Joe ensures the energy for the New Year is at its peak with a reminder that he's not concerned with how people feel in 2021. Shortly after, the guys begin with comparing the annual year-end wrap ups from Uncle Murda and Mad Skillz (17:05) and Joe asks the crew what their expectations are from music in the new is (26:40). They also revisit the tension between Eminem and Snoop Dogg after Eminem responded to Snoop's statements (47:05), the world renowned Dr. Anthony Fauci calls in to discuss Covid-19 (1:25:40), the crew pays respects to MF Doom and his legacy (1:55:50) while also hearing from Julius Randle (2:36:55) and Damian Lillard on this loaded podcast episode! All this and more on the first show in the new year!

Sleeper Picks

Joe | DJ Tunez - "PAMI" (Ft. Wizkid, Adekunle Gold & Omah Lay) Rory | Tailz - "OMW" Mal | Azealia Banks - "6 Flags" (Ft. Slim Dollars)

Parks | MF Doom - "Figaro"

Joe, Mal, and Parks hold it down while Rorys is out and end the year off with showing gratitude while reflecting on the unpredictable year 2020 has been (8:00). Meek Mill had an exchange with a fan on CH (33:10) and Joe share's his thoughts on people confronting him on the app as well. Also, Young Thug had interesting things to say about Jay-Z and Lil Wayne (1:02:00), a debate on if Drake's career is over (1:18:00) and much more on the final episode of 2020!

Your Honor (1:39:00) *Potential Spoiler Alert*

Sleeper Picks

Joe | Vory - "This Side" (Ft. Landstrip Chip)

Mal | 38 Spesh - "Under The Table"

Parks | 38 Spesh - "Route 38"

Sleeper Picks

On this episode: CashApp proves why it's one of the most forward-thinking companies with its latest deal with Tidal (26:24). Lil Wayne sells 1/3 of Drake and Nicki Minaj's catalogue (57:44), the guys discuss the most sampled songs in Hip Hop (1:17:15) and Joe begs people to stop giving clout chasers attention and more (1:18:55)

Joe | O.C. - "Time's Up"

Rory | Nate Dogg - "I Need A Light" (Ft. Warren G)

Mal | Whodini - "I'm a Ho"

Parks | Kool G Rap - "Fast Life" (Ft. Nas)

The Verzuz-cast is back! Joe and the guys begin by recapping the celebration between a pair of legends (E-40 and Too $hort) and their favorite moments of the Verzuz (25:45). Joe then accuses Mal and Parks of having biased music takes and only supporting a certain style of hip hop, which leads to a heated debate (55:40) and Rory still doesn't believe DaBaby is a Pop Star during a conversation about revisiting bad takes from 2020 (1:08:49). The crew also shares their expectations for "Coming to America 2" (2:03:47), the return of the NBA (2:36:44) and MORE!

Sleeper Picks

Joe | Joe Budden - "I Wanna Know" (Ft. Stacy Barthe)

Rory | Lo Boii - "Maybe"

Mal | Kevin Gates - "Weeks"

Parks | Flee Lord - "Wu-Lords" (Ft. Raekwon)

Joe wants to establish that the podcast is NOT an album review podcast (13:20), although the guys do react to Eminem's response to Snoop Dogg on his latest album (16:50). B. Dot's list shook up the internet which leads the guys to give their opinion and a preview to the JBP "year end wrap up" (29:30), the transition of moving on your own from your parents house (55:25), Joe reflects on recording 400 episodes (1:20:30), LaKeith Stanfield moaning for a chance to win $300 (1:35:45) and MORE!

Sleeper Picks

Joe | Keyshia Cole - "I Remember"

Rory | Drake - "Video Girl"

Mal | Mase - "Niggaz Wanna Act" (Ft. Busta Rhymes)

Parks | Lupe Fiasco - "Dumb It Down"

Covid strikes again and affects the schedule of the Verzuz battle that was set to take place this past weekend (December 12) between Ashanti and Keyshia Cole and Joe gives his theory on why it didn't happen (24:04). Joe also opens the conversation to acknowledge the 10 year anniversary of Diddy's album "Last Train to Paris" (35:18) and the guys congratulate Rowdy Rebel getting released from prison (46:38). Parks has something to celebrate as well with the release of his new album (1:12:17), a discussion on the Kith and Dipset collaboration which lead to a conversation about Kith over-saturating themselves with brand partnerships (1:37:36) and Akademiks gets confronted by Meek Mill and others upon joining the chatty house app (2:21:09) and much more!

*Potential Spoiler alert* "Your Honor TV series" - (2:06:46)

Sleeper Picks

Joe | Blxst - "Got It All" (Ft. Dom Kennedy)

Rory | Unusual Demont - "Amber"

Mal | Digga D - "Daily Duppy"

Parks | Parks & Passport Gift - "Home For Christmas" (Ft. Stove God Cooks)

On this episode: A bunch of new music was released but Joe and the guys begin with a review of Kid Cudi's latest project, "Man of the Moon III" (9:49). Also, the guys share their theories on people going to the moon (1:33:13), Lil Wayne facing major charges again (1:40:00), and Bill Simmons trying to start a union within his podcast network (2:18:15)and more!

Sleeper Picks

Joe | Keyshia Cole - "Trust" (Ft. Monica)

Keyshia Cole - "Oh-Oh, Yeah Yeah" (Ft. Nas)

Rory | Styles P - "Favorite Drug" (Ft. Rashad)

Mal | Beanie Sigel - "I Can't Go On This Way" (Ft. Freeway & Young Chris)

Parks | 2pac - "Got My Mind Made Up" (Ft. Dat Nigga Daz, Kurupt, Method Man & Redman)

Joe returns from a fun-filled weekend in Miami and the guys let the jokes fly in regards to him seemingly being irresponsible and being named the "voice of the culture." The guys recap Errol Spence vs Danny Garcia fight (28:08) which leads to the conversation of WHY Floyd Mayweather is fighting YouTube star Logan Paul? (32:26) Also, Meek Mill received some backlash for posting a video of him handing out money (1:02:00), with the recent allegations against Lil Baby they discuss the relationship between men and escorts (1:12:02), Charlamagne tha God re-signs with iHeart (1:53:47)and more!

Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Eric Bellinger - "Weak All Week" and Blackstreet - "Deep"

Rory | Joyce Wrice - "So So Sick"

Mal | Elhae - "Fun Fact" (Ft. Rick Ross)

Parks | Che Noir - "Divine Knowledge"

The day has come, the (Hov)engers give their flowers to Jay-Z on his birthday and reflect on the impact he's had on them personally and within the culture throughout his career (25:19). Mal then shares a message regarding his thoughts on the current state of Hip-Hop (40:31), Teyana Taylor alludes to retiring from music (1:00:46), and early predictions for Ashanti & Keyshia Cole's Verzuz that was announced (1:06:45). In addition, Joe believes HBO has taken the lead in the streaming wars and Netflix should panic (1:22:27) and he thinks he can beat Jake Paul in a fight after watching him knockout Nate Robinson (1:58:46).

Sleeper Picks

Joe | René & Angela - "Imaginary Players" & Jay Z - "Imaginary Players"

Rory | Jay Z - "It's Like That" (Ft. Kid Capri)

Mal | Jay Z - "I Did It My Way"

Parks | Jay Z - "Blue Magic"

On this episode: Joe and the guys discuss the most anticipated fight of year between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. but somehow Nate Robinson's clash with Jake Paul was the main event (16:44). Joe then mentions a hypothetical Verzuz between two New York legends, Mase and Cam'ron (38:12 & 54:55), a recap of the Soul Train Award winners/performers (1:07:55), and the guys educate themselves on the controversy surrounding Mulatto's name (1:35:40). Joe then asks for predictions from the crew if there was a scenario where Dipset battled G-Unit and/or the LOX in a Verzuz (2:01:38) and more!

Sleeper Picks

Joe | N.O.R.E. - "Grimey"

Rory | J Warner - Belong to You

Mal | Jae Millz - "High Rollers" (Ft. Anthiny King)

Parks | Roc Marciano - "Butterfly Effect"