The XX Files

Episode 34 of The XX Files… this one different.

We talking about how fast a story can flip. One minute somebody inspirational… next minute they trending for something dark. The Dayton Webber situation really make you sit back and question how well we actually know people.
Then we get into this idea of identity—actors playing roles, people moving in character, and how easy it is to blur the line between who you are and what you present.
From ICE being posted at airports to a homeless chef going viral off controversy, it’s like everything right now is fighting for attention… whether it’s real, wild, or just loud.
And the conversation gets heavier when we touch on a situation involving trust, responsibility, and life-changing consequences.

But the real question we keep circling back to is this—
Are you being yourself…
or just doing what gets a reaction?

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Episode 33 of The XX Files jumps from culture to chaos in the way only this show can. We break down the controversy around Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another, settle a barbershop debate over who would win between Melvin, Deebo, and Damon, and get into a deeper question about whether fear or anger is the stronger force in people.
Along the way we revisit cartoon characters we couldn’t stand growing up and talk about the ongoing manhunt for Danell Maxwell.

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Episode 32 of The XX Files brings Memphis artist Jai Musiq into the room for a conversation about patience, growth, and staying true to your path in an industry that constantly tries to rush you.

With his upcoming project 'EP to Peachtree' on the way, Jai talks about the inspiration behind the music, the influence of time spent in Atlanta, and how Memphis continues to shape the way he moves creatively.

The conversation moves through everything from the science of brain cells learning video games, to the internet debating whether artists are allowed to age, to the real rivalry between Memphis and Atlanta wing spots.

It’s full of the kind of conversations that happen when artists take the time to actually talk about the journey.

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Episode 31 of The XX Files got Slimeroni in the building and we didn’t keep it surface.
We talked music. We talked acting. We talked anime. We talked range.

From making records that really moved, to stepping into Fran on GRITS and making her feel like somebody you actually know, not a character.  This is a conversation about what it looks like to operate in multiple spaces without shrinking yourself for any of them.

We got into women in anime versus live-action TV, the weird politics of being called “versatile,” Memphis influence, late-night Waffle House tournament ideas, and what it really means to move without asking what lane you’re supposed to be in.
It’s funny. It’s intentional. It’s honest, homies.

Episode 31 is one of them ones.

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Ricky Davaine pulls up to The XX Files for a conversation rooted in vulnerability, faith, rebellion, and real life. A Memphis-born singer, rapper, and guitarist, Ricky moves between melody and truth effortlessly, blending soul, grit, and introspection in a way that feels lived in—not performed.

We talk about navigating identity, carrying the weight of where you come from, creative discipline, and what it means to stay grounded while carving your own lane. From music to purpose to the moments that shape you when nobody’s watching, this episode is about growth without the gimmicks.

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In this episode of The XX Files, PreauXX sits down with UNCLE AUNTI, a Memphis duo musician and saxophonist/ producer who never really fit into one lane.

Coming off the release of his latest album Ego Deathing in a Driveway under the name UNCLE AUNTI, they talks about identity, ego, and what it looks like to grow without abandoning yourself. The conversation moves through creative freedom, inspiration, and hilarious moments "Lazy Summer Days" where real change actually happened.

The episode also touches on viral culture, Memphis running the internet, aliens, legacy matchups, and what the future of entertainment looks like as AI becomes more involved in creativity. Thoughtful, funny, and honest, this is a conversation about becoming who you are without needing permission.

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This week on The XX Files, PreauXX sits down with Memphis designer Pe$o — a creative who understands that style is more than clothes… it’s identity.
From basketball roots to building a respected fashion brand in the city, Pe$o breaks down the mindset behind designing with intention, moving like a business, and creating pieces that feel personal instead of trendy.
The conversation dives into execution over hype, why marketability often beats talent, the difference between real style and imitation, and how image shapes opportunity before you ever speak.
Plus: a debate about the viral Ring camera Super Bowl commercial, a spicy “Controversy of the Week,” and rapid-fire interrogation questions that get reckless fast.
This episode is about presence, perception, and becoming unmistakably yourself.

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PreauXX and R.U.D.Y. sit down with Jussflo for a conversation about what it really takes to survive as an independent artist today. Not the highlight reel, the real work.

They talk discipline, distractions, and how easy it is to look busy without actually building anything. From quality vs quantity to staying focused in a world designed to pull your attention every five minutes, the episode keeps circling back to one thing: craft.

The conversation also turns to the art of rap itself: freestyling, skill, and whether the culture has drifted away from the fundamentals that made hip-hop competitive in the first place.

Less industry talk. More truth. One of those episodes that feels like a check-in with yourself.

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Today’s guest is someone who really represents evolution in real time.

Not just in what she creates… but in how she moves.

ChelsTheMac is a creative, a visionary, and an artist learning how to trust her own voice louder than outside noise. Her work lives at the intersection of expression, identity, and becoming.

In this episode, we talk about growth, pressure, and self-discovery. We dive into her new record “Did You Know,” inspired by Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine,” the making of Shades of MAC, and what it means to create from feeling instead of formulas.

We also unpack whether artists really want success or just validation, debate if R&B is becoming aesthetic before it’s becoming honest, and get into unfiltered interrogation questions that touch on heartbreak, competition, and emotional choices.

This conversation is about what happens when you stop trying to fit… and start choosing yourself.

Welcome to The XX Files.

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In this episode of The XX Files, PreauXX sits down with Memphis multidisciplinary artist and UNAPOLOGETIC creative Nubia for a conversation rooted in inner worlds, power dynamics, and what it means to protect what’s sacred.

Centered around her latest work, Slightly Sacred, Nubia breaks down the meaning behind the title, the parts of herself she had to shed, and how power shows up in creativity, relationships, and society at large.

The conversation expands into a deeper exploration of modern life — from the idea that society is designed to disconnect people from what’s sacred, to the controversy that we often confuse stimulation with happiness.

This episode is about grounding, identity, and the quiet forms of power that don’t need to announce themselves.

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