Riley Randoms

Riley keeps it honest about getting blocked by Ari Lennox—why it happened, how it made him feel, and the reality of supporting artists in a digital age. Then, the conversation shifts to hip-hop history as Riley revisits Rick Ross' Stay Schemin’, Drake’s iconic verse, and Common’s response. It’s time to clear up the revisionist narratives and call out how people rewrite history just because it’s trendy to hate Drake.

Riley speaks on the Derpy vs. Curtiss King situation and how one offhand comment about “spreading the bread” turned into a symbol for everything wrong with ego-driven collaborations. From muted emojis to missed conversations, this episode breaks down what really went left—and why trying to bring equity into a controlled environment can make people uncomfortable. A measured, grown perspective on what happens when genuine creators meet unspoken politics.

Riley talks about being disliked and misunderstood • J. Cole, his history of "conflict" and why Riley calls him a "draft dodger" • Ari Lennox drops her new single, Riley gives his true thoughts

• OhAmandaPlease puts a “famous” chef on blast — But was it even that deep?

• Attention 101: Act like you’ve been here before.

• Searching for love vs. finding your purpose — Which one matters more?

• The devolution of Kanye West — Where does it all end?

Jenise Hart vs. Caresha (Yung Miami) – Why I prefer Jenise over Caresha • how colorism plays a role in people’s preferences • The evolving landscape of adult entertainment – Who are the top names now, and is there even a ‘Big Three’ anymore?

Intro: RZA - Domestic Violence • Doechii on "Hot Ones", straight men being her dating red flag, internet reaction, why ppl struggle with rejection • my late discovery I to JMSN • My take on TDE and why Reason didn't work out there • I reflect on my time away from podcasting and what consistency looks like moving forward

• Ari Lennox's disconnect with show goers on Rod Wave's tour, Riley Writts' experience going to the tour stop show

• Yasiin Bey's opinion on Drake opens up opinions on pop music vs Hip Hop, old gen vs new gen, 90s/00s music vs today's music

• Dr. Umar on JBP & the needless Eminem slander

• Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens talk about their love, miserable ppl express their unhappiness

• Riley talks about his previous bouts with his mental health & journey to recovery

• Kanye West tangent (smh) used as content by Yesjulz

• Cardi B & Offset (public) fallout

• Nicki Minaj, Kai Cenat, Elliott Wilson & Hip Hop journalism

• Why Riley Writts went away for a minute

• Melyssa Ford insinuates harmful narrative on Cam'ron on JBP

• Donald Glover - Mr & Mrs Smith

• The future of the podcast