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Singer, Songwriter, and Afro-Latina artist NIA is in the house to discuss her young career, her journey,  the challenges that black women face in the industry, her inspirations and who her favorite artists are. Of course, the boys also make her break down her top 5 favorite rappers of all time. 

Other Topics Discussed in this Episode:

• Jada Pinkett Smith
• YaYa Mayweather
• PETA bullpen issue
• Ghetto Word
• Iggy Azalea

Featured Song: Bother You - NIA

Ghetto Word of the Week: Gully
Urban Dictionary: gully

Special Guest: NIA
Pop/R&B Artist NIA Releases New Single “Bother You” (mailchi.mp)

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Referenced Links:
'I'm down and dirty in it': Jada Pinkett Smith dishes on her sex life with Will Smith - CNN Video

Yaya Mayweather Facing 20 Years For Allegedly Stabbing Rapper NBA Youngboy’s 6th Baby Mother | SmartNews

PETA wants the MLB to rename 'bullpen' to 'arm barn' : NPR

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In this episode the guys discuss whether Kanye is crazy, the Alec Baldwin situation, cancel culture  and the KRS-ONE and Big Daddy Kane Verzuz battle.

Topics Discussed:

• Kanye's name change and haircut
• KRS Verzuz Kane
• Alec Baldwin
• The Netflix walkout
• Ghetto Word of the Week
• The NBA 75th anniversary list
• Would 90s rap fly in todays cancel culture?
• Nate Dogg and Warren G regulate breakdown

Featured Song:  40 And A Mule - Sa-Roc

Ghetto Word of the Week: Son
Urban Dictionary: son

Referenced Links:
Kanye West legally changes name to Ye - CNN

Alec Baldwin was handed prop weapon by a crew member who yelled 'cold gun,' court document shows - CNN

NBA's 75 greatest players of all time - The complete list (espn.com)

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Female appreciation month continues on The Culture. In this episode Jeff and Ant shout out all the female MCs they omitted from their top list and they channel Queen Latifah's U.N.I.T.Y. while discussing Kyrie Irving, Jon Gruden, and Dave Chappelle.

Topics Discussed:

• Jeff's R. Kelly rant
• Kyrie Irving
• Female MCs
• Jon Gruden 
• Dave Chappelle
• The LGBTQ+ community 
• Gay Superman?
• Ghetto Word

Featured Song: U.N.I.T.Y. - Queen Latifah 

Ghetto Word of the Week: Jit
Urban Dictionary: jit

Referenced Link:
Jon Gruden Resigns After Homophobic and Mysogynistic Comments - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

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Its ladies month on The Culture, and the boys kick it off by honoring women with their list of top 5 female rappers of all time.

Topics Discussed:

• New Apple reviews
• KRS Verzuz Kane
•  Social Media crash of 2021
• New music
• Jon Gruden racist remarks
• Racist neighbors
• Ghetto Word 
• Former NBA players arrested for insurance fraud
• Who's the best Wu-Tang member?

Featured Song: Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix) - Lil' Kim (featuring Angie Martinez, Left Eye, Da Brat, and Missy Elliott

Ghetto Word of the Week: Yo
Urban Dictionary: Yo

Referenced Links:
Report - Jon Gruden used racist comment in referring to NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith in 2011 email (espn.com)

18 NBA Veterans Arrested in $4 Million Health Insurance Fraud Scheme – NBC New York

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In this episode the boys break down their top 5 rappers under 40, before they welcome Doctor, Professor, and acclaimed rapper, Professor Lyrical as he talks about his upbringing, how he got in the game, meeting Jay-Z, being affiliated with Roc-A-Fella, and so much more.

Topics Discussed:

• Dr. Dre and company announced for Super Bowl halftime show
• R. Kelly guilty verdict reaction
• Will Smith admits to open marriage
• Ghetto Word of the Week
• Professor Lyrical
• Being a white rapper
• Being a rapper and a Professor
• Eminem
• Racism
• The state of todays Hip-Hop
• Professor Lyrical ends the show with a freestyle

Featured Song:
Get Lyrical - Professor Lyrical

Ghetto Word of the Week: Peace
Urban Dictionary: peace

Special Guest: Professor Lyrical
Home | Professor Lyrical

Referenced Links:
Super Bowl Halftime: Dr. Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick – Variety

R. Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking trial - BBC News

Will Smith Admits to Having His Own Entanglements While Married to Jada (complex.com)

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In this episode Jeff and Ant welcome Mikey-She to dissect, breakdown, and compare Nas' Illmatic and Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt. 2  of the most classic Hip-Hop albums of all time. Along the way they will sing, laugh, and analyze. Yes, the boys sing some of their favorite R&B classics all while discussing all things Hip-Hop culture along the way. They even discuss the transportation of cocaine. (Disclaimer: we do NOT encourage nor condone the use, selling, or transporting of illegal drugs.)

Topics Discussed:

• AJ Johnson's death
• The upcoming Fugees reunion tour
• What's the proper high school graduation song?
• Dru Hill Verzuz Boyz II Men?  Do they want that smoke?
• Liquid Cocaine
• Coca-Cola
• Ghetto word of the week
• Is 1998 the best year in rap history?
• Who has the best classic album Jay-Z or Nas?

Featured Song: Halftime - Nas

Ghetto Word of the Week: Copt
Urban Dictionary: copt

Referenced Link:
Fugees announce reunion tour to celebrate 25th anniversary of ‘The Score’ (brooklynvegan.com)

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Ja Rule proved to Fat Joe that life aint' a game, Nicki Minaj is making headlines and Covid is still a thing. Jeff and Ant give their opinions on this weeks trending topics and break down the Ja and Joe Verzuz battle.

Topics Discussed:

• Ja Rule and Fat Joe Verzuz battle
• Diddy wants Verzuz with Dre not Jermaine Dupri
• TLC Verzuz Destiny's Child?
• Nick Cannon trying to shoot his shot at Ashanti
• Ghetto Word of the Week
• Nicki Minaj controversy
• The Covid vaccine 
• Stephen A. Smith getting Max Kellerman fired

Featured Song: Life Ain't A Game - Ja Rule

Ghetto Word of the Week: ILL
Urban Dictionary: ill

Referenced Links:
Diddy Doesn't Think Jermaine Dupri Has Enough Hits For "Verzuz" Match, T.I. Responds (hotnewhiphop.com)

Nicki Minaj Dragged For Sharing A Video Of Tucker Carlson (uproxx.com)

Lil Nas X Says He Got ‘No Reply’ From Nicki Minaj To Be On ‘Montero’ – Hollywood Life

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Admits Wanting Max Kellerman Off “First Take’ – Deadline

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On the wake of the 20th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11, the boys reflect on and discuss the cultural significance of that day. For this episode Jeff posed the question, what does Hip-Hop mean to you? They share testimonials from various people from all walks of life on the impact that the culture has had on them.

Topics Discussed:

• Remembering 9/11
• The 20th anniversary of Jay-Z's The Blueprint album
• What does Hip-Hop mean to you
• Lil Uzivert gets forehead diamond ripped off
• The death of Michael K. Williams
• An all new Ghetto Word of the Week
• Afrika Bambaataa sued for child sex trafficking
• Evander Holyfield gets knocked out
• New Tupac Shakur conspiracies

Featured Song: Hip-Hop Saved My Life - Lupe Fiasco (featuring Nikki Jean)

Ghetto Word of the Week: Dope
Urban Dictionary: Dope

Referenced Links:
21 Rappers Explain What Hip-Hop Means To Them - XXL (xxlmag.com)

Lil Uzi Vert Says Fans Ripped Out His $24 Million Forehead Diamond (Video) (hiphopvideoworld.com)

Afrika Bambaataa and the Zulu Nation Sued for Child Sex Trafficking — Metropolis (metropolisnewspaper.com)

Cop who held Tupac after fatal shooting is accused of ‘killing rapper or helping him escape’ in wild conspiracy theory | SmartNews

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Some die with a name, some die nameless. In this episode Jeff and Ant talk about surviving the devastating hurricane that hit the north east this week and they break down the list of richest rappers in Hip Hop history. They also discuss Kanye finally dropping Donda, Drake's new album and much more!

Topics Discussed:

• Hurricane Ida
• Kanye dropping Donda
• Drake's new album
• Ja Rule Verzuz Fat Joe
• NBA anti- vaxers rule
• The Bishop Sycamore scandal
• Is that racist
• Ghetto word of the Week
• Top 30 richest rappers in the world

Featured Song: Lifestyles of the Rich & Shameless - Lost Boyz

Ghetto word of the Week: Shady
Urban Dictionary: shady

Referenced Links:
Bishop Sycamore scandal: Complete timeline of the scam that fooled ESPN  - SBNation.com

Black man sues Detroit bank alleging racial discrimination, wrongful accusation of fraud - ABC News (go.com)

The 30 Richest Rappers in the World (2021) | Wealthy Gorilla

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Racism, Kanye, and Wu-Tang... In this episode the guys welcome Mikey-She once again to the show to continue the racism discussion. Mikey and Anthony get deep on the subject. Also, Nore and his beef with Wu-Tang and should he apologize? Jeff reminds everybody why Wu-Tang Clan ain't nothing to F with.

Topics Discussed:

• Racism from a white man's perspective
• Is subtle or inadvertent racism a thing?
• Kanye West
• Will Donda ever drop?

(Disclaimer) Donda had not dropped at the time of this recording

• Milk Crate Challenge deaths
• PJ Washington and Brittany Renner situation
• Pee Wee Herman and Pepe' Le Pew sexual harassments
• Ghetto word of the week
• Nore's beef with Wu-Tang affiliates

Featured Song: Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' wit - Wu-Tang Clan

Ghetto word of the week: "Word"
Urban Dictionary: word

Referenced Links:
N.O.R.E. Feels Killa Beez's Stings After 'Drink Champs' Diss | HipHopDX

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