On this episode we celebrate 25 years since the release of DMX’s debut album “Its Dark And Hell Is Hot”. We discuss parallels in the lives of X, and Tupac, who will have a portion of MacArthur Blvd in Oakland renamed after him. We’ll let you know where exactly. And Fetty Wap’s lawyers are arguing that his sentence should be lightened due to the motivation behind his involvement in drug dealing. Fetty claims the pandemic led him to pushin’ p. A group of exotic dancers become the only in the nation unionized after their election to the guild is accepted. We discuss them as well as their only predecessors from 1996. Plus an update on the NBA Conference Finals and a look ahead to the Haney VS Lomachenko fight tonight! All that and much more on episode 186 of UNPROFESSIONAL AF! (INTRO) DMX- Intro (SHIT WE ON) RICH: Smoke Dza- Just Weed RUK: Symba- Top G (OUTRO) DMX-Stop Being Greedy

On this episode we open with the dangers of the Bay Area. Just this week stories involving car burglaries turned to life threatening actions, to road rage where again firearms are present and more. We discuss what if anything could be done to deter the current state of affairs. Then good news from the Bay as well, we talk about a young artist from around our way packing one of the larger venues in the City. We’ll let you know who pulled off the feat as well as the special guest featured along with him. And Ja Morant once again finds himself in the news for his off court antics. He’s again on live with friends brandishing a gun. We discuss what we think the issue is and echo the sentiments around the league. Then we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of boxing. We begin highlighting a young star in the making that’s home team! The homie Joe in Vegas is raising his Son to not only be a great man, but a great fighter as well. We talk about his young 4-0 career as well as the unfortunate events at a tournament that prevented another opportunity in the ring. A brawl between 4 major teams of the sport breaks out at a youth tournament in Sin City. And somehow the real black eye on the sport came as Rollie Romero was gifted a stoppage and the Jr Welterweight Championship as veteran referee Tony Weeks ends the fight abruptly without reason. Plus the Conference Finals Matchups are set we give our predictions and much more on episode 185 of UNPROFESSIONAL AF! (INTRO) Mobb Deep- Temperatures Rising (SHIT WE ON) RICH: Nas- We Will Survive RUK: Jay Z- Where I’m From (OUTRO) Nas & Diddy- Hate Me Now

On this episode we breakdown what was a horrible day for commuters in the City of Antioch. Then an arrest is made in San Jose after a police investigation leads Police to a bomb manufacturing facility. We’ll let you know just how dangerous the contents of the building were as well as the charges the man responsible is facing. Also one of the big screen’s biggest stars, Robert De Niro is becoming a father once again at the age of 79. We give him a new nickname and get some jokes off. Plus new music drops you need to know about, and stories revolving the 3 former teams of Oakland. All that and much more on episode 184 of UNPROFESSIONAL AF! (INTRO) The Jacka- Won’t Be Right (SHIT WE ON) Rich: Tupac- Hearts Of Men Ruk: Jay Worthy & Roc Marciano- Wake Up (OUTRO) Deante’ Hitchcock-Callin’

On this episode we recap our eventful weekends. My Wife broke her foot over the weekend and at time of recording I had spent 4 days in her shoes. While taking on her role I gain even more admiration and appreciation for all she does. Then an East Bay man is exposed for running an elaborate Ponzi scheme taking advantage of the elderly Asian community. Victims were robbed of money, peace of mind, and even their homes. We discuss what kind of person it takes to run such a shady play. And the Lovers & Friends tour took place in Las Vegas over the weekend with a star studded line up. Unfortunately the headlines revolving around the show stemmed from an alleged altercation between Usher and Chris Brown. We give our takes on if this is a lot about nothing or a bigger issue brewing. One good story that came from the show was the review on Missy Elliot’s performance. We give the Queen her flowers while she can smell them and talk about her impact on the game. Plus an NBA Playoff update ahead of a win or go home game 5 for the Warriors. We give our predictions for the remaining games across the league. All that and more on episode 183 of UNPROFESSIONAL AF! (Intro) Lil Wayne- Uproar (Shit We On) Rich: Ray Vaughn- Pickin’ Cherries Ruk: Mozzy- Tell The Truth (Outro) Kanye West- Celebration

On this episode we open talking about a Florida family that was attacked by a swarm of bees, and Rich shares a story of his own encounter. Then the first writers strike in 15 years immediately affects the landscape of television and film. Writers displeasure with the compensation in this new streaming area sparked a walk out of 11,500 employees. We discuss not only what affect it will have in their field but possibly streaming as a whole. Also 50 Cent has joined another two powerhouse names to make a bid on the BET ownership rights. We discuss what that could mean for BET as well as one of their contributors that 50 has longstanding issues with. Next Ed Sheeran is in a legal battle with the Marvin Gaye Estate over a copyright infringement case involving two of their biggest hits. We play them side by side and let y'all be the judge then tell you how the actual judge presiding ruled. And our guy Freddie Gibbs is back in the news and no its not for music unfortunately. This time its his ex that holds him to the fire for his actions after she shared she was pregnant. After attempts to reach him directly were unsuccessful she took to IG to air out the Gary Indiana rapper. She kept the receipts and shared the files. Find out why we dubbed him "Ghostin' Gibbs". And of course we get into the current NBA Playoff's action. We recap the first two games of the Western Semi-Finals between the Warriors and Lakers. We give our predictions for game 3 and recap the other series as well. All that and much more on episode 182 of Unprofessional AF! (INTRO) Wu-Tang- Triumph (SHIT WE ON) Rich: Westside Gunn: Part Deux Ruk: IDK ft. Benny The Butcher- Up The Score (OUTRO) 50 Cent- High All The Time

On this episode we open with a brief discussion of the Kings and Warriors series. Then stories of guns in schools hit too close to home when Rich and I each have a daughter in a school affected by threats. We discuss our concerns and different issues happening locally involving children’s safety. Then Tupac Shakur has been gone 26 years now and still has an impact like none other. His latest documentary on FX has shattered their non-scripted premiere record. We discuss the reasons Pac remains iconic and if there’s any artists in this new generation that can do the same. And the newest trend is Trans-disabled, people without any physical ailments are identifying as disabled. Rich and I give our thoughts and wonder how those actually disabled must be feeling. And then we deep dive into the Highway 80 series (I AIN’T DUCKIN THE SMOKE!) as much as I hoped the Kings would pull through a “50 Piece” from Stephen Curry proves to be too much. I give my thanks to a young Kings team and look ahead to some changes that could be coming. All that and more on episode 181 of UNPROFESSIONAL AF! (INTRO) J Cole- Pride Is The Devil (SHIT WE ON) Rich: Tupac- Picture Me Rollin’ Ruk: Flee Lord & Crisis- Old School Ways (OUTRO) Conway The Machine- The Chosen

As Me & My Wife celebrate 8 years together we take our celebration to the podcast. We discuss topics that many couples can relate to while giving our takes on our relationship and growth.

On this episode we premier season 4 of Unprofessional AF with a bang! From a study conducted that states Americans spent more money on legal cannabis than chocolate last year, to our town’s unwillingness to enter their hat in the race. Tyrese is back in the news again pulling out the camera and digging himself a hole. In the matter of recording this pod we went from his argument over what he was anticipating his child support payment to be, to breaking news of the Judge ordering 60 times that amount. (Damn Cuh) And Game 5 takes place tonight in Sacramento. We breakdown the keys to winning the pivotal 5th meeting of what has been a great series. And of course we talk Tank vs Garcia. From the fight that took place in the ring to the bet Rich and I made and if the winner got paid?!? All that and much more on episode 180 of UNPROFESSIONAL AF! (INTRO) Outkast- Skew It On The Bar-B (SHIT WE ON) Rich: Tupac- All About U Ruk: Westside Boogie- Outside (OUTRO) Conway The Machine- Fear Of God

On this episode we open with the story of The D.O.C. the Dallas TX born artist and executive returning to the stage for the first time in over 30 years. An accident in 1989 left the rapper without his voice for decades now we salute the OG getting back to work! A beloved Actor and Comedian receives his star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and we discuss his place in the All Time Greats. The A’s are the next and final team to leave Oakland. The Athletics have acquired Las Vegas property and plan to bring baseball to Sin City. We debate whether or not there’s a market for a slower game in a city constantly in motion. Game 3 of the Highway 80 Series belonged to the Warriors from start to finish. In a game where Curry was hot from the start, Kevon Looney played lights out grabbing 20 rebounds in a Warriors rout over the Sacramento Kings. We talk game 4 and if a road team will claim it’s first win or if home court prove to be protected once more. Plus new music drops from artists like Peezy, Lloyd Banks, and E40. All that and much more on Episode 179 of Unprofessional AF! (INTRO) Swizz Beats- Take ‘Em Out (SHIT WE ON) Rich: The God Fahim- Cobbler Ruk: Mike Shabb- All Greatness (OUTRO) Masta Ace Incorporated- Born To Roll

On this episode we recap episode 177 and the recovery process from it. Then we flip the show around and begin in sports. With the NBA Playoffs in full effect we breakdown games 1 & 2 of The Highway 80 Series. From the Game 1 win for the Kings in a nailbiter in which we also somehow took an L. Kings security told The Bay's Ambassador E40 when to go. We breakdown the drama that led up to the incident and how it could've went differently. Game 2 ended the same way Game 1 did with a Kings victory and with drama attached. Another incident this time Draymond Green and Domantas Sabonis get tied up and Green stomps his way out the tussle. Although both players were awarded a foul one would suffer even a darker fate. At time of recording Draymond was not suspended after recording it was announced that he was. We breakdown the gameplay and chess moves from both teams. Plus Timberland has announced an upcoming Missy Elliot project they hope to have dropped by Summer. Which sends us down a rabbit hole and the intro to 177 gets reexamined. (LMAO) And while we talking ladies in Hip Hop one of todays biggest stars signs one of the brightest up and coming to her new label. Tap in for all the details. AND A PREVIEW TO A NEW RUK FREESTYLE RECORDED AT TM!?!?!? All that and much more on episode 178 of Unprofessional AF! (INTRO) Kanye West- New God Flow (SHIT WE ON) Rich: Nas-Ugly Ruk: G MIMS & Jim Jones- Angel (OUTRO) E40- YAY AREA