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Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.77 (12/19/25)

The End of an Era at Hot97: Ebro, Rosenberg, and Laura Stylez are officially out. We discuss if this was a failure to adapt to the times or a calculated move. Is this a major win for Drake fans?

Hip-Hop on the Big Screen: iHeart partners with Netflix to bring video podcasts like The Breakfast Club and New Rory & Mal to the streaming giant. What does this mean for creators in the space?

Nas & DJ Premier - "Light Years": The legendary duo finally drops. We break down the project and address the criticism surrounding the production.

Crash Dummy of the Week: A deep dive into the latest surrounding Young Thug.

Dub or Dud Live Review: We give our honest "Hot or Not" feedback on Chicago artist D’So Nyce’s new track, "Grind."

YouTube vs. Billboard: YouTube stops delivering sales figures to Billboard. How will this change the way we measure success in the music industry?

T.I.’s Legacy: Is Tip’s discography the most underrated in hip-hop? Plus, we debate who would be his ultimate Verzuz opponent.

The Ultimate Bar-Off: Slaughterhouse vs. Griselda—who actually has the better lyricists?

Under the Algorithm: Our weekly sleeper picks you need to add to your playlist.

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Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.76 (12/10/25)

Maino vs. Akademiks: Will this stay internet comedy or get serious?

Battle Rap Chaos: Eazy vs. Cassidy ends in disaster. Should they run it back?

Crash Dummy of the Week: The "Diddy Avengers" (Marlon Wayans & Ja Rule).

Dub or Dud: Live review of "Avalanche" by Jason Flame.

Culture Talk: Hip-Hop Culture vs. Genre Success, AI in Music, and the "Street" Music debate.

Longevity vs. Chart Toppers: What matters more?

Under the Algorithm: Our weekly sleeper picks.

🎵 Featured Music (Dub or Dud): Artist: Jason Flame (Brooklyn, NY) Song: Avalanche 

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Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.75 (12/03/25)

50 Cent vs. Diddy: We discuss the controversy surrounding 50 Cent's Netflix collaboration for a Diddy documentary—was it fair game or crossing a line?

Pras Gets 14 Years: Analyzing the sentencing of Pras Michel and whether 14 years in federal prison is a fair outcome.

AI in Music: The growing prevalence of Artificial Intelligence in production and songwriting. Is it natural progression or a threat to artistic integrity?

Rap Artist vs. Artist: Debating if it's disrespectful to the culture to differentiate between a "rapper" and a general "artist."

Stove God Cooks: Reviewing the mixed reactions to Stove God Cooks' latest single and the pressures of going mainstream.

Physical Sales vs. Streams: Can selling physical albums (CDs/Vinyl) make a comeback, and is it a better financial move than relying solely on streaming revenue?

Crash Dummy & Live Review: Featuring our "Crash Dummy of the Week," Casino, and an unfiltered live review of new music in "Dub or Dud."

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Max B's Release: Can the 47-year-old Max B still be relevant in today's music scene? We debate the risk of "disappointing comebacks" following prison releases.

DJ Vlad vs. Joyner Lucas: Dissecting the lawsuit—is Vlad suing Lucas over a tweet just because he refused to appear on his platform? Will this finally damage DJ Vlad's platform?

Grammy Nominations Breakdown: Our predictions, analysis of snubs, and a deep dive into whether album sales should factor into Grammy nominations.

Crash Dummy of the Week: We crown this week's "Crash Dummy," Wack 100, the "Officer of the Decade."

Westside Gunn vs. WWE: Discussion on the beef and why Westside Gunn changed his HHH3 album cover.

AI Music's Entry Point: Will R&B, not Hip-Hop, be the genre that opens the door for AI music? We examine the Xania Monet controversy and the debate over faked numbers.

Dub or Dud Live Review: Our constructive criticism and "Hot or Not" review of gnrlyhd (Philly) – Smokin At The Pump.

The Recipe Debate: Is being a "biter" no longer an insult? Where does paying homage end and blatantly copying an artist's style begin?

Discounted Verses: Are mainstream artists offering discounted verses a scam, or a genuine opportunity for up-and-comers? Is it a wise investment?

LaRussell's Indie Artist Jewels: Discussing LaRussell's advice for Indie Artists—is it achievable for the majority?

Outkast Gets Their Flowers: Celebrating Outkast's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Under the Algorithm: Our "sleeper picks" of the week.

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🎙️ Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.73 

Spotify Lawsuit & Drake Allegations: Discussing the class action lawsuit against Spotify and their response regarding alleged fake streams, specifically throwing a "certain Canadian under the bus."

Crash Dummy of the Week: Historic 2nd Time for Soulja "The Phone Al Capone" Boy.

Dub or Dud – Live Review: Mr. Ripley - Cost of Lames

Discussion: Is Hip-Hop Dying? Debating the narrative that hip-hop is dying due to a lack of awards/chart placements, despite major drops from legendary artists (Mobb Deep, Clipse, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, etc.).

Discussion: Should Hip-Hop Remain Underground? A conversation about the value of underground hip-hop and whether people understand its true definition.

Discussion: Laziness or Crowd Interaction? Analyzing what constitutes a good live hip-hop performance.

Discussion: Better Back in the Day? Are music/musicians truly better in the past, or is it just nostalgia?

“Under the Algorithm” (Our Sleeper Picks).

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🎧 Episode 72: Featured Topics
Cash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz Aftermath: Who won? The venue disaster, Young Bleed's status, and the future of the Verzuz platform.

Cam'ron Sues J.Cole: Analyzing the royalty dispute and the "just business" argument.

Joey Bada$$ Mental Health Revelation: The honest truth behind the tour cancellation.

Discography Debate: Is NBA YoungBoy better than J.Cole? Plus, Nicki Minaj vs. Lauryn Hill cultural impact.

Artist Ownership: Discussing the importance of owning your masters and striving for independence.

The Bar for Rapping: Desiigner's new flow and whether standards have dropped.

Underground Artists: Who is next up, and should they avoid the mainstream?

Crash Dummy of the Week & Dub or Dud (Artist Review: EDDIE North).

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Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.71 (10/21/25)

Tyler the Creator's Past Tweets: Should he be held responsible for his "edgelord" days, or should the public do more research on artists before pledging fandom?

Crash Dummy of the Week.

Timbaland Unveils A.I. Artist: Is He Burying His Legacy or Ahead of the Curve in the Music Industry?

Honoring D'Angelo's Legacy: The R&B legend passes away at 51. Is there a health crisis among Gen X performers contributing to untimely deaths?

"Real Music" Comeback: Is music with substance making a return? Does being lyrical ("rappity rap") equate to true substance?

Major Label vs. Independence: Is it respectable to climb the ranks of a major label in an era focused on ownership and independence?

Rap as High Art: Should rap be considered on par with the best forms of poetry and other expressions?

The Role of DJs in 2025: Is it still the job of DJs to break new records?

Dub or Dud - Live Review: Review of Ullnevano (SoCal/B-More) – "Funk."

"Under the Algorithm": Our sleeper picks of the week.

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Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.70 (10/01/25)

• Mafiathon 3 wraps up lots of guest appearances from the Hip-Hop community. Proof that Kai might be one of the most influential hip-hop media figures. Ab-Soul delivers a meme-worthy freestyle, bad day at the office?

• Kid Cudi Announces Departure from music with release of track and video. Are “retirement” speeches necessary for artists? What kind of legacy does Cudi leave behind?

• Crash Dummy of the Week: Nicki “Coke Rant” Minaj and to a lesser extent Cardi “Mucho Babies” B

• Dub or Dud – live review 
Artist/Song Link: Hugo Biggs (Detroit) – The Stats

• Discussion: Is there a noticeable shift happening in Hip-Hop? With the current state of affairs in the world, is the flex culture becoming distasteful to the general public?

• Discussion: Youngins cooked or simply age difference exploited for clickbait?

• Discussion: How do we rank Kanye purely as a rapper? Does he even have a pen?

• Discussion: Is it fair to label Kendrick Lamar as a conscious rapper? Or does it purposely disavow that title to avoid talking about real-world issues? Do ppl even want to hear that?

• “Under the Algorithm” (Our Sleeper Picks)

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Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.69 (09/25/25)

• Curren$y gets the key to New Orleans, finally getting his flowers? Is Spitta’s run underappreciated due to a lack of radio singles/hits? Can other artists take a page out of his book as far as how they measure success?

• Jay Electronica dropping multiple tapes/Eps. Thoughts on what’s been released so far and Jay Electronica’s career thus far. 

• Crash Dummy of the Week: NBA Youngboy “Fans”

• Did the machine fail Cardi B? Only one single in the Billboard Top 100, and much of the internet has already moved on to the next subject. =

• Dub or Dud – live review
Artist/Song Link: Midget Green (Huntsville AL) – Lost in Thought

• Discussion: Has main character syndrome mixed with algorithm tailoring tainted ppl’s perception of the motion of an artist?

• Discussion: Can any of these rap accounts be trusted? Or is engagement farming fair play?

• Discussion: Jay-Z/Roc Nation-backed casino bid shot down amongst cries of elitism and greed. Should there be a differentiation made between the businessman and the rapper?

• Discussion: Is an active social media presence needed to sell music nowadays? Can it be fool’s gold, particularly for drama-drawn artists?

• “What are you listening to?” 

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Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.68 (09/18/25)

• Dame Dash Breakfast Club Interview. Despite the theatrics, harsh truths dropped? 

• Hip-Hop is seeing its lowest number of entries on the Spotify global list. Has the bubble burst? Good or bad thing?


• Crash Dummy of the Week: DaBaby aka “N*gga Why?”

• Amidst the Album rollout, Cardi B reveals pregnancy news, on the flip side DaBaby reveals a controversial song revolving around an infamous stabbing incident. Are the shenanigans/desperation in hip-hop getting out of hand? 

• Dub or Dud – live review
Artist/Song Link: Bill Ibe – Endless Price

• Discussion: Clipse make history as the first hip-hop group to perform at the Vatican, dub for the culture?

• Discussion: Is Rap dying? Or just veiled shots?

• Discussion: Are formal album rollouts making a comeback?

• Discussion: Meek Mill Claims to be Blackballed if he cannot secure $5M for funding of new project…does this man not know what blackballed means or case of shady labels?

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