Shawn Carter’s name hits the Epstein files and the internet loses its mind. Unc gets the iso he’s been waiting for as the Jay‑Z discourse turns into a full‑blown Hov Hate Super Bowl — theories, half‑truths, cap, and back‑kicking from every direction.

Then the timeline serves up something even crazier: a white man (allegedly) builds a website to help people “avoid Black folks” by showing how many are in your area. The coon in Unc thinks it’s genius. The real one in him thinks the same. A digital sundown town in 2026 — you can’t make this up.

Super Bowl Sunday is here, but the game ain’t giving the juice it should. The real entertainment is coming after Bad Bunny’s halftime show when the backlash, thinkpieces, and tears start flowing. Predictions fly, and the crew breaks down the elite foods you must have on deck for the big day.

Meanwhile, Kid Rock is throwing what can only be described as the Coon Halftime Show, and the question is simple: are you tuning in out of curiosity or self‑respect.

Shaboozy talks heavy, then apologizes, and FBA plus Tariq jump all over him. Another day, another cultural scuffle.

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Hotep Jesus gets taken to court for his alleged role in Tim Pool calling Maj Toure Ignorant

Nicki Minaj goes full MAGA Barbie, doubling down on her Trump fandom and catching a beating on the timeline. Is this elite cooning, a strategic power move, or a superstar gearing up for war with the Roc Nation machine.

The NFL adds chaos: Shedeur Sanders makes the Pro Bowl, while Bill Belichick misses first‑ballot Hall of Fame. White NFL Twitter melts down, proving once again — they do NOT play about Bill.

J. Cole returns with a DJ Clue freestyle EP. The bars are sharp, but can we respect his new fly‑talk era. And did he sneak shots at Joey. With a double album dropping next week, how high is the excitement meter.

Speed wraps his African tour — is this his peak, or can he level up again.

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This week on The Hoteps, the crew kicks things off with the debate tearing through Sports Twitter: was it a catch or not for Buffalo as the Denver Broncos advance in the playoffs. From there, the conversation shifts to real‑world prep as the East Coast braces for its first major snow blizzard in years — what to do, what not to do, and how not to end up on the evening news.

Then the cultural smoke begins. Are the New Black Panthers really who they say they are, or are they agents in disguise. And if the old guard is compromised, who steps up as the next generation of Black leadership in America.

The timeline gets even messier with rumors that Desi Banks might be “working with them people.” Black Twitter is buzzing: did he take the bag, or is this all a misunderstanding. And if one of the internet’s favorite comedians is allegedly collecting checks, how many other influencers might be doing the same. The vibes are spooky.  Also in true shine fashion the Hoteps rank the top Internet Comedians 

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The Bills handled the Jags on the field, but the real explosion came afterward — when a Black female journalist offered the Jags coach a warm, auntie‑style blessing that sent Sports Twitter into full meltdown mode, with Jemele Hill catching strays in the crossfire.

From that viral flashpoint, the pod pivots to Corey Holcomb vs Anton, breaking down the only question that matters: who chumped who.

J. Cole reenters the chat with a new video from The Fall Off, raising the debate over whether fans still ride with him after bowing out of the Drake vs Kendrick war.

Druski’s church skit ignites the timeline, sparking a comedic face‑off with Tra Raggs. The crew digs into who’s actually funnier and who resonates more with the culture — absurdist parody or sharp social commentary.

A cultural obituary for Scott Adams leads into a look at Hotep Jesus’s influence on his attempted rebrand, highlighting how satire, controversy, and reinvention collide in the digital era.

The episode closes with heavier global and domestic beats: U.S. involvement in Iran and new ICE incidents in Minnesota, grounding the cultural chatter in real‑world stakes.

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The Hoteps break down the tragedy of the ICE shooting in Minnesota, joined by on‑the‑scene callers Rev. Tim Christopher and PdawgKnight for firsthand insight. The crew also taps into IShowSpeed’s wild Africa tour, debates whether boiled hot dogs are the unexpected wave of 2026, questions if Zion Williamson is officially a trick, and dives into plenty more.

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The Hoteps close out 2025 with a bang. In this year‑end finale, they tear into the explosive Somali daycare scandal rocking Minnesota, put Hotep Jesus on the stand for his wild Gutfeld! appearance, and unpack the stories that shaped the culture. It’s sharp, it’s spicy, and it’s the perfect sendoff to a chaotic year.

In a special early episode the Hotep's discuss Nicki Minaj appearance at TPUSA, The new F the streets movement, Hotep Jesus appearance on Gutfield and much more 

Netflix Jumps Into Podcasts Netflix just shook up the industry, announcing podcasts are coming to the platform. Expect shows from Barstool Sports, iHeart, The Breakfast Club, Rory & Mal, and more. Is this move the rebirth of the podcast game—or the beginning of the end?

B Dot’s Top 10 Rappers of 2025 B Dot drops his annual list. Did he nail it or completely miss the mark? We break it down and create our own HBTY Top 10 Rappers of 2025.

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Uncle Hotep and Hotep Jesus dissect the explosive 50 Cent documentary on Diddy, unpacking its ripple effects across the industry.

Tensions rise when Uncle Hotep accuses Hotep Jesus of lining up Tim Pool to clash with Candace Owens—setting the stage for even more drama.