Meek Mill continues his streak of being one of the best tweeters on the internet (21:10), and Joe sends condolences to the late comedian Teddy Ray (27:40). Next, the guys give their thoughts on luck vs. hard work (42:10), Megan Thee Stallions new album (1:08:40), NBA Youngboy's feud with Kodak Black (1:29:40), PPP Loan investigations (2:03:30) and the mistreatment of WNBA players (2:19:45). The crew also engage with a fan during the "Part of the Show" segment (2:31:25), Brent Faiyaz being an independent artist (2:45:10) and MORE!

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Sleeper Picks 

Joe | LaBlue & Astrønne - “Blue”

Ice | Nipsey Hussle - “I Don’t Stress”

Parks | Domo Genesis & Evidence - “December Coming” (Ft. Boldy James)

Ish | Indigo Marshall - “Summer Nights”

Joe and the crew kick this episode off by listing who is the humblest cohost on the pod (10:55) and Safaree's leaked sex tape (15:05). The guys also discuss the Breakfast Club's breakup (27:20), this week's new music release (42:00), and the guys react to comments (1:20:30). Lastly, they discuss hall passes (2:05:15) and MORE!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Leon Thomas - “Love Jokes” (Ft. Ty Dolla $ign)

Ice | Symba - “Never End Up Broke Pt. 2” (Ft. Pusha T)

Parks | Danger Mouse & Black Thought - “Because” (Ft. Joey Bada$$, Russ & Dylan Cartlidge)

Ish | Destin Conrad - “DAY PARTY”

Irv Gotti has taken "everything is a rollout" to new heights in his latest Drink Champs interview, spilling 20-year-old tea and causing chaos in Hip Hop (12:25). Joe and the crew then discuss Mike Tyson accusing Hulu of stealing his life rights, Pardison Fontaine disses The Rock, and 21 Savage advocating against gun violence (59:15). Next, Tory Lanez is unimpressed with music in 2022 (1:23:10), Donald Trump's home gets raided (1:32:45), and MORE!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Davion Farris - “Make Love”

Ice | Lezhae Zeona - “FSO”

Parks | J.Arrr & Nicholas - “Backboard Dollars”

Ish | KAYTRANADA & Anderson .Paak - “Twin Flame”

On this week’s episode, the guys review new music including DJ Khaled’s single “STAYING ALIVE” (24:30). Thoughts and prayers to Brittany Griner for her nine-year sentence (43:55). Ice asks how the guys deal with girls show interest while in a relationship (1:05:45). Joe addresses CyHi’ comments about a rap battle (1:14:20). The guys discuss Deshaun Watson’s suspension (1:41:50) + MORE!

Sleepers:

Joe | Rexx Life Raj - “Save Yourself”

Ice | Calvin Harris - “Day One” (Ft. Pharrell & Pusha T)

Parks | Your Old Droog & Madlib - “The Return Of Sasquatch”

Ish | DUCKWRTH - “Ce Soir” (Ft. SYD)

Joe and the guys take a moment to remember NBA legend Bill Russell (16:15). Next, the guys discuss Donald Trump's tax loophole (29:45), Joe clarifies the Fivio Foreign and Ma$e situation (47:15), and Ne-Yo's relationship troubles with his wife are made public (1:08:20). Kanye West's conflict with Adidas on "Yeezy Day" (1:23:20). Troy and Rashad from Earn Your Leisure join the show (1:33:50). Rashad elaborates on EYL's rise in media (1:37:30). Troy talks about the importance of relationships (1:56:20) + MORE!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | K. Roosevelt - “Cannonball”

Ice | Davion Farris - “Best Advice”

Parks | Maxo Kream - “FOOTBALL HEADS” (Ft. Benny The Butcher)

Ish | India Shawn - “Caught In The Middle”

The pod wars continue, and Joe welcomes all smoke, addressing Peter Rosenberg's most recent comments (9:30). Beyoncé delivers her latest album, RENAISSANCE (27:55), Jimmy Butler gets a new hairstyle (1:05:55), and Meek Mill is officially an independent artist (1:19:20). Kyler Murray and Zion Williamson's introduce new contract structure in sports (1:44:15), Part of the Show segment (2:03:45) and PJ Morton joins the podcast (1:05:10).

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Melii - “F.B.D.C”

Ice | DaniLeigh - “Dead To Me”

Parks | Girll Codee - “Codee World”

Ish | Vedo & OG Parker - “Come First” (Ft. Baby Tate)

After an unexpected week off, Joe and the guys return and share their thoughts on all they've missed—recapping their week and the recent breakup of yet another podcast, Desus & Mero (39:00). Next, Ice covers the Rolling Loud festival (56:30), DVSN's new song disappoints (1:10:30), and the new generation of R&B artists' infatuation with being toxic (1:31:30). Lastly, the guy talks about Drake trolling Joe (2:11:35), Sports updates (2:34:45) and MORE!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Zerimar - “Differently”

Ice | Mon$ter & Big Flock - “Cappin”

Parks | David Bars “Unorthodox” (Prod. Parks & Passport Gift)

Ish | Jeremy Zucker - “comethru”

Joe and the gang kick things off with Boosie and Styles P's unusual encounters with police officers (14:10). Next, Joe responds to N.O.R.E's cryptic tweets (38:45), the guys discuss new music (56:50), and Ne-Yo joins the show (1:10:00). The R&B legend addresses his Lucky Daye story (1:18:10), his latest album (1:20:40), his thoughts on Verzuz and shares stories involving Prince (1:35:30) +MORE!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Ne-Yo - “After Party”

Ice | Rowdy Rebel - “Master P” (Ft. French Montana)

Parks | DJ Premier & Nas - “Beat Breaks”

Ish | Phabo - “Luv Me Back”

Gatekeepers in Hip Hop have always existed, and Conway the Machine accuses Funkmaster Flex of being one of them. First, the crew discusses the beef between the emcee and legendary DJ (14:35) and Cardi B's latest beef with The Shade Room (36:45). Next, Mario received backlash for working with Tory Lanez, and the guys debate if Ne-Yo was "clout chasing" (1:35:00) and Lloyd Banks joins the pod (1:58:40).

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | 6lack - “UMI Says”

Ice | Gucci Mane - “All Dz Chainz” (Ft. Lil Baby)

Parks | Westside Gunn - “Horses on Sunset” (Ft. Stove God Cooks)

Ish | Jazmine Sullivan - “Girl Like Me” (H.E.R.)

Joe kicks things off by recapping his dinner with entrepreneur, Gary Vee (13:20). The guys also discuss new music (19:25), the influence of tattoos, and a bodega stabbing (1:16:40). Next, the guys react to Isaiah Thomas's new beef with Michael Jordan (1:55:30), the Part of the Show segment (2:13:15) and MORE!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Stefan Mahendra - “Orbit”

Ice | Arsonal Da Rebel - “City Boy Anthem”

Parks | Joey Bada$$ - “Survivors Guilt”

Ish | Vedo & OG Parker - “Face Down”