The No 4Play Podcast

Join us as we discuss Keri Hilson's comments on if being a Ride or Die Chick is a detriment. Also, we tackle the question, is Beyonce the greatest entertainer of all time? We talk about the case Brennan Walker being shot at by Jeffrey Zeigler after stopping at his home to ask for directions to his local high school.

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The good Brothers of The No 4Play Show Resurrect this Monday. We lend our voices to such topics as the Fabulous domestic drama & Stephon Clark. And we also have some words of advice for an HBCU college student as he debates on whether the girl he was in a situation-ship is too cool. The topics come rapid fire as we line them up and knock them down.

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Happy New No 4Play Year! We know you missed us. Without further ado we send up our last audio-only show with discussions of Mo'Nique's bag drop, social media shallow hot takes, newborn Chicago West, a 'lean' wake up call and the DJ major keys. Trigger Warning: This episode includes reactions to the #MeToo movement cascade of sexual assault allegations.

Listen in as we discuss:

• Ant P prays for dating increase (4:40)

• Oh no Mo'Nique, baby what is you doin'? (10:20)
• Where my LINK at? (19:40)
• Welcome to the world, Lil 290 West (29:00)
• RIP Fredo Santana (34:80)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Boyz II Men – Doing Just Fine

South Africa protests H&M over of an offensive shirt

Monique speaks out against Netflix

Congressman Luis Gutiérrez

Fredo Sanata passes away

Singer Seal sexual battery allegations

The Rockets & The Clippers

Quotes from this Episode:

"She's the most decorated woman in comedy history? Did they kill Whoopi [Goldberg]. Is she gone like her eyebrows." ~Fresh

"Mo'Nique got less followers than your average bottle girl. ~Dion

"All you political science majors, still lookin' lost out the window cuz you lonely." ~ Ant P

"When you don't know what is going on, don't go run to Facebook like you do!" ~Dion

"We know people named Harlem, Brooklyn. The dirty girl down the street is named Paris." ~ Fresh

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This is a moment. A celebration. A stunt. We share a ton of behind-the-scene scoops from all of your favorite episodes, as we celebrate the No 4Play journey. No time stamps today, just enjoy this dirty walk down memory lane. We'll link many of the episodes mentioned in the notes below with the official episode title.

Favorite Episodes Roll Call:

The 4:44 Episode (The No 4:44 Play Show)

Tyomi's Episode (Sex Talk with Sexpert Tyomi)

The Boo & David Bailey Episode

2016 Mother's Day Edition Episode

Stanley Love Tate's Episode (Cracking the Student Loan Code)

Jay Illa's Episode (Go DJ, That's My DJ)

Assata Jones' Episode (For the Ears of Others)

The Domestic Violence Episode

Cleveland Bus Driver Episode (Episode 12)

Z-Summit/Aaron Jones' Episode (Game Winning Plays with Aaron Jones)

Blac Youngsta - Booty

Quotes from this Episode:

"The lights was shining on her. And she was looking at me. I was like 'damn do we go together now?'" ~Fresh

"Android users are more defensive than an ugly feminist." ~Ant P

"We're in universities now." ~Dion

Shout out to our incredible show notes writer Brooke Brown that we mentioned on this episode. Contact her for your content writing needs at www.wellread-wellsaid.com

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It's getting cold out here as we acknowledge the cuff of convenience this season. Join us in rebuking Amazon Keys and smart homes, discussing a Justin Timberlake Super Bowl and give Nas a cyber dap for upgrading Nicki Minaj. A quick PSA leads to talk about the first time we brought a cold chick back to the block.

Listen in as we discuss:

• Justin & Janet (13:20)
• MJB & Kendu (31:10)
• Nas & Nicki (34:38)
• Rites of passage with a cold chick (39:55)
• The painful cuff of convenience (57:48)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Amazon Key

Gabrielle Union on Sway

Last Year Being Broke – A$AP Twelvyy

First Year Being Rich – ASAP Mob

Quotes from this Episode:

"Have my Foreman Grill play 'Grateful'." ~Fresh

"You have to beat someone in front of your neighborhood. [Have] a loud argument. You need to do something to let people know if you steal from me I'm coming for you." ~ Ant P

"I feel like I'm gonna be on the porch with a shotgun when the war of the robots go down like yeah I told you dumb asses it was gonna happen." ~Dion

"I done kissed you with morning breath and this is how you do me?!" ~Dion

"First time Nicki spent the night at Nas' crib, she was like 'it's quiet in here'." ~Ant P

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After a light conversation about crypto-currency, things get real. We acknowledge that rape culture is real. With care we try to tackle how men can impact everyone's ability to feel safe and protected in and outside the workforce as well as how the system fails sexual assault victims that both do and do not come forward.

**Warning: We respectfully discuss sexual assault as it pertains to the Harvey Weinstein allegations, Nelly's rape charges, and other powerful men.

Listen in as we discuss:

• Crypto-currency investing (9:22)
• Harvey Weinstein & rape culture (21:17)
• People You May Know plays too much (42:51)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Squarebit, Ethereum, Lite Coin, Ripple Coin, & Bitcoin

Follow Coin App

Terry Crews story

Quotes from this Episode:

"[Our kids] don't know each other and so it's easier for them to get into it [with each other]. I feel like you should know everybody in your neighborhood." ~Fresh

"She's obviously uncomfortable…and instead of us going to the guy and checking him we go to the chick and say 'oh you cool. You're thinking too much into it.' We as men need to check other men more and better." ~ Ant P

"They knew he was on dirt but they said 'Alright Harvey as long as you pay the settlements'. These are the conversations that make him feel invincible. People are saying 'great his board fired him.' No fuck the board because they approved his contract." ~Dion

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How you doing, Ye? The brothers are…*sigh* surviving. Racism fatigue has Ant P fed up. This episode we encourage black men to get their engines' checked with the help of a mental health professional. Enjoy our #blackboyjoy over the BET Hip Hop Awards, Uncle Luke's outspoken legacy and cast your play vote for the best hip-hop DJ drop of all time.

Listen in as we discuss:

• Jack Daniel's Arts, Beats + Lyrics recap (10:20)
• Black people, protect your mental (16:19)
• BET Hip Hop Cyphers wish lists (35:00)
• Uncle Luke's legacy (52:12)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Rap Radar Podcast w/ Bun B

Boogie - Thirst 48 Album

Musiq Soulchild - Outer Space

2017 BET Hip Hop Awards Cypers

Tyler, the Creator – What the Fuck Right Now

Quotes from this Episode:

"We cope with so much shit. Man, you get to the point where you have to be honest with yourself. Let's be more real with ourselves." ~Ant P

"Everything is not just physical. Sometimes it's mental too. If you got a car and you go get the oil changed and the tires rotated. But who's checking the engine? That's what the professional is there for." ~ Fresh

"Don't be mad because Luda went to go get the bag." ~ Dion

"We do ourselves no favors by arguing about who can speak out on our behalf." ~Ant P

"For those who don't know, southern Illinois is basically like…Mississippi." ~ Fresh

Event of the Week:

Fake Shore Drive Big Tymer$ @ The Porter Theater - November 4th

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We have our good friend and seasoned NBA TV sports journalist Kevin Cottrell Jr. joining us for a humble conversation about getting up close and professional with the top players, your favorite teams' chances at making the Finals, and putting to rest the LeBron GOAT debate.

Listen in as we discuss:

• HBCU Football Classics & student recruitment (1:00)
• #KevClout (10:30)
• Mentorship from Ahmad Rashad (17:20)
• Analytics and their effect on black players (37:00)
• Hot Takes: Most Memorable NBA Games (1:24:08)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Chicago Football Classic

Circle City Classic

Johnsonville Sausage

Ahmad Rashad

Quotes from this Episode:

"It took me back to when I was a kid and I was jumping up and down and bumped my head on the ceiling fan." ~ Fresh

"They weren't thinking about stats, they were worried about showing respect for the game." ~Kevin

"And Mike wouldn't have been Instagram-ing his workouts!" ~Dion

"You called me…like 'Ant, I'm not even going to gloat. I just wanna know are you okay?' I said no I'm riding in my car with no music on." ~Ant P

Find our guest's work on nbatv.com, and on Twitter at @KCJ_Swish. If you want to help title his new book reach us on Facebook or Twitter @No4PlayShow.

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Enjoy our deep dive into the long game of creating fashion-forward accessible product lines; marketing collaborations, and a fun round of tastemaker predictions for 2017. It was our esteemed pleasure to discuss branding and the brilliant strategies that go into the most iconic ath-leisure accessories with New Era's Colie Blake.

Listen in as we discuss:

• Home Depot gets Fresh big mad (16:29)
• Lifestyle brand story building (21:29)
• The thought process of a limited release (39:58)
• The top brand shifters of tomorrow (61:00)

Mentioned in this Episode:

G Herbo's G Fazo's

DC's 9:30 Club

Austin City Limits Music Festival

Jay-Z performs Wonderwall – Glastonbury

Donald Glover Interview – Fast Company

Quotes from this Episode:

"[What] these brands miss. You have to make [fashion] accessible. Homegrown things, really get it out there. If someone blows up you hope that that collaboration continues. " ~ Colie Blake

"They don't think about the next thing. A lot of people are hype beasts." ~ Colie Blake

"All the theories about the possibilities of where streaming could go is actually so fascinating. ~ Dion

"Have we ever seen a truly marketable football player besides Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson?" Fresh

"[Donald Glover] made a statement saying he only has a few more years to be dangerous. I took it as 'I only have a few more years to be fearless'…[If he just says] I'm going to make these choices and put them on display. I feel like people would follow the fuck outta him." ~ Dion

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