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Happy Friday! The gang kicks off this episode with a discussion about workplace equality, Demaris shares her plan for Sober October, and Mal discovers what No Nut November is. A woman on death row in Tennessee survives after two lethal injections, which leads to a debate about the death penalty vs. life in prison, and the appropriate consequences for different crimes. Staying on the jail topics, video of Diddy surfaces of him using an illegal cellphone in prison, as well as a report saying he pays thousands of dollars to inmates to give him massages, cook for him, and do his laundry. Rick Ross gets arrested, Remy Ma flaunts her “Jezebel” jacket and chain, and Quavo and Offset reconcile for Quavo’s new album. A listener calls in with questions about dating a younger woman, and the guys try and give him some advice. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever SIGN UP FOR THE POLYMARKET APP WITH CODE RORYMAL FOR S25 BONUSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off his birthday weekend, we catch up with Mal and his whereabouts, and Rory recaps his trip to Atlanta for Queens Day. Outkast launches a collab with Waffle House, which leads the guys to discuss who some artists are that they want to drop music. Victoria Monet announces the tracklist for “Frequency of Love”, and Megan Thee Stallion releases “TINA TUESDAY Freestyle”, which the internet was killing Baby D for her take on the state of women’s rap. Mal shares his stance on Get Ready With Me videos, and we take a voicemail from a listener who is questioning if he is racist or not. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family of the show, and our official Senior West Coast Correspondent, REASON, drops by to kick it with us! The guys respond to your comments and backlash over their R.Kelly takes, before revisiting AzChike’s new album, with REASON providing some insights on the West Coast scene, and their support for Chike. Glasses Malone presses P-Lo over his Drake collaboration, and REASON also shares more about the loyalty the West Coast is heavy on, and how it has been affecting the music scene. Chris Brown goes on a rant on his Instagram stories, saying that no artists can match him on his worst day, and the crew speculates who he might be talking about, which leads us back to our Usher vs. R.Kelly conversation. Kwn faces backlash over her “joke” about having a crush on Keke Palmer, Oakland producer, Ovrkast gets hit with a lawsuit from Outkast over similarities between their names, and we wrap up by sharing one thing we appreciate about Mal ahead of his birthday! Everyone go drop some moneybags in his comments, and wish him a Happy Birthday, and we’ll see you next week! Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday everyone! We already know what y’all are here for, but first, the guys discuss Gregg Popovich tying the knot with his former assistant coach’s ex-wife. At 13:30, Rory finally addresses the elephant in the room. Mal kicks the story off with his version of events, from getting a phone call from his cousin about the situation. Rory explains his side of the story, and issues an apology to Baby D, REASON, and the other parties involved. Mal shares why he never goes out, and why he stays out of the mix, Baby D shares her side of the story, and details the rest of their night. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show, Akeem Ali drops by to kick it with us before he kicks off his “The Texture Tour”. The guys wrap about social media promotion strategy, his alter ego “Keemy Casanova”, and the inspiration behind that. Akeem shares his experience being signed to former NBA player, Lou Williams, and how that connection happened. He also speaks on his upbringing in Jackson, Mississippi, working with Ciara, and fans speculating on his relationship with Muni Long. His newest project, “The Texture Tape 3” is available now, as well as his tour! Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Monday! The guys kick this episode off with a weekend recap, and find out the meaning of each others’ names. Usher crowns himself the “King of R&B”, Baby D debates what artist, past or present, would make the best streamer, and HBO’s ‘Jay-Z in 8’ documentary releases its first two episodes. Speaking of Hov, rumors circulate the internet that Jay is having trouble finding a Super Bowl headliner, and that he may end up taking the stage himself. Drake’s “FOMO” videos start populating on streaming, and the guys discuss what Lil Durk’s return to music will be like. AZ Chike’s album, “No Rest for the Wicked” drops, as well as an alleged Pusha T and Pharrell leak. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! Rory gets FOMO after missing part of Drake’s “FOMO” stream, where he debuted videos and some new music. The guys react to the surprise features, including Don Toliver and Yeat, as well as the remix of Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas”. Baby D returns with her takes on Jhene Aiko’s “Westside Whimsy” album. We do some lyric breakdowns, and try to uncover who she is talking about throughout the album, specifically on “Ghost”, “He Belongs”, and “Ceiling Freestyle”. Remy Ma previews new music, potentially dissing Papoose after his hit song “Jezebel”, Tyler Perry takes a walk down the Spirit Tunnel at “The Jennifer Hudson Show”, and Kid Cudi and Ebro go at it over journalistic integrity. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two legendary members of The Dogg Pound, Kurupt and Daz Dillinger stop by to chop it up about Kurupt’s new project, the forefathers of gangsta rap, and Snoop Dogg buying Death Row. Daz addresses ghost producers, and the guys share stories of Tupac sessions, early Death Row days, and much more! Kurupt walks us through his journey from growing up in Philly, to becoming a legend in West Coast rap, as well as the obstacles that he faced to get there. The duo shares their favorite new rappers, and their takes on Lil Durk and Keefe D’s trials. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baby D is outta town, so the guys get to talk about guy stuff today. Before we get to that, Rory and Mal recap their weekends, which included Bryson Tiller’s show and Pete Davidson’s comedy special at MSG. Lil Durk is found not guilty, and the guys react, before getting into the real topics of the weekend. Papoose sends shots at Remy Ma on “Jezebel”, and Jhene Aiko claims she didn’t diss Big Sean on her new album, “Westside Whimsy”. Aaron Rodgers shares some shocking details about his failed engagement with actress Shailene Woodley, and Lil Yachty and Karrahboo patch things up after a two year separation. Boosie sits down for 60 minutes with, you guessed it, “60 Minutes”, to discuss him getting scammed out of a pardon, AZChike’s tracklist for his new album is released, and Kai Cenat launches his clothing brand, “Vivet”. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! The guys start by reacting to Daejon Love’s arrest video, where he is still dawning 49ers’ gear, before getting into the greatest scammer of all time, Elizabeth Holmes, and her new documentary by A24. “Entourage” director, Doug Ellin fires at Jake Paul, after Paul’s company wrote a new script of the show for a commercial, which leads to a debate over intellectual property, and remaking things that aren't yours. Aries Spears faces backlash over his comments about comedy legends, and Raven Simone questions the “blackness” of “That’s So Raven”. Generation Now CEO, Lake, and Kai Cash (who most notably took on the West Coast along with Joey Bada$$) stop by to kick it, and share their thoughts on Complex’s Top 100 Hottest Rappers Alive list, the state of hip hop, and Kai’s father being in Junior M.A.F.I.A., before discussing what’s next for both of them! Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Wednesday, and Happy Birthday to our guy Peeje! We kick this episode off by recapping our surprise party for Peeje, which involved a Vin Diesel look-alike, Coronas, and a melted ice cream cake from Ryan. The guys revisit the aftermath of Joey Bada$$ vs. The West Coast, before getting into the news of Jhene Aiko’s upcoming album, which features Larry June, Kendrick Lamar, and more. John Legend and Pharrell announce their collab album coming in October, Apple shares the first look at the iPhone Duo, and Gelo and Lonzo Ball are back with a new hit record. The guys wrap up with a voicemail from a listener who’s wife plans to go to therapy, and he had an affair with the therapist. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com. Behind The Bars is presented by Sprite. Check out the full Sprite Living Tracklist and break down the stories behind your favorite bars at livingtracklist.genius.com. This is the Sprite Living Tracklist. Obey Your Thirst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Labor Day! The guys kick off this episode with a weekend recap, while also trying to figure out what Labor Day actually is. Drake announced “FOMO” will be dropping on September 15th, and we unpack some clues of what Drake will be releasing. Complex shares their Top 100 Hottest Rappers Alive list, which raises some questions and debate surrounding Lil Baby, Travis Scott, and others. Kanye sells out Soldier Field, reuniting with Kid Cudi, Big Sean, and 2 Chainz, while also catching backlash from media figures like Charlamagne Tha God and Peter Rosenberg. Ice Spice debuts a new tattoo, we get an album update from Rory, and Mal learns more about Baby D’s family tree. Finally, Joey Bada$$ faces backlash after covering “Song Cry” amid his cheating and breakup rumors, an influencer dies after a penis enlargement surgery, and Rory shares a sentimental moment with Nas, who you may know from changing Rory’s life. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! We kick off this episode learning about Mal’s LA whereabouts, before getting into a debate about the state of hip hop, following the news that Drake’s “ICEMAN” has become his longest running #1 Album. Mal and Demaris share their reviews of “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: A Brand New Day”, which includes some major critiques about the historical accuracy, and we also discuss Robert Pattinson’s recent run of movies. The US Open draws lots of backlash over the amount of influencers in attendance, and we wrap up with Jay-Z’s pop up livestream in London. Have a great Labor Day Weekend, and we’ll see you next week! Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary artist and businessman, E-40 drops by ahead of the release of quadruple album, “Turning Over My Money”. We chop it up with the mogul about growing up in the Bay Area, what in the world is happening with the 49ers’ owner, and maintaining longevity in hip hop. Forty also shares his takes on LaRussell, the state of hip hop today, and working with his family in The Click. His quadruple album, “Turning Over My Money”, is out now! Behind The Bars is presented by Sprite. Check out the full Sprite Living Tracklist and break down the stories behind your favorite bars at livingtracklist.genius.com. This is the Sprite Living Tracklist. Obey Your Thirst. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mal is out of town, so Rory, Baby D and Zip recap their weekends, before getting into the news. A man posing as a San Francisco 49ers’ player was caught by the FBI for fraud, after allegedly scamming over a dozen women out of a total of $1.6 million, and we take a look at some of the best scams ever, including Miss Cleo, and the HBCU scammer. Hit-Boy sits down with Elliot Wilson and DJ Vlad, sparking controversy as to why Nas no longer works with him, and Zip shares his takes on Big Hit’s rapping. The Super Bowl lands on Valentine’s Day in 2027, and the guys discuss priorities when it comes to the day of the big game. Finally, we wrap with Super Bowl Halftime performer predictions, and Rory attempts to find a Daejon Love jersey. Behind The Bars is presented by Sprite. Check out the full Sprite Living Tracklist and break down the stories behind your favorite bars at livingtracklist.genius.com. This is the Sprite Living Tracklist. Obey Your Thirst. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! Zip joins the gang today, and we kick off this episode by paying respects to Dolly Parton, Samuel Monroe Jr., and Tim Curry, all of whom we lost over the last couple of days. Lil Durk begins off his RICO trial, and the guys discuss the tragedy of the situations that rappers have been finding themselves in with the law. Hit Boy reveals that he hasn’t spoken to Nas in three years since the release of “Magic 3”, Vic Mensa and Chance the Rapper unpack their old beef in an emotional first episode of “The Vic Mensa Show”, and we break down some of the new music coming out this weekend, including Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” remix with Kodak Black and Lil Baby, as well as expectations for Majid Jordan’s new project! Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hell Rell, JR Writer, and Duke Da God pull up on us to talk all things Dipset, New York radio, and the anticipation for Duke’s new project. The guys chop it up about punch line rap, and debate which rappers are underrated in that realm, and JR addresses claims that Cam’ron stole his flow. The trio also discusses the Dipset vs. The LOX battle, their favorite (and least favorite) Nas album, and why music has no replay value today. Duke’s new project, “Double Trouble” is out now! Behind The Bars is presented by Sprite. Check out the full Sprite Living Tracklist and break down the stories behind your favorite bars at livingtracklist.genius.com. This is the Sprite Living Tracklist. Obey Your Thirst. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Monday! Rory and Baby D were OUTSIDE this weekend, hitting the Kehlani show in Brooklyn, then the Austin Millz show in Manhattan, while Mal was outside on the bike. Pharrell calls T-Pain to tell him that he needs to save R&B, and the guys debate who Pharrell should collaborate with next to save hip hop. The Game drops “The Documentary III”, with features from Drake, Kanye, and more, while also addressing Blacc Sam, Kendrick, and all of TDE. Dr. Dre and Rick Rubin endorse AI usage in music, and DJ Quik gives some pushback. The owner of the 49ers gets caught in an Ohio trailer park attempting to meet a prostitute, and we take a look at lessons learned in sex ed. Taking a break from touring with Kehlani, DIXSON drops by to kick it with us, to discuss writing “Folded”, his experiences working with Beyonce, and songwriters turned artists. Catch DIXSON on tour with Kehlani in a city near you! Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! Baby D kicks off this episode with a discussion on how you can tell someone is dirty, and Mal apologizes to J.Cole after more information comes out about why he was emotional on stage in Cleveland. The crew shares their favorite hairstyles, and some of the festivals that they missed out on. The guys share some ideas for a remix of “Spend Dat”, ask ChatGPT who it thinks will get married first, and give some advice to a listener who wants to ask a girl for a video prior to meeting her. Juvenile and BG drop by to talk about their upcoming tour, and share some hilarious Cash Money stories. Tickets to their tour are on sale now! Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maliibu Miitch is in the studio today promoting her upcoming album ‘Sailor Goon’. We chop it up about the messy side of the industry and the freedom of finally being independent. They discuss the differences in living between NYC and Los Angeles and the wild house parties you may run into while living in LA. For the first time Miitch opens up about the Cardi B beef from a few years ago. Go check out her music video for Wifey now and be on the lookout for ‘Sailor Goon’. Behind The Bars is presented by Sprite. Check out the full Sprite Living Tracklist and break down the stories behind your favorite bars at livingtracklist.genius.com. This is the Sprite Living Tracklist. Obey Your Thirst. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Monday! Baby D kicks off this episode in search of tickets for “The Odyssey”, while the guys give their takes on what the musical lineup should look like for the Democratic National Convention. Orlando Brown makes his boxing debut against Ray J, and Claressa Shields cements herself as the GOAT in women' s boxing. Pitchfork gives Tyga’s new album their first 0.0 rating in over 19 years, which brings up a debate about the usage and sustainability of AI in music, and J.Cole gets emotional at the Cleveland stop on his tour. We take some calls, one from a listener curious about spinning the block with an ex, and another who is concerned about being too obsessed with maintaining her peace. Finally, we send our condolences to Hayden Panettiere, who sadly passed away at age 36 on Sunday. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday gang! Demaris is back in town and anxious to discuss ‘Obsession’ and ‘The Drama’ (maad spoilers ahead, btw) We discuss Lionel Richie throwing shots (?) at CB and Usher, as well as Larry June + Jhene Aiko, Russell Westbrook retiring + more! Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RORYANDMAL for 20% offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deante’ Hitchcock stops by to talk about one of our favorite Rap projects this year ‘Junkie in the Sun’. He shares some great stories from the legendary Return of the Dreamers sessions. As a lyricist Deante gives his input on the XXL Freshman freestyles. After 6 days in Vegas Rory & Mal give Deante’ some much needed bachelor party advice. He’s trying to sell 100,000 units so be sure to check out ‘Junkie in the Sun’ after the pod. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RORYANDMAL for 20% offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s just Rory & Mal today and after recapping the Usher Chris Brown Concert they get right into the biggest story in Hip Hop… Drake did a 20v1 live stream… That convo leads them into discussing the What’s The Dirt video alleging Jay Z and Roc Nation is trying to take down Drake. MySpace is thinking of making a comeback and a caller is questioning her marriage after holding her man down. Everyone watch Obsession because we’ll be talking about that on Friday’s episode when Baby D gets back. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang discusses the summer jobs and the importance of barbershops before getting into the Jason Lee & A$AP Rocky Interview. Cam’ron has a wild message out to Cardi B’s team regarding a verse swap for an interview. The crew wonder who the next Pop mega stars will be. Top Dog confirms Rory’s theory on why Kendrick has beef with The Game then we get into a voicemail questions what artists were in the wrong era All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory & Mal discuss they're survival skills before getting into the new Jay Z verse on Beyonce's DONK Remix. Which leads to them discussing what is a flop nowadays. BESS DRSSD, aka, Trinidad James and Fyre, drop by to chop it up with the guys about their self-titled project, not following dress codes, and the state of fashion. Trinidad also shares with us about rediscovering his passion in music, the spirit of competition, and how to not be a follower of trends. He also tells us about his artist, Kodie Shane, becoming a media personality, and much more! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The whole crew attended J.Cole’s The Fall Off Tour this weekend, and Mal speaks on the hospitality that the Dreamville community showed him. Baby D livestreams from the Barclays Center, and Rory survives the let out. The crew debates Cole’s biggest song, before switching over to new music from Cardi B. Meek Mill remixes his classic Dreams & Nightmares, and we discuss artists from that generation who are aging gracefully in hip hop. A$AP Rocky and Jason Lee preview a new interview, where it is implied that Rocky says he would fight Drake bare-knuckled. Rory takes a trip to the zoo, Baby D attempts to go see the new Spider-Man, and Mal aims to start his week with peace and prosperity! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode, presented by Boost Mobile, we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Reasonable Doubt with the legendary Memphis Bleek. Bleek drops by to share some wild stories about running around with Jay-Z and the Roc-a-Fella crew, the process of recording with Hov, and much more. He also presses Mal over picking sides, and speaks on his recent back and forth with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda. The guys discuss the significance of Jay’s Yankee Stadium shows, what the album means to the culture, and some of the stories behind your favorite songs. We also take a couple calls from our Patreon members, asking Bleek’s opinions on producers, Hov songs, and advice for someone with baby mama drama. Memphis Bleek’s podcast, ROC Solid, is available everywhere you listen/watch podcasts! Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rome Streetz drops by to talk about his new project, Sock It 2 My Pocket, as well as his experiences traveling abroad. He shares stories from traveling in Asia, being born in London, and going back to visit as an adult. The guys debate battle culture and Joey Bada$$ vs. the West Coast, as well as being signed to Griselda, and all that comes with it. Rome speaks on his favorite producers to work with, who he’d want to do songs with, and addresses his viral picture with Nas. His project, Sock It 2 My Pocket is out now! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baby D recaps her weekend at Summer Jam, as she also made an appearance on Dream Doll’s livestream. 38 Spesh premiers a diss song towards Jim Jones, which also features shots at Jadakiss, Fat Joe, and DJ Khaled. The crew questions if Mal would tell them about serious life changes, and Rory comes up with a bachelor party idea. Uncle Murda fires back at Memphis Bleek, saying he has no fans of his own, The Game and YG both get their flowers at their Verzuz, and Jack Harlow previews a new song. LeBron finally makes LeDecision, choosing to end his career in Philadelphia with the Sixers, and the guys react to news that he will be commuting from New York. We catch up with the latest in WNBA drama, where a former teammate and partner accuses her ex of cheating on her with multiple rookies on her new team, and a caller asks the guys how she should handle her dude sending her videos at the club. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! XXL Freestyles drop, and the gang has a conversation about Trim, and how Nicki Minaj’s influence might hinder her career. Marvel drops the first trailer for DOOMSDAY, and Mal shares his excitement, and Baby D introduces a spirited debate between Will Smith and Denzel Washington. The crew attempts to decide on the coolest rapper, YG gets detained in LA hours before his Versuz with The Game, and the internet speculates on why DJ Khaled is pushing his album back. Billboard releases their Top R&B Artists in 2026 So Far, and the guys react, before getting into new music from Steve Lacy, Victoria Monet, and more! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lil Rel and Karlous Miller drop by to talk about Lil Rel’s directorial debut, Haunted Heist, releasing this week, and discuss the production process, reveal some interesting spots that they shot the movie at, as well as Black directors they are inspired by. The guys react to King Bach’s 2020 viral video, Shane Gillis breaking world records for comedians, and much more. DC Young Fly catches strays from Rick Ross, 50 Cent trolls, and the role of intimacy coordinator is called into question. Haunted Heist is out July 24th in theatres! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Monday! Mal was outside this weekend, taking the team to watch Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers take over Yankee Stadium. Between J.Cole, FIFA, Summer Jam, and Fanatics Fest, it’s been (and will be) a crazy couple of weeks in New York. The internet goes crazy over who was in attendance at the World Cup Finals, and the guys discuss how the atmosphere has been with all of the fans running around the city this month. Mal shares about a promise his neighbor made him, and Rory tells us about his evolving golf game. The Game and YG are set to face off in a Versuz this week, and Complex names their Top 100 LA Songs of All Time. Post Malone faces scrutiny after previewing a snippet from an unreleased song, and the guys take two different calls from dudes stuck in tricky situations involving bachelor parties. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mal kicks off the episode with his interest in I Play Rocky, the upcoming biopic about Sylvester Stallone, which prompts a debate between Creed vs. Rocky IV, and other recent films. Baby D discusses her favorite shows, we get an update to where she is at with The Sopranos, and Samuel L. Jackson goes viral after explaining how he used to be a high functioning crack addict. Netflix Zip joins the guys to discuss 38 Spesh going at Jadakiss, Fat Joe, and DJ Khaled, after claiming that Kiss has been “ducking him”. iHeartRadio settles a payola lawsuit with the FCC, and Funk Flex airs out DJ Enuf, accusing him of taking payola from multiple artists. We wrap up with new music coming this weekend from Larry June, Tory Lanez, Masego, and more, before taking a call from a listener looking to define what it means to be a lyricist in hip hop. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RORYANDMAL for 20% offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zip sits down with the guys to chop it up about Dame Dash, who went viral again this week for hating Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium shows. Pharrell sparks rumors that Hov will send more shots at everyone he addressed in his Roots’ Picnic freestyle, and Mal shares his predictions for the guests at the other upcoming shows Jay has around the world. Zip stakes his claim as being the best rapper in every prison that he was in, Yung Miami leaves BossMan Dlo’s Motion Party Tour, leaving the internet to speculate why, and J.Cole kicks off his The Fall Off Tour in Charlotte. R.Kelly asks Trump to pardon him, Boosie finds himself in big debt, a listener inquires about what to do if he’s no longer attracted to his wife. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RORYANDMAL for 20% offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew recaps their time at Jay-Z’s shows, celebrating the 25th and 30th year anniversaries of his albums. Rory runs into some fans who show some concern for his health, while Baby D turns up with Memphis Bleek after the show. Future’s new album is met with mixed reviews, while THE-DREAM's highly awaited sequel, LOVE/HATE II shows that he is still one of the top songwriters in R&B. We catch up with some World Cup drama, as the semi-finals begin this week, and finish with news of a Dame Dash vs. Un boxing match! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RORYANDMAL for 20% offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baby D is back, and catches up with Rory and Mal after two weeks of not seeing each other. The gang shares some of their weekend plans, including Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium shows, Love Island watch parties, and more. Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are announced as FIFA World Cup Halftime Show performers, 50 Cent receives three Emmy nominations for his Diddy documentary, Future and THE-DREAM prepare for new albums, and Kodak Black reveals the group name with Kendrick Lamar and Ye. Finally, a caller inquires about how to tell his partner that she has bad breath, and the guys give some innovative solutions. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Baby D out, Rory and Mal discuss the Jay-Z outrage, with Funk Flex calling him and Charlamagne out for participating in the building of the Time Square casino. Family of the show, Joyce Wrice joins the guys, as she prepares to release her sophomore album, highlighted by singles “Break Me In” and “Crack The Code”. She shares about New York life vs. life in LA, making music inspired by the current dating scene, and some of her favorite artists to collaborate with. She also tells us more about her inspirations for her upcoming project, and Mal inquires about lesbian women making the best music in R&B. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory is back, and explains his absence, as well as how he and Mal spent their 4th of July Weekend. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot, causing outrage with New Yorkers for their wedding in Madison Square Garden, and Donald Trump flexes his power as President to reverse a red card for Team USA in The World Cup. Un shares a heartfelt (sorta) poem to Jay-Z, where he explains the trauma that Hov has caused in his life, while Beyoncé releases a previously leaked song, causing fans to speculate what genre her Act: iii will fall under. B.dot drops his infamous Top 10 Rappers of 2026 list, Lil Wayne addresses his missed shows, as well as his recent breakup, and video footage of Pooh Shiesty holding Gucci Mane at gunpoint surfaces. Ray J and Orlando Brown are set to face off in a boxing match, SZA reveals new information about herself, and the guys breakdown the various trades and signings that happened around the NBA this weekend. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're taking a short break for 4th of July Weekend but didn't want to leave you empty handed. Here's some funny random moments from the last 5 years. Thanks for listening and we hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend. We'll be back Monday on Patreon All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mal, Baby D, and Zip kick off the episode with the news of inmates taking over a North Carolina jail, which leads to Mal’s ideology about female corrections officers. Zip responds to comments calling for him to go back to jail, and shares more about his educational journey while being locked up. India Arie supports the boycotting of Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat”, calling it a bad representation of the culture, and the crew reacts. Jim Jones gets into an altercation with security at the BET Awards, Lisa Raye goes viral on TikTok, and the guys take a call from a listener with questions about the courting process. Have a happy and safe 4th of July Weekend, and we’ll see you next week! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory's out for the day so Mal, Baby D, and Zip chop it up about their weekends, and Zip shares some events that he was locked up during that he wishes he had been outside for, before into a BET Awards recap. Lauryn Hill receives The Living Legend Icon Award, accompanied by a 20 minute tribute featuring performances from SZA, Doechii, Tems, Doja Cat, and more. Mal shares his thoughts on the direction of rap, Druski’s hosting job, and Punch firing at Druski. Pooh Shiesty’s group chat leaks, prompting the feds to argue that he has over 100 “disposable gang members” ready to crash out for him, and LeBron and AD make headlines over speculation that both will be signing with the Warriors this offseason. Finally, we take a call from a listener who is having trouble spicing up his sex life with a new girl. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! The crew catches up, with Rory linking up with NBA Champ, Deuce McBride, and also attending the Jay-Z pop up. The guys react to Giannis leaving the Bucks for the Miami Heat, and a questionable trade sending LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves. JP Morgan makes headlines again, after their employee went viral for dumping trash out to steal a Knicks themed trash bin, and a Love Island cast member gets called out for her racist messages less than 24 hours after making her first appearance on the show. Billboard puts out their staff Top 50 Songs of 2026, which features some surprising names, and XXL puts out their annual Freshmen Class list. The Grammys announce five new categories, and a caller has some interesting questions for the cast. Up and coming Dallas artist, Rjtheweirdo, drops by to talk about his new project, At Least She’s Beautiful. He shares some of his musical influences, dream collaborators, and his experience being signed to Ty Dolla $ign. He also speaks on balancing his life as a musician with his life as a father, being related to Eric Bellinger, and how he got his aesthetic. His new album, At Least She’s Beautiful, is out now! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Bask & Lather: Use code RORYANDMAL for 20% offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off of his win on Kevin Hart’s Funny AF stand-up comedy competition, Ron Taylor stops by the pod and shares about his new-found fame and his journey through the stand-up world. He also speaks on Kevin Hart’s roast, comedy culture, and seeing the Williams Sisters in person for the first time. Catch him on tour, and his special Avalanche, out now on Youtube! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Bask & Lather: Use code RORYANDMAL for 20% offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Fathers’ Day! The crew shares about how they spent their Fathers’ Day, as well as Juneteenth Weekend. The internet loses its mind after Beyonce releases a vlog documenting Jay’s hair transformation, and Dame Dash takes shots at Jay and Cam’ron on his new song “Cheap Teeth”. The guys apologize to Yung Miami, for not seeing the vision for “Spend Dat”, as it peaks at #34 on Billboard, which leads to a conversation about songs that have changed with perception. Baby D finds out that Clive Davis is white, and the crew talks about names that are going out of style. Kyle Dion stops by the show to talk about his new album, SZA’s comments on AI music, and much more! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Bask & Lather: Use code RORYANDMAL for 20% offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! The crew kicks off the pod by sharing the weirdest foods they enjoyed as a kid, as well as doing some intensive research on the worst bug infestations. Yung Miami and Mayor Mamdani take over the Knicks’ Parade, and James Dolan announces that the team will be at the White House. Jay-Z faces backlash for his exclusive vinyl release in Target, and the squad takes some calls from listeners asking for advice! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zip joins the crew to chop it up about the Knicks’ Finals win, and the struggles of life-long Knicks’ fans. Terry Crews shares about his porn addiction, and the squad discusses which addictions are hardest to beat. Zip also shares some hilarious gambling stories, and his biggest losses shooting dice. Key Glock joins the show in anticipation for his new album, Project X. He speaks on his growth throughout his career, him not wanting to collaborate with a ton of artists, and his inspirations for this project. He also talks about acting, favorite TV show endings, and what his core fanbase is looking forward to on the album. His new album, Project X is out this Friday! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS!!!!! The whole crew celebrates Jalen Brunson’s 45-point game to lead the Knicks to their first championship in 53 years! From OG Anunoby’s appearance on Good Morning America, to Mikal Bridges’ Instagram Live stream, there’s been tons of memorable moments since they won, and the guys react. The guys discuss the future of the Knicks’ roster, as well as if Wemby is still in line to be the face of the NBA. Fabolous drops a Knicks’ freestyle, and Cam’ron prepares to face the Knicks’ fanbase after hating on them forever. Rory meets someone from Mal’s childhood at the Nas show, Saucy Santana and Cam Newton’s interview goes viral, and Love Island has taken over the internet. We’ll see you at the parade on Thursday, and Go Knicks! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OG Anunoby and the Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history in Game 4, and the crew shares how they celebrated the big win. They also react to how the Knicks’ fanbase has been treating Wemby, and if it’s justified or not. Hov announces two more shows in Paris and Los Angeles, and Rory gears up for Nas’ show in Flushing this weekend. Jadakiss addresses DJ Khaled and Drake’s beef, and Mal questions if there really is any beef at all between the two. A$AP Rocky makes headlines for his fashion choices during his tour, and a couple of listeners call in looking for relationship advice. See you next week, and Go Knicks! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Bask & Lather: Use code RORYANDMAL for 20% offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of stand-up comedy’s greatest storytellers, Ali Siddiq, drops by the pod fresh off of winning an NAACP Award for his comedy special My Two Sons. He shares some hilarious stories of growing up in Houston, prison riots, and teaching his kids how to drive. He also speaks on the Kevin Hart Roast, building rapport with his peers, and the importance of independence in the comedy space. Catch his new special, My Father, on his YouTube channel this Father’s Day, and see him live on tour at www.AliSiddiq.com. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Bask & Lather: Use code RORYANDMAL for 20% offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang is back after a hectic weekend, with the Knicks taking Game 2 in San Antonio, and Baby D turning up Burgers & Bottles. The guys prepare as Trump takes over Manhattan for Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, and Jalen Brunson and Co. look to go up 3-0 on the Spurs. Mal goes viral over the weekend for his take on the Griselda situation, as Westside Gunn reacted, and Jadakiss also addresses 38 Spesh calling him out on our last episode. An XXL “rappers sex survey” resurfaces from 2004, with some questionable inquiries for some of our favorite rappers. The legendary Akon stops by on the second half of the pod to chop it up with the guys, speaking on tour life with Ne-Yo and his girlfriends, AI creating music, and much more! We are also giving away 3 pairs of tickets to Nas’ World Cup concert in Queens on Friday (June 12), so go to our Instagram to see how you can enter to win a pair! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Bask & Lather: Use code RORYANDMAL for 20% offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.