Hip-Hop Sports Report

The roller coaster experience that is being a Cleveland sports fan is unmatched. So naturally, it only made sense for frequent HHSR contributor Kenneth Hicks to join the podcast for a deep dive into the Cleveland Browns’ season. Specifically, we have a very honest conversation about Deshaun Watson—is the trade officially a failure? Or, is […]

On our birthday, HHSR celebrates 12 years of covering sports and hip-hop in a way only we can! J Hicks waxes poetic on Eminem’s latest album and explains a deep flaw within many rap fans (8:20) before talking Steph Curry’s clutch play (22:50), LeBron James’ MVP worthiness (30:30) and Jayson Tatum’s benching at the Paris […]

Mark Hicks is back for our annual NBA #MarkDraft, where he and host J Hicks detail what each lottery team should do with their pick. We go deep on this often maligned draft class including—who should go #1 to Atlanta and is it time to move on from Trae Young? (5:48) Which UConn Huskie should […]

With the NBA Finals beginning tonight, J Hicks pops on the podcast to give his five things to watch (aka “thingys”) from the Mavericks and Celtics showdown. Luka Dončić has to be one of them…right? Also, is it truly Jayson Tatum’s time? Would you rather have the experience edge or be battle tested? And of […]

A surprise at the top? Multiple trades?? #MarkDraft SZN is here! The Preseason Podcast of the Year’s favorite son Mark Hicks returns to tell us what each team picking in the top 10 of this week’s NFL Draft SHOULD do. Who should the Bears take at #1? (5:45) Is Caleb Williams really a “can’t miss” […]

The Preseason Podcast of the Year returns with a rap only edition and special guest Jon Rivera. We look closely at the Kendrick Lamar/Drake & J Cole beef from all angles. How good was Kendrick’s diss really (7:00)? How bad was J Cole’s diss really (22:00)? Is K Dot’s reputation from the “Control” verse still […]

What started on September 7 concludes on Sunday and HHSR is here to wax poetic on Super Bowl LVIII. At the top, J Hicks shares a few quick thoughts on the Grammy Awards before getting fully into football. Are either the Chiefs or 49ers (-2.5) that good (14:15)? Why aren’t the Chiefs favored (19:40)? Is […]

The first HHSR podcast aired on November 23, 2013…10 years later, we’re still here! A disappointed turned heated J Hicks steps behind the mic to do a deep dive on the Browns of Cleveland. The conversation surrounding the team and Deshaun Watson has been grossly misrepresented, which has driven our host to take on all […]

Fall football and 50 Years of Hip-Hop! The HHSR Podcast returns with a special guest—writer, reporter, anchor, podcaster and TV host Brandon Pope! After recounting the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers championship parade, we asked BPope about his rapidly growing career, which includes interviewing Michael B. Jordan, Keanu Reeves and Nelly, among others (10:35). Brandon also shares […]

Victor Wembanyama is the best draft prospect since… Mark Hicks drops in to tell us who VW reminds him of as a newly minted NBA superstar in the making (3:30). Which lottery team should trade up to select Scoot Henderson (26:00)? What about Brandon Miller’s perceived character issues? Which of the Thompson twins should go […]

With the Miami Heat trailing the Denver Nuggets 1-0 in the NBA Finals, J Hicks and HHSR mainstay Vince Hicks jump behind the mic to discuss Game 1 and the outlook for both teams, including if the Heat have a real chance, and whether or not Nikola Joikć or Heat coach Erik Spoelstra might be […]

That’s right—it’s #MarkDraft SZN! We’re ten years into this Mark Draft life and Mark Hicks is here again to do what he does best. What should the Panthers do with the top pick? (10:00) Is it fair to knock CJ Stroud for not winning big games? (18:30) Does size matter with quarterbacks? (31:45) Which team […]

It’s a blockbuster NBA Playoffs preview mega-pod! Anthony Hueston is back as we dive deep on a host of topics. Can the Lakers pull a round 1 upset and is LeBron somehow not getting enough flowers? (5:45) Does Nikola Jokić even want to win another MVP and is it fair to criticize his lack of […]

You couldn't find a more jam packed sports & hip-hop podcast if you tried! J Hicks and The Preseason Podcast of the Year kicks things off by reflecting on LeBron James breaking the NBA's all-time scoring record (4:00). The subject turns to hip-hop at this week's Grammy Awards (19:43), followed by a tribute worthy of […]

Deshaun Watson is now the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. How will Watson’s return to football impact the Browns? How has the conversation around his impact been wrongly framed? And how has the media played a role in it? J Hicks breaks it all down (3:20). Plus, we do a quick look around the […]

We celebrate 10 years in the game on The Preseason Podcast of the Year with an episode for the ages! At the top, J Hicks reflects on the last decade and the origins of HHSR. Then author Kenneth Hicks Jr. joins the show to talk HHSR by the numbers (19:30), before discussing the top 10 […]

Paolo, Chet or Jabari? Who should go #1 to Orlando and who needs to go #3? Which superstar on a lottery team needs to be traded this offseason and how should the lottery shake out? Mark Hicks is back for another #MarkDraft, plus J Hicks gives his thoughts on the NBA Finals and Steph Curry’s […]

In his previous seven Game 7s heading into Sunday night, Chris Paul averaged 20.6 points, 9.9 assists and 5.9 rebounds on .460 shooting. So what the hell happened to him and the Suns against the Mavericks? A broken J Hicks gives his immediate reaction following the Suns loss (6:45), talks about the most underrated challenge […]

It’s Mark Draft time! Mark Hicks is back for the 8th edition of the NFL Mark Draft, where he tells us what each team picking in the top 10 should do with their selection. We also discuss why Urban Meyer failed in Jacksonville, who the best receiver is in the draft, and for the first […]

On a very special episode of the podcast, J Hicks shares his thoughts on the Cleveland Browns acquisition of Deshaun Watson—why many fans and observers are being disingenuous about the move (9:10), why the media’s coverage of the Watson press conference was strange (20:43) and why the issue of race SHOULD heavily shape people’s opinion […]

HHSR concludes its 2021 NFL Playoff coverage with a Super Bowl LVI preview! First, J Hicks gives his take on the dearth of Black coaches (4:00), briefly touches on Tom Brady’s retirement (15:50) and reveals the 1 thing he’s gotten right regarding the Cincinnati Bengals (26:30) before diving into Super Bowl LVI and picking an […]

An unforgettable slate of games last week left us 1-3 on picks and 5-5 in these playoffs (73-34 overall and 28-12 in the Divisional round). J Hicks makes his 1 major observation from Divisional round action (8:40), discusses the difference between Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady (26:00), dives into why Patrick Mahomes is NOT the […]

After a 4-2 Wildcard Weekend (now sitting at 72-31 all-time; 29-15 during the first weekend of the NFL playoffs), J Hicks returns to make his NFL Divisional Round picks! Following a quick recap of last week’s action (4:30), Vince Hicks drops by to help break down the Bengals/Titans (23:00), 49ers/Packers (35:50), Rams/Buccaneers (50:40), and Bills/Chiefs […]

With the NFL Playoffs set to begin, J Hicks is back to make his picks (68-33 all-time, 25-13 on Wildcard Weekend!) But before he makes his picks for this weekend and the Super Bowl (53:00), he goes off on his favorite QB Baker Mayfield (6:05), then discusses why his other favorite QB Tom Brady should […]

It’s a new year and a new day! But before we officially ring in 2022, J Hicks & HHSR contributor Kenneth Hicks Jr. recap the year 2021 in hip hop. What do we make of the murder of Young Dolph and the excessive death in rap (7:00)? How did Jadakiss save the rap game (22:00)? […] The post The Hip-Hop Sports Report Podcast 12.30.21 first appeared on HipHopSportsReport.com.

The audio may be slightly different, but the it’s the same Mark Draft you’ve come to love! HHSR is back with a preview of the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery. First, J Hicks breaks down why the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA championship and defends Chris Paul yet again (1:15). Then, Mark Hicks & J Hicks […]

(Apologies for the audio issues.) It’s spring, it’s football, it’s draft season! Mark Hicks & J Hicks bring you the NFL Draft coverage you need during the 8th annual #MarkDraft! This time, the NFL Draft is in our backyard–Cleveland, Ohio! Is Trevor Lawrence the best QB in the draft? How does race still impact drafting […]

The calendar may have flipped, but it’s the same old Preseason Podcast of the Year! J Hicks is back with rants in the holster for four of the most talked about athletes of the moment: Patrick Mahomes, Kyrie Irving, James Harden and Tom Brady (shocker). After putting what Brady did into perspective (3:20) and breaking […]

Different season, same Mark Draft! Mark Hicks returns for the 2020 NBA Mark Draft! Mark tells us what each lottery team SHOULD DO with their pick! Who should Minnesota take #1 overall (4:50)? Where should LaMelo Ball land and is he worth the risk (27:55)? Should we be in for a surprise when the Chicago […]

On what would’ve been Kobe Bean Bryant’s 42nd birthday (8/23), and in celebration of Mamba Day (8/24), J Hicks is back to pay respects to one of the great competitors, leaders and champions in sports history. Vince Hicks joins the show and discusses first impressions of a young Kobe (7:00), the mystique of the Mamba […]

J Hicks pays homage to the incomparable Sir Charles Barkley and explains why he believes Chuck should be considered a Top 10 player in NBA history. Topics include Barkley’s accolades (9:25), uniqueness of his game (17:30), statistical domination (30:40), the GOAT PF debate (43:20) and explains the real reason why he never won a championship […]

Coronavirus can’t stop the Mark Draft! Mark Hicks joins the podcast to breakdown what each team picking in the top 10 of the NFL Draft SHOULD do. Does Joe Burrow have any real weaknesses as a prospect (12:40)? Is Chase Young better than Clowney, Garrett and the Bosa Bros. (26:00)? Which team should gamble on […]

What better way to bring in the new decade than with the Preseason Podcast of the Year?? Ya boy J Hicks is back to review the decade in rap music and sports! Which MC OWNED the decade (9:20)? Who gifted us the best albums (forgot to mention Game’s Jesus Piece) (26:50), songs (39:00) and verses […]

Once again it’s #MarkDraft season on The Preseason Podcast of the Year! Our annual tradition continues as Mark Hicks joins the show to tell us who each team should take with the NBA Draft lottery pick. The show begins with a review of the Anthony Davis trade to the Lakers (5:oo), the Raptors winning the […]

Often imitated, never duplicated—it’s the fifth anniversary of our NFL #MarkDraft, a staple here at HHSR! Our Mark Hicks joins J Hicks on The Preseason Podcast of the Year to tell us who each team picking in the top 10 SHOULD select. The Hicks boys also discuss the Kyler Murray/Josh Rosen debate (6:00), Mark unveils […]

“The air in LA felt different.” One week following the shocking passing of Nipsey Hussle, a melancholy J Hicks returns to the podcast with author Kenneth Hicks to discuss the rapper/philanthropist/jewel-dropper’s life and contribution to hip-hop, including the magnitude of his murder (14:00), Nip getting more love in death than in life (19:00), the feeling of […]

J Hicks is back to share all his thoughts on Super Bowl LIII, including Bill Belichick’s defensive performance (5:45), how much credit he deserves for the Patriots’ success (9:00), putting Tom Brady’s clutch-tacity into perspective (13:00), the person who should be named playoff MVP (21:32), why Sean McVay should be crushed (23:00) and the Jordan […]

New year, same ole podcast! After whining for several minutes about how the College Football Playoff system is rigged for Alabama (5:30), J Hicks refuses to concede defeat on Baker Mayfield (18:30), laughs at the Pittsburgh Steelers (29:15), and gives his picks for Colts/Texans (34:30), Seahawks/Cowboys (38:00), Chargers/Ravens (43:30), Eagles/Bears (50:55) and the Super Bowl! […]

With Jimmy Butler (finally) being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, J Hicks and special guest Rob Parks Jr. rank the top 10 craziest, funniest, most unfathomable and influential NBA player transactions of the last 10 years! What happened in the moment? How did these moves shape the league? And what do we make […]

The Cleveland Browns may have finally found their quarterback. Baker Mayfield was good in his debut, but exactly how good was he? And was Tyrod Taylor bad enough to deserve to get benched? Or was Tyrod actually sabotaged?? J Hicks is joined by frequent podcast contributor Vince Hicks to discuss the future of the Browns, […]

Happy Birthday HHSR! As we celebrate our sixth year of existence, Cleveland emcee, and the man behind the “Get Yours” intro music, Ponzi Skeem makes his long-awaited debut on the podcast! Skeem and J Hicks breakdown the biggest story of the year thus far in hip-hop, including the Drake/Pusha T beef (19:50), Drake’s teflon exterior […]

You’ve heard the NFL Mark Draft, now it’s time for the NBA edition for 2018! Mark Hicks returns to answer a myriad of questions, including: What should Suns do with the first pick (10:21)? Is Luka Dončić a fit in Sacramento or not (18:00)? Which team might  trade up for Dončić (31:32)? Where’s the best […]

It has become a tradition on The Preseason Podcast of the Year—the incomparable Jabari Davis returns to talk all things NBA with J Hicks! Topics include: reactions though the second round (5:45), the 76ers season coming to a screeching halt (13:28), who should win Rookie of the Year (17:00), a Conference Finals breakdown (25:32), the […]