Views From The 7

In this episode of Views From the 7, we kick things off with some real talk and reflection on Father's Day. From there, we dive into the fine line between being direct and being confrontational—are they really the same? We also get into friendships, entitlement, and whether B. Simone was actually out of pocket or just misunderstood. And yep, Billboard did it again—dropping a list that's got us all in our feelings: the Top 100 R&B singers of all time. Tap in for that and so much more!

In this heartfelt Father's Day edition, the crew kicks things off by sharing the personal inspirations behind why they host events—and the deeper purpose behind bringing people together. The conversation then takes a meaningful turn as they dive into an honest and powerful discussion about the highs, challenges, and evolution of their journey through fatherhood. From funny stories to vulnerable moments, this episode celebrates what it really means to be a dad.

In this episode, the crew dives into Lil Wayne's The Carter 6, unpacking its impact and reflecting on Weezy's legendary status. They rank his albums and chat about how rappers shape trends beyond the music. The conversation shifts to the Diddy trial and its ripple effects, followed by an honest discussion on marriage, self-growth, and what it really means to show up for yourself. They touch on the tension in LA and close things out with a long-overdue Marvel deep dive. Real talk, hot takes, and all the vibes—tap in.

This week, the crew jumps straight into the heat of the Gender Wars—from the lasting waves of the Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez saga to the explosive updates from the Diddy trial. We take it there with a real talk breakdown on trans women in women's sports, then shift gears to a lighter (but still heated!) debate: why are Las Vegas natives pulling up to the Kendrick concert in full Cali fits? Tap in for opinions, laughs, and side-eyes all around.

The crew kicks things off with big love and congratulations for all the high school grads stepping into the next chapter!

Shanna Christmas is back and bringing the fire. She chops it up with the crew about her new comedy special, Highly Intelligent, and in true Views fashion, things get spicy fast. What starts as a deep dive into comedy turns into a heated political debate—and then takes a powerful, emotional turn. Trigger Warning: Shanna bravely shares her experience of being sexually assaulted and speaks candidly about the impact it's had on her place in the Vegas comedy scene. It's raw, real, and a must-listen.

The crew is joined by the homie Asia as they discuss childbirth , makeup tactics and much much more . This one was wild... tune in for Views From The 7!

This episode is one of them ones! We're joined by Fannie Mitchell and the powerful cast of 1016 Alpine Heights for a raw and inspiring conversation you won't forget. Fannie opens up about how playwriting saved her life and the journey that led her to complete this powerful piece against all odds. Director Ethena shares her experience moving from Georgia to Vegas and how she brought Fannie's vision to life—offering a profound take on mortality through her unique lens. Stephanie reflects on discovering her worth and what it means to grow up in Las Vegas. Lulu gets real about surviving a life-and-death situation, struggling with community, and redefining forgiveness. We laughed. We cried. And we left with more than we came with.

Whew ! Brace yourselves , this episode is a lot . We are joint with the homies @kflyy313 and @mrslologan . We jump right into things by acknowledging and giving Ivan his flowers for inspiring his favorite artist before we get into the rules of dating a married a couple , the Vegas lounge experiences (our Keith Lee version ) , pretty bums and the lengths they go to not have to buy themselves a drink . We also discuss dating someone popular in the city and the pros and cons of doing so .

Ivan's “Sinners” review takes the crew on a whirlwind of topics . We reminisce on the old Circus Circus days , before diving into the best basketball movies . The business of sampling and giving credit . Is it the responsibility of the label or the artist that's using the sample to give proper credit ? The guys briefly touch on Karmelo Anthony and Austin Metcalf , the racial component that's taken social media by storm , and their thoughts on gofundme . Closing out , Skinny gives his thoughts on one of the most anticipated local concerts in the city

This episode is inspired by Ivan's stomach . Spence starts this episode off by comparing Eastside and Summerlinn bathrooms he's used during work along with some of his favorite Eastside chronicles . The crew discuss being emotionally unavailable before giving their thoughts on last weeks episode . They speak on Trumps Tariffs , which OGs in hiphip could do a stadium show before closing the show out discussing AI in music

On this episode the Views family extended our platform to Ms Phalan to raise awareness regarding the loss of her sweet baby girl Journei. Losing a child is any parents worst nightmare and we wanted to allow Ms Phalan the opportunity to speak on the tragedy that claimed her baby's life. This was a heavy one, take a moment and tune in. This is Views From The 7!

The guys start this episode off by debating if Summer Walker and Bryson Tillers music will work in a stadium setting . Ivan gives us the rundown on the restaurants he tried and a quick review on them . Is Disney running back the Avengers to make up the money they loss because of Snow White? The guys give their opinion on it before debating which Black actor would be the best as Blade. The guys give their updated soundtrack lists and boy did some lists change . Would there be an Atlanta scene without Babyface and LaFace records ? To close out the show , the guys discuss UNLV and why it seems as if they don't really care much about alumni and local talent.

On this episode we start things off talking about the Snow White remake and the Disney controversy. We then moved along to M Knight Shyamalan and if he's overrated. Big U's RICO case and violence in hip-hop. Jess Hilarious and The Breakfast Club... can two women co-exist without everyone else comparing them? Then we closed the show out with a discussion on R&B being more critical than rap... we've got that and much more. This is Views From The 7!!

On this episode we address head on the backlash our brand received from having a previous guest on our platform. We then moved on to our regularly scheduled program and discussed artists that didn't transition well from childhood stars to adults and the high school track star "accidentally" hitting her opponent with a baton. We've got that and much more... This is Views From The 7!

On this episode of Views we got into the difference of "paying" for sex and just "tipping" for it. The pros and cons of having a two parent household opposed to having a one parent home. We then touched on hazing and greek organizations. We've got that and much more... This is Views From The 7!

On this episode we jump right into poly relationships and if we would be accepting of our children being in that type of relationship. We then move on to extend our condolences to Angie Stone and her family. Then we get into LA gang politics before getting into REAL politics. The big question of who participated in the DEI boycott.. we've got that and much more! This is Views From The 7!

After an unexpected break the crew is finally back together! On this episode we get into the recap of our 7 year anniversary party, Kendrick Lamar and Drake as of late and Trump's dismantling of the system we all claim has been designed to hold us down. We've got that and much more... This is Views From The 7!

On this episode we get into our weekends, the crazy Luka Dončić trade and how the Democratic party has fallen short once again. We've got that and much more... this is Views From The 7!

On this episode the guys talk about the most heartbreaking video game adaptations, the greatest ballads and catching up on Trump 2.0.. THIS IS VIEWS FROM THE 7!!

On this episode we get into which league has the biggest "superstars" NBA vs NFL. We then move on to the difference between dirty macking and looking out for a friend. We then took a moment to reflect on childhood trauma and how we lived through it like it was normal. Of course we couldn't let the show end without speaking on the TikTok ban and the Trump inauguration. We've got that and much more... this is Views From The 7!!

On this episode we got into how handy the guys are with their hands. We then moved on to the California fires and how this will impact the neighboring cities. Will this tragedy flip the state to Red? Wrapping things up with Hip-hop competition vs unity. We've got that and much more... This is Views From The 7!!

On this episode the whole crew was present!! We touched on the New West Coast sound, social media algorithms, cool parents and childhood fights. We then moved on to New Year's resolutions and whether or not they really work. The Drake Crashout and is Tory Lanes more talented? We've got that and much more… This is Views From The 7!!

On this episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with the comedian Shanna Christmas. We had the chance to discuss her journey in the comedy world. Taking things she was teased about throughout school and making it a part of her set. We've got that and much more... This is Views From 7!

On this episode of Views we get into: Ne-yo and why is he one of the greatest songwriters ever Jamie Foxx show and older comedians transitions into more serious comedy Low vibrational wine Jay-Z allegations … Deion Sanders making Travis Hunter girlfriend standup Peformative social media couples, and the tricks we do to seem perfect We've got that and much more... This is Views From The 7!!

On this episode the crew start off by discussing the 90's and 2000's R&B. Spence talks about his near death experience before the crew gets into cheating, all of the sexual allegations coming out of the school district and which artist is the true embodiment of Hip-hop & R&B. We've got that and much more... This is Views From The 7!

On this episode we get into our recaps of Thanksgiving. Men learning to cook to impress women, the pinnacle of alcohol when we were younger adults and rap artists who were in groups that were successful as solo artists. We have that and much more... This is Views From The 7!!

On this episode we had the chance to sit down with Chef DB and discuss all of the controversy that has followed him along his path to success. We left no stone unturned from the allegations he has faced, his experience as a CO turned prisoner and building his way to opening his very own restaurant . We've got that and much more...this is Views From The 7!!

On this episode we get into Lead singers of groups that went on to thrive as solo artists. A crazy R. Kelly album breakdown and reflection of when it started going down hill for him musically. Moving on to colorism in the Black community and how it seems to be accepted when it's “reversed”. We then touched on the Mike Tyson fight.. Was Jake Paul going easy on him? Then to wrap things up we go into the “Dirty Making” hall of fame songs. We've got that and much more… This is Views From The 7!!

On this episode we got into the results of the election. The effect the outcome had on American people. What will the Democratic party need in order to win the people back? We then touched on the Young Thug trial and how it still hasn't been resolved. We've got that and much more... This is Views From The 7!!

On this episode we start things out with a discussion about music and current roll outs. Did Jacquees overshadow his music by self proclaiming to be "The Kind go R&B"? We then touched on current music roll outs and songs we hated when we were younger but love now. We then move on to our thoughts on the Weezyanna Fest...are cellphones ruining the concert experience? We've got that and much more... This is Views From The7!!

This episode is sponsored by S.O. and his Blackberry Crown Royal. Drunk Spence paid the pod a visit and the conversations were a little wild. We touched on our weekly recaps and went down a rabbit hole of people in power. How they use their advantages to prey on people and their dreams but also touched on how those who are pursuing their dreams also use what they have to advance in their careers. With the presidential campaign coming to a close we couldn't help but to discuss who we think may win it all. Then to wrap the show we discussed Lil Durk and his recent charges. We've got that and much more... This is Views From The 7!!

On this episode we start things out with the evolution of phones and how iPhone has everyone in the matrix. We then move on to receiving medical care from the opposite sex and where we draw the line. Of course we had to have our weekly dose of politics which somehow morphed into a conversation about sex clubs, vaginal odor, dating and more. How did we get there? You have to tune in! This is Views From The 7!

On this episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with Sean Tory. We start by discussing his start in local youth groups before talking about his life, therapy and mentorship. Balancing being a mentor for young men and also maintaining his family dynamic as a Husband and Father. The importance of voting on a local level and much more. This is Views From The 7!

On this episode the whole gang is in attendance. We talk about different stages of prostitution, craziest sex fetishes, the importance of networking, quick political talks and the top 5 TV dads. We've got that and much more... This is Views From The 7!!

On this episode we get into the latest between Cardi B and Offset. Why do we love celebrity mess so much? How much is it real or a promotion run? We then moved on to Boosie and his statements regarding his daughter Ivy. Is there really anything expected from a southern man? We've got that and much more... This is Views From 7!!

On this episode started off with discussing Kendrick Lamar and is his music in a good place for him to be the face of rap. Then we were joined by celebrity drummer and producer King Vay. We get right into the Diddy case before touching King Vay's life in the church and transitioning to mainstream music. Navigating through the industry and the process of building relationships along the way. Being managed by Stevie J and his experience as a Grammy nominated producer. We then had a spirited debate about Smokey Robinson and if he deserves to be in the top 5 writers of all time. We've got that and much more... This is Views From The 7!

On this episode ,Terrel Stewart aka BIGG MITCH sat down with views and Discussed his life in gang banging and how we suffered a long prison sentence because of it , the history of Gang Banging in Vegas , His upbringing in Gerson Park , life in prison , Religion , Fraternities and much more.. this is Views From The 7!!

On this episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with TwoCeez to talk about his project. The controversy that has been following him and how he's overcome them. We the touched on the latest behind school shootings and current politics. We've got that and much more... this is Views From The 7!

On this episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with Drama Dupree. We touched on his life in gossip radio and as an Atlanta socialite and Drag Queen. His experience with dating throughout his adult life and his take on pronouns. We've got that and much more… This is Views From The 7!

- [ ] On this episode we recapped our night at the Juvenile Show. Old Vegas vs New Vegas and how long will it be before Downtown transitions into Strip prices? Exotic animal encounters and why we need to leave nature alone. The Democratic conventions and where things go from here. Social media and how it's making our children socially awkward…. We've got that and much more. This is Views From The 7!

On this episode we check in with Ivan and S.O. about what they've been getting in to for the past week. The rebrand of the WNBA and who is the face of the league at this time. We then had the pleasure of sitting down with Las Vegas very own Hitman Beatz(46:00). After an online exchange we had to discuss whether or not there is a right way to critique music? Touching on contributing to diss records without knowing, police shutting down events and whether or not he feels as if he has received his flowers. We've got that and much more… This is Views From The 7!!

On this episode the guys took the day off and let Wifey and a few friends take over. They get into the appreciation of aging, friendships and more. Tune in for something different... a dose of Ladies Night! We've got that and much more... This is Views From The &

On this episode we get into the peaks and valley's of what the Views Family is currently facing. We turned the page and then get into the best commercial diss records of all time. Spence finally gives Eddie Murphy his flowers. We then moved on to social media and what increases the addiction to our devices. How the algorithm is ruining everyone's thought process on politics. We touched on Trump and his appearance with the NABJ. Are people associating being direct with being confrontational? The difference between Qualified Immunity and Full Immunity. We've got that and much more… This is Views From The 7!

On this episode Ivan and Spence sit down and recap their wild weekend. Ivan give his thoughts on the new Deadpool vs Wolverine. They then touch on the stepping down of Joe Biden I the presidential race and the murder of Sonya Massey. We've got that and much more. This is Views From The 7!!

On this episode the guys start off the episode recapping their viral Eminem album review. They then discussed the national Microsoft outage that left several people stranded at airports this past week. Moving along to the best and the worst theme parks. Then they discussed the challenges of marriage, the fear of divorce and intentional time. Ivan gives a single prospective of whether or not wives are off limits. We've that and much more… This is Views From The 7!

On this episode of Views From The 7 we get into which R&B artist of the 80's had the biggest "what if?" story, Teddy Pendergrass or Marvin Gaye? We then moved on to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Will the democrats be able to recover or will this power his campaign into presidency? We've got that and much more. This is Views From The 7!!

On this episode the whole gang is back! We start off with a recap of last week's episode and how important it is for those stories to be shared. Moving along to some pocket watching with people claiming to be broke but going all out for the 4th of July. The hustle of selling fireworks and how people be getting over. Then we touched on Lil Durk's son and the shooting incident with his step father. Our thoughts on what we would do in Durk's position. Is it sometimes better to pay child support and keep your distance from a child because of their toxic mom? We then touched on the Keith Lee backlash. Have people been looking for a reason to dislike him? We've got that and much more…. This is Views From The 7!

Transformative Testimony: Harvey's Journey from Streets to Salvation Embark on a journey of profound transformation with Harvey as he shares his riveting testimony. Hailing from the streets of North Las Vegas, Harvey's life took an unexpected turn, leading him from darkness to redemption. In 1988, amid adversity, Harvey experienced a divine intervention that altered the course of his life forever. Imprisoned at the time, he discovered the profound impact of faith and found solace in the teachings of the Bible. With a renewed sense of purpose, Harvey emerged from incarceration in 1990 with a newfound determination to make a difference. Fuelled by his unwavering faith, Harvey didn't just rebuild his life—he became a beacon of hope for others. In 1993, he founded the I Care Youth Foundation, a transformative initiative aimed at guiding young men towards a brighter future through educational opportunities. Harvey's narrative is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the boundless power of redemption. As a fervent mentor and captivating public speaker, Harvey imparts invaluable lessons from his journey, igniting inspiration and empowering audiences to discover their own path to transformation. Tune in... this is Views From The 7!!

On this episode the guys get into - Is "Not Like Us" one of the most influential songs in Hip-Hop History - Is Hip-Hop really "our" culture? - Kendrick Lamar and Drake Beef being analyzed mostly by white kids - Kendrick Lamar brining Dr Dre on stage - Dr Dre dating Michel'le when he was 22 and she was 16 We've got that and much more... This is Views From The 7!

On this episode we had the lovely @only_one_britt slide through and we got into : - is stripper head cheating? - is making contact with another man during a flip session gay? - sharing underwear dos and donts We've got that and much more... This is Views From The 7!