FRSHOUT

On this live episode (308) of FRSHOUT Hip Hop, we're talking Jim Jones Has More Hits Tha Nas? (05:22), E-40 & Amerie Rock Out NPR's Tiny Desk (14:54), Super Producer Timbaland Announces Work With AI Artist Sparking Criticism (30:00), Lil Wayne's Tha Carter 6 (1:11:26), Kendrick Lamar big night at the 2025 BET Awards (50:15), Raekwon's Purple Tape Files documentary (1:51:27), and more.

On this episode (293) of FRSHOUT Hip Hop, we're talking Jay-Z's assault case dropped, now he's making the biggest industry "power moves" of his life (23:11), Westside Gunn new album '12' reaction (39:35), NBA 2025 All-Star game flop (2:24) and Drake's new collab album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U getting snubbed by Spotify and UMG (51:25).

On this episode (292) of FRSHOUT Hip Hop, we're talking major backlash from fans calling Kendrick Lamar's Superbowl halftime performance "lackluster" (50:26), Drake seemingly shading Serena Williams over her Superbowl cameo (1:07:45), and Kanye West getting shutdown permanently (15:29). Plus Which NBA player was the best rapper (3:23)? Watch the episode on YouTube.

One this episode (291) of FRSHOUT Hip Hop, we're talking Kendrick Lamar's historic Grammy night, winning five awards for his hit diss track "Not Like Us" (27:11). Plus we discuss if Andre 3000 can be the greatest rapper of all time with no classic solo studio album (12:02), YFN Lucci's release from prison after serving four years (6:38), and all the crazy antics from the Grammys: Kanye West's wife getting butt-naked on the red carpet (27:39), Beyonce buying Country album of the year (1:06:06), and Janelle Monae's cringe Michael Jackson tribute (31:30). RIP Irv Gotti (3:19).

On this episode (290) of FRSHOUT Hip Hop, we're talking Kendrick Lamar making history at the 2025 Grammy Awards (20:47), Westside Gunn and the future of Griselda Records (2:47), plus the upcoming album 'Life is Beautiful' by The Alchemist, 2 Chainz, Larry June (35:43). Watch this episode on YouTube.

On this episode (289) of FRSHOUT Hip Hop, we're talking Nas and DJ Premier album delays (1:02:16), Playboy's print reboot with Lori Harvey (4:26), Kanye West reclaiming his billionaire status (35:24), Sexxy Redd's new raunchy "WAP" record with Bruno Mars (16:47), and Kendrick Lamar, SZA Superbowl LIX update (50:33). Watch this episode on YouTube.

On this episode (288) of FRSHOUT Hip Hop, we're talking A$AP Rocky facing 24-years in prison after refusing a super plea deal from the L.A. District Attorney (3:03), new music from Beanie Sigel and his past issues with Jay-Z (18:45), new visuals from Memphis Bleek and Roc Marciano (38:44), Joey Bada$$ trying to egg J. Cole into a rap "fake" beef (46:28).

On this episode (287) of FRSHOUT Hip Hop, we're talking Method Man allegedly punching his daughter's ex-boyfriend at Crunch Fitness (2:45), Yasiin Bey and The Alchemist forming a new hip hop super duo called "Forensics" (12:51), Busta Rhymes dropping another "mid" project (23:55), and Snoop Dogg and Nelly getting major backlash from music fans for performing at Donald Trump inauguration events (51:06).

On this episode (276) of FRSHOUT Hip Hop, we're talking Drake filing a federal lawsuit against UMG for defamation (1:14:12), Kanye West's new Bully BL-01 shoes (4:35), Chuck D and the LA wildfires (15:39), Gelo Ball signing a $13 million dollar deal with Def Jam (22:38), Redman dropping more new visuals from 'Muddy Waters Too' (51:22), Pusha T and Kendrick Lamar declaring war on Drake together (1:00:48).

On this episode (285) of FRSHOUT Hip Hop, we're talking 50 Cent's "mid" six show Las Vegas residency (4:48), Redman's new music video for I'm On The BullSh!t from his Muddy Waters Too album (16:18), DJ Akademiks blasting LeBron James for allegedly cheating on his wife, Savannah with Drake helping him (28:01). We also discuss the most anticipated hip hop and rap albums for 2025 (1:01:40).

On this episode (284) of FRSHOUT Hip Hop, the fellas welcome in the new year with an in-depth exclusive interview with legendary Brooklyn emcee Skyzoo to discuss life, hip hop and his new album Keep Me Company (2:28). We also breakdown the recently UMG removed Drake freestyle "Fighting Irish" dry dissing LeBron James (1:35:47), Uncle Murda's "Rap Up 2024" (1:50:25), react to the new 32-track album Muddy Waters Too from Redman (1:57:15), and prove that the viral song "Tweaker" from LiAngelo Ball is not just a one-hit wonder (2:13:13).

On this podcast episode (282) of FRSHOUT Hip Hop, Iceberg and Bebop breakdown the Jay-Z and Diddy 2000 MTV Awards, 13 year-old assault lawsuit (1:07:18), talk Roc Marciano new album 'Skeleton Keys' with The Alchemist and his independent music success (31:55), plus reaction to the Snoop & Dr. Dre 'Missionary' album and why it flopped (4:40). We also countdown the "Top 5 Rappers" of 2024 (46:30).

The fellas chop it up with another Chicago bar bully in IAMGAWD who just dropped an early gem Bloodstained Suede 2 with super producer Clypto out of Cali. We also discuss if Jay Z is dropping another album and Frshout gives our Benny the Butcher album review. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas had a very special guest on to discuss Hip Hop Media and the overall state of hip hop. Dr Jerry Doby blessed us with his knowledge on Hip Hop Media and also shared his thoughts on how artist can take back the culture from the label vultures who want to destroy the fabric of hip hop, which is unity and wisdom. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas preview what they are expecting from Benny with his anticipated album. Do you think it will be a classic? Diddy is turning down the 2024 Grammy's. Dame Dash responds to Fat Joe and Drake uses an old Method Man clip as a response to Mos Def's "Pop" artist reference. Let us know your thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas and listeners gave our opinions on if Jay Z should retire. There were some spirited conversations and a lot was learned on both sides of the argument. Check it out and listen to what a lot of folks have to say. Shout out to the people who participated in this hot topic. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas discuss Mos Def calling Drake a Pop rapper. We also give our condolences to Yo Gotti with the unfortunate passing of his brother Big Jook. Jonathan Major takes an L losing his role to portray Dennis Rodman. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas discuss the new Jay Z and D'angelo single off the Book of Clarence soundtrack. Has Jay Z falling off? Benny the Butcher drops a new single "Bron" off his upcoming "Everyone can't go" album. Are you excited after hearing the 3rd single off the album? Can Jay Z be the G.O.A.T with 4:44 being his last project? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas react to the Katt Williams interview like everyone else. We also discuss if Ja Rule and Method man are setting up a comeback in 2024. Are you adding trillstatik(Bun B/Statik Seletah) to your list and were you feeling the Big Hit and Game album? Let us know your thoughts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas take a look at Q4 and who won the quarter and the year but also who had the worst year? Diddy or Envy? Billboard names their top 20 rap albums of 2023 but its trash. We discuss with the chat who we feel had the top 20 albums of 2023. Umar Johnson disqualifies Eminem from rap GOAT talk because he's white? Sound off on this with the frshout crew. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The squad discusses Hit boy crafting an album for his pops and Scarface setting the internet on fire with this Tiny desk performance. Nicki Minaj breaks Foxy Browns 24 yr old record! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas discuss and react to Nicki Minaj's new project and debate about Ye West dropping a new project with Ty Dolla $ign. Benny drops a new single feat Stove God and Wu taking up residency in Vegas. All this and more on episode 242 of frshout! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

Special guest Dan the Laker Fan is on to discuss his passion not only for the lakers and his thoughts overall on the game today. Dan also has some music that he's worked on and talks about his love for hip hop. Jay Z scores 20 gold and platinum plaques? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The frshout crew discusses Andre' 3000 breaking a chart record and legacy talk. Also Benny the Butcher continues to troll Freddie Gibbs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas discuss Nas upcoming double album and other shenanigans dealing with DJ Envy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

Nas pays major respect to two of the best to ever do it! Scarface and Rakim receive some high honors and the fellas discuss it. Also Diddy conveniently settles that lawsuit with Cassie.....Kufi time! Tell us your thoughts on the twitter handle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

Will Nas pull off another Grammy this year? Or will the Grammy go to Drake/21 Savage or Metro Booming? Andre' dropping a flute album? Does this hurt Andre's legacy since his first solo album is not an album with him rapping? Let us know on the Twitter handle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas discuss Nas getting dissed at the revolt Great debate by people who didn't even realize his accomplishments. Is Benny's album getting pushed back because def jam don't believe in it? Let us know your thoughts on the twitter handle --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas chop it up with the legendary Cartune beatz and cover the amazing work he's doing. We also discuss Halloween Havoc 4 the latest project from Lloyd Bank$ which Cartune beatz was also apart of. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

Jay Camp and Iceberg talk about Dwight Howard being zesty. AZ drops a new single...and Jay Z reveals what will get him back in the Studio? Was Jay Z cap city with it? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas discuss the impact of Nas and Steve Stoute honoring Rakim and Scarface and giving flowers to their overall career. Is this is a power move for Nas giving the monetary value the iconic rappers will receive? Are you more excited for a Benny the Butcher album or Busta Rhymes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas discuss the option of a dinner with Jay Z or 500K? Will Jay Z drop another albumm? Let us know your thoughts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

Frshout gives their official Nas and Hitboy Alboum rankings and the fellas talk about the hits and misses with Westside Gunn's new project --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas discuss K.dot making history and also rank Nas and Hit boys series from top to bottom. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

Drake dropped his for all my dogs album which was universally pooped on. However, he has been clapping at those in the media who have criticized his album, namely Joe Budden. The fellas break it all down and have some advice for Drake as well. Is it time for Drake to hang it up? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The Fellas discuss AZ's status amongst OG elites and has he gotten enough credit for the work he's put in? Is it fair that people consider him a Nas Lite? Why is video surfacing of Kanye dissing Pusha T and Nas amongst a few? Is the timing of this worthy of that Kufi? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas touch on a range of topics and discuss who we felt has lead the pack in 2023 from a hip hop perspective outside of Nas --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

Today we discuss the guest list for Nas's 50th and the flowers dropped in his lap #pause. Plus, Jay-Z taps usher for the NFL's grand stage. Is usher the right choice? Tune in and lets talk about it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas discuss what some critics are saying, "Is Magic 3 overhyped?" A lot of smoke around Remy Ma but is she really cheating on Pap? Please we review the new Ransom EP. Tune in to this latest Frshout show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas discuss Nas and what this run is doing for his legacy and if he is now the undisputed G.O.A.T. We are discussing all things Nas and previewing Magic 3. Is this album a classic? If so where does this album rank in this epic 6 piece series. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas discuss the upcoming Nas album and do you think this will be a classic? Also do you still watch the MTV video awards. We talking all this and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

On this episode 220 of FRSHOUT, the crew discusses Harlem, New York music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs giving back the publishing rights to former Bad Boy Recording artists after 20 years. We also welcome home New Orleans rapper B.G. from his 11 year prison sentence, plus unpack if the mainstream media and music industry are taking a huge crap on Hip Hop 50 and legacy rap artists with the current 'trash rap' music movement (Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Kat, Sexyy Redd and Gunna). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas wrap up hip hop 50 and give predicitions on closing out the year for hip hop. Plus will Jay Z come outside and drop something? Should he drop something? Let us know your thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas deep dive on LL taking aim at rappers messing up their legacies by not performing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

Iceberg and Bebop discuss hip hop state of the union with Medium Man. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The squad asks if Method man has a 5 mic album in his catalog? Was the clipse lord willing album a classic? Paramount cancels the sell of BET. Nas denounces "black magic". Jam packed episode with a lot of gems! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas are joined by a special guest "Jarv" from The Rap Roundtable roundtable and Jarv drops some gems on topics from Luke being upset about the the perceived NY Bias to Jay Z not showing up to the Hip Hop 50 show at Yankee stadium. We discuss the legacy of Nipsey Hussel as well as the untimely passing of Magoo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas break down Hip Hop 50 and discuss all of the meaningful moments and iconic performances. From RUN DMC to Lil Wayne all the way to Lauryn Hill. Should this be an annual event? Let us know your thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

Nas and Mass Appeal putting on a Hip Hop 50 show with an amazing line up. Plus Tory Lanez Sentenced with a 10 piece! Fair or Foul? Let us know your thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

The fellas discuss the Travis Scott UTOPIA Album and also getting into Cardi B looking like Randy Johnson throwing her mic at a fan.... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message

On this episode (135), we sit down with the iconic hip hop producer Nashiem Myrick who crafted legendary music production under the Bad Boy Hit-Men production team for Puff Daddy, Mary J. Blige, Capone -N- Noreaga, Jay-Z, The Notorious B.I.G, and more. We discuss the origin of Bad Boy Records, his with respect for Sean Diddy Combs, creating "Who Shot Ya?" for The Notorious B.I.G and his new record label. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frshouthiphop/message