voice note from friend of the show Stinky, sent in through Travey2x.

Later, we break down Glorilla’s ongoing issue with her sister and try to make sense of how the situation got to this point. We also hit announcements, where South Cac Chuck drops a HUGE update on his motovlog journey. To wrap it all up, we close the episode with our Hip-Hop and R&B Questions of the Day.

Tap in — The Fall Off is inevitable.

 00:00 Intro
00:14 South Cac Chuck Fun Fact
00:58 Travey2x Fun Fact
01:55 The Fall Off Album Review 
25:45 DJ Akademiks Iceman Leak
34:10 Drake Leak a shot a J.cole
37:18 Cam vs J.Cole 
48:20 NBA talk…Trade/The League Direction 
53:19 Tim Duncan Legacy 
1:03:25 CONFESSIONS 
1:10:08 Glorilla Glow up
1:12:25 Glorilla vs Scarface (Her Sister)
1:14:36 South Cac Chuck had a Crush on Travey2x Cousin 
1:17:12 Young Chuck Was A Menace 
1:18:58 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
1:23:34 Hip-Hop and R&B Questions of the day
1:27:48 After thoughts on Glorilla vs Family 
1:29:23 Outro 
1:29:50 WAIT! One more Thing About J.Cole

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Episode 80 kicks off with us reacting to a leaked R. Kelly remix of Chris Brown’s “It Depends.” After loving the previous leak where R. Kelly jumped on “Residuals,” we had to be honest — this one just doesn’t hit the same. Travey2x and South Cac Chuck both agree that the Residuals remake was on a whole different level.

From there, we tap into T.I.’s new record “Let Em Know.” While we both agree the song sounds really good, South Cac Chuck questions whether T.I. has reached a point in his career where he should show more growth and move away from some of the topics he’s known for. Travey2x pushes back, saying the vibe was so smooth he didn’t even notice T.I. was still on the “old stuff.”

Next up, we get into Kai Cenat’s new clothing line and some mysterious leaked photos that may—or may not—be real. South Cac Chuck has strong opinions on this one, so grab your tin foil hats because the conspiracy energy is high .

We then hit our Confessions segment, where we each reveal something about ourselves that most people don’t know.

Things get deeper when we discuss Big Bank’s podcast take that “if everyone likes you, you’re fake,” which leads us into a long conversation about perspective vs. perception and how people really see you versus who you actually are.

We close out the episode with Hip-Hop & R&B Questions of the Day to wrap things up the right way.

The best duo out of Carolina doing what we do best.
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 00:00 Intro
00:12 South Cac Chuck Fun Fact
02:00 Travey2x Fun Fact
03:12 Michael Jackson had vitiligo 
05:23 R. Kelly “It Depends” song
08:55 R.Kelly vs Chris Brown vs Usher
14:42 T.I. Song “Let Em Know”
25:50 Kai Cenat dropping a clothing line 
41:52 CONFESSIONS of the day
49:42 Big Bank podcast clip 
1:06:44 Another Chuck Question 
1:08:33 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
1:09:36 Hip-Hop and R&B Questions 
1:13:41 Outro

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