The Realest Podcast Ever

No time like the top of the month to subscribe to our Patreon! Up to 10 bonus episodes and exclusive video releases EVERY MONTH!! Subscribe to our Patreon channel FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe The City of Philadelphia is the oldest city in America and because of that we rely on tradition and history far too much at times. One of the huge historical detriments is how our city government elects to solve problems and budget deficits via the constant presence of taxes!! We already have larger sales tax than any other city or county in the state; as well as The Soda Tax and Philadelphia Wage Tax issued to all employees. The BIRT (Business Income Receipts Tax) was introduced in 2018 as an additional tax measure to all businesses and is essentially a double tax on all business related revenue. Because of the presence of this tax and the city being unwilling to offer huge companies any significant abatements from it, the city has constantly missed out on other tax related revenue and economic impacts these companies would offer by headquartering in Philadelphia.  Today I am joined by two people who are both familiar with the BIRT Tax and are working to help abolish it or lessen its impact by assuring the $100,000 income threshold stays in place. These people are Founder/President/CEO of Empower Construction, William Bowie and Director of Special Projects for Councilman Isaiah Thomas Office, Preston Tilghman. Today they help navigate and simplify this complex topic by getting to the crux of the issue and encouraging all independent contractors and business owners to make their presence felt to all relevant city officials on this important matter. 

No intro, no status reports, just straight content out the gate. The TRPE Boyz are back on the main feed to kick off the month of June and they've got a lot to say. Show starts with Chad breaking down how their recent Philly Soccer interview led them to an opportunity with Fifa+. They also give a full breakdown of their MDW live show and announce another one for EOS (end of summer) at a brand new venue in Philly. Show transitions to an update on the recent outbreak of crime in the Philly streets including a mass shoting at Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park, LGP Qua's unfortunate murder and a young man narrowly escaping death near City Avenue. At this point, Philly's gangsta to civilian ratio has gotten completely out of hand and the citizens are suffering because of it. Wouldn't be TRPE if they didn't give the realest Roots Picnic breakdown and an oral history of how they got banned from the festivities. They also touch on why Meek is still Meek and how his last 30 months of music hasn't diminished in quality or execution. The guys also revisit the Roc x State Property Hot 97 freestyle part 1, expectations for the Carter 6, Complex Top 50 West Coast MC's list, Clips Ace Trumpets breakdown and crown the Greatest Philly Rapper of All Time. All this and more on the latest episode of The Realest Podcast Ever. No time like the top of the month to subscribe to our Patreon! Up to 10 bonus episodes and exclusive video releases EVERY MONTH!! Subscribe to our Patreon channel FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe 

ICYMI: We have a live show going down in 3 days and some change at Punch Line Philly!! Get your tix ASAP at https://punchlinephilly.com/shows The Diddy trial has the world watching with no actual TV or video coverage. People are hanging on every court report from Inner City Press, Loren Lorosa and any other main stream media publication within reach. Today we cover the first week of trial, Cassie's testimony and how Dawn Richard rocked the defense so badly in 5 mins that the judge called recess for the weekend. All this plus the in depth analysis that only TRPE can provide. 

ICYMI: We have a live show going down THIS WEEKEND At Punch Line Philly!! Get your tix ASAP at https://punchlinephilly.com/shows The 2025 Met Gala broke financial records and encapsulated social media for days after the event. Today we break down the cause behind the MET, money raised and rate our best fits of the night. 

The FIFA World Cup is coming to 16 North America cities in the summer of 2026 and our home city of Philadelphia was selected for 3 weeks of tournament competition (June 11th to June 4th, 2026); and a 40 day celebration of all things fútbol throughout the tourney (FANFEST). Today's episode was recorded at the global headquarters for Philadelphia Soccer. Philly Soccer is 501(c)3 non profit organization that handles all things World Cup & FIFA for the city of Philadelphia. This includes the bid process, welcome committee, fundraising , marketing, outreach and so much more. We had the pleasure of having a 90+ minute conversation with the CEO of Philly Soccer, Meg Kane, who is a titan in the world of hospitality, tourism and large event strategy. Her resume includes coordinating the 2015 Papal Visit and World Meeting of Families. Joining us as well, is Philly Soccer's Director of Impact, Jonathan Todd who's past work as Director of Talent Acquisition for the City of Philadelphia and Director of DEI for Rivers Casino made him a shoe in for his latest position. The 2022 FIFA World Cup that took place in Qatar made them the focus of the world and we expect nothing less for the 2026 World Cup Festivities taking place throughout Canada, Mexico and the US of A. Lock in for an electrifying and education conversation on all things FIFA, World Cup, MLS and the global soccer community.   ++PSA++ Join us this Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday May 24th at Punch Line Philly for the TRPE 8th Anniversary Live Special!! Expect special guests, cash prizes and other giveaways as we celebrate 8 years of TRPE. Get your tickets today at https://punchlinephilly.com/shows   For more exclusive episodes & content subscribe to our Patreon channel FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe 

Mike Knox & Tone Trump have a checkered past and a sordid history. Once brothers, unfortunately over time they succumbed to certain street temptations and industry indulgences that caused a fracture in the powerful movement that was once G Unit Philly. The next up collective of Philly MCs included Trump, Knox, Ive Vegas and Cotic. Today, three of the four MCs join me to discuss all things G-Unit Philly like what led to their past beefs and current reconciliation; and memorable moments like the creation of street smashes “Creepin Low” & “08PE.” They also touch on some industry power players like 50 Cent, Birdman, Lil Wayne & Steve Morales. All this and much more on today's episode of TRPE.  ++PSA++ Join us this Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday May 24th at Punch Line Philly for the TRPE 8th Anniversary Live Special!! Special guests, cash prizes and other giveaways as we celebrate 8 years of TRPE. Get your tickets today at https://punchlinephilly.com/shows   For more exclusive episodes & content subscribe to our Patreon channel FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe 

Philadelphia City Commissioner Omar Sabir serves in a unique role that operates outside of the purview of the mayor or city council. City Commissioner is one of the last roles in politics that is truly 100% by the people for the people. Today he takes us through his political journey, drops some facts about the role of commissioner & historical data about Philadelphia's consolidation. We also get into the 2024 election results, economic uncertainty, how his office certifies elections and what is truly means to put America

++PSA++ Join us this Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday May 24th at Punch Line Philly for the TRPE 8th Anniversary Live Special!! Special guests, cash prizes and other giveaways as we celebrate 8 years of TRPE. Get your tickets today at https://punchlinephilly.com/shows  The Shannon Sharpe saga took an unexpected turn last week when he was hit with a $50M lawsuit via notorious Texas attorney Tony Buzbee and a Jane Doe. The days that followed saw a stream of negative publicity for ole Shay Shay & content trail that made him appear guilty as charged. Today we discuss everything we know thus far, analysis the REAL PROBLEM with Shannon and attempt to figure out why NIGGAS BE TOO HORNY!!  As the show moves on we discuss the shocking revelation from the artist/mogul FKA as Kanye West and how social media offered him no reprieves based on his recent string of hate filled content, tweets and interviews. In the middle of the show Matt rolls out a new segment in hopes of trying to understand why the fuck yall think 100 niggaz can take down a gorilla

++PSA++ Join us this Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday May 24th at Punch Line Philly for the TRPE 8th Anniversary Live Special!! Special guests, cash prizes and other giveaways as we celebrate 8 years of TRPE. Get your tickets today at https://punchlinephilly.com/shows  Simply stated today's show is an INSTANT CLASSIC!! 2 plus hours of content covering some of the net's most viral topics featuring some amazing analysis and deep dives. Today's topics include an overview of the biggest film of the year, Ryan Coogler's SINNERS, his first foray into the horror genre. This takes us to a comparison of Michael B. Jordan vs Jonathan Majors and the latter's riveting performance in Magazine Dreams.  Later we get into Nas' recent legacy signings at Mass Appeal Records and which ones we're actually looking forward to. This takes us to the annual Mt. Rushmore discussion and two of the most viral which were the White Rapper & Philly Rushmore lists that had the net in a frenzy. Along the way there's some praise for Cassidy and a look at what caused his arrested development. Other stops are made on this content journey with Lil Wayne, the Chinese bootleg play and Wallo's black business rant going apeshit. All this and more on the latest episode of The Realest Podcast Ever.  For more exclusive content subscribe to us now on patreon FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe 

OG Writeup: For the first episode of April on Patreon we cover lotta ground and a bunch of different topics: programming events, city zones, Matt's Top 5 Funniest moments from Ye and Akademiks interview (why doesn't Jim Jones know how to make a PDF?), genius vs insanity, new Billboard rules cooking bots and Nokia by Drake taking over the world. P.S. Our anniversary celebration is less than 1 day away. FREE RSVP HERE: https://posh.vip/e/trpe-8th-anniversary-celebration 

It's March baby and that means it's time for some Bracketology. But this year it's not college basketball we're talking BBL MADNESS babyyyyy!! Join us for one of our most unhinged episodes ever where we discuss the field of 16, if they were placed properly and crown a winner after this insane tournament. We got YB's, OB's and a couple in between competing for the BBL Madness crown.  For more unhinged content subscribe to us on Patreon today https://patreon.com/officialtrpe 

Tom Pender, Founder & CEO of Philly based TP Taxes is a wealth of economic knowledge & strategy. He joined us back in January to discuss all things tax related and comes back this week to talk financial planning, the importance of staying compliant with business taxes, IRS changes for 2024 and a deep dive on what Donald Trump & Elon Musk are doing with DOGE. He also gives us some historical knowledge on recessions, why he thinks we are headed for one and the various economic opportunities that recessions present for people to get RICH!! All this and more on the latest episode of The Realest Podcast Ever.  Today's episode is sponsored by TP Taxes, Philly's #1 tax accountants!! All tax season TP Taxes is doing $75 simple returns. 1099's, LLC's and all types of corporations are welcome as well. Contact our team of Licensed accountants (NOT TAX PREPARERS) today at 215-TP-Taxes or via email tptaxes@tptaxes.com For more exclusive episodes & content subscribe to our Patreon channel FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe 

For the last few weeks parents and high school athletes across the country have seemingly gone out of their way to show us how UNHINGED the average American

The last month has featured a slew of inflammatory comments online between who we all would refer to as OGs of the Philly rap scene. Garci, Mike Knox, Staf Bey and others have all chimed in at various points to either clarify or set the record straight on things that have been floating around on the internet but no voice has been louder or more disruptive than Oschino Vasquez. Today, Chad pulls up solo dolo to discuss all the digital bs and make a plea that all parties involved preserve their legacies and mind their words for the sake of the Philly youth and our global reputation. Today's episode is sponsored by TP Taxes, Philly's #1 tax accountants!! All tax season TP Taxes is doing $75 simple returns. 1099's, LLC's and all types of corporations are welcome as well. Contact our team of Licensed accountants (NOT TAX PREPARERS) today at 215-TP-Taxes or via email tptaxes@tptaxes.com 

No sales talk or chart chatter. Just an honest review of some good ass music & a couple conspiracy theories. From us to u. Full 3 hour version available exclusively on Patreon. For More Content Subscribe to us on Patreon FOR FREE: https://patreon.com/officialtrpe

Today's episode is sponsored by TP Taxes, Philly's #1 tax accountants!! All tax season TP Taxes is doing $75 simple returns. 1099's, LLC's and all types of corporations are welcome as well. Contact our team of Licensed accountants (NOT TAX PREPARERS) today at 215-TP-Taxes or via email tptaxes@tptaxes.com Super Bowl LIX was action packed for about 7 mins until the Eagles started their absolute destruction of the reigning NFL Champs, the Kansas City Chiefs. Kelce, The Swifties and Pattie Mahomes black magic were no match for Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni, the Eagles front 4 & Vic Fangio's masterful defensive gameplan. Much more action was centered around the halftime show and if Kung Fu Kenny would actually perform the most controversial (yet successful) song of 2024. Today we cover the game in excruciating detail and the number 1 topic on social media the last 3 days which is “did Kendrick's performance deliver or totally the mark?” Drake aside, Kendrick is given the respect he's owed and compared only to himself and past SB performers. In the end we give him and the performance a grade and handicap the Chiefs and Eagles odds of winning more Super Bowls in the immediate future. Welcome to the Super Bowl edition of The Realest Podcast Ever.  For More Content Subscribe to us on Patreon FOR FREE: https://patreon.com/officialtrpe

Celebrity Chef Star Jones is a true Black American success story. After transitioning out of corporate America she launched a restaurant out of her home that became an immediate success and even had people from all over the country trying to book reservations to sit at her kitchen table. She joins us today to tell her life story, including moving from Harlem to West Philly at 11 years old, how a concerned neighborhood paid for her to acquire her first industrial kitchen and how her initial restaurant location gave her a crash course in both business & hospitality. She also gives us a few exclusive announcements on upcoming expansion of the Star Fusion brand and how she gets to the bag as a minority business owner.  For all TRPE listeners we have a special promotion for Super Bowl weekend at Star Fusion. Visit https://StarFusionRestaurant.com  and enter code EarlyBirds for $10 off your order of $60 or more all weekend  Follow Star On IG: https://www.instagram.com/stardar?igsh=MTh2NWFjMTY4NWhhOA==  Star Fusion: https://www.instagram.com/starfusionexpress?igsh=MWxmZnBxNnVrYTk4NA==  For More Content Subscribe to us on Patreon FOR FREE: https://patreon.com/officialtrpe 

Today's episode is sponsored by TP Taxes, Philly's #1 tax accountants!! All tax season TP Taxes is doing $75 simple returns. 1099's, LLC's and all types of corporations are welcome as well. Contact our team of Licensed accountants (NOT TAX PREPARERS) today at 215-TP-Taxes or via email tptaxes@tptaxes.com Senator Anthony Hardy Williams has been a mainstay in the Philadelphia & Pennsylvania political scenes for close to 40 years spanning across 5 different decades. His list of accomplishments is massive and his work has always been completed with the betterment of his constituents in mind. He joins us today for a candid conversation about his life before & during politics, overcoming learning difficulties as a young student and eventually rising through the ranks as an executive at Pepsi Co. We also discuss the role his father played in being both the head of his household, the person he aspired to be most like and his mentor in politics. All this plus some Eagles talk and discussion about the Marcus Yates case that inspired him to run for office back in 1988, that he continues to work on til this day.  For More Content Subscribe to us on Patreon FOR FREE: https://patreon.com/officialtrpe

Today's episode is sponsored by TP Taxes, Philly's #1 tax accountants!! All tax season TP Taxes is doing $75 simple returns. 1099's, LLC's and all types of corporations are welcome as well. Contact our team of Licensed accountants (NOT TAX PREPARERS) today at 215-TP-Taxes or via email tptaxes@tptaxes.com Pastor Carl Day is TRPE's most prolific & prominent returning guests. He's logged 12 (or 13) appearances on the show since our inception & is responsible for logging our first billionaire guest (Shout out Dave Adelman). He joins us today to discuss his transformative Beat The Block Cohort which has impacted hundreds of young men from the Philly area, violence reduction in Philadelphia, his role in getting the resolution for the new Sixers arena passed in city council and his relationships with Van Jones & Jeff Bezos!! This is yet another powerful episode with one of our most important community leaders & actionists who always shows up for the black community. Follow Pastor Carl on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/pastorcarlday?igsh=MWU3NG40dnYzZTV5bA== Pastor Carl Day

Historically, tax season has been an additional Christmas of sorts for many people of various communities banking on huge tax refunds to fuel their economic dreams and even their financial fantasies. However, many people looking at these big refunds are lacking the necessary financial resources & literacy to truly get ahead. Today, we are joined by Tom Pender, the proprietor of Philly's #1 tax firm, TP Taxes to discuss what good financial habits look like and break down various scenarios regarding taxes, spending and how not to get JAMMED UP by Uncle Sam. This episode includes a wealth of information that can benefit people of all financial statures and help them get wayyyyyy ahead the curve. Also make sure you book FREE consultation with TP Taxes today for your 2025 taxes!! $75 simple returns all tax season. Follow Tom on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/tp_thetaxman?igsh=MWl1empuNmEwbWk2bA==  Follow TP Taxes at: https://www.instagram.com/tptaxes?igsh=MTU3bWRoZ2FpMjN3bg==  TP Taxes

Back again for our second show of 2025 this one is an absolute banger from beginning to end. Today's show starts with some impromptu food talk around the world of cheesesteaks and how some restaurants have literally gone TOO DAMN FAR!! Shortly after we cover some of the funniest tweets of the new year (Michael Irvin as “Black Panther?”) and RDC's epic Blade skit as public speculation swirls that Marvel canceled the reboot.  We also get into the Power Universe now that Matt has fully caught up and the EPIC WWE Raw premiere on Netflix this past Monday. This takes us into a conversation about Travis Scott & Kanye's influence in the modern era and Chad dubs Ronnie Fieg as the only man alive who can save Adidas. But all those topics are just appetizers to the main course of our deep dive on Lil Baby having the best week ever after his classic album “My Turn” was named Billboard's #1 greatest hip hop album of the 21st century (#8 overall across genres) and his latest album WHAM debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200. The guys break down the root of the now busted internet narratives, Baby's fanbase, his goodwill with the artist community, issues with Gunna and why he can NEVER fall off.  And for the closer we cover the scandal that literally broke Twitter/X involving Joy Taylor, Emmanuel Acho, Skip Bayless & Charlie Dixon using FS1 like a brothel. We cover the history, allegations, fallout & examine where people like Stephen A. Smiff & Cam “The Hat” Newton completely missed the mark!! All this and more on another brand new episode of The Realest Podcast Ever.  Watch this episode via YouTube:  https://youtu.be/@TRPE For More Content Subscribe to us on Patreon FOR FREE: https://patreon.com/officialtrpe

For 7 winters straight, the TRPE Awards have served as a beacon of excellence and idiocy. Chad Fain & Matt Cain gather annually with a deep slate of awards, diverse group of potential winners & also review the year at large. This year's categories include some old favorites & new additions with nonstop laughter throughout!! Welcome to the 7th Annual TRPE Awards

Happy Thanksgiving!! This episode was originally posted on Patreon { https://patreon.com/officialtrpe } on Monday November 25th. Been off for a week plus and that was way too long. To pay y'all back for your patience and loyalty we return with a 3 hour Patreon exclusive fully breaking down Kendrick's GNX album, the associated social media chatter, our 868th review of Lil Wayne's legacy and the insane case of Sherwayne Garrison who was recently charged in the murder of a car thief by Philly DA Larry Krasner. All this and more on OT378... Another brand new episode dropping tomorrow afternoon. BLACK FRIDAY SALE!! Subscribe to our Patreon for 25% OFF for the first time ever!! --> https://patreon.com/officialtrpe 

Check out this episode on video NOW: https://youtu.be/Z_dMHLin3GU  Shelton Jackson “Spike” Lee is an institution of American filmmaking & a standard of excellence for which other directors/producers/scriptwriters are measured. His legacy spans 40 plus years and 5 decades of innovative film, television & commercial creation. He is a name and face that almost everyone on earth knows due to his proximity to the New York Knicks, Michael Jordan, Denzel Washington & his iconic film production hub 40 Acres And A Mule. Spike's penchant for detailed storytelling and innovative cinematography have landed him in the Library of Congress 5x for preservation in the National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". In the words of Kendrick Lamar, “he's what the culture feeling!” We are joined by Spike today for an amazing episode where we discuss him first falling in love with filmmaking, his influences in the genre, being inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, his unwavering support for Kamala Harris, and he tells us a MIND BLOWING

This episode originally ran on Patreon on November 6th. This show covers before, during and after the election cycle. Today we give a comprehensive history on the 2024 Presidential Election, all the players and how the F we got here. Saying democratic strategy was flawed would be the understatement of the decade and the red tsunami that flipped the house, senate and Oval Office is proof of that. 2 hours and 13 mins on this one... enjoy. P.S. After you listen to this watch our amazing episode with Spike Lee ASAP https://youtu.be/JaIV93TaGd4 As always for more exclusive content and resources subscribe to us on Patreon FOR FREE and follow us on social media. Click the links below: •Patreon: https://patreon.com/officialtrpe  •New Merch Available NOW: https://www.teepublic.com/user/trpe?ref_id=12031  •YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheRealestPodcastEver  •Twitter: https://twitter.com/stilltrpe  •Insta: https://instagram.com/officialtrpe  •FB: https://facebook.com/TheRealestPodcastEver 

This past weekend one of the biggest Premium Live Events of all time took place in Dallas, Texas at Jerry World. Jake "El Gallo" Paul took on the Ghost of Iron Mike Tyson on a loaded card that featured some absolutely entertaining and brutal boxing. From Barrios vs Ramos to an absolute slobberknocker between Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor to the main event, the card was an amazing start to Netflix foray into live-streaming sports events even if the servers were doing the stanky leg.  We get together today to discuss the ups, downs and arounds of the event, discuss the state of boxing and explore why after Amanda Serrano's ROBBERY going to the cards in boxing should be frightening for everyone. We also discuss President Trump pulling up to UFC 309 and why Jon "Bones" Jones is the greatest MMA fighter of all time. We close the show with some hard-hitting journalism exploring Evil Keith Lee (Mr. Chime Time) taking on all the celebrity restaurants in Atlanta, why grits last forever and examine the mental health of people who are still going to THE CLUB. All this and more on the 333rd episode of The Realest Podcast Ever.   As always for more exclusive content and resources subscribe to us on Patreon FOR FREE and follow us on social media. Click the links below: •Patreon: https://patreon.com/officialtrpe  •New Merch Available NOW: https://www.teepublic.com/user/trpe?ref_id=12031  •YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheRealestPodcastEver  •Twitter: https://twitter.com/stilltrpe  •Insta: https://instagram.com/officialtrpe  •FB: https://facebook.com/TheRealestPodcastEver 

Dave Anderson, aka, The Business Bully is a human think tank of historical data, analytical understanding & cultural relevance wrapped in one polarizing figure. His takes cut deep into the core of racial, political & socioeconomic problems that often leave viewers either nodding in agreement or fuming in bewilderment. He joins us today for his 3rd appearance of 2024 to discuss all things election, the problems on both sides, debunks a lot of Trump related rhetoric & covers the P. Diddy arrest, arraignment & indictment in full. We also discuss the reverberations of Jaguar Wright's appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored & how it got the entire network (The BBC) in hot water!! All this and more on the latest episode of The Realest Podcast Ever.  Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024.  As always for more exclusive content and resources subscribe to us on Patreon FOR FREE and follow us on social media. Click the links below: •Patreon: https://patreon.com/officialtrpe  •New Merch Available NOW: https://www.teepublic.com/user/trpe?ref_id=12031  •YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheRealestPodcastEver  •Twitter: https://twitter.com/stilltrpe  •Insta: https://instagram.com/officialtrpe  •FB: https://facebook.com/TheRealestPodcastEver 

Shelton Jackson “Spike” Lee is an institution of American filmmaking & a standard of excellence for which other directors/producers/scriptwriters are measured. His legacy spans 40 plus years and 5 decades of innovative film, television & commercial creation. He is a name and face that almost everyone on earth knows due to his proximity to the New York Knicks, Michael Jordan, Denzel Washington & his iconic film production hub 40 Acres And A Mule.  Spike's penchant for detailed storytelling and innovative cinematography have landed him in the Library of Congress 5x for preservation in the National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". In the words of Kendrick Lamar, “he's what the culture feeling!” We are joined by Spike today for an amazing episode where we discuss him first falling in love with filmmaking, his influences in the genre, being inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, his unwavering support for Kamala Harris, and he tells us a MIND BLOWING

This episode of The Realest Podcast Ever is presented by The Philly Download. A new multimedia experience on the web and social media empowering black creators to elevate their voice and highlights hyperlocal stories around the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. Officially launching this Wednesday, October 16th. Follow them on instagram at thedownload.news & on the web at https://thedownload.news  Esteban Serrano is the Forrest Gump of modern media and television. Whenever something cool or legendary happens he's usually in the room, on the block or behind the camera. For 20 years he has helped to curate moments that illuminate “the culture” and have often led to make or break moments for a lot of careers.  From producing Jay Z on air at MTV's TRL to being the first mainstream media outlet to showcase Tone Trump to blowing up Gillie during his beef with Lil Wayne (yes thats him in the projects with Gil & Dutch) to directing Chris Brown's “Beautiful People” video, ES has a content resume that is going to land him in the Multimedia Hall of Fame.  He joins us today to discuss all his career accomplishments, growing up in the same West Philly neighborhood as Will Smith, tells a hilarious story on how he met Sway Calloway and the multimedia juggernaut he is creating with The Rap Dads Show. All this and much much more on the latest episode of The Realest Podcast Ever.  Please be sure to follow Esteban on The Gram at: https://www.instagram.com/theestebanserrano?igsh=dWo5NTltamVreG54  And Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show NOW (also available on Sways Universe YT Channel): https://youtube.com/@therapdads?si=0Wl1dkNtIarX0rKl  And Always Remember to Subscribe to our Patreon FOR FREE at: https://patreon.com/officialtrpe 

This episode of The Realest Podcast Ever is presented by The Philly Download. A new multimedia experience on the web and social media empowering black creators to elevate their voice and highlights hyperlocal stories around the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. Officially launching this Wednesday, October 16th. Follow them on instagram at thedownload.news & on the web at https://thedownload.news  Leslie Pridgen, pka, Freeway is a Philadelphia rap legend who solidified his legendary status almost 15 years ago, but coming up on 25 years in the game puts him in rarified air. With close to 20 albums and 30 mixtapes his catalog is not only vast but impressive. He has one of the best feature counts of all time collaborating with icons such as Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Nelly, Mariah Carey, Faith Evans, Jermaine Dupri, Jadakiss, and underground kings like Sauce Walka, Benny The Butcher & The Jacka. He joins us today to discuss his storied career, resilience after losing his 2 children, overcoming kidney failure and battling the duality of being a rap star while being a devout Muslim. He tells us never been told stories about the Nas & D Block beefs, how Jay Z set him up for success and why a partnership with 50 Cent never came into fruition. All this and more on The Philadelphia Freeway Episode of TRPE. Watch this episode on YouTube Tuesday 10/29 at 12pm: https://youtube.com/@TRPE  As always for more exclusive content and resources subscribe to us on Patreon FOR FREE and follow us on social media. Click the links below: •Patreon: https://patreon.com/officialtrpe •New Merch Available NOW: https://www.teepublic.com/user/trpe?ref_id=12031 •YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheRealestPodcastEver •Twitter: https://twitter.com/stilltrpe •Insta: https://instagram.com/officialtrpe •FB: https://facebook.com/TheRealestPodcastEver

This episode of The Realest Podcast Ever is presented by The Philly Download. A new multimedia experience on the web and social media empowering black creators to elevate their voice and highlights hyperlocal stories around the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. Officially launching this Wednesday, October 16th. Follow them on instagram at thedownload.news & on the web at https://thedownload.news  Michael Rainey Jr is a rising star in the world of television & film. He's literally grown up on camera going from a talent little kid to a leading man. 2 weeks ago we had the pleasure to catch up with him for a quick interview surrounding his 10 year run on Power, growing up on TV and ask hard hitting questions like “When is Monet Tejada's repass?” And most importantly “WHY'D YOU KILL GHOST?” Stick around after the interview for some more analysis and behind the scenes information on what happened in the making of this episode.  Watch this episode on YouTube today at 3pm:  https://youtu.be/a5chFQbwpEw  As always for more exclusive content and resources subscribe to us on Patreon FOR FREE and follow us on social media. Click the links below: •Patreon: https://patreon.com/officialtrpe •New Merch Available NOW: https://www.teepublic.com/user/trpe?ref_id=12031 •YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheRealestPodcastEver •Twitter: https://twitter.com/stilltrpe •Insta: https://instagram.com/officialtrpe •FB: https://facebook.com/TheRealestPodcastEver    

To substantiate just how far in the future we are at all times, this episode was originally published on March 12th, 2023. In this episode Chad breaks down a hidden story that few know about Demetrius Flenory aka Big Meech, which is that he is allegedly a "third party cooperant" aka secret snitch. With Big Meech supposedly released from prison on October 16th, 2024 it's only right we reintroduce this story to the nation and see where it takes us. All I's were dotted and T's crossed in the creation of this episode. _________________________________________________________________ Original Writeup 03/12/2023 - Patreon Episode OT192  The story of BMF is the greatest American crime story of all time and continues to bear fruit to this day. Most recently some unfamiliar names have been tossed out into the YouTubeverse via Bleu Davinci. These names are Tammy Cowins and Dion "Cuffy" Gatling. The twists, turns and implications of the chapter of the BMF story are MIND BLOWING and the long term implications are even more unbelievable. Let's just say Big Meech is looking funny in the light.  Aside from this we cover the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and why the hell is everyone selling their music catalogs? Dope shit from the greatest pod in the business.

This episode of The Realest Podcast Ever is presented by The Philly Download. A new multimedia experience on the web and social media empowering black creators to elevate their voice and highlights hyperlocal stories around the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. Officially launching this Wednesday, October 16th. Follow them on instagram at thedownload.news & on the web at https://thedownload.news  This is one for the record books. In this episode we make history hosting 3 of the most important, influential & impact hip hop artists of the last quarter century. We are joined by 4x Grammy Award Winner Killer Mike, Philadelphia rap legend Beanie Sigel & Harlem NY rapper & creative genius Smoke Dza. In this episode we discuss community building, the importance of voting, musical influences, entrepreneurship and so much more. We also learn about Killer Mike & Ti's latest venture Bankhead Seafood, Beanie Sigel's Cop & Roll Food Truck, Killer Mike's recent viral appearance on Complex and who motivate these 3 MCs to perform at a high level. Throughout this episode endless gems are dropped and the conversation is raw, honest, funny & informative as only TRPE can provide. We also get to the bottom of a very important question… WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THAT $55M KANYE PROMISED BEANS??? Tap in to find out.  Watch this episode on video today at noon via YouTube:  https://youtu.be/mLIjaKqIi08  As always for more exclusive content and resources subscribe to us on Patreon FOR FREE and follow us on social media. Click the links below: •Patreon: https://patreon.com/officialtrpe •New Merch Available NOW: https://www.teepublic.com/user/trpe?ref_id=12031 •YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TRPE •Twitter: https://twitter.com/stilltrpe •Insta: https://instagram.com/officialtrpe •FB: https://facebook.com/TheRealestPodcastEver  

On Wednesday, September 25th, Netflix released one of the most anticipated documentaries of recent memory and we are pleased to report IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! The life story of Vince McMahon and the WWE are intrinsically tied because it's hard to tell where one begins and the other ends. On a recent episode of our month end wrap up on Patreon we covered it in great detail and it was so great that the Patreones suggested we release it to the main feed. We also discuss some of our other favorite docs of late and why failing to change your behavior when the world changes will land you in hot water and maybe even cause your demise.  For more exclusive TRPE content like this subscribe to our Patreon FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe Sign up for a yearly membership and receive our MAX DISCOUNT of 15% off  the price. 

Today's episode of The Realest Podcast Ever is powered by MyBookie!! For Football Season TRPE & MyBookie have teamed up to bring you one of the best deposit match deals IN HISTORY!! CLICK OUR LINK TO GET A 50% DEPOSIT MATCH BONUS UP TO $1000!! Start your season off right by betting with HOUSE MONEY at MyBookie the number 1 betting app in the world. bit.ly/ joinwithTRPE or https://mybookie.ag and use Promo Code TRPE 2024 has been an absolutely taxing year for most people in a multitude of ways. Record inflation, shrinking bank accounts and a perplexing pre-election period that has turned downright strange. Today we gather to discuss all the above along with the recent Vice Presidential debate, old school grandparents and Byron Donalds torching Angela Rye on The Breakfast Club. This coupled along with an update on the shitstorm surrounding Sean Combs, we assess Jay Z's percentages of possible involvement and Jaguar Wright making it to Piers Morgan's show on The BBC. Not to mention, Chad listing all the reasons why Cardi B & Offset are CLOWNS!! All this and more on the 332nd episode of The Realest Podcast Ever. For more exclusive TRPE content like this subscribe to our Patreon FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe

Today's episode of The Realest Podcast Ever is powered by MyBookie!! For Football Season TRPE & MyBookie have teamed up to bring you one of the best deposit match deals IN HISTORY!! CLICK OUR LINK TO GET A 50% DEPOSIT MATCH BONUS UP TO $1000!! Start your season off right by betting with HOUSE MONEY at MyBookie the number 1 betting app in the world. bit.ly/ joinwithTRPE or https://mybookie.ag and use Promo Code TRPE On Nov. 17, 2021 the city of Memphis and the world of music were tragically robbed of a living legend due to a targeted hit by Yo Gotti's brother Big Jook and a band of hopeless hooligans. Adolf Thornton Jr., PKA Young Dolph was a true American success story. Starting with humble beginnings as a barber and trapper, he defied the odds and became one of the biggest stars in rap while also maintaining his status as an Underground King. In the wake of Dolph's death the city of Memphis (and others) have been flipped upside and rocked with brazen incidents of extreme violence usually leading to death. As the body count continues to rise, the trial for Dolph's killers has begun and captivated world news. Today we gather to discuss the timeline of events and the senseless nature of how all of this tragedy has unfolded.  We open the show discussing the ridiculous crime in Philly, more beef bandits getting apprehended and differences between being crafty and smart. All this and more on episode 331 of The Realest Podcast Ever. For more exclusive TRPE content like this subscribe to our Patreon FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe  

Today's episode of The Realest Podcast Ever is powered by MyBookie!! For Football Season TRPE & MyBookie have teamed up to bring you one of the best deposit match deals IN HISTORY!! CLICK OUR LINK TO GET A 50% DEPOSIT MATCH BONUS UP TO $1000!! Start your season off right by betting with HOUSE MONEY at MyBookie the number 1 betting app in the world. bit.ly/ joinwithTRPE or https://mybookie.ag and use Promo Code TRPE The artist & mogul formerly known as Puff Daddy has a lot of problems *DT voice* that all started with a lawsuit filed by his ex Cassie Ventura last November. Since then a slew of other civil lawsuits from named defendants to Jane Does alleging everything from coercion to sexual assault to drug abuse and flat out r8pe have been levied. Not to mention, a multiple estate raid by Homeland Security & the FBI back in March of this year that led us to where we are today and the leaked security video of him viciously attacking Cassie that subsequently followed.  Today's show will be the first of many as we chronicle all the twists and turns of his charges, court filings, discovery and ultimately the trial. From what started as a “witch hunt” or “the government tryna take a successful black man down” has morphed into an all too real life scenario that may end up with The Diddler with life in prison. This situation proves that no one can live a life above the law forever.  But thats the end of the show… the opener is fully covering the fallout from the YMCMB & Rocnation Super Bowl fallout that left Kendrick starting, Wayne on the sidelines and millions of Jay Z apologists and dick gobblers eating crow after trying to lie, conflate and bend the truth in favor of their idol. We also discuss Bud Crawford getting mistaken for Kendrick at UFC Noche, Drake turning down the Super Bowl (shout out to Mal) and Kevin Liles hauling ass out of Warner Music Group after the Diddy news broke. All this and more on the 330th episode of The Realest Podcast Ever. For more exclusive TRPE content like this subscribe to our Patreon FOR FREE at https:// patreon.com/officialtrpe 

Today's episode of The Realest Podcast Ever is powered by MyBookie!! For Football Season TRPE & MyBookie have teamed up to bring you one of the best deposit match deals IN HISTORY!! CLICK OUR LINK TO GET A 50% DEPOSIT MATCH BONUS UP TO $1000!! Start your season off right by betting with HOUSE MONEY at MyBookie the number 1 betting app in the world. https://bit.ly/joinwithTRPE or https://mybookie.ag and use Promo Code TRPE  Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is one of the 4 modern era rappers (2010 to now) who deserve to headline a Super Bowl halftime show. Drake, J. Cole & Future are the others. With that being said Sunday's announcement AINT IT!! Today we explore the why, the how and who fucked Dwayne Michael Carter Jr over en route to this awful decision. We also unwind all the pertinent conspiracy theories and how Jack Dorsey is yet another duck in a long line of men in the "We Hate Drake" Emotional Support Group. For more exclusive TRPE content like this subscribe to our Patreon FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe 

Today's episode of The Realest Podcast Ever is powered by MyBookie!! For Football Season TRPE & MyBookie have teamed up to bring you one of the best deposit match deals IN HISTORY!! CLICK OUR LINK TO GET A 50% DEPOSIT MATCH BONUS UP TO $1000!! Start your season off right by betting with HOUSE MONEY at MyBookie the number 1 betting app in the world. https://bit.ly/joinwithTRPE or https://mybookie.ag and use Promo Code TRPE  Nuff Said is a rising star in the Philly rap scene. His viral freestyle performances on Bars On I95, Instagram and Casanova's “So Brooklyn Challenge” garnered him millions of views and rap legends in his dm. One of those legends was Jim Jones who would later sign him to his label Vamp Life & place Nuff on his “We Set The Trends” Gangsta Grillz project on a song that carried his namesake. Today he joins us to discuss his rise the last few years, staying relevant through freestyles & remixing popular songs and connecting with LL Cool J in the process. He also names his Rap Mount Rushmore & his plans for the future!! For more exclusive content and resources subscribe to us on Patreon FOR FREE and follow us on social media. Click the links below: •Patreon: https://patreon.com/officialtrpe   •New Merch Available NOW: https://www.teepublic.com/user/trpe?ref_id=12031  •YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheRealestPodcastEver    •Twitter: https://twitter.com/stilltrpe  •Insta: https://instagram.com/officialtrpe  •FB: https://facebook.com/TheRealestPodcastEver   

Today's episode of The Realest Podcast Ever is powered by MyBookie!! For Football Season TRPE & MyBookie have teamed up to bring you one of the best deposit match deals IN HISTORY!! CLICK OUR LINK TO GET A 50% DEPOSIT MATCH BONUS UP TO $1000!! Start your season off right by betting with HOUSE MONEY at MyBookie the number 1 betting app in the world. https://bit.ly/joinwithTRPE or https://mybookie.ag and use Promo Code TRPE  Big Ooh has been a staple of the east coast rap scene for over 20 years. Coming straight out of Trenton his talent, work ethic and stick-to-itiveness has landed him cosigns from rap titans such as Fat Joe, Beanie Sigel and Jadakiss. He's also one of the few MCs from out of town to be fully embraced by the Philly rap scene and its fans. He joins us today to discuss what inspired him to make music, having multiple deals over the years and if he feels like he gets the respect he truly deserves. Ooh also details how he connected with Fat Joe, his legendary joint album with Jimme Wallstreet (RIP), collaborating with Gillie & Meek and gives us his rap Top 5 DOA. This episode is for certain an instant classic!! Catch This Episode on Video Tuesday September 3rd at 12pm via https://YouTube.com/@TRPE   For more exclusive TRPE content subscribe to our Patreon FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe   

Mont Brown is the definition a Philadelphia success story. Hailing from Southwest Philadelphia, he has beat in the odds in every way imaginable. He joins us today to talk making the transition from artist to manager and executive, getting a street named after him (55th & Chester Ave is now Mont Brown Way), how getting Reco Havoc a deal in 90 days changed both of their lives, and how he separates real from fake in the music business. He drops untold stories about meeting a young Jack Harlow sleeping on the floor in DJ Drama's studio, how he connected with Pusha T and Jermaine Dupri, and the joint tape of Reco Havoc and Roddy Ricch that never released. He also walks us through his life as an A&R and which legendary execs gave him the best advice along the way. All this and more on the 327th episode of The Realest Podcast Ever.  For more exclusive content and resources subscribe to us on Patreon FOR FREE and follow us on social media. Click the links below: •Patreon: https://patreon.com/officialtrpe  •New Merch Available NOW: https://www.teepublic.com/user/trpe?ref_id=12031  •YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheRealestPodcastEver   •Twitter: https://twitter.com/stilltrpe   •Insta: https://instagram.com/officialtrpe  •FB: https://facebook.com/TheRealestPodcastEver 

Spade O is an undeniable Philadelphia rap legend. Despite limited material his ability, inclusion in Major Figgas and mythical status cemented him as Top 5 unanimously in the Philly rap pantheon. He joins us today to discuss his life in Philadelphia, the formation of Major Figgas and his whirlwind ride through the music industry before his untimely incarceration. Throughout the interview Spade is candid about his street life, poor decisions and what he described as “throwing rocks at the penitentiary for years.” He is raw, descriptive and brutally honest about how his own choices limited his ceiling and robbed him of celebrity.  But it's not all bad by a long shot. Today we discuss redemption after prison, changing his life for better and committing himself to changing the trajectory of the youth in Philadelphia the best way he sees fit. This is an epic interview fitting his legacy and the amazing memories he produced for all his fans and supporters.  Watch This Episode On YouTube TODAY at noon: https://youtu.be/BHoX_fekGCA?si=JrAkLK7-xg7XNCxD  For more exclusive content and resources subscribe to us on Patreon FOR FREE and follow us on social media. Click the links below: •Patreon: https://patreon.com/officialtrpe  •New Merch Available NOW: https://www.teepublic.com/user/trpe?ref_id=12031  •YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheRealestPodcastEver  •Twitter: https://twitter.com/stilltrpe  •Insta: https://instagram.com/officialtrpe  •FB: https://facebook.com/TheRealestPodcastEver 

The biggest topic of discussion online this past week was Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin dropping some TRUTH BOMBS on The Breakfast Club. Today we discuss what he said, why he said it and breakdown all the internet backlash.  We also tackle the 2024 Olympics: the highlights, lowlights and America's dominance. We specifically breakdown the spectacular performances from LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant against THE WORLD

Today's episode of The Realest Podcast Ever is powered by MyBookie!! For Football Season TRPE & MyBookie have teamed up to bring you one of the best deposit match deals IN HISTORY!! CLICK OUR LINK TO GET A 50% DEPOSIT MATCH BONUS UP TO $1000!! Start your season off right by betting with HOUSE MONEY at MyBookie the number 1 betting app in the world. https://bit.ly/joinwithTRPE or https://mybookie.ag and use Promo Code TRPE at sign up Today we have a HILARIOUS SHOW that is all TRPE. We take it back to the roots for one of our classic rundown shows and it is absolutely ridiculous. Today's topics include life in 2024, how TRPE are mostly right, and the school district employee who boosted $1.5M in chicken wings. She makes us ask the question, "Did she cause the wing shortage?" Chad also tells the hilarious story of how someone he knows got arrested for conducting various meat heists across the city. The show wraps with us going into detail on how our SPLIT from Revolt Podcast Network took place... all this and more on the latest episode of The Realest Podcast Ever. Join us August 27th to August 27th at the Philly Youth Basketball hq for "Shooting Hoops" anti violence tournament powered by Councilman Curtis Jones Jr" & TRPE. Doors open at 6pm and games start at 7pm SHARP!! Admission is totally free, all we ask for if you attendance and support for youth athletics in Philly.  For more exclusive TRPE content subscribe to our Patreon FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe 

Today's episode of The Realest Podcast Ever is powered by MyBookie!! For Football Season TRPE & MyBookie have teamed up to bring you one of the best deposit match deals IN HISTORY!! CLICK OUR LINK TO GET A 50% DEPOSIT MATCH BONUS UP TO $1000!! Start your season off right by betting with HOUSE MONEY at MyBookie the number 1 betting app in the world. https://bit.ly/joinwithTRPE or https://mybookie.ag and use Promo Code TRPE at sign up Jamir Shaw and Steph Piner are day 1 TRPE supporters and two entrepreneurs who literally got it out the mud. Their story is one that is filled with inspiration, adversity, and perseverance. Coming together in 2017 they established Dope Shows and never looked back. Their consistent artist roster and track record of sellouts got the attention of LiveNation which led to them securing a multi-year, multimillion dollar partnership that allowed them financial flexibility and the unprecedented ability to keep 100% ownership of their company.  They join us today to discuss their 7+ year ride through the entertainment industry, recent foundation of Dope Records in 2022, their flagship artist Toure, moving to Miami, their plans for the future and all the ways they changed the concert game. We also discuss them working with Meek Mill, Lil Baby, Lil Dirk and the upcoming Dope Fest on September 29th at the Liacouras Center. Follow Them On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dope_shows_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  Dope Records: https://www.instagram.com/doperecords__?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  Dope Fest 9/29: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/020060EA8EF81BAC?CAMEFROM=CFC_THE_LIACOURAS_CENTER_WEB_VENUESITE_DSDF Babyface Ray x Peezy x Icewear Vezzo: https://concerts.livenation.com/dope-shows-presents-babyface-ray-w-philadelphia-pennsylvania-09-15-2024/event/020060D59BCF3DFC Juvenile: https://concerts.livenation.com/dope-shows-presents-juvenile-w-400-philadelphia-pennsylvania-12-05-2024/event/020060C7BE636B2E  

Maj Toure is someone who cares about the education, representation and plight of black people. That is an unequivocal fact. His life's work & purpose after dropping out of William Penn High School became a journey of self education, learning American history and creating solutions to some of Black America's biggest issues surrounding gun violence, economics & the second amendment. He represents the spirit of a true political activist through continuous action, education & a boots on the ground approach to serving his local and global communities. He joins us today and drops endless gems about the foundation of our nation, why the two party system is flawed, the history of the constitution & its amendments and why other black “activists” are (both willfully and unintentionally) misleading their audiences. On this episode we also break the news of President Biden choosing to exit the 2024 Presidential race, examine the failures of the Biden Administration, dig deep on the current GOP & Democratic Parties and examine all viable conspiracies surrounding the attempted assassination of President Trump. We also tackle Amanda Seales, Plies, Mysonne, Tamika Mally, BLM and so much more. For more exclusive content and resources subscribe to us now on Patreon FOR FREE

Maj Toure is someone who cares about the education, representation and plight of black people. That is an unequivocal fact. His life's work & purpose after dropping out of William Penn High School became a journey of self education, learning American history and creating solutions to some of Black America's biggest issues surrounding gun violence, economics & the second amendment. He represents the spirit of a true political activist through continuous action, education & a boots on the ground approach to serving his local and global communities. He joins us today and drops endless gems about the foundation of our nation, why the two party system is flawed, the history of the constitution & its amendments and why other black “activists” are (both willfully and unintentionally) misleading their audiences. On this episode we also break the news of President Biden choosing to exit the 2024 Presidential race, examine the failures of the Biden Administration, dig deep on the current GOP & Democratic Parties and examine all viable conspiracies surrounding the attempted assassination of President Trump. We also tackle Amanda Seales, Plies, Mysonne, Tamika Mally, BLM and so much more. For more exclusive content and resources subscribe to us now on Patreon FOR FREE

Councilman At Large Isaiah Thomas is someone who dedicated his life to education and youth athletics. In his present role in Philadelphia government he wears a lot of hats but makes sure to never forget his roots or the spirit of giving, community and family. He joins us today to discuss his rise in politics, specifically going from losing his first race in a landslide to netting the most votes in 2023's primary and general elections. We also get tough about education, namely the underfunding to Philly schools by the state of Pennsylvania, past mismanagement from the heads of the school district and problems with Rocnation's $300M voucher program. We also take an honest look at the 2024 Presidential election and how we can make Philadelphia truly great!! All this and more on this episode of The Realest Podcast Ever.  For more exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe   Follow Councilman Thomas on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/isaiahthomas4philly?igsh=Nm95YWtpMzd2OWNq  Follow Councilman Thomas on X at: https://x.com/candidatethomas?s=21 

Councilman At Large Isaiah Thomas is someone who dedicated his life to education and youth athletics. In his present role in Philadelphia government he wears a lot of hats but makes sure to never forget his roots or the spirit of giving, community and family. He joins us today to discuss his rise in politics, specifically going from losing his first race in a landslide to netting the most votes in 2023's primary and general elections. We also get tough about education, namely the underfunding to Philly schools by the state of Pennsylvania, past mismanagement from the heads of the school district and problems with Rocnation's $300M voucher program. We also take an honest look at the 2024 Presidential election and how we can make Philadelphia truly great!! All this and more on this episode of The Realest Podcast Ever.  For more exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe  Follow Councilman Thomas on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/isaiahthomas4philly?igsh=Nm95YWtpMzd2OWNq Follow Councilman Thomas on X at: https://x.com/candidatethomas?s=21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oschino Vasquez is a true 1 of 1. The Philadelphia rap legend carries a brash personality with the DGAF to match!! This has made him a mainstay on various YouTube platforms, made him an in demand interview and earned him over 19M views on his personal YouTube channel. He joins us today and speaks freely on his humble beginnings in rap, Jay Z saying his Beans story was cap, and his problems with Charleston White. He also tells several untold stories about his time at Roc-A-Fella and all the legal trouble he kept finding himself in over the years. This is easily his greatest interview of all time!!!  For more exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe  Follow Oschino on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/oschinovasquez1?igsh=ZWhxOTlhZ3h0OHR5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oschino Vasquez is a true 1 of 1. The Philadelphia rap legend carries a brash personality with the DGAF to match!! This has made him a mainstay on various YouTube platforms, made him an in demand interview and earned him over 19M views on his personal YouTube channel. He joins us today and speaks freely on his humble beginnings in rap, Jay Z saying his Beans story was cap, and his problems with Charleston White. He also tells several untold stories about his time at Roc-A-Fella and all the legal trouble he kept finding himself in over the years. This is easily his greatest interview of all time!!!  For more exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe   Follow Oschino on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/oschinovasquez1?igsh=ZWhxOTlhZ3h0OHR5