The XX Files

Today’s guest moves with intention.

A$h has been building since 2015—stacking consistency, not chasing noise.

From background vocals with some of the biggest names in music to stepping fully into her own sound, this conversation is about patience, confidence, and trusting the long game.

LOW KEY isn’t just the title of her latest album—it’s the way she moves.

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Episode 23 of The XX Files dives into the world of Brezay — an artist who refuses to fit inside a single box. From music to fashion to entertainment, Brezay treats creativity like a living thing, shaping it with color, personality, and purpose.

We talk about what drives a multifaceted artist, why staying connected to the youth matters now more than ever, and how every era of their life has built the next one. Brezay opens up about vulnerability, evolution, and the moment that changed the direction of their career.

This episode explores the balance between having fun with your art and carrying the weight of your purpose.

And of course, we step into this week’s Conspiracy Theory, interrogate the mind behind the drip, and close with a final thought on becoming the truest version of yourself.

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DJ Zetta pulled up and broke down his journey, his lessons, and his clover-coded era.
We talked Young Dolph memories, DJ mishaps, fitness glow-ups, and why some booths might actually be portals.
Hot Topics were crazy this week too… tap in and buckle up.

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Crown Prince of Memphis pulls up to talk Ja Morant, Kobe’s camp, Pharrell’s influence, balancing firefighter life with artistry, and his new single dropping Friday.

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From Ja Morant’s image battle with Kendrick Perkins to the shocking arrests shaking up the NBA, from Al Sharpton’s secret history with the feds to a Cash Money vs No Limit showdown rewriting southern rap history—this week’s episode dives into the thin line between legacy and leverage.

In a world where headlines are weapons and perception is currency, who really decides who’s the hero and who’s the villain? We’re pulling the curtain back on reputation, redemption, and the machinery that builds—or breaks—the icons we worship.

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From the ‘No Kings’ protest to a looming government shutdown that could cut off millions from SNAP benefits.

PreauXX and Rudy are diving into what happens when power, pride, and politics collide.

In America, we say ‘power to the people’… but are we just trading one crown for another? 

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This week on The XX Files, PreauXX and AWFM break down the difference between being free and being forgiven.

Derrick Groves gets caught after a wild New Orleans escape. Pooh Shiesty comes home. The Memphis Task Force faces heat. And Julia Fox & Marlon Wayans go head-to-head over what a “real man” really is.

But beneath it all lies the bigger question: Is Memphis being gentrified through fear?

Because every story about control starts with chaos.

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Episode 17 dives into chaos, control, and culture. From Mark Sanchez facing felony charges after an altercation with a 69-year-old truck driver, to new footage shaking up the Kyren Lacy case, to debates over Sora AI and digital blackface, we break down how narratives get built—and twisted. We talk Memphis task forces, free speech, and whether safety is real or just surveillance. And we spotlight Julian Brown, the 21-year-old inventor turning plastic waste into fuel and testing it in real time. Plus, our Conspiracy of the Week—“AI is the New Colonizer”—and a rapid-fire interrogation that’ll keep you thinking long after the episode ends.

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Episode 16 out now  Memphis’ own Lil TeeTop pulled up and we got into it — Thrax Life, mushrooms, fatherhood, and why positivity still hits even when negativity go viral.

Plus we break down the National Guard in Memphis, TikTok’s new U.S. deal, and Bud Crawford’s run-in with Omaha police.

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Chuchi Chvmberlain is one of Memphis’s most fashion-forward and original artists, blending style, bars, and hustle into a sound that can’t be duplicated. Known for his signature cadence, sharp metaphors, and smooth presence, Chuchi has built a reputation as both a trendsetter and a super dad balancing artistry with real life. He’s not just making music — he’s building legacy.

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