Real Deal with Akil

The RDWA Podcast dives into the GNX album and give its final review (6:30) Drake suing UMG and bringing in lawyers to a rap beef and if Drake has a point (39:00) we also discuss when was the last time Drake had a true number one hit with no features (1:11:00) Who's has a better catalog between Drake and J Cole (1:15:30) The real reason why the Houston Texans are struggling this season (1:27:25)Watch and follow all RDWA Podcast content across all social media platformsTiktok: @rdwapodcastInstagram: @__rdwaYoutube: Real Deal with Akil

In the latest episode, the RDWA podcast reacts to Donald Trump winning the election and what possibly went wrong for Kamala Harris and the democrat partyYoung Thug trial is finally over and what's next for Thug (44:41)Lil Durk is arrested for murder for hire and the drill era is officially coming to an end (53:15) James Harden debate and if he really was the best Houston Rocket since Hakeem (59:18) Rudy's stance on why he's so hard on Megan the stallion and if there's more work that needs to be done in her career (1:49:04) Watch and follow all RDWA Podcast content across all social media platformsTiktok: @rdwapodcastInstagram: @__rdwaYoutube: Real Deal with Akil

Ever found yourself pondering the shifting sands of public opinion or marveled at the strategic moves of hip-hop moguls like Drake? Well, keep your headphones close, because we're peeling back the layers on the art of public perception in the ever-turbulent world of hip-hop. Join us for a lively discussion where we connect the dots between personal quirks, like disappearing gym equipment, to the grander scale of celebrity image crafting. We don't shy away from the juicy details of industry beefs, diving into the intricate dynamics between Drake and his contemporaries, Kendrick Lamar and Rick Ross, while pondering the broader implications of their lyrical jousting on their careers and legacies.But it's not all beats and bars; we've got sports fans covered, too. Imagine the electric atmosphere as the Houston Texans unveil their new jerseys, signaling a fresh identity and stirring the passions of fans far and wide. We rate the threads and share in the buzz, weaving in your spirited comments from our TikTok page to underscore the vibrant tapestry that is sports fandom. The connection between us and you, our listeners, is the heartbeat of our show, and we thrive on the back-and-forth banter that keeps us all engaged and entertained.As the conversation takes a turn toward the serious, we tackle the complexities of the business world, from the implications of Joe Biden's capital gains bill to the unfolding drama at local hotspots like Turkey Leg Hut. Listen carefully as we dissect the cautionary tales of business partnerships gone awry and the stormy seas of high-profile breakups, extracting valuable lessons on management and transparency. With each story, we knit together a narrative that's as educational as it is gripping, promising to serve up insights with a side of heart and humor that you won't want to miss.

Prepare for a ringside seat as we grapple with the evolution of professional wrestling alongside the keen minds of Trey Malveaux, wrestling historian extraordinaire, and the charismatic YouTube heavyweight Mr. Mustard. We pierce the veil of WWE's storied past, from the raw intensity of the Attitude Era to today's wrestling renaissance, dissecting the ascent of icons like Bianca Belair and Charlotte Flair. The mat has been laid for a deep-dive into the industry's seismic shifts, where women's wrestling commands the spotlight and superstars like Roman Reigns redefine what it means to engage a global audience.The echoes of Stone Cold's glass shattering entrance may still reverberate, but the current titans of the ring are carving their own legends. We scrutinize John Cena's polarizing legacy and Reigns' embodiment of the Tribal Chief, igniting a debate on who truly propelled the industry forward. Our analysis treads through the grand spectacle of WrestleMania stories, the strategic chess game of WWE storytelling, and the enigma of fan favorites that sway the tides of wrestling narrative.As the final bell rings on this episode, we've left nothing outside the ring. From heated discussions on the Bloodline's dominance to predictions of high-stakes encounters, we explore the unpredictable heart of the sport. Whether you're a seasoned wrestling aficionado or just lacing up your boots, this episode is a masterclass in the culture, legacy, and adrenaline-fueled spectacle that is professional wrestling. Join us for a candid look at the industry's past, present, and future, where every slam on the mat tells a story.

Seven Lakes senior and Louisiana Tech commit AJ Bates speaks on his commitment to the University, being the all time leading scorer at Seven Lakes. Bates also talks about being from Michigan and his upbringing and moving to Houston. Bates also speaks on the Houston Hoops and the business of AAU and also tells a story of when he got humbled in a game.

Justin Begg is one of the best point guards in the city of Houston and he sits down with RDWA and Ez Corner to talk about his visit to George Mason and why he decided to commit. Begg also talk about the AAU Nike EYBL circuit and the impact it has on him and other top players. His father Christian Begg is one of the most influential people in the AAU circuit, he talks about his impact on his career and explains how it is to have him as a coach, and many more!

Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan marriage and Marcus asked his dad MJ to do what???What is really 50/50 in a relationship?Would you date a 30 year old virgin?Ez gives his apology to CJ Stroud and the Houston TexansJames Harden to the Clippers and what this mean moving forward

Remember the days when clubbing was all about letting loose and dancing the night away? We do, and we miss it! The club scene has drastically changed, transforming from lively dance floors into spaces filled with couches and sections. The real human interaction we used to enjoy has been replaced by technology, and we're not fans of it. Join us as we look back nostalgically at the golden times of clubbing and express our longing for the days when you could actually find your girl in a club or church.Furthermore, our old-fashioned love for dance floors leads us to a broader conversation about the impact of social media and online platforms on human interaction and dating. How have these digital platforms altered our behavior and expectations? Let's take a moment to ponder on the responsibility that comes with having a platform, especially when expressing opinions without causing offense. Does anyone remember the times when college football was more about the game and less about the politics? We do too. Finally, we shift our focus to music, specifically Drake's new album 'For all the Dogs' Are we the only ones who think he's not quite up there with J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar? We invite you to join us as we dissect his music and ponder on what his potential collaborations could mean for his career. So get comfortable, tune in, and let's indulge in a bit of nostalgia together. It's not just about lamenting the past, but also reigniting our love for dance and music, and discussing the current state of social media, sports, and music.

Will Victor's  NBA debut ultimately be seen as a fluke, or are we witnessing the rise of the next superstar? Tune in to this episode where we dissect his summer league  performance and the potential ramifications for the entire NBA. As we ride high on the excitement of hitting 30,000 downloads for RDWA podcast, we also find time to reflect on recent album drops, notably, the buzz around Lil Uzi Vert's experiment album.But it's not all hoops and beats! We sit down for a candid talk about the modern dating landscape shaped by social media and dating apps. From the importance of two-step verification and setting expectations to the art of communication, we examine how technology has influenced our quest for love. In a lighter vein, we ponder the effects of wealth on lifestyle and the strategies to make the most of it.  This episode promises a rollercoaster of emotions as we delve into the complex underbelly of these issues. So buckle up and join us on this exciting and thought-provoking journey!

Who will be the face of the NBA when LeBron James retires? On this episode,  AK discuss the NBA's international takeover and the undeniable impact of players like Nikola Jokic, Giannis, Luka, and Victor Wembenayama. We compare the top five American players to their international counterparts and speculate about the future of the league.Guaranteed contracts and learning from the OG's are crucial in shaping the future of the NBA. We examine the pressures faced by young players like Zion Williamson and Ja Morant, and how they can benefit from the wisdom of Charles, Shaq, and many other NBA legends. Additionally, we delve into the tragic shooting at the Houston lounge, Tabu, emphasizing the importance of being conscious of the potential consequences of going out.Finally, we explore the potential for one of the biggest boxing matches in recent history between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. and discuss how conspiracies like the Rothwell Project and the JFK assassination have affected America's trust in the government. Tune in for this captivating conversation!

Tv News anchor Jonathan Martin joins the podcast to discuss his departure from Fox 26 and what's next, Martin also speaks on his upcoming event with Houston Astros Jose Abreu and also Houston's mayor Sylvester Turner. He also speaks about the importance of being active in the community and being more than just a tv personality

Espn Writer for the Houston Texans Dj Bien-Aime joins the RDWA Podcast to discuss the upcoming draft for the Texans and address the rumors of the team reportedly wanting to trade the pick and also discuss who will be the quarterback for the franchise and much more

Is Jalen Hurts a top 3 quarterback?How will Houston look in the next 10 years?Instagram will have people pay for blue checks, is it worth it?Can you date broke?

After a 110 day layoff, the Rdwa Podcast returns and Ak explains why it has been such a long delay from the last recording

Up and coming artist Johnny Cocoa joins the RDWA podcast to talk about his upcoming EP, his upbringing in Beaumont, how church inspired him to be an artist, and his latest song "Free Bird" and the meaning behind the song

Akil and Ez sits down with Missouri City Council At Large Position 1 candidate Sonya Brown-Marshall to discuss her reasoning for running, the changes in Missouri City throughout the years, and the outlook of Missouri City moving forward.Sonya Brown-MarshallInstagram: @bossladybrownmarshallEz:@theeazycornerfilmz5

Houston Texans Insider for Espn DJ Bien-Aime joins the RDWA Podcast to talk about his journalism career, his time in New York covering the Jets, attending Louisville to run track and going to school with Lamar Jackson and Donovan Mitchell. Also previews the Houston Texans season and gives a prediction on what could be the outcome for the rebuilding franchise

-50 first date questions-Do chivalry still exist?- Megan thee Stallion story- Favorite guests up to dateThanks to @1svstudios for sponsoring this episodeGuests: @actup.podcast@ms_mayberry_@chynnamarina

Is this generation doing a disservice to Michael Jackson?RIP DJ D Baby, Rudy and Ak pay homage to one of Houston's young top DJ's that tragically passed awayDo you get inspired by your friend's relationships?Shirts and hats are available now at www.realdealwithakil.com

Rudy, Ez, and Ak reflect on father's day and speak on the passings of their fatherDoes Deshaun Watson get suspended for less than a season?Is Steph Curry a top 10 player all time?Drake's new album and Beyonce new song: Is House Music making a return to the mainstream market?

Former County Clerk and Mayoral Candidate Chris Hollins joins the RDWA Podcast to discuss his reasoning behind running for mayor, his time as county clerk and much more!!!

CEO and founder of "Humble over Hype" Chelsea Vaughn joins the RDWA Podcast to discuss the brands and how it reached out to the NFL and NBA, and also dives deep into her personal life growing up in Louisiana and moving to Houston after Hurricane Katrina.

In the first episode of 2022, Hip Hop Writer @hesalwayswrite joins the Rdwa Podcast to discuss a potential Verzus between Jay Z and Wayne and why he also believes there is ANOTHER rapper that can take down Jay Z in a Verzus!

Another year another rap up, the duo of Ak and Rudy is back with the popular yearly Rap Up as they the discuss the biggest artists, songs, and albums of the year, with a few added categories such as verse of the year and the best Verzus of the year!

Henry Ruggs facing up to 46 years in prisonAstroworld Festival tragedy and why Travis Scott is not to blameIt is ok to have 3 people in your phone that you are getting to knowFollow Naomi on instagram: @thenaomidevorahFollow the podcast on instagram and twitter: @ak_therealestDominique Monday: @dg.mondayRudy Sutherland: @iamrudyalexanderLauren Blakes: @loloblakes and her cake business @blakescakeshtx

For the first time in almost two months, RDWA Podcast is back with another episode and a lot has happened since then. Ak reveals what happened on the night of April 28th and why that fatal car crash changed his life forever. Rudy and Ak give their thoughts on the hit show "Squid Games" and why this show could be one of the all time best on netflix.Dave Chappelle and his latest standup:Why is it being called to get removed and why we can be our own worst enemies.All that and much more!

The Queen of the Crate Challenge has arrived on the RDWA Podcast and she discuss her overnight fame and also speaks on what made her do the challenge in heels.Also, she talks about the values in a man and her obsession with Drake and her hopes of him seeing the challenge.Follow Keri on social media: @kizzykeriHosts: Akil Williams @ak_therealestLauren Blakes: @loloblakesRudy Sutherland: @iamrudyalexanderCameraman: Dominique Monday: @dg.monday

With delta on the rise, will you be getting vaccinated?If you can only listen to 5 albums for the rest of your life, what will it be?Mental health check in, how often do you check on your friends when it comes to your mental health?Onlyfans is banning sex! What's next for the content creators? Do the strip clubs rise again?Ladies! Is it rude for a man to ask you what do you bring to the table?Hosts:Akil Williams @ak_threalestLauren Blakes: @loloblakesRudy Sutherland: @iamrudyalexanderCameramanDominique Monday: @dg.monday

You having out a night out with your girls, you tell them how happy you are in your relationship and how you gonna put it on him once you get home, but you get home and you see something that you never would've imagined, what do you do? 

Ak and Lolo speaks on the USA chances of winning gold and why AK believes that's not happening.Which sport requires the most skill? Lolo and AK debates why it's either soccer or baseballDo you believe it's important to know love languages of someone you're dating? Lolo explains why it is and how it could make a relationship strongerAk breaks down each dating app and explains the comparison between them with some of your favorite places you like to shop at!

AK explains his biggest turn offs from a woman, Rudy explains why he believes Dj Khaled is overrated in Hip Hop, is Derek Chauvin sentence enough or has justice has been served, is Jay Z's reasonable doubt the best hip hop album of all time? where were you when the day Michael Jackson died? There's a new documentary on Biggie and 2Pac, why is there a true fascination around the murders, and is there actually a true difference between men and women cheating

Platinum 2000 and Forex trader @ash_monet sit down with Rudy and AK in this conversation about Forex, the academy, and if the IM Academy is a pyramid scheme or not. Ash also breaks down the ranking and the ways to go about recruiting and the marketing side of foreign exchange. Rudy and Ash gets into AK's head and see what is the REAL reason why AK has been single for 8 years and he explains what he is truly looking for in a woman

Grammy nominated artist Singer Sterling joins the RDWA podcast to discuss his start of his career starting in gospel and singing in the background behind some of the biggest artists, but also led to being judged and blackballed in the industry. Also, Sterling talks about the transition to R&B and releasing his hit "Secrets" that led to being grammy nominated. We also discuss the recent killings in Houston and why is it getting worst

1:45 NBA Playoffs23:16 Rudy's one year anniversary 24:40 Time limit on engagement47:50 Women proposing to men01:02:00 Student loans01:14:15 Mayweather v Paul Fight prediction

J Cole Off-season album review: Is it already a classic?Migos Legacy: Overrated or underrated?What are the 3 type of men in this world? Can men be friends with women that are attractive?

In this very intense episode, Ak and Rudy discuss Travis Scott's astroworld album and debates if it's the best album to come out of Houston.Are there any rappers that had 4 straight albums out the gate that was bangers?Looks, sex, personality, money, or loyalty? What is more important to a man

In this very intense episode, Ak and Rudy discuss Travis Scott's astroworld album and debates if it's the best album to come out of Houston.Are there any rappers that had 4 straight albums out the gate that was bangers? Looks, sex, personality, money, or loyalty? What is more important to a man

Entrepreneur and Onlyfans content creator Phatty Nicole joins the RDWA Podcast to discuss her onlyfans content, why she decided to make one, and the perception of it. We also discuss the Derek Chauvin verdict and the impact of that trial and America moving forward.

In this episode, we discuss the legacy of DMX and his impact in hip hop. AK gives his thoughts on visiting Vegas during Covid and why he believes that Houston is the most balanced city in America. Also, an idea that club promoters should give a listen to. And do women REALLY want the truth from a Man? Guest: Linda MaloneDesigner, Stylist, CreatorOwner of Mixed MogulInstagram: @lunamalone_Business page: @mixedmogul

Don't worry ladies, black men still love our black queens. Codi and Christian joins the RDWA Podcast to discuss their marriage and why they kept it such a secret. Also, we discuss the George Floyd trial and how it is the biggest trial of our lifetime. Cancel Quavo? AK explains why the elevator incident with Quavo and Saweetie isn't a big deal like how people are making it. Do you believe astrology is apart of witchcraft? AK, Codi, and Christian talks about how it isn't and also jump into aliens and conspiracies. 

In this highly anticipated episode, the crew bring on the host of the new podcast "Front Paige" and we discuss the Deshaun Watson allegations, Derrick Jaxn cheating scandal, and Rudy goes on a rant discussing Lil Nas X latest music video.And also, we discuss the true definition of a one night stand and if it has other meanings

Reality TV Star and Hip Hop artist Jazz Anderson returns to the RDWA podcast and talks about her new show on Fox Soul, she also discuss why she decided to come out and also talk about dating men and women and what is the true differenceAnd, AK also breaks down why men should grow up when it comes to sex with women and also reveals his experience in the bed

It's Women's History Month and we brung on one of RDWA's most loyal sponsors, Lauren Blakes, owner of BlakesCakes as we discussed Scary Hours 2, more 6ix9ine news, and we also dove into cheating and if women should take some type of blame

In this role reversal episode, Rudy takes over as host as he questions Ak as to why is he still single 8 years later. Also, the crew gets into 6ix9ine and if he is exposing Hip Hop. Did Meek Mill go too far with the Kobe line, and is it finally time for people to believe that UFO's and Aliens actually exist

Ken Boyd returns to the RDWA podcast to talk relationship and dating, tells the story on how he landed a gig on Kevin Hart's "Hart of the City", and reveals his top 5 stand up comedians of all time

In the first show of 2021, AK and Rudy gave their thoughts on the Deshaun Watson and Houston Texans saga and we give our take on who should buy the teamWhich challenge do you prefer? Buss it or Silhouette?Tory Lanez could possibly be innocent? New evidence could show why!!!!And things got heated between Rudy and AK over the T.I and Tiny alleged sexual allegations, see where we stand on it!!!

On the last episode of 2020, Rudy and Akil discuss the yearly rap up including the MVP of Hip Hop. And an anonymous Megan Thee Stallion fan joins in to have a tense debate with Rudy over Megan and her peak as an artist

Tyson vs Jones Breakdown- Can Tyson keep fighting and look like his prime self?Clubs and Nightlife-Did the lounge concept kill the club?Two murders of women in one week in Houston-Why are men keep killing women? -White Women value vs Black Women Value

MC Major and Rudy Sutherland opens up a new season of the RDWA Podcast with the breakdown of the Gucci vs Jeezy battle and who would we like to see next. Also give our top 5 moments in Rap History, Grammy nominations have just been released and it caught a lot of people by surprise!!! Megan the Stallion drops her much anticipated album Good News, did it live up to the hype? And Fresh Prince or Martin? What was the better TV show?

Rap a Lot A&R Rudy Sutherland and MC Major joins the podcast to talk Biden-Trump election and what's next for the country. Also, how has dating been for you during Covid? James Harden wants out of Houston and wants to be traded to Brooklyn, will it happen?King Von and Mo3 passed away last week, what is going on in hip hop??

Up and coming actor Malcolm Farrell joins the RDWA Podcast to discuss his latest film Tijuana Jackson: Purpose over Prison and how it was working with Tami Roman and Regina Hall. Farrell also talks about his move from Jersey to Houston and the landscape of acting in Houston, and much more!!