Will Smith and Chris Rock have dominated the news cycle and the guys recap the slap heard around the world (8:25). Joe and the crew also discuss Tyler Perry's role-playing as Madea (1:28:50), Benny the Butcher and Freddie Gibbs tension (1:36:15), and T.I. quitting podcasting because it wasn't lucrative enough (1:43:05). Next a friend of the show and actor, Omar Epps joins the pod (1:50:20) +MORE!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Savannah Ré - "Best Is Yet To Come"

Ice | Nigo & Tyler, The Creator - "Come On, Let's Go"

Parks | Superior & Stove God Cooks - "161"

Ish | Mahalia - "Whatever Simon Says"

Joe gives insight into his latest fantasy football meeting, where they discussed the FOMO surrounding NFTs and Cryptocurrency. The guys also discuss new music (44:50), male birth control (1:33:25), Doja Cat's incident in Paraguay (1:55:00), a new Meg Thee Stallion documentary (2:07:30), and MORE!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Maeta - "Sending My Love"

Ice | Chevy Woods - "Python"

Parks | Jay Worthy, Larry June & LNDN DRGS - "Leave It up To Me"

Ish | Nippa - "Pay The Price"

Joe kicks the pod off by discussing Meg thee Stallion's latest discrepancies with Carl Crawford (18:20) and other news headlines from this past week. Then, Latto joins the show (1:01:50) to discuss her new album, her thoughts on BBL's, and her journey in the industry. Lastly, the guys discuss Pusha T's Arby's diss track (2:02:50), Jamal Crawford retires from the NBA (2:12:35), and more!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Lyves - "How Would It Feel"

Ice | EST Gee & 42 Dugg - "Free The Shiners"

Parks | Benny The Butcher - "Uncle Bun" (Ft. 38 Spesh)

Ish | Maverick Sabre - "Falling"

Meek Mill is back with another questionable tweet which Joe and the guys discuss (31:10). A ton of new music was released (51:05), Joe shares his recent encounter with Joell Ortiz and Crooked I (1:02:20), Meg thee Stallion's unfollow spree (1:15:30), discussions on TV and film (1:37:35) & MORE!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Tank - "I Deserve"

Ice | True Lies - "In Love With The Pain"

Parks | Ice | Sy Ari Da Kid - "The Good Middle Man"

Ish | SIPHO. - "BEADY EYES"

Joe kicks this episode off by announcing upcoming tour dates for the pod. The crew then dives into Pete Davidson responding to Kanye West in leaked text messages (29:40), reports of 6ix9ine going broke (58:20), and Conway the Machine's comments on his past contracts (1:09:10). Next, the guys discuss Mase's latest grievances (1:25:00), an update on the Alex Baldwin case (1:51:15), and the "Part of the Show" segment (2:36:45).

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Kia Harper - "Lifetime"

Ice | Baby Smoove - "Animal Control"

Parks | El Camino & Chase Fetti - "Josh Allen"

Maeta - "Bitch Don't Be Mad"

The crew kicks things off by acknowledging the maturation of Nicki Minaj and Joe's friendship after their recent interview (9:30). Next, they dive into the Jussie Smollett sentencing (17:45) and an update on Chris Brown's alleged allegations (32:30). A ton of highly anticipated music dropped from artists, including Lucky Daye (35:30), Lil Durk (48:10), and Benny the Butcher (54:20). Royce Da 5'9. Joins the podcast to discuss Slaughterhouse (56:50), Ryan Coogler was accused of a bank robbery attempt (1:58:20), and MORE!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Lucky Daye - "Candy Drip Interlude" & "Fever"

Ice | Lil Durk - "No Interviews"

Parks | Method Man - "Butterfly Effect" (Ft. RJ Payne)

Ish | Denaun - "Never Say"

For this interview, Joe is joined by a special Friend of the Show: the one and only Queen's finest, Nicki Minaj. The two would go over the earliest moments and catch up on the latest journeys in Nicki's career; from rapping with the best of them to creating her fashion line, it's not out of nowhere that Nicki has become the household name that she is. Nicki chops it up with Joe about her writing style, rollouts for her new projects, rap techniques, her outlook on where hip-hop is going and how the industry should be more adequately run, to embracing motherhood & more!

The Batman movie received a ton of praise and criticism; Joe and the guys share their thoughts on the polarizing film (12:45). Next, NFL player Calvin Ridley was suspended a year for betting on games (25:50), asking about her past (41:15), experiencing the "hoe phase" (1:04:30), and Kevin Hart announces a comedy tour with Chris Rock (1:18:30). Lastly, Joe recalls the events over the weekend regarding Slaughterhouse and shares his thoughts on the entire situation (1:39:15) and MORE!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | KAMAUU - "MANGO" (Ft. Adeline & Masego)

Ice | Ryan Blades - "Malice At The Palace" (Ft. Impala)

Parks | The Cool Kids - "PICK UP ON LINE 6"

Ish | Che Ecru - "2AM"

Joe begins with letting people know that it's acceptable to be comfortable with yourself (11:50). Joe highlights the trend of artist evolving in music (37:00), Lil Durk and NBA Youngboy's tension (1:35:00), the return of music festivals (1:44:00), Morris Day & the time (2:20:05) and MORE!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Sevyn Streeter - "High Life"

Ice | Kodak Black - "Let Me Know"

Parks | The Alchemist & Kool G Rap - "Diesel"

Ish | Black Thought - "At Your Service"

Joe and the guys kick things off by speculating The Game's forthcoming interview with Drink Champs (26:40). The crew also shares stories of times they've witnessed or experienced racism (59:45). Joe will not be closed in by Hip Hop's stereotypes (1:20:35), public disputes with ex-partners online (1:42:50), and the guys connect with listeners during the new segment "Part of the Show" (2:06:20) and MORE!

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Sleeper Picks for Episode 514

Joe | PJ Morton - "My Peace" (Ft. JoJo & Mr. Talkbox)

Ice | Payroll Giovanni - "Drug Stories"

Parks | Jynx716 & Che Noir - "Electrifying"

Ish | BayRay - "See Who I Am"