The Baller Alert Show

Hosea Chanchez, known to millions as Malik Wright on The Game, sits down with Ferrari Simmons and BT on The Baller Alert Show. He talks about how much of himself went into Malik, driving from Montgomery, Alabama to Los Angeles at 17 to chase acting, and how The Game started as a backdoor pilot on Girlfriends before launching the CW and breaking records on BET.

Hosea opens up about learning his testosterone was less than half of what it should be when he turned 40, and how that led him to launch Good & Co, a men's health platform built to help men of color get access to affordable care. He also explains why social media stars landing roles doesn't bother him, and why he believes Hollywood's preference for British actors over Black American actors starts with how Black men are valued.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

2:11 Welcome Hosea Chanchez

2:43 Late Actors and Punctuality on Set

3:42 How Much of Hosea Is in Malik Wright

6:07 Losing the Alabama Accent to Book Roles

9:47 Forest Whitaker's Advice on Managing Downtime

10:51 The Game at 20: From Girlfriends to the CW to BET

12:42 Managing Money in an Inconsistent Industry

14:08 Why Not Working Was the Best Thing That Happened to Him

18:10 Good & Co and Men's Health

19:33 Low Testosterone at 40

24:05 Social Media Stars vs. Trained Actors

31:00 Black American Actors vs. British Actors

37:43 Michael B. Jordan's Oscar

40:17 Where He Sees Himself in Five Years

43:12 Choosing a Good Day

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Are TikTok and YouTube DJs real DJs? DJ P Forreal, BowTie DJ, DJ Plugg and DJ Tonee call out fake DJs, stolen sets and the closing DJ debate in part three of the Respect The DJ roundtable from Atlanta.

The panel breaks down the state of DJing and the rise of fake YouTube and TikTok DJs who rely on pre blended mixes and fake reactions instead of real crowd control. They share wild stories about having their exact sets and routines stolen by other local DJs, and the realities of staying relevant in your home city while on tour for months. They also get into why DJs make the best producers and A&Rs, how label nepotism is hurting artist development, the lack of great closing DJs in Atlanta, hosts who talk over the music, and the most legendary Atlanta club nights, from Jay-Z and Jeezy at Compound to Crucial, Medusa and the Gold Room.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro: The Viral Closing DJ Debate

5:02 Calling Out Fake TikTok and YouTube DJs

9:32 Stolen Sets and Calling Out DJ Geronimo

17:34 Touring vs Staying Relevant in Atlanta

22:30 Why DJs Make the Best A&Rs and Producers

30:31 Creating DJ Service Packs and Breaking Records

36:56 Are There Any Great Closing DJs Left in ATL?

42:53 Annoying Hosts and Letting the Music Speak

48:51 Bouncing Back from Bad Nights and Reading the Crowd

50:09 The Littest Atlanta Club Memories (Compound, Crucial, Medusa)

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Kirk Franklin joins Ferrari Simmons, BT, and Kayla on The Baller Alert Show. He discusses his choice to collaborate with GloRilla, defending her church background against critics who try to micromanage her spiritual process.

The conversation explores the realities of religious trauma, specifically addressing judgmental church culture, pastors driving Bentleys while members struggle, and the truth behind Druski's satirical skits. Franklin shares details of his upbringing, noting he was adopted at age four by a 64 year old widow born in 1908.

The hosts open up about their personal faith journeys, leading to an emotional discussion on the importance of Black men expressing their feelings and shedding tears.

Chapters:

0:00 Musical Impact

2:51 The Alpaca

4:34 Spiritual Pedestals

6:37 GloRilla Collaboration

8:20 Godly vs. Condemning Judgment

10:13 Parental Relationships

13:10 Religious Trauma

14:45 Mega-Churches & Druski

16:32 Leaving the Church

19:20 The Red Light Analogy

21:40 Finding God

24:37 The Power of Prayer

28:08 Black Men & Vulnerability

29:34 A Prayer for the Culture

32:25 The Future of Gospel

36:05 Bridging the Algorithm

44:50 Childhood & Adoption

47:40 Balancing Marriage & Music

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In this episode of The Baller Alert Show we sit down with the one and only Yung Miami!

Ahead of her highly anticipated October 23rd debut solo album release, Yung Miami opens up about her musical journey and experiencing "tears of joy." She breaks down the massive success of her hit single "Spend That," giving a special shoutout to the International Remix featuring Shenseea. Caresha also shares her perspective on transitioning into a media personality, explaining how learning to read the room and create safe spaces has made her a better interviewer.

From detailing her unbreakable bond with Saucy Santana to explaining how she handles social media negativity and fake narratives, Yung Miami proves she is in her ultimate "lit bag" right now. Plus, she playfully dodges questions about her love life and shares her ultimate boss level purchase goals: a plane and a yacht.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro & Welcoming Yung Miami

2:41 Caresha vs. Yung Miami: Media Savvy & Becoming an Interviewer

7:23 Tears of Joy: Preparing for the October 23rd Solo Album Release

10:09 The Success of "Spend That" & Confronting Haters Face to Face

15:49 Navigating Social Media Narratives & Protecting Her Peace

18:17 Balancing Motherhood and the Music Industry

19:11 Discussing the "Spend That" International Remix & Goyard Bags

23:48 The Unmatched Chemistry & Friendship with Saucy Santana

26:54 Accountability, Dating Rumors & Keeping Her Private Life Private

27:56 Why the Album is Called "Watch This"

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Hoodrich Pablo Juan returns to The Baller Alert Show to talk with Ferrari Simmons, BT and Kayla about coming home after five years in prison. He explains how he flipped a switch the day he walked out, what he promised himself while he was locked up, staying discouraged but positive while his streams kept growing, and going celibate for 34 days to stay focused.

Pablo also talks about being on a case with 45 other people, what Lil Durk and YellowBeezy's situations say about choosing your circle, why he's big on accountability, and why he barely hangs out anymore. Plus, his new project The Bloprint, released on 9/11 to honor the 25th anniversary of Jay Z's The Blueprint, with a feature from Lil Baby.

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Chicago rapper Vi City sits down with Ferrari Simmons and BT on The Baller Alert Show to talk about growing up in the Gardens on the South Side, the mom who kept him from getting lost in the streets, and the dope and gun charge that had him facing 25 years to life before he beat it on a technicality.

Vi City also reflects on how many talented people Chicago has lost, why the Lil Durk situation is a lesson in discernment and protecting your circle, working on himself with a therapist, going vegan, the story behind his name, and his Chicago Mount Rushmore.

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The hosts of the Atlanta Culture podcast cross over to The Baller Alert Show for a heated conversation with Ferrari Simmons and BT about the state of Atlanta media and hip hop. They debate whether streamers are actually talented or just using technique, why artists are giving their power and their fans away to streamers for free, and why stars like Playboi Carti stay bigger by staying mysterious.

The crew also gets into why Gen Z would rather watch a party than go to one, East Atlanta versus the East Side, fake ATL rappers and hometown haters, and a hot take on whether LeBron James is a bad teammate.

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Orlando's I4 Records pulls up to The Baller Alert Show with label artists Tony Boy and Richie Rich for a conversation with Ferrari Simmons and BT. The crew talks about Rolling Loud landing in their side of Orlando, why locals hate when you call Disney World "Orlando," and the street rules that come with being from the city.

They also break down why a two artist roster lets the label focus, staying independent versus signing to a major, and how labels make you turn in music 21 days early. Plus, the story behind getting Rick Ross on a country song, the upcoming tribute album to the late Bigga Rankin called Bigger Than The Program, and the new album Rich Season.

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The Princess is back! Kaliii stops by The Baller Alert Show to catch up with Ferrari Simmons and BT after nearly two years away. She opens up about becoming a mom to her independent little girl, how her whole mindset changed, and why she put her own music on hold to support her ex's pro football career.

Now newly single and focused on herself and her daughter, Kaliii breaks down her new single "Girls Want Boys to Shut the F Up," what she wants from a man who leads, why a relationship should be 100/100, and why she's having fun with music again.

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Lil Duval brings the cast and producers of his new movie Camp Duval to The Baller Alert Show, joined by comedian Erica Duchess, Eric Tomasunas and Keith Neal. They sit down with Ferrari Simmons and Kayla to talk about the film, which is shot at Lil Duval's real Camp Duval retreat and features comedians like Jay Ski and Money Bag Mafia playing versions of themselves.

Duval explains why he's taking a page out of Tyler Perry's book to build his own ecosystem for comedians, actors and creators without Hollywood, why everyone on the crew has back end on the movie, and how the 2022 accident that nearly took his life tested everything he believed. Erica also opens up about what it means to have someone in the industry who actually looks out for her.

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