Big Steele talks with  Benzino for a deep dive into the complexities of the hip hop industry. Benzino offers his candid thoughts on a range of topics, including  the controversies around P Diddy's documentary. Ray Benzino goes in on 50 cent and say's he dropped the doc on Diddy to be spiteful. They also discuss systemic issues facing black men, and the dynamics between Eminem and 50 Cent. Benzino shares personal anecdotes about his own experiences, relationships within the industry, and the ongoing challenges posed by social media and internet fame.

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In this episode of Gangster Chronicles, MC Eiht and Steele discuss the current "Streets Are Dead" movement. They reflect on whether the streets are truly 'dead' and how many modern rappers genuinely live the lifestyles they rap about. They also delve into the common practice of rappers using shock value to go viral and debate the authenticity of many rappers' street affiliations. 

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We sat with the homegirl Suga T, ya know, E-40's lil sister and chopped it up.

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Compton street legend Baby Gangsta takes us from the 80's crack game to the present and tells us why this generation is probably the most viscous. 

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West Coast hip-hop icon Kokane joins Norman Steele for a powerful, no-holding-back conversation about the realbusiness behind the music. In this explosive interview, Kokane opens up about his long career, his role in shaping the G-Funk era, and the royalty controversies that have followed some of the biggest names in rap.

For the first time on record, Kokane discusses the financial disputes that impacted both him and Daz Dillinger, and why he believes Snoop benefitted from royalties that were never meant to land in his pocket. This episode dives deep into the realities of publishing, paperwork, loyalty, and the hidden politics of West Coast rap’s golden age.

Whether you’re a fan of G-Funk, a student of hip-hop culture, or someone who wants to understand how artists lose millions through bad deals, this interview offers rare insight from one of the genre’s most influential voices.

Listen for:

Insider stories from the Death Row era

How royalty splits and publishing really work

Kokane’s firsthand account of disputed payments

The business decisions that shaped West Coast history

Lessons every independent artist needs to hear

A raw, honest, history-making episode.

In the 2nd half we also tap in with homie Cam Capone from Cam Capone TV where he says fame is better than money!!! 

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Eiht and Steele sit down with the co-creator of Drink Champs to break down the show’s massive success, the behind-the-scenes chaos of the Kanye West interview, and the aftermath that shook the whole platform.

EFN drops gems on the DMX episode, early struggles, the business behind going viral, and what it really takes to build one of the biggest hip-hop interview shows in the world.

This one is raw, unfiltered, and full of stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

Tap in — this is Gangster Chronicles at its finest.

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Eiht and Steele finally get to sit down with Compton rapper BG Knoccout and discuss the Ruthless/Deathrow beef, The real economics of podcast,  how prison and turning Muslim lead to his growth and much more.

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KevOnStage (Kevin Fredricks) sits down with entertainers, athletes, entrepreneurs and comedians to explore their "Not My Best Moment." The low points in life or career that unexpectedly led to growth, blessings or major wins.

Listen here and subscribe to Not My Best Moment with KevOnStage on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!

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We sit down with former gang banger, Michael Johnson who at one time couldn't read or write  but through an amazing set of circumstances learned how to not only read and write but would go on to not only become a Harvard graduate but also become one of the biggest African American fund raisers in the country and become President and CEO of the Boys and Girls club of Dane county.

Read Michael Johnson's book The Audacity to Lead: From The Projects to the C Suite -7 Mindset Lessons on Love, Family, and Turning Adversity into Impact https://url.td/fi-OY

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Tonight we sat down with rap critique Dejon Paul and discussed OG's that feel like they still got it on the microphone. Do you think the homies should put the mic down at a certain age?

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