Hip-Hop Sports Report

It’s draft time and you know what that means! It’s another edition of the #MarkDraft, with resident NBA Draft expert Mark Hicks! Justin and Mark come in off the top saluting the New York Knicks for…somehow…winning the NBA Championship. What did they do right and what went wrong for the Spurs (3:00)? And did Jalen […]

When the best player in the NFL is on the move, it deserves an emergency podcast! On this special edition of the HHSR Podcast, we closely examine the Cleveland Browns trade of 2X Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. The Hot 16 returns as Justin Hicks reacts to this […]

A rocky season came to an embarrassing end Monday night for the Cavaliers from Cleveland. Now it’s time for…The Autopsy. Sure, they made the Eastern Conference Finals, but after the Game 1 collapse, things were never the same. What problems carried over from the regular season for the Cavs (6:40)? How did the James Harden […]

Another year, another #MarkDraft is in the books! Our resident NFL Draft expert Mark Hicks swings by The Preseason Podcast of the Year to chop it up about the 2026 class! But first, did the Seahawks crack the code on roster construction (11:10)? Also, SHOULD the Raiders just turn in the card for Fernando Mendoza […]

It’s been a disappointing end to the football season for all but two teams—the #2 seed New England Patriots and the #1 seed Seattle Seahawks (-4.5) square off next Sunday to determine who will be the NFL Champions of the 2025-26 season and friend of show Terry Palmer joins The Preseason Podcast of the Year […]

There will be a new NFL champion in 2026, but before we get to the Super Bowl, we need to figure out who will make the AFC/NFC Conference Championship Games. After sharing some brief thoughts on the Browns coaching search (5:00), we breakdown Bills/Broncos -1.5 (11:00), 49ers/Seahawks -7 (19:35), Texans/Patriots -3 (28:36) and Rams -3.5/Bears […]

An autopsy of a Cleveland sports team? Why not! J Hicks reacts to the Browns season: Myles Garrett’s sack record (6:30), Shedeur Sanders’ rookie campaign (9:20) and the firing of Kevin Stefanski (19:10). And later, the Wildcard Weekend picks are revealed! Which of the four home underdogs win outright? And are the Eagles really elite […]

A little bit of everything can be heard on the latest HHSR Podcast. J Hicks kicks things off with a bevy of hip-hop topics including Grammy noms, Outkast’s Rock Hall induction and more (10:00). Also, what to make of Shedeur Sanders’ first three starts for the Browns, and why Shedeur stans should be careful what […]

He just led two game-winning drives on the road to get his Buccaneers off to a 2-0 start…he also leads the NFL in turnover-worthy plays through two weeks. Has Baker Mayfield finally proven he’s a top-tier quarterback? And should the Browns look like dopes for letting him walk? J Hicks does the definitive Baker DEEP […]

The NBA Finals are over, which means we’re counting down the hours until the 2025 NBA Draft. And that means Mark Hicks has jumped on the pod for another edition of the #MarkDraft! They’ve shocked us once—should the Mavs shock world again and not take Cooper Flagg (15:30)? How good is Dylan Harper actually (24:52)? […]

In the event of an unexpected loss, an autopsy is always needed, no matter how painful it may be. J Hicks gives his autopsy of the Cleveland Cavaliers after losing to the Indiana Pacers (38:50), including the two leading causes of death and what should be done to improve the team next season. Also, Alex […]

It is TIME! HHSR’s 12th annual NFL #MarkDraft is back! Draft expert Mark Hicks joins The Preseason Podcast of the Year to tell us who each team picking in the top 10 SHOULD select. Plus, Is Cam Ward good enough select #1 ahead of the best players available (11:30)? How should teams approach playing two-way […]

HHSR’s podcast is back again with special guest Kenneth Hicks Jr. As a precursor to the #MarkDraft, the brothers throw on their lab coats and perform an autopsy on the Cleveland Browns’ season—why they won 8 fewer games and can it all be pinned on 1 person (25:25)? Also, is Patrick Mahomes’ legacy in question […]

Previewing the Super Bowl on your podcast is one thing; doing it with your son is quite another. JHicks is back to put a cap on the AFC & NFC Championship Games (6:15), and previews and predicts Super Bowl LIX between the Chiefs (-1.5) and Eagles (34:45). And he got a little help from special […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]