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n this powerful and unfiltered Episode 9 of KarTalk with Krutch, Krutch speaks directly with Philly rap legend AR-AB live from USP Big Sandy Federal Prison. This exclusive prison interview addresses the truth behind his incarceration, clears up long-standing rumors, and gives fans a rare and honest look at his mindset, his appeal, and what’s next.

AR-AB makes it clear that DJ Vlad interviews had nothing to do with his case, and confirms that nothing from those interviews appeared in his paperwork. He explains how prosecutors referenced his rap lyrics and music videos, and how his influence and public profile played a role in his conviction. AR-AB also shares an important update: he has been granted oral arguments and is actively working on his appeal.

While incarcerated, AR-AB has remained productive working with Glory Publications, helping fellow inmates become published authors, and encouraging others to use their voice through writing. Physical book copies are currently available on Amazon, with digital editions coming soon.

Krutch and AR also dive deep into Hip Hop culture, discussing:

• How albums have changed over time — intros, length, and artistry
• The evolution of rap and the industry
• AR’s personal Mount Krutchmore of rappers (including Beanie Sigel — but who else made the list?)
• His picks for the best Philly rappers of all time
• Top female rappers, past and present
• His Top 5 cocaine rappers of all time
• Current female artists dominating the game
• The importance of unity, growth, and changing the narrative

This is more than an interview, this is a real conversation about legacy, accountability, Hip Hop history, prison reform, and influence.

Watch now and hear directly from AR-AB.

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Hip-hop royalty pulls up first

D-Block’s original in-house producer Vinny Idol talks 25 years in the game — from Street Sweepers to shaping the sound behind legends

Producer Mount Rushmore

Why Slick Rick still hits

A studio session that went way left

And why hip-hop feels upside down right now — with AI on Jetson mode and R&B not crying in the rain anymore

Then it’s story time

You’ll finally hear how “What’s Really Good” was born

We close with a drive-by from LVMNY talking about 

The waffle bucket hoodie

Going toe-to-toe with Lysol

A Kanye play that turned into 50 bands overnight

200K by the end of the week

A quarter million by the end of the month

Faith, fashion, formulas, and future moves

Plus exclusive Smoke Puppies x Love Money waffle hats and his e-book for anyone trying to build a clothing brand

This one’s legacy, lessons, and real talk

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Episode 7 of Kartalk with Krutch pulls up heavy with Nu Jerzey Devil and Kelly G (The Drill Fairy) for a real, unfiltered conversation rooted in hip-hop, hustle, and New York culture.

The episode kicks off with Nu Jerzey Devil— artist, producer, actor, and the King of Newark — hopping in the car. Born in the Bronx, raised between the Bronx, New Jersey, and Las Vegas, Jerez breaks down his early life, survival stories, and how a near-death experience in Vegas sent him back east and changed his trajectory.

He talks about being sent back to the Bronx, proving academics weren’t the issue by making honor roll at Fordham High School, while still hustling — flipping bud from the city to Jersey for dimes during the chocolate tie era. His brother and cousins eventually pushed him to take music seriously, leading to him trading machinery to get his first turntable.

Inspired by DJ Kool Herc and Havoc, Nu Jerzey Devil started throwing house parties, creating his own flyers, and building his sound. That grind led to getting signed by Rodney Jerkins at just 20 years old, working on the Honey movie soundtrack with Amerie, and becoming The Game’s DJ.

One of the wildest stories comes from touring Africa (Angola) with The Game — where they were pressured to perform another show, surrounded by armed men, and had their manager temporarily taken hostage. Jerez shares how the manager escaped through a bathroom window and made a straight run for the airport — a trip they never repeated.

He also reflects on:

•His early rap identity as Anthology

•A key track with Fats from Harlem that got his sound noticed

•A feature with Lil Wayne while both were living in Miami

•A backstage Big Tymers concert story involving Wayne, Nivea, and a whole lot of confusion

Jerz and Frankie also tap into:

•48 Blocks, his Canna brand and lifestyle movement rooted in Atlantic City

•Livelihood Films, including the upcoming film Bonnie & Clyde

•His acting debut in King of Newark Part 3 (streaming on Tubi)

After the interview, Frankie reflects on his own history with Nu Jerzey Devil, including:

•Tracks like “I Ride with C4”

•“Homies With an Attitude”

•Their Backpack Boys collaboration

•How New Jersey Devil inspired him to build his own studio

Then Frankie slides on Kelly G, aka The Drill Fairy.

Kelly G breaks down her journey from Canarsie Bayview to Flossie Babies and The Drill Kids, how she earned the name The Drill Fairy, and her transition from producer platforms like Turn Up Your Producers to stepping fully into her identity as Kelly G.

She talks about:

•Her viral skits (New York Girl, Old School Dudes, Drinking Henny)

•Weird energy in her DMs (from men and women)

•Judgments placed on New York women

•Why she proudly calls herself the voice for the voiceless

Kelly G also announces her upcoming work with DJ Self on iHeartRadio, and closes out the episode laughing with Frankie about constantly being told she looks like Faith Evans — which she proudly agrees with.

This episode is raw, funny, informative, and rooted in real hip-hop history.

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🌊🎄 It’s a WAVY Christmas | KARTALK WITH KRUTCH | EP: 6 Max B …

This episode is LEGENDARY.

Krutch kicks it off talking about the biggest wave splashing down Max B. French Montana being in his producer bag, signature flow & their new joint Make America Wavy Again before pulling up to the studio to chop it up with the Wave God himself.

Max opens up about his mindset during his time away, when and how things shifted once he knew he was coming home, and how his name was ringing bells even when he wasn’t outside. Krutch breaks down Max’s cult-level status, something only a few artists have ever achieved comparable to icons like Tupac.

They tap into the mixtape era, Max B’s influence on the melodic sound, and Krutch drops his Top 5 Melodic Sound rappers with Max co signing the list but questioning Boo Boo aka 50 👀

Surprise moment: who would’ve thought Max B is a huge wrestling fan? Frankie pulls out exclusive merch, and Max says he’s rocking it at WrestleMania 🤼‍♂️🔥

Max also talks:

• Upcoming projects including Coke Wave 3.5 and The Purge

• Building legacy through his kids

• Staying focused on what’s next

After leaving Max, Krutch 

• Pulls up on Oskama Esteban for a drive-by

• Talks about his projects, mindset shift, and getting love from Drewski

After pulling off from Oskama Krutch

• Shares a wild and unexpected DJ Mike story about pulling up to his crib trust us, it’s NOT what you think and being Frankie is outside with nothing to do in Harlem he pulls up on Pushageez & they chop it up about his:

• Current projects

• The Holiday Turkey Giveaway

• What’s coming next

Krutch closes the episode with a sports recap and what he’s officially sick and tired of.

Real conversations. Harlem energy. Culture, legacy, and wave talk. This one’s WAVY 🌊🎄

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Episode 5 kicks off like a movie. Frankie opens up talking about Meek’s new joint with Friday the 4th of July — maybe an album on the way? The momentum is already crazy when he pulls up on the legendary Shiest Bubz AKA The Emperor. The Grand Marshal. Mr. Purple City himself.

The convo is pure history.
We learn Shiest was the FIRST one to go in the crib and pull out the Gucci drip for Frankie’s iconic Gucci Crutches a monumental moment for the culture.

From Purple Haze to Piff, from Pre-Rolls on the train in ’81 to setting trends nobody else could see, Shiest breaks down:
    •    The true origins of Purple City
    •    How he pushed Cam into the purple wave that birthed an entire era
    •    His eye for color, art, contrast, and flawless branding — before branding was even a “thing”
    •    GAP days with Frankie (who would’ve thought?)
    •    And a tease of a wild potential Purple Invaders x Smoke Puppies collab

Then Frankie clears the air on Joe cappin’ and tells a crazy story from The Tunnel with Big Pun — 100 dudes on stage.

To close it out, Krutch pulls up on UnKasa another Dipset / Purple City / Bird Gang brother. Un drops a freestyle, taps back into the zone, and talks mixtapes, podcasts, and everything he’s lining up next.

This is Harlem lineage, Purple City storytelling, Dipset brotherhood, and raw NYC culture all in one ride.

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Episode 4 of KarTalkWitKrutch is here — and this one is straight Philly legend energy from start to finish.

Frankie kicks it off with a drive by link up with Young Chris, catching up on his upcoming projects, new music, and what he’s building next. Then he pulls up on the Broad Street Bully himself — Beanie Sigel who hops in the passenger seat and gets right into the real.

Beans breaks down what really happened and how he lost his voice, shares a classic Jay-Z / Roc-A-Fella studio moment, and tells the story of Frankie pulling up with the Gucci crutches & how that still wasn’t topping his custom bandana crutches from the week before.

They talk legacy, the early days, untold stories, and what’s next:
🔥 New album on the way
🔥 A future collab project
🔥 His food truck + restaurant
🔥 Why real hustlers don’t ask for discounts — “Cash and carry only!”

If you love hip-hop storytelling, Roc-A-Fella nostalgia, Philly talk, and real industry conversations… this one different.

Make sure you like, comment, subscribe, and turn your notifications on — Episode 4 is one for the books.

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On this episode of KarTalk With Kutch, Frankie taps in with Hip-Hop + Dipset legend Freaky Zeeky for a conversation that blends history, hustle, and the behind-the-scenes moments the culture never got to hear.

Zeeky breaks down how “Hey Ma” became a pop crossover classic, getting spins on Z100 and Hot 97, and how most people still don’t know he’s the voice on the hook. He talks Dipset, early days in the game, and how being too loyal shaped his life — including surviving 44 shots in 2003.


Then Krutch shoots to Brooklyn for a drive-by with cultural legend Polo P of Vinnie Styles, who breaks down fashion, influence, and stories about Nipsey Hussle and his impact on the culture.

This episode is NYC history, real business talk, and pure culture — tapped straight from the source.

👉🏾 Watch, like, comment, and subscribe — new episodes weekly.

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Buffalo’s own Benny the Butcher pulls up with RickHyde, BSF Duckman, BSF Tone and Fuego Base for a full BSF takeover in the whip. This episode is pure hip-hop culture: raw, witty, and unfiltered the way the streets actually talk.

Krutch and Benny tap into a topic hip-hop heads never get tired of debating the Top 5 “stove-top” MCs. The BSF perspective on the elite lyricists of that culinary hustle era of rap might spark some arguments in the comments.

Then, Frankie slides in with his take on the upcoming Logan Paul vs. Gervonta “Tank” Davis fight in Miami - is this real boxing or just entertainment for views?

Expect humor, mindset gems, and that certified barbershop-in-the-car authenticity that makes KarTalk With Krutch different.

If you rock with hip-hop, culture talk, and real conversation, this episode is a must-watch.

Hit Like, Drop a Comment, and Subscribe — more heat is on the way.

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Welcome to the official premiere of Kar Talk with Frankie Krutches, where real talk meets real ones. Shot straight

from the kar, this one of a kind Kar convo series brings exclusive interviews, raw stories, and unfiltered

gems drom the culture’s most respected voices.

In this first episode, Krutch chops it up with Grammy Award–winning producer The Heatmakerz,

Patterson’s own Hard Luck, and we can’t forget the skit about the revamp of Major League Baseball you

didn’t know you needed. Ride along for untold stories in hip hop history & behind-the-scenes game you

won’t get anywhere else, this episode delivers exclusive insights straight from the source.

Riding shotgun is Jelli, his AI assistant keeping the flow futuristic, unpredictable, and entertaining.

Together, they’re redefining what conversation looks like: unfiltered, intelligent, and rooted in the culture.

This is Kar Talk with Krutch.

Unfiltered. Unscripted. Unmatched.

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