The Rap Dad's Show

What’s it like growing up the son of Rev Run, hip-hop royalty — and now raising kids of your own?

In this heartfelt conversation, JoJo Simmons opens up to host Esteban Serrano about the pressure of legacy, lessons from his legendary father, and the moment he truly became a man — the day he found out he was going to be a dad.

From Run’s House to real life, JoJo shares how fatherhood redefined his purpose, the challenges of raising kids in today’s world, and why being a present Black father is the dopest flex of all.

Listen To The Full Interview: 

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rap-dads-show/id1727349197

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bf8WAqxiayc3Jd9X4sZSH?si=21b227b28b7d4378

Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show for more engaging conversations with rappers, artists, and influencers exploring the beautiful complexities of fatherhood within the Hip-Hop community.

📺 About The Rap Dads Show:

Hosted by the seasoned TV producer and author, Esteban Serrano, and executive produced by the legendary Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show celebrates the most significant role in the lives of your favorite rap stars — fatherhood.

At just 15 years old, HoodTrophy Bino found out he was going to be a father — while living in abandoned houses and trying to survive. In this powerful episode of The Rap Dads Show, Bino opens up about growing up without a dad, learning to raise kids of his own, and why he refuses to miss a single birthday or football game.

Hosted by Esteban Serrano and executive produced by Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show dives deep into the lives of fathers in hip-hop — the real stories behind the music, the mistakes, and the manhood.

Listen To The Full Interview: 

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rap-dads-show/id1727349197

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bf8WAqxiayc3Jd9X4sZSH?si=21b227b28b7d4378

Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show for more engaging conversations with rappers, artists, and influencers exploring the beautiful complexities of fatherhood within the Hip-Hop community.

📺 About The Rap Dads Show:

Hosted by the seasoned TV producer and author, Esteban Serrano, and executive produced by the legendary Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show celebrates the most significant role in the lives of your favorite rap stars — fatherhood.

🕘 Don't Miss Out!

Tune in every Monday at 9pm on SwaysUniverse.com and The Rap Dads Show YouTube for new episodes packed with insightful conversations, heartwarming stories, and valuable insights.

👉 For more exclusive Rap Dads content, Merch, and beyond, visit RapDads.com! Explore the world of fatherhood through the lens of hip-hop's finest. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with the Rap Dads community! 🎉

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100K Track — the music executive behind some of hip-hop’s biggest moments — opens up about the role that changed him most: fatherhood. From running the business to raising his kids, Track explains how becoming a dad gave him clarity, discipline, and a whole new purpose.

In this episode of The Rap Dads Show, he shares lessons on balancing the music industry with parenting, why he waited until 30 to have kids, and how fatherhood became his superpower in life and business.

Listen To The Full Interview: 

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rap-dads-show/id1727349197

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bf8WAqxiayc3Jd9X4sZSH?si=21b227b28b7d4378

Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show for more engaging conversations with rappers, artists, and influencers exploring the beautiful complexities of fatherhood within the Hip-Hop community.

📺 About The Rap Dads Show:

Hosted by the seasoned TV producer and author, Esteban Serrano, and executive produced by the legendary Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show celebrates the most significant role in the lives of your favorite rap stars — fatherhood.

🕘 Don't Miss Out!

Tune in every Monday at 9pm on SwaysUniverse.com and The Rap Dads Show YouTube for new episodes packed with insightful conversations, heartwarming stories, and valuable insights.

👉 For more exclusive Rap Dads content, Merch, and beyond, visit RapDads.com! Explore the world of fatherhood through the lens of hip-hop's finest. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with the Rap Dads community! 🎉

JJ’88 went from solitary confinement to rebuilding his life as a father. In this powerful episode of The Rap Dads Show, he shares how time in “the hole” forced him to reflect, change, and fight for a second chance.

From the pain of missing milestones to the joy of coming home, JJ’88’s story is a raw look at redemption, fatherhood, and the resilience it takes to break free from the past.

Listen To The Full Interview: 

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rap-dads-show/id1727349197

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bf8WAqxiayc3Jd9X4sZSH?si=21b227b28b7d4378

Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show for more engaging conversations with rappers, artists, and influencers exploring the beautiful complexities of fatherhood within the Hip-Hop community.

📺 About The Rap Dads Show:

Hosted by the seasoned TV producer and author, Esteban Serrano, and executive produced by the legendary Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show celebrates the most significant role in the lives of your favorite rap stars — fatherhood.

🕘 Don't Miss Out!

Tune in every Monday at 9pm on SwaysUniverse.com and The Rap Dads Show YouTube for new episodes packed with insightful conversations, heartwarming stories, and valuable insights.

👉 For more exclusive Rap Dads content, Merch, and beyond, visit RapDads.com! Explore the world of fatherhood through the lens of hip-hop's finest. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with the Rap Dads community! 🎉

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Mecca opens up about his fear of becoming a father — and his deep desire to experience it anyway. In this honest and vulnerable moment, the rapper and storyteller reflects on grief, legacy, and the pressure men feel when they want children but aren’t sure they’re ready.

Listen To The Full Interview: 

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rap-dads-show/id1727349197

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bf8WAqxiayc3Jd9X4sZSH?si=21b227b28b7d4378

Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show for more engaging conversations with rappers, artists, and influencers exploring the beautiful complexities of fatherhood within the Hip-Hop community.

📺 About The Rap Dads Show:

Hosted by the seasoned TV producer and author, Esteban Serrano, and executive produced by the legendary Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show celebrates the most significant role in the lives of your favorite rap stars — fatherhood.

🕘 Don't Miss Out!

Tune in every Monday at 9pm on SwaysUniverse.com and The Rap Dads Show YouTube for new episodes packed with insightful conversations, heartwarming stories, and valuable insights.

👉 For more exclusive Rap Dads content, Merch, and beyond, visit RapDads.com! Explore the world of fatherhood through the lens of hip-hop's finest. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with the Rap Dads community! 🎉

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JD Williams, star of The Wire and Oz, opens up about the role that changed him forever — fatherhood. In this powerful episode of The Rap Dads Show, JD shares how becoming a girl dad reshaped his mindset, his career, and his understanding of manhood.

From iconic HBO scenes to real-life parenting lessons, this is a side of JD Williams you’ve never seen before.

Listen To The Full Interview: 

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rap-dads-show/id1727349197

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bf8WAqxiayc3Jd9X4sZSH?si=21b227b28b7d4378

Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show for more engaging conversations with rappers, artists, and influencers exploring the beautiful complexities of fatherhood within the Hip-Hop community.

📺 About The Rap Dads Show:

Hosted by the seasoned TV producer and author, Esteban Serrano, and executive produced by the legendary Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show celebrates the most significant role in the lives of your favorite rap stars — fatherhood.

🕘 Don't Miss Out!

Tune in every Monday at 9pm on SwaysUniverse.com and The Rap Dads Show YouTube for new episodes packed with insightful conversations, heartwarming stories, and valuable insights.

👉 For more exclusive Rap Dads content, Merch, and beyond, visit RapDads.com! Explore the world of fatherhood through the lens of hip-hop's finest. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with the Rap Dads community! 🎉

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Jae Millz gets raw about fatherhood, Young Money, and growing up without a dad. 

In this episode of The Rap Dads Show, Millz shares the real story behind his evolution—from mixtapes and the Young Money era to raising his kids with intention. This is a conversation about growth, generational healing, and learning to lead with love.

Listen To The Full Interview: 

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rap-dads-show/id1727349197

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bf8WAqxiayc3Jd9X4sZSH?si=21b227b28b7d4378

Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show for more engaging conversations with rappers, artists, and influencers exploring the beautiful complexities of fatherhood within the Hip-Hop community.

📺 About The Rap Dads Show:

Hosted by the seasoned TV producer and author, Esteban Serrano, and executive produced by the legendary Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show celebrates the most significant role in the lives of your favorite rap stars — fatherhood.

🕘 Don't Miss Out!

Tune in every Monday at 9pm on SwaysUniverse.com and The Rap Dads Show YouTube for new episodes packed with insightful conversations, heartwarming stories, and valuable insights.

👉 For more exclusive Rap Dads content, Merch, and beyond, visit RapDads.com! Explore the world of fatherhood through the lens of hip-hop's finest. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with the Rap Dads community! 🎉

Rising Memphis rapper Tre Loaded joins The Rap Dads Show for a raw and inspiring conversation about becoming a father at 19 and how that moment changed the course of his life. Tre opens up about the challenges of young fatherhood, the sacrifices he’s made to provide for his son, and how becoming a dad gave him purpose and direction. From moving cities to chasing his rap dreams while staying present for his child, this episode is a powerful look at what it means to grow up, break cycles, and show up as a man and a father.

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Listen To The Full Interview: 

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rap-dads-show/id1727349197

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bf8WAqxiayc3Jd9X4sZSH?si=21b227b28b7d4378

Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show for more engaging conversations with rappers, artists, and influencers exploring the beautiful complexities of fatherhood within the Hip-Hop community.

📺 About The Rap Dads Show:

Hosted by the seasoned TV producer and author, Esteban Serrano, and executive produced by the legendary Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show celebrates the most significant role in the lives of your favorite rap stars — fatherhood.

🕘 Don't Miss Out!

Tune in every Monday at 9pm on SwaysUniverse.com and The Rap Dads Show YouTube for new episodes packed with insightful conversations, heartwarming stories, and valuable insights.

👉 For more exclusive Rap Dads content, Merch, and beyond, visit RapDads.com! Explore the world of fatherhood through the lens of hip-hop's finest. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with the Rap Dads community! 🎉

Legendary producer Sean C joins The Rap Dads Show for a powerful conversation about fatherhood, legacy, and personal growth. Known for his work with Jay-Z, Big Pun, and countless hip-hop greats, Sean opens up about how becoming a father reshaped his priorities, mindset, and creative process. From letting go of control to learning patience and presence, this episode dives deep into what it really means to be a dad — and why it's the most important role he's ever had.

SPONSOR LINK

www.WashedDads.com

15% Off Promo Code: RAPDADS

Listen To The Full Interview: 

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rap-dads-show/id1727349197

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bf8WAqxiayc3Jd9X4sZSH?si=21b227b28b7d4378

Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show for more engaging conversations with rappers, artists, and influencers exploring the beautiful complexities of fatherhood within the Hip-Hop community.

📺 About The Rap Dads Show:

Hosted by the seasoned TV producer and author, Esteban Serrano, and executive produced by the legendary Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show celebrates the most significant role in the lives of your favorite rap stars — fatherhood.

🕘 Don't Miss Out!

Tune in every Monday at 9pm on SwaysUniverse.com and The Rap Dads Show YouTube for new episodes packed with insightful conversations, heartwarming stories, and valuable insights.

👉 For more exclusive Rap Dads content, Merch, and beyond, visit RapDads.com! Explore the world of fatherhood through the lens of hip-hop's finest. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with the Rap Dads community! 🎉

Cardiak, the hit-making producer behind some of hip-hop’s biggest anthems, sits down with The Rap Dads Show to talk about how fatherhood changed his life. From crafting beats for legends to late-night diaper changes, he shares how becoming a dad reshaped his career, mindset, and purpose. He opens up about balancing studio life with parenting, the lessons he’s learned, and how loss gave him a new perspective on family. This is a conversation every hip-hop dad needs to hear.

### **Key Takeaways:**  

• 🎶 Fatherhood Changed His Hustle – Cardiak shares how becoming a dad shifted his focus, making him more intentional with his time and career choices.
• 💡 Balancing Beats & Bedtime – He opens up about juggling the demanding life of a music producer while being a present and active father.
• ❤️ Loss & Perspective – Cardiak reflects on how personal loss reshaped his outlook on family, pushing him to cherish every moment with his child.

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Watch The Full interview Here: 

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Listen To The Full Interview: 

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rap-dads-show/id1727349197

Spotify: ttps://open.spotify.com/show/0Bf8WAqxiayc3Jd9X4sZSH?si=21b227b28b7d4378

Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show for more engaging conversations with rappers, artists, and influencers exploring the beautiful complexities of fatherhood within the Hip-Hop community.

📺 About The Rap Dads Show:

Hosted by the seasoned TV producer and author, Esteban Serrano, and executive produced by the legendary Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show celebrates the most significant role in the lives of your favorite rap stars — fatherhood.

🕘 Don't Miss Out!

Tune in every Monday at 9pm on SwaysUniverse.com and The Rap Dads Show YouTube for new episodes packed with insightful conversations, heartwarming stories, and valuable insights.

👉 For more exclusive Rap Dads content, Merch, and beyond, visit RapDads.com! Explore the world of fatherhood through the lens of hip-hop's finest. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with the Rap Dads community! 🎉