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Join Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez on The Man Dem Show for a deep conversation with Toronto artist Franchize (@trg_franchize). In this episode, Franchize opens up about the heavy losses he’s faced over the last few years, including the passing of his close friend YTN Paco. He shares a crazy story about his car getting stolen and used in an LCBO robbery , and discusses the evolution of the Toronto music scene—from the days of Dungeon Studios to the current streaming era where "three verses" are a thing of the past.We also dive into his latest project "Last Supper," the importance of mental health in the streets, and why he believes Toronto's infrastructure is finally improving for creatives.📲 Follow Franchize: Instagram: @trg_franchize Apple Music/Spotify: Franchize🔥 The Man Dem Show: Hosted by: Guttzy Guttz & DJ Laz Vagez IG: @TheGTVNetworkTimestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Welcoming Franchize 01:26 - Is it harder for artists from "unpopular" blocks? 05:15 - The importance of networking & industry events 07:29 - 15 Years of History: Dungeon Studios days 08:42 - Mental Health Check: Dealing with multiple deaths 09:13 - Story Time: Franchize’s car was stolen and used in a robbery 15:14 - How Music Changed: Why nobody writes 3 verses anymore 18:57 - Are Music Videos dead? Reels vs. YouTube 22:41 - Nostalgia: Galloway & The Old Morningside Mall 30:23 - Why Franchize is the peacemaker in his circle 34:10 - Gang Culture’s influence on the youth 39:59 - Breakdown of the "Last Supper" EP 48:27 - Remembering Paco: His work ethic & influence 53:17 - What does "Success" look like to Franchize? 58:41 - Shoutouts: Two Keys, Cass, & Red Light District 01:02:00 - Outro & Socials

In this solo episode of The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz is riding solo to break down the wildest week in Toronto and Hip-Hop. Guttzy discusses the viral rumor about Drake and T.I.'s cousin, and why Toronto blogs were scared to post it. Plus, 6ix9ine returns to troll Top5 for not showing cash , K Money shoots a massive video at the SkyDome , and Guttzy reacts to the disturbing incident at Club UltraViolet involving a bouncer punching a patron. We also touch on Blueface's comments about Chrisean Rock and warn Canadian artists about The Game's verse hustle.Follow The Man Dem Show:Instagram: @TheGTVNetworkHost: @ElDelNegro#TheManDemShow #Drake #Top5 #Toronto #HipHopNews #GuttzyGuttzTimestamps 00:00 - Intro: Just Guttzy Today & Sports Betting 01:53 - 6ix9ine Returns & Calls Top5 Broke 03:28 - Top5 vs K Money & The Jewelry Snatching 07:02 - K Money’s Viral Video Shoot at SkyDome 09:00 - Drake "Golden Shower" Rumors & T.I.’s Cousin 10:30 - Drake Responds: "Never P***ed On" 11:06 - Why Toronto Blogs Refused to Post the Drake Rumor 14:49 - Grandpa "Crashes Out" on Toronto Media 21:16 - The Worst Celebrity Sex Tapes (Kim K & Ray J) 23:39 - Club UltraViolet Bouncer Incident Reaction 29:12 - Rory (Podcast) Old Tweets Controversy 30:32 - Blueface Roasts Chrisean Rock & Their Son 36:39 - WARNING: Don’t Buy Verses from The Game 38:45 - Outro & Upcoming Interviews

Guttzy Guttz & DJ Laz Vagez are back for Episode 164 of The Man Dem Show! This is an abridged version of last night's live stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/ogADi8OVPMk?si=i6gadGFW5_OdAHlqOn this episode, the mandem react to the breaking news that Tory Lanez's appeal was denied, dive deep into new paperwork alleging Max B cooperated with police, and debate whether Rihanna is a Top 10 female artist of all time.They also cover the "worst trade in NBA history" with the Luka Dončić trade, Diddy's prison sentence extension, and new allegations surfacing about Rory from 'New Rory & Mal'.Follow The Man Dem Show:  @TheGTVNetwork  Follow Guttzy Guttz:  @ElDelnegro  Follow DJ Laz Vagez:  @officialvftv  🕒 TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Intro & The "Toronto Sureal Life" Show Idea 00:08:00 - Topic 1: Tory Lanez Appeal Denied 00:08:50 - Topic 2: Is Megan Thee Stallion a Super Bowl Performer? 00:10:20 - Comparing Meg's Career Post-Tory vs. Rihanna's Post-Chris Brown 00:13:30 - DEBATE: Is Rihanna a Top 10 Female Artist of All Time? 00:20:30 - Topic 3: Claressa Shields is an UPGRADE from Remy Ma 00:23:30 - Deep Dive: Why Tory Lanez's Appeal Was Denied 00:33:20 - Topic 4: What's Your "Triggering Song"? 00:36:30 - Laz Vagez's Cheating Story 00:39:50 - Topic 5: Diddy's Prison Sentence Pushed Back for Drinking Hooch 00:45:20 - Blueface's New Lyrics & Chrisean vs. Jada 00:46:50 - Topic 6: Did Max B Snitch? Wack 100 Clip React 00:57:30 - Max B Responds to Snitching Allegations (Clip) 01:01:10 - Is Wack 100 Hurting the Community? 01:03:40 - Taxstone Tweets From Jail 01:05:50 - Reflecting on Toronto's CD/DVD Era (Rockwell's) 01:09:00 - Playing Rock The House's New Song 01:13:30 - Topic 7: Dallas Mavs GM Fired for "Worst Trade in NBA History" (Luka Dončić) 01:24:20 - What's Next for the Mavs? (Trade AD & Klay) 01:31:50 - Comparing the Luka Trade to Other Worst Trades (Harden, KG, Dr. J) 01:42:50 - Sponsor Shout-Outs & Hair Talk 01:47:30 - Topic 8: Traveling (Mexico, Japan) & Food Phobias 02:00:50 - Topic 9: Antonio Brown Arrested in Dubai for Attempted Murder 02:06:20 - Side Convo: Glittery Steering Wheel Covers 02:10:30 - Topic 10: Is Ryan Murphy the "White Tyler Perry"? 02:17:00 - Does Tyler Perry Make Authentic Black Movies? 02:21:40 - Brainstorming an Authentic "Toronto Show" 02:30:40 - Young Men Have No Game ("Grabba and Weed") 02:34:10 - Caller: Burgz Talks New Music 02:40:00 - That Time We Realized "Black People Do Coke" 02:46:50 - Topic 11: The Plushh Situation Revisited 02:57:30 - REVELATION: Plushh Dropped an Album the Day Before the "Homeless" Stunt 03:05:40 - Topic 12: The Shady History of BET 03:07:40 - Lil Baby's New Song is Garbage 03:13:10 - Topic 13: Rory (New Rory & Mal) is Getting Canceled for Old Tweets 03:26:00 - Rory's Response on Spaces (Clip) 03:33:00 - Is "Cracker" a Racist Slur? 03:34:40 - The "Making Of" Stories We Want to Hear (Northern Touch, Paper Soldiers) 03:43:13 - Outro & Final Thoughts

Guttzy Guttz & DJ Laz Vagez are back for Episode 162, "Flying Too Close To The Sun." The guys discuss the explosive lawsuit alleging Drake used bots for billions of Spotify streams, and the unexpected return of 6ix9ine to the media scene.The crew also breaks down the Vybz Kartel concert experience in Toronto, debates if Claressa Shields is an upgrade from Remy Ma, and discusses the controversy surrounding Stefon Diggs' personal life.A powerful moment in this episode features a special call-in from Tin Man (Brittany), who shares her 7-year sobriety journey, discusses the "crabs in a bucket" mentality of the city, and offers her perspective on the ongoing situation with Blicky.From Marvel vs. DC to whether billionaires are "pieces of sh*t," this is an episode you don't want to miss.Hosted by Guttzy Guttz & DJ Laz Vagez.⏰ Timestamps(00:00:00) Intro: "If He Dies, He Dies" (00:00:23) Early Kendrick & Pusha T (00:04:00) Max B is Home (00:04:40) Max B's Robbery Case (00:05:40) Bringing "Civilians" on Moves (00:08:30) Female COs Sleeping with Inmates (00:10:00) Double Standards: Male vs. Female Teachers (00:11:15) Jail Fights: Movies vs. Reality (Breaking Bad, American Me) (00:13:40) Man of the Year: Stefon Diggs (00:15:40) Can Twins Have Different Fathers? (00:18:00) Remembering the Conception Night (00:19:10) Taking Girls to the Clinic (00:20:20) The "Lock Thing" (00:21:40) "It Was My Duty To Fck Other Nggas Btches" (00:24:00) How To Support The Podcast (00:26:30) Shoutouts & Caribbean Parents (00:27:15) Guttzy is an Atheist (00:29:10) "My Mom Brought Me To Church... It Got Worse" (00:30:40) Uncomfortable Conversations with Parents (00:33:40) The Sex Doll Convo (00:37:30) Flying Too Close To The Sun (The Main Conflict) (00:43:00) Vybz Kartel Concert Review (00:47:00) Vybz Kartel vs. Kendrick Lamar Show (00:49:10) Toronto Fans are Ungrateful (Vybz & Blue Jays) (00:54:00) Ja Morant is Done (00:55:20) The Blicky (Blocka) Situation (00:57:50) SPECIAL GUEST: Tin Man (Brittany) Calls In (00:59:18) Tin Man on Helping an Addict (01:01:38) Remembering the Debbie Situation (01:04:30) Tin Man Explains Why Interventions Don't Work (01:06:40) How to Actually Support Someone (Not Just Money) (01:08:30) Tin Man on Toronto's "Crabs in a Bucket" Mentality (01:09:40) Tin Man's Exotic Snack Business (01:11:45) Tin Man's 7-Year Sobriety Milestone (01:13:20) Guttzy Finds Strength... Horny? (01:15:10) Underground Nation Controversy (01:17:30) Is Claressa Shields an Upgrade from Remy Ma? (01:23:40) Remy Ma Flew Too Close To The Sun (01:24:20) Marvel vs. DC: James Gunn, Kang & Dr. Doom (01:32:00) How Many Batmans Are There? (01:39:10) 6ix9ine's Comeback Run (01:42:20) 6ix9ine on Adin Ross, Wack 100 & Akademiks (01:44:30) 6ix9ine's New Song "Facts" (01:47:00) Is 6ix9ine a Rat? (The Verdict) (01:50:30) Which Platforms Would Interview 6ix9ine? (01:55:20) Cam'ron Suing Jakkboy? (01:58:00) Was Drake the "Underdog" vs. Kendrick? (02:01:30) Drake's Spotify Lawsuit: Billions of Fake Streams? (02:04:30) Is Using Ads "Faking It"? (02:08:00) Jeffrey Epstein "Victim" Interview on The Shade Room (02:16:00) "Say Some Names On The List!" (02:18:45) New York Gets its First Muslim Mayor (02:22:30) Running a City: The Wire vs. Real Life (02:26:30) The Sexy Red Gangbang Scene (02:30:15) "She Was Thinking About You All Day" (02:35:40) Aiden Ross: "Billionaires Are Pieces of Sht" (02:37:00) The Amazon vs. Toys R Us Story (02:43:00) Terry Crews' Cheating Admission (02:46:00) Is Withholding Sex a Form of Cheating? (02:50:50) R&B Song of the Year: Kehlani vs. Leon (02:53:40) Is The R&B Genre Dead? (02:59:40) Throwback: Canadian R&B Hits (03:02:40) Outro & Shoutouts (03:04:00) Outro Music: Max B

Guttzy Guttz & DJ Laz Vagez are back for Episode 163 of The Man Dem Show! The thumbnail says it all: "It's Looking Musty."This week, the man dem dive into the biggest news in hip-hop: Max B is finally free! Guttzy and Vagez debate what's next for the Wavy One, whether he should patch things up with Jim Jones, and who he needs to collaborate with.The conversation then turns to the state of media, as DJ Vlad is on a rampage, suing Joyner Lucas and planning to come to Toronto for an interview with Top Five. The guys also break down the surprising "third run" of 6ix9ine, discussing why the new media (streamers) are embracing him.Back home, things are looking musty. The hosts discuss the heartbreaking news that Toronto artist Plushh is homeless and living in her car, leading to a bigger conversation about why Toronto fails to help its viral stars monetize. Plus, they break down the beef with the "We Love Hip Hop" podcast and rant about Canada's "finessing" 51% tax rate.Tune in for all this, plus childhood memories, a biopic bracket, and why Westside Gunn got kicked out of WWE!Hosted by Guttzy Guttz & DJ Laz Vagez Powered by RadioFWD🕒 YouTube Timestamps00:00:00 - Food Colouring in Curry?00:01:15 - "Good" Church Youths Turning Gangster00:03:03 - Stop Complaining About Toronto Snow00:05:08 - Earliest Childhood Memories & Games (Tetherball, Manhunt)00:10:05 - The Trauma of Tearaway Pants00:11:08 - Wild Memories from "Back Home" (Trinidad, Barbados)00:14:01 - Why The "Trenches" in Jamaica Have the Best Food00:15:30 - Guttzy's Jamaican Story: "I Smashed a 40 Year Old"00:18:18 - Dream Travel Destinations: Egypt, Aruba, Japan00:19:30 - The Man Dem Show Ep 163 Intro00:28:08 - MAIN TOPIC: MAX B IS FREE!00:29:10 - The Jim Jones Beef: Should They Reconcile?00:35:34 - Comparing Max B/Jim Jones to Gucci/Jeezy00:39:15 - What's Next for Max B? Streaming? Collabs?00:41:10 - Who Should Max B Collab With? (Cardi B, Drake, Jay-Z)00:48:35 - Trying to Find a Song with AI00:53:15 - Singing Burna Boy & Raving About Bad Bunny's Beats00:59:19 - MAIN TOPIC: DJ Vlad vs. Everybody00:59:30 - Vlad Sues Joyner Lucas & Tries to Trade for an Interview01:05:17 - Vlad vs. Fivio & Getting Scammed by Top Five01:06:10 - Is Vlad Coming to Toronto for the Top Five Interview?01:10:05 - Is Suing "Part of the Culture"? Guttzy vs. Vagez01:17:10 - Toronto Artists Gone "Missing": Why G & Plush01:23:08 - MAIN TOPIC: 6ix9ine's "Third Run"01:27:30 - Why We Have Empathy for 6ix9ine (He Got Done Dirty)01:32:53 - Blaming the Baby Moms?01:36:25 - Michael Jackson Biopic Trailer Reactions01:45:45 - Biopic Bracket: Straight Outta Compton vs. Notorious vs. Oppenheimer01:49:33 - The Brianna Story: Trapped by an Undercover Cop01:59:15 - MAIN TOPIC: Plushh is Homeless & Living in Her Car02:03:15 - Why Toronto Fails to Help Viral Stars Monetize02:08:58 - Drama King vs. a Video Girl Over $5002:13:30 - MAIN TOPIC: "We Love Hip Hop" Podcast Beef02:17:35 - Friday Complains OVO Artists (Smiley) Won't Come on His Show02:24:28 - Why Friday's Logic is Flawed (He Goes on Shows with No Views)02:31:50 - Friday vs. Russian (Toronto DVD)02:40:48 - Westside Gunn Kicked Out of WWE Raw02:46:00 - Is it Politics? (He Works with AEW)02:48:48 - The State of WWE's Roster (Cena, Vince, Old Roster)02:56:19 - The Grammys Are RIGGED (Analyzing Nominations)03:08:47 - Ja Morant to the Raptors?03:10:20 - MAIN TOPIC: Canada's 51% Tax Rate is F*CKED03:13:53 - Toronto is "Musty": High Taxes, Bad Roads03:16:33 - Guttzy: "F*ck Them. I'm Not Paying Taxes."03:20:43 - Outro & Shoutouts

In this powerhouse episode of The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz & DJ Laz Vagez sit down with Marlon Palmer & Duke of the legendary Extra Gravy Show.Marlon goes into detail about his time at Flow 93.5, calling the Canadian radio industry a "rigged game" and explaining the real reason there isn't more video content from the station. The crew breaks down the systemic issues facing Black media in Toronto.The conversation also dives deep into podcast dynamics, analyzing the infamous Joe Budden Podcast breakup with Rory & Mal and what we can all learn from it. Plus, Marlon addresses the controversy around him "popularizing" the Toronto accent and defends his stance on protecting the culture.Follow The Man Dem Show: Guttzy Guttz: @eldelnegro DJ Laz Vagez:  @officialvftv  Follow Our Guests: Marlon Palmer: @thatdudemcfly Duke: @duuke.m Extra Gravy Show: @extragravyshow ROTM Podcast: @rotmpodTime Stamps (Chapters):00:00:00 Intro & Brampton vs. Toronto Talent 00:05:00 The "Easy Entry" vs. "Too Tight" Debate 00:08:10 Official Guest Intro: Marlon & Duke of Extra Gravy Show 00:12:45 Marlon on Working at Flow 93.5 00:14:20 Marlon Explains Why Canadian Radio is a "Rigged Game" 00:16:35 Flow 93.5's New Owners Tried to "Flip" the Black Station 00:18:20 Does Toronto Need its own "Breakfast Club"? 00:19:57 Duke on Joining The Extra Gravy Show & Learning from Marlon 00:22:32 Analyzing The Joe Budden Podcast Breakup (Rory & Mal) 00:26:34 The Real Reason Mal Left (Principles) 00:30:45 Why AI (Like Opus) Doesn't Understand Comedy 00:35:05 The Death of MuchMusic & Speakers Corner 00:40:12 "Old People" Are Holding Back Canadian Media 00:43:50 Did Marlon Palmer Popularize the Toronto Accent? 00:46:16 Marlon's Full Response: Defending Black Culture from "Costumes" 00:51:30 "If you're a TO creator, you should know who I am" 00:53:08 Why Toronto Focuses on Negativity (It's Human Nature) 00:55:35 Do We Really Need US Approval? 00:56:46 Plugs & Outro

In this episode of The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez sit down with the internet sensation and food reviewer, OhBumbaRassclot. Things get heated and hilarious as they discuss the double standards between straight and gay men, the current state of Toronto, and why he believes he is "more of a man" than the deadbeat dads in the city.OhBumbaRassclot doesn't hold back on his criticism of Drake’s lack of community support, his controversial take on "grooming" allegations in the city, and his honest opinion on dating trans women. Plus, we get the story behind meeting Missy Elliott and the truth about that Allwyn's patty review.Follow the Guest: OhBumbaRassclot | @ohbumbarassclotTimestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Straight Men vs. Gay Men (Who is freakier?) 03:35 - The origin of "OhBumbaRassclot" & The Dad jokes 06:40 - Food Reviews: Why he ROASTED Allwyn’s Bakery 08:50 - The "Grooming" Allegations & Missing Kids in Toronto 14:15 - The Snitching Debate: Would you tell if your homie was cheating? 18:30 - LGBTQ+ Labels & Pronouns: "It's too much now" 24:52 - "I'm More of a Man Than You" - Calling out deadbeat dads 30:45 - Dating Trans Women: Would OhBumbaRassclot date a trans man? 35:30 - Down Low Men & The "Sneaky" Link Culture 42:00 - Storytime: Getting pulled on stage by Missy Elliott 45:15 - The Drake Rant: Why doesn't he build up Toronto? 51:45 - Addressing the Beef & "Gucci Boy" comments 54:00 - The N-Word Debate: Can Gay Black men say it? 57:50 - Slavery Hypotheticals & Closing Thoughts

Canada's #2 ranked amateur boxer, Suriya "The Flash", joins The Man Dem Show for his most revealing interview yet.Suriya details his "businessman first, boxer second" mentality , explaining how social media stars like Jake Paul are changing the game and why he's building his brand before he turns pro. He shares his goal of becoming the youngest boxing promoter in the game and his dream fights against Ryan Garcia and Jake Paul.He also sets the record straight on major Toronto internet drama:The "Robbery": Suriya exposes the truth behind the viral story that he, his brother JJ, and Rock King were robbed by Ridgeway. He reveals what really happened and why the chain was fake to begin with.His Brother's "Fake" Identity: Suriya calls out his own brother for claiming to be Indian on TikTok for views, which he feels disrespects their Sri Lankan Tamil heritage .Toronto Accent Beef: We play Suriya a clip of Marlon (Extra Gravy) claiming he started the Toronto accent , and Suriya (who's never heard of him ) gives his take on the New Gen vs. Old Gen debate .From his dad channeling his park-fighting rage into boxing to breaking celibacy the day before a fight, Suriya holds nothing back.Follow The Man Dem Show: (Insert Your Links Here)Follow Suriya The Flash: (Insert Guest's Links Here)🕒 YouTube Time Stamps00:00:00 Intro00:00:41 Who Wins: Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Right Now?00:01:12 Is Floyd Mayweather Overrated or a Genius? 00:02:22 Suriya’s "Wild" Pre-Fight Story (Breaking Celibacy) 00:02:49 Do Boxers Get More Women?00:03:28 The "Fuckboy" Image vs. The Boxer 00:04:22 Introducing Suriya The Flash: Ranked #2 in Canada 00:05:02 Suriya’s First Walk-Out Song (50 Cent) 00:05:21 My 32-Second Knockout & The Mom Who Tried to Serve an NDA 00:06:18 How Suriya Started Boxing (From Park Fights to the Ring) 00:08:35 Being a Sri Lankan Tamil Boxer00:09:00 "I Have to Be the Hero for the Tamil People" 00:09:44 How the Tamil Community Really Sees Boxing 00:10:25 The Sacrifices of Going Against the "Tamil Path" 00:13:25 DRAMA: "My Brother is Claiming He's Indian for TikTok Views" 00:15:35 "That's Some Wasteman Thing to Do" 00:17:40 Is Boxing an Expensive Sport to Start? 00:19:40 The Hardest Part of Boxing Training 00:21:00 The REAL Problem with Canadian Boxing 00:23:26 "I Am a Businessman First, and Then I'm a Boxer" 00:23:58 Using Jake Paul’s Marketing Genius 00:25:00 Suriya’s Dream Fights: Ryan Garcia & Jake Paul 00:26:03 Why "Canada Doesn't Care About Boxing" 00:30:25 How the Viral Mall Interviews Started 00:31:43 What Is the Toronto Accent? 00:34:08 "We Fooled You Guys" (Admitting They Exaggerate the Accent) 00:35:42 TORONTO ACCENT BEEF: New Gen vs. Old Gen00:36:24 Playing Clip of Marlon (Extra Gravy) Claiming He Started It 00:38:21 Suriya Responds: "I Don't Know Who That Is" 00:40:30 The Drake vs. Cardinal Analogy 00:43:35 The Biggest Problem with Toronto Music 00:45:28 How Drill Music is Influencing Grade 9 Kids to "Fit In" 00:49:04 Discussing the 14-Year-Old Who Killed the Grandma 00:53:24 How Suriya Stays Positive in a Dark City 00:54:12 End Goal: "Generational Wealth" 00:56:40 Finding Tamil Food for a Picky Eater01:01:03 10 Flash Questions with Suriya01:04:30 Toughest Punch He Ever Took 01:05:41 What Don't People Realize About the Boxing Grind? 01:06:49 One Word to Describe Himself: "Polarizing" 01:07:07 EXPOSED: The TRUTH About the "Ridgeway Robbery"01:07:54 Suriya Debunks the Headlines 01:08:34 What Really Happened (JJ Got His Chain Snatched & Took It Back) 01:10:48 "That Shit Was Not Real... You Robbed Fake Jewelry" 01:11:35 What's Next for Suriya The Flash?01:12:30 "I'm Stepping Into Being the Youngest Promoter Out There" 01:13:34 Final Words & Plugs

The Man Dem Show sits down with a true hip-hop legend, Mr. Cheeks of the iconic group The Lost Boyz! In this in-depth interview, Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez talk with Mr. Cheeks about his incredible journey, the formation of The Lost Boyz, and his status as an underrated storyteller in hip-hop.Mr. Cheeks shares untold stories, including the real inspiration behind the classic track "Renee" , working with Kurupt during the height of the East Coast vs. West Coast beef , and memories of the late, great Freaky Tah. He also discusses being an early pioneer of the melodic rap style that dominates today's music , and reveals which major artist turned down the beat for his solo hit "Lights, Camera, Action".Plus, Mr. Cheeks gives his unfiltered take on the Drake vs. Kendrick beef , the recent shake-up at Hot 97 with Funkmaster Flex and DJ Enuff , and offers wisdom on the importance of unity in the community to guide the youth.Don't miss this incredible conversation with a hip-hop pioneer! Make sure you like, comment, and subscribe!Follow Mr. Cheeks:YouTube: @MrCheeksTVInstagram: @mrcheeksofficialTime Stamps:00:00 - Intro00:48 - Vibe in the studio now vs. back then 01:03 - Mr. Cheeks on his son following in his musical footsteps 02:20 - Mr. Cheeks' status as an underrated storyteller 05:09 - The early days and basement sessions of The Lost Boyz 06:09 - Staying out of the street life to focus on music 08:22 - Mr. Cheeks' fashion influences & always being fly 10:46 - Was there competition during the golden era of hip-hop? 11:32 - How the movie 'The Lost Boys' influenced the group's name 14:00 - Relationship with the Supreme Team 16:45 - A Freaky Tah story that nobody knows 19:44 - Is it true the label only wanted to sign Mr. Cheeks initially? 20:25 - Making the "Music Makes Me High" remix with Kurupt during the East/West beef 27:05 - The real story that inspired the classic song "Renee" 32:48 - Does Mr. Cheeks feel he gets credit for pioneering melodic rap? 34:45 - Relationship with Queen Pen & working on "No Diggity" 36:05 - Working with Lil' Kim & Swizz Beatz on "The Jump Off"38:40 - What matters more: Awards or love from the streets? 39:43 - Mr. Cheeks talks his new project "One Night Only" 42:22 - Which current artist has that Lost Boyz energy? 45:18 - Why Mr. Cheeks hasn't pursued acting more 47:26 - Mr. Cheeks' take on the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef 51:04 - The one thing today's music needs from the golden era: Unity 52:24 - Thoughts on youth violence and the need for community programs 57:40 - First memories of coming to Toronto 01:01:02 - Trivia: Which artist turned down the 'Lights, Camera, Action' beat? 01:04:03 - Thoughts on the DJ Enuff & Funkmaster Flex situation at Hot 97 01:09:12 - Mr. Cheeks' plugs his new projects, music, and clothing line 01:10:08 - Final thoughts on legacy and timeless music

DJ Laz Vagez & Guttzy Guttz are back for episode 161.5 of The Man Dem Show, recording from their homes while sick! In this episode, the mandem discuss the Dodgers trolling Drake by playing Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" after sweeping the Blue Jays. They also get into the shocking leak of Diddy's pictures from jail and debate how much they're worth. Later, the hosts dive into the great hip-hop debate: Who could actually beat Jay-Z in a Verzuz? They break down matchups against Kanye West , Jadakiss , and Snoop Dogg. Also in this episode:• Reacting to Smiley's hilarious new interview. • Breaking down the Karimooo vs. Georgiana beef. • The guilty verdict for rapper Brianna Warner (Alicia Andrews). • Blueface is home! • Did Jhené Aiko & Big Sean really break up? Like, Comment & Subscribe for more from The Man Dem Show!#TheManDemShow #Drake #JayZ #Diddy #Verzuz⏰ Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro: Recording From Home (Sick)00:02:00 - Toronto Concert Venue Complaints (Coldplay, Chris Brown)00:06:00 - The Art of "Jabbing": Physical vs. Digital Scams00:08:30 - Blue Jays Season Wrap-Up & Future (Bo & Vladdy)00:11:15 - Dodgers Troll Drake Playing "Not Like Us"00:18:20 - When Should Drake Drop His Next Album?00:22:30 - Reacting to Smiley's New Song & Funny Interview00:27:45 - Analyzing the Karimooo vs. Georgiana Beef00:37:45 - Diddy's Jail Pictures LEAKED00:41:40 - The GREAT Jay-Z Verzuz Debate: Who Can Beat Hov?00:43:45 - Verzuz: Jay-Z vs. Kanye West00:44:40 - Verzuz: Jay-Z vs. Jadakiss00:47:39 - Verzuz: Jay-Z vs. Snoop Dogg00:49:10 - Rapper Brianna Warner (Alicia Andrews) Found GUILTY00:56:05 - Quick Hits: Blueface Released, Big Sean & Jhené Aiko Split00:57:15 - MTV's Ridiculousness Ending? Rob Dyrdek's SALARY01:00:15 - Brainstorming a GTV Gaming Show01:02:17 - Chrisean Rock Moves On With a 19-Year-Old