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In this episode, Bassey and Mike revisit their take on Kanye and mental health—this time with feedback from listeners in hand. They unpack the praise, the pushback, and why conversations like this are never simple.
Naturally, the convo detours into hip-hop territory—Drake, Kendrick, beef-by-subtweet, and what artistry looks like in 2025. But the moment that stopped Mike cold? Bassey’s casual confession that she’s not feeling J. Cole. He’s still recovering.
It’s another episode of culture, nuance, and the kind of honesty that makes this show… The Idea Of…
By Bassey Ikpi and Mike Andrews4.8
1919 ratings
In this episode, Bassey and Mike revisit their take on Kanye and mental health—this time with feedback from listeners in hand. They unpack the praise, the pushback, and why conversations like this are never simple.
Naturally, the convo detours into hip-hop territory—Drake, Kendrick, beef-by-subtweet, and what artistry looks like in 2025. But the moment that stopped Mike cold? Bassey’s casual confession that she’s not feeling J. Cole. He’s still recovering.
It’s another episode of culture, nuance, and the kind of honesty that makes this show… The Idea Of…

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