R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review the Roots Picnic Festival, preview the new Clipse album, and discuss the impact of the "Story of Adidon" seven years after its release. They also look back at Nipsey Hussle's classic, Victory Lap, and list the hottest songs of the past week.

On Episode 45, hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Snoop Dogg and Lecrae's new projects and discuss the best rap and R&B duos in hip-hop history. They also address the conversations surrounding Diddy's federal case and its potential impact on hip-hop culture.

R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins discuss the heated exchange between Joey Badass, Ray Vaugh, Daylyt, and other West Coast artists. They also review Tee Grizzley's new album, "Forever My Moment," and talk about the return of regional rap.

On Episode 43, R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins talk about DDG's new album, "Blame The Chat," and the list of the best "no skip" hip-hop albums. They also look back at Rick Ross' "Teflon Don" 15 years after its release.

R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Grand National Tour" stop in Philly, look back at Lamar and Drake's beef one year later, review Key Glock's new album "Glockaveli," and rank the best Memphis rappers of all time.

R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins celebrate Outkast's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, they rank the best artists to listen to in the gym, and look back at Common's classic "Be." They also discuss the musical elements in the hit film, "Sinners," and Young Thug's upcoming album.

Rap & Reason hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Wiz Khalifa's "Kush & OJ 2" and name what hit hip-hop songs could the genre do without. They also talk about J.I.D and Tee Grizzley's upcoming albums, and Kendrick and SZA's "Grand National Tour."

Rap & Reason hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins delve into Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther" video, discuss the current trend of cinematic music videos, look back at the Clipse's third album "Til The Casket Drops," and discuss the need for stronger subgenres in rap.

R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Kevin Gates' new album, "I'm Him 2" and look back at Wiz Khalifa's "Kush & OJ." They also talk about the end of Dreamville Fest, Billboard's list of the top 25 women rappers of all time, and their expectations for Wiz Khalifa's "Kush & OJ 2."

On Ep. 37, R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Will Smith's new album, "Based On A True Story," and rank the top 5 best Philly rappers of all time. They also discuss Drake's "Nokia" music video, address YG's newly viral track "2004," and DaBaby's latest LA Leakers freestyle.