The Stem Society

Ep 128

Cam’ron is reportedly suing J. Cole — and I’m breaking down why he’s right to stand on business but might’ve been better keeping it private. Then I revisit Jay-Z’s old Verzuz comments where he said nobody could touch him. I name his three true challengers — Drake, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West — and tell you who I think would actually win that battle. My pick might surprise you.

Timestamps:

(0:39) What Happened?

(4:18) Right Thing Wrong Way

(6:40) Hip Hop is a Business

(8:33) Jay Z Says Nobody Can Beat Him

(9:54) Could Wayne Do It?

(12:08) Could Drake Win?

(14:54) Kanye West?

Four years later, Dave returns with The Boy Who Played Harp — a deeply personal album about faith, loss, and growth.
This isn’t just a rap record; it’s a reflection of where he is as a man.

In this episode, Cole breaks down how Dave uses spirituality, honesty, and vulnerability to tell his story. From “175 Months” to “Chapter 16” with Kano, this is Dave sounding more grounded — and more human — than ever before.

If you’ve ever questioned your faith or felt like you’re figuring life out one prayer at a time, this one’s for you.

🎙️ The Stem Society — honest hip-hop commentary with Cole Jackson. New episodes every Wednesday and Sunday.

Bonus Episode

Everyone keeps saying hip hop is dead, but the numbers don’t tell the full story. In this video, I break down why the culture is still alive — just evolving in new spaces. From charts to creativity, hip hop hasn’t flatlined, it’s just shifting.

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Ep 127

This week on The Stem Society, Cole Jackson breaks down two moments that show what happens when hip-hop gets personal.

First, Kevin McCall’s emotional podcast moment reignites old drama with Chris Brown — raising questions about money, pride, and how fame breaks artists.

Then, Trap Lore Ross gets confronted by Central Cee’s team at ComplexCon — sparking a bigger conversation about accountability in hip-hop media and what happens when content creators push the line for clicks.

Cole unpacks both stories with honesty, humor, and perspective — reminding us that in hip-hop, the truth always comes with a cost.

Timestamps

(0:00) Cole Open

(1:26) Kevin McCall cries on the couch

(3:10) Chris Brown and Kevin McCall's history

(4:02) Kevin McCall blows $8 Million

(5:55) Does Chris owe Kevin for his success?

(9:11) It's the labels fault!

(11:40) Kevin needs to take responsibility

(12:15) Ray J and Young Thug step in

(14:33) Trap Lore Ross gets pressed at Complex Con

(17:00) Trap Lore Ross content

(18:09) Stand on what you say!

(19:37) Trap Lore Ross side of things

(22:06) Content Creators just want attention

(23:33) Outro

Tyler, The Creator is catching heat again — this time for old anti-Black tweets from his early career that have resurfaced online. The backlash came right after he paid tribute to D’Angelo, and somehow, his own fanbase became part of the problem.

Cole Jackson breaks down the controversy, the internet’s obsession with digging up the past, and how Tyler’s evolution as an artist challenges what “Black artistry” looks like in modern hip-hop.

🎧 The Stem Society — Honest Hip-Hop Commentary. No Industry Filter.

⏱ Timestamps:

(0:00) Cole Open

(0:39) Tribute Gone Wrong

(4:24) Tyler's Old Tweets

(9:01) Tyler's Music Tells Us Everything

(15:01) Final Thoughts

Ep 125

In this episode, Cole Jackson gets real about the downside of honesty in hip-hop media. After losing subscribers for calling Drake’s lawsuit a business move instead of a personal attack, Cole breaks down how fan culture and hive mind thinking are hurting small creators, hip-hop, and the conversations around it.

From Drake vs Kendrick to Nicki vs Cardi, and even voices like Akademiks and Joe Budden, this episode explores how fan loyalty has turned into blind allegiance — and what that means for creators who choose truth over tribes.

🎙️ The Stem Society is where real hip-hop commentary lives — no industry filters, no PR spin, just perspective.

Ep 124

Drake’s lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” has officially been dismissed. In this episode, Cole Jackson breaks down Judge Vargas’ 38-page opinion, how it frames rap beef as protected art, and what this means for the culture going forward.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Cold Open – Drake vs UMG dismissed

(1:17) What the Dismissal Says

(7:10) Drake’s claim about bots and pay-for-play

(10:24) The timeline reacts on X

(16:17) Cole's Got Questions

(18:38) Drake's Legacy/Outro

Ep 123

Cole Jackson dives into two of the week’s biggest stories in hip-hop: Cardi B and Nicki Minaj’s Twitter meltdown and Diddy’s sentencing. The episode breaks down how a $4.99 tweet turned into a family-level feud — and why Diddy’s four-year sentence says more about the system than it does about justice.

Tune in for unfiltered commentary and cultural analysis that keeps it honest — because The Stem Society isn’t here to play it safe.

Timestamps

(0:00) Cole Open

(1:40) Cardi vs Nicki/How Did It Start?

(5:07) Cardi's Numbers Are Fake?

(7:33) Took It Too Far

(9:26) Nicki's Next Album

(11:13) Cardi Has a Problem

(14:02) Diddy's Sentencing

(18:05) Fame is Not Above the Law

Young Thug’s UY Scuti is 20 tracks of highs and lows. In this review, I break down what worked, what didn’t, the production, and the features. Thug shows flashes of the artist fans know and love, but most of the project feels scattered and inconsistent. I explain why this album lands as a Light Spin and what it could mean for his future.

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Ep 122

Cardi B just went back-to-back at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 208k first week — the first woman since Nicki Minaj to pull it off. But does that mean hip hop is thriving in 2025, or are we watching the culture stall out? Cole Jackson breaks down Cardi’s run, Nicki’s response, and why the game might be short on new stars.

In the second story, Live Nation’s CEO claims concert tickets are “underpriced.” Cole explains why that doesn’t add up for fans — or for artists.

🎙 Hosted by Cole Jackson, The Stem Society delivers honest hip hop commentary and unfiltered takes on the culture.

Timestamp

(0:00) Cole Open

(1:18) Cardi's Album is Number 1?

(4:30) Do you think hip hop is having a great year?

(6:16) We Need Drake

(10:35) No New Stars

(12:42) Who We Should Talk About

(15:29) Final Thoughts

(16:12) Concerts are Underpriced

(19:32) AI and Dynamic Pricing

(22:06) Final Thoughts

(24:56) Outro

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