Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool review Wale's "Everything is a lot" and Tee Grizzley's "Street Psalms." They also discuss Nicki Minaj's United Nations speech, artists being used as political pawns, the return of Max B, and the upcoming release of De La Soul's new album.

Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool talk about the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, from the biggest surprises and snubs this year. They also review G Herbo's new album, "Lil Herb," and Ty Dolla $ign's new project, "Tycoon."

Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool review Kodak Black's new album, "Just Getting Started," and Big L's latest posthumous release. They also talk about recent lawsuits in rap, the use of extortion as a tactic to garner big-name interviews, and other recent news.

R&R hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool talk about the return of Verzuz with Cash Money and No Limit going head-to-head. They also review Dave's new album, "The Boy Who Played the Harp," and the latest tracks by Meg Thee Stallion, Big K.R.I.T, Tee Grizzley, and Rod Wave. Plus, they talk about the historic absence of Top 40 hip-hop records.

Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool review Dave East's "Karma 4" and Elliot Wilson's list of the top 20 women rappers today. They also discuss the art of the remix and upcoming projects from Danny Brown and Black Thought.

R&R hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool review Mobb Deep's new album, "Infinite," and honor the late neo-soul legend D'Angelo. They also talk about Drake's failed lawsuit against UMG and the return of Verzuz, with No Limit and Cash Money facing off on Oct. 25.

On this week's episode of Rap & Reason, hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool discuss the art of the deluxe album, upcoming posthumous albums by Big L and Mobb Deep, and the "Birds Don't Sing" music video. They also review 2Pac's "Me Against The World" and Biggie's "Life After Death."

Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool review Young Thug's "Uy Scuti" and Jeezy and DJ Drama's collab, "Still Snowin'." They also discuss Cardi B and Nicki Minaj's beef, Joey Bada$$'s "Supaflee" music video, and other topics.

Hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Cardi B and Jay Electronica's new projects. They also discuss Chance The Rapper's "Ride Remix," Big Sean and Russ' recent collab, and the death of the posse cut.

R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Ice Spice and Latto's "Gyatt" and Young Thug's "Miss My Dawgs." They also discuss Dame Dash's viral The Breakfast Club interview, and look back at Young Jeezy's "Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101" after the announcement of his Las Vegas residency.