On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi are joined by Brooklyn rapper and Roc Nation signee HDBeenDope. HD begins by talking about how it feels to be co-signed by celebrities like LeBron James and Patrick Mahomes (3:13) before talking candidly about industry pressures to change his sound (16:11) and explaining the origin of his stage name (32:48). Later, HD talks about producing his own music (35:36) and his understanding of the music business (44:50). He also gets into his hobbies (1:17:39), studio rules (1:22:01), and definition of success (1:26:34) before closing with his favorite projects of all time (1:40:23) and what he has coming out next (1:44:01). 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 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 249 | "New Industry" (with HDBeenDope)

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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 249 | "New Industry" (with HDBeenDope)

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