Podcast appearances and mentions of DJ Khaled

Send us a textnternetz, the fellas are back at it—and the Month of May is shaping up to be a heavy hitter for your wallet, so get ready to come up out those pockets! Teko & McFlei recap the Corteiz "Honey Black" Air Max 95 release and how fans responded to the drop. Meanwhile, DJ Khaled sparks hype after being spotted in the upcoming Air Jordan 1 "Shattered Backboards", set to release soon.The guys also weigh in on the new tech collab between Nike and Hyperice, unveiling the $900 HyperBoot designed for warm-up and recovery sessions. Not to be outdone, Adidas enters the high-priced game with the $500 Adios Pro Evo 2, aimed at serious runners.And just when we thought it was a wrap—rumors are heating up again about a potential Air Jordan 1 Bred 85 restock. All this and much more on this week's episode of The Sneaker Dads Podcast!Support the show

1/ JUICY BAE. Bitch. feat Hoke.2/ Lil Baby. In A Minute. 3/ Pharrell Williams. Cash In Cash Out. ft. 21 Savage, Tyler The Creator.4/ DREAMVILLE. Ma boy. feat Lute y JID.5/ ABHIR HATHI. Lazos y Nudos. 6/ LÍA KALI. Parásitos.7/ GASPAR. Ferrari. 8/ SIR. Air Down. feat Kendrick Lamar. 9/ JIDENNA. Tribe. 10/ PEPE VIZIO. Me bendijo.11/ SUKO. Yeezy3.12/ KALI NINMAH. Bless.13/ ANTONY Z. Cuando me duermo.14/ CARDI B. Wap.15/ Busta Rhymes, Vybz Kartel. The Don & The Boss.16/ Lil Wayne. Mamma mia.17/ DJ KHALED. It’s secure. feat NAS, TRAVIS SCOTT. Escuchar audio

Send us a textWelcome to Guess the Year! This is an interactive, competitive podcast series where you will be able to play along and compete against your fellow listeners. Here is how the scoring works:10 points: Get the year dead on!7 points: 1-2 years off4 points: 3-5 years off1 point: 6-10 years offGuesses can be emailed to drandrewmay@gmail.com or texted using the link at the top of the show notes (please leave your name).I will read your scores out before the next episode, along with the scores of your fellow listeners! Please email your guesses to Andrew no later than 12pm EST on the day the next episode posts if you want them read out on the episode (e.g., if an episode releases on Monday, then I need your guesses by 12pm EST on Wednesday; if an episode releases on Friday, then I need your guesses by 12 pm EST on Monday). Note: If you don't get your scores in on time, they will still be added to the overall scores I am keeping. So they will count for the final scores - in other words, you can catch up if you get behind, you just won't have your scores read out on the released episode. All I need is your guesses (e.g., Song 1 - 19xx, Song 2 - 20xx, Song 3 - 19xx, etc.). Please be honest with your guesses! Best of luck!!The answers to today's ten songs can be found below. If you are playing along, don't scroll down until you have made your guesses. .....Have you made your guesses yet? If so, you can scroll down and look at the answers......Okay, answers coming. Don't peek if you haven't made your guesses yet!.....Intro song: The Champ is Here by Jadakiss (2004)Song 1: Got You (Where I Want You) by The Flys (1998)Song 2: Journey to the Center of the Mind by Amboy Dukes (1968)Song 3: Maneater by Daryl Hall & John Oates (1982)Song 4: All I Do is Win by DJ Khaled (2010)Song 5: Cookie Jar by Fuzzy Haskins (1976)Song 6: Rich Girl by Daryl Hall & John Oates (1977)Song 7: How You Like Me Now by The Heavy (2009)Song 8: Fast Car by Tracy Chapman (1988)Song 9: You Make My Dreams by Daryl Hall & John Oates (1980)Song 10: Don't Cry by Guns N' Roses (1991)

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We would LOVE to hear what you think. Please drop a line.Welcome to "The Sound of Innovation," where we dive deep into the minds of the music industry's most influential figures. In this episode, we're thrilled to feature Sidney Swift—a multi-Platinum producer, songwriter, inventor, and entrepreneur who is reshaping the future of music. As the C.E.O. of the cutting-edge AI platform recoupable.com, Sidney is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into the music scene, advocating for its transformative potential.With an impressive portfolio that includes Grammy nominations, collaborations with superstars like Beyoncé, Jason Derulo, Lil Wayne, and DJ Khaled, Sidney's insights are as rich as his experience. His well-thought-out answers reveal not only his mastery of the craft but also his visionary approach to industry challenges and opportunities.Join us as we explore Sidney's journey, his brief but impactful stint at Rolling Stone magazine, and his passionate belief in the power of AI to revolutionize how we create and consume music. Whether you're a music enthusiast, a budding artist, or just curious about the intersection of technology and creativity, this episode is sure to inspire and provoke thought. Tune in and discover how Sidney Swift is not just making music—he's making history.Support the show

Nancy Grandquist talks about how God helped her through some of the hardest times in her life in the most unexpected way.

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In this episode of Que Bola, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Abel Sanchez, also known as Miami Stadium, a passionate historian and cultural resource dedicated to preserving the rich history and culture of South Florida. Abel's journey began in 2016 when he created an Instagram page to share his love for Miami's historic sports venues, which has since evolved into a thriving platform with nearly 70,000 followers. We kicked off our conversation by discussing the current state of Miami as we emerge from the pandemic. Abel shared his insights on the city's rhythm and pulse, noting the ongoing construction and the influx of international money that seems to cater more to expats than to locals. We explored the idea that Miami has always been a destination for tourists, and how this has shaped the city's identity over the years. As a historian, Abel emphasized the importance of understanding Miami's past, including its cultural influences and the stories that often go untold. We delved into the significance of local institutions and venues, like the Orange Bowl and Churchill's, which have played a vital role in shaping the community's cultural landscape. Abel expressed his concern about the loss of these historical sites to development, highlighting the need for balance between progress and preservation. Throughout our discussion, Abel shared personal anecdotes about his journey, including the challenges he faced in building his brand and the moments that made him realize he was onto something special. He emphasized the importance of consistency and the power of showing up, even when the rewards aren't immediately visible. We also touched on the influence of Miami's culture on other cities, noting how the city is now a source of inspiration rather than just a place that gets overshadowed by larger metropolitan areas like New York and Los Angeles. Abel's passion for history and culture shines through in his work, and he aims to educate and inspire the next generation by sharing the stories that define our community. In closing, this episode is a celebration of Miami's unique identity, the importance of preserving its history, and the power of creativity and consistency in the journey of a creative entrepreneur. Join us for an engaging conversation that blends history, culture, and originality, and get inspired to find your own path to success.

In this episode of Funky Friday, Cam Newton sits down with rising star Fridayy to talk about his journey from Haiti to Philly, the inspiration behind his music, and navigating faith in the industry. Fridayy opens up about grieving the loss of his father, collaborating with Meek Mill on his new album, and his thoughts on church culture, vulnerability, and staying true to himself. Plus, Cam tries to get answers about Fridayy's very private love life.Timecodes00:01:32 - Introduction00:04:11 - The Origins of The Name 'Fridayy00:13:49 - How Did You Curate Your Sound?00:15:22 - From Haiti to Philly: Fridayy's Family Roots00:23:03 - First Notes: Fridayy's Earliest Memory of Playing an Instrument00:26:44 - Humble Beginnings: Life Before the Breakthrough00:34:24 - Philly's Big Win: Did Fridayy Really Celebrate the Super Bowl?00:37:26 - A Full Gospel Album?00:40:03 - Kirk Franklin & The Misconceptions of Church00:49:12 - What helped shape your perception of the Church?00:55:28 - Aligning Music and Faith: Staying True to Core Values in the Industry00:58:06 - Knowing When It's Time01:00:21 - Behind the Hit: Recording 'Proud of Me' with Meek Mill & Giving Him His Props01:10:02 - Industry Beef? Fridayy Talks Friends & Conflict in the Music World01:14:47 - Inspiration Behind the Art01:22:34 - Relationship with his Father01:29:58 - Vulnerability in Music: Does Friday Fear Exposing Too Much of Himself?01:32:53 - God Did with DJ Khaled & Validation01:35:31 - Friday's Love Life01:39:05 - Question of the Day01:44:24 - GAMETIME: This or That with Fridayy01:50:18 - Questions From The Crew

Very few beauty entrepreneurs have had more success than Carolyn Aronson. In 2006, the longtime hairstylist and salon owner launched professional hair-care brand It's a 10 with one hero product: Miracle Leave-In spray. The $21 formula was an immediate success for its ability to hydrate, smooth, condition, defrizz and protect hair with one formula. The brand had immediate success by seeding the product to professional hairstylists before entering Ulta Beauty, Target, Sally's Beauty, Cosmoprof, SalonCentric and Amazon, and selling DTC.  Using Miracle Leave-In as the anchor for expansion, the company added formulations through the years for various hair types and preferences. This includes new Miracle Leave-Ins for coily, blonde and men's hair; keratin- or color-treated hair; and lite, fragrance-free and dye-free variations. Each new collection includes shampoo, conditioner, masks and a variety of other offerings. The brand also sells body care.   In 2017, Aronson bought out her co-founder to become the sole owner of It's a 10. She's taken on no investors. The brand currently brings in around $500 million in gross annual sales and is distributed in more than 125 countries.  On a personal level, Aronson has also provided inspiration for women in the beauty industry. She entered the foster care system at age 2, began working in salons as a teenager and is currently one of the beauty industry's few self-made billionaires. She's also known for her philanthropy. For example, It's a 10 donated $250,000 worth of products to the Los Angeles Dream Center in January to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.  This year, Aronson is expanding her empire with Cloud Haircare, a new, Gen Z-focused line of shampoo, conditioner and styling products sold in two collections: nourishing and volumizing. Each SKU sells for $11.99 in CVS, Walmart and DTC.  The line features colorful, flat lay-friendly packaging and Gen Z-focused values: vegan, Leaping Bunny-approved formulas free of parabens and SLS, and sold in bottles made from post-consumer plastic resins.  Aronson's expansion into mass comes at a time when the sector has experienced a renaissance, of sorts. New, fresh brands are currently flooding the market, many of which are priced at $11.99 — like Odele, Saltair, Being Frenshe, Laura Polko and Function of Beauty —  while bargain formulas like Suave are back with new branding.  Beyond Cloud Haircare, Aronson entered the home hair-color space in 2023 with Rewind it 10, a line of men's home hair and beard dyes. She partnered with friend and rapper Fat Joe on the collection, as well as her husband Jeff Aronson. It sells for $15 per box DTC and through Sally's Beauty, CVS, Walmart, Amazon and more retailers.  To entice shoppers, each shade of hair dye is modeled by an influential figure like model Tyson Beckford, football star Trace Kelsie, DJ Khaled and celebrity face Brody Jenner, among many others.  On this week's episode of the Glossy Beauty Podcast, Aronson provides Glossy listeners an inside view of her move into mass hair care with Cloud and insights into navigating the men's marketplace with Rewind it 10. She also gives listeners a teaser on her entry into women's hair color and her hopes for Cloud Haircare.

Gibran “Sage” Malik has spent years helping artists navigate the music industry, and now he's taking it to the next level with Artist Connect. We talked about his journey from Hollis, Queens, to working with industry heavyweights like DJ Khaled and Wyclef Jean, what led him to audio engineering, and how his experiences shaped the creation of Artist Connect. The app is designed to connect artists, producers, engineers, and other music professionals, helping them not just network, but turn those connections into tangible opportunities. Gibran broke down how Artist Connect simplifies the process of finding the right collaborators, whether you're looking for someone to produce your next track or mix your latest project, making it easier to navigate the business side of music.Tune in to hear how Gibran is changing the game for independent artists and helping them take control of their careers like never before.Check out Artist Connect on the App Store: Download HereFollow him at @gmaudioengineer and the app at @artistconnectapp.

In this episode, Nancy Grandquist shares her vibrant life experiences, including her recent travels, her work with widows through the A6 program, and the unexpected blessing of having her song sampled by DJ Khaled. The conversation delves into the significance of worship, the oneness of God, the power of authentic music ministry and much more.-----------The A6 Program Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559903167250-----------TakeawaysThe A6 program supports widows and widowers, fostering community and connection.Sis Grandquist's song 'Let the Blessings Flow' was sampled by DJ Khaled, highlighting unexpected blessings.Authentic worship has the power to transform lives and bring healing.Understanding the oneness of God is crucial for believers.Serving others can lead to personal fulfillment and purpose.Sis Grandquist emphasizes the importance of humility in ministry.Music can bridge gaps and reach people in unexpected ways.---------Order Hacka Merch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-hacka-podcast.myspreadshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------Watch every episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHackaPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social:Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehackapod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/hackaorg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thehackapod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

"I'm not gonna pay an extra $5 because I want a Nike swoosh on my cough medicine." Mark takes out DJ Khaled, Alejandro Solana, Kyle Sielaff, and name brands, and Cuban-born Dan Le Batard charges his staff $37. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 67 – Rex Kudo is one of the most influential producers in modern hip-hop. His big break came when he co-wrote/produced Post Malone's “White Iverson”, and from there, he's worked with Lil Uzi Vert, A$AP Rocky, Juice WRLD, J. Cole, DJ Khaled, Skrillex, M.I.A., Mac Miller, Roddy Ricch, Future, Young Thug, The Weeknd, Trippie Redd, and has even produced alongside Rick Rubin. Lately, I've been spending more time with Rex, and I get the feeling he's becoming the next Rick Rubin. He's got this energy, this perspective on music and life that's just different. He's inspiring, community-driven, and one of the most genuinely good people in the game. But last month, he unfortunately lost his house and studio, burned down in the Pacific Palisades fires. Instead of letting it destroy him, he's kept moving forward with pure optimism for the future and realizing how lucky he already is. That really hit me. In this episode, we talk about his journey, his process, the hits, the lessons from working with legends, making new legends, and how he's pushing through one of the toughest moments of his life. Rex is one of those guys you just root for, and I'm stoked to share his story with you. Hope you dig this convo with the great Rex Kudo. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano' is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (0:00:00) INTRO (0:03:30) L.A. FIRES (0:05:11) LOSING STUDIO AND HOUSE TO THE FIRE (0:22:45) WHY DO YOU CREATE? (0:25:47) SIGNATURE PRODUCTION SOUNDS (0:26:47) "WHITE IVERSON", WALE, MAC MILLER (0:27:49) "WHITE IVERSON" AND POST MALONE (0:28:46) CHAIRLIE HANDSOME, FKI 1ST (0:29:33) THE "WHITE IVERSON" SESSION (0:32:23) EARLY POST MALONE MEMORIES (0:33:06) HOW "WHITE IVERSON" CHANGED REX KUDO'S LIFE (0:34:53) YUNG THUG, FUTURE, WEEZY (0:37:44) EARNING RESPECT, EGO (0:38:57) BUILDING A TEAM, LYOR COHEN, AUSTIN ROSEN, BILLY WALSH (0:39:41) SBE PARTIES, JERRY LORENZO (0:40:29) AUSTIN ROSEN (0:40:46) LYOR COHEN (0:41:43) REX'S MUSIC BACKGROUND (0:42:40) "GO FLEX", GUITAR IN HIP HOP (0:44:07) "OLD TOWN ROAD", YOUNG THUG (0:44:39) FOLK EMOTIONAL HIP HOP (0:45:04) SKILLEX, "WAY BACK", PINKPANTHERESS AND TRIPPIE REDD (0:46:09) COVID SESSIONS WITH SKRILLEX AT SHANGRI-LA, MIA, RICK RUBIN (0:54:02) RICK RUBIN (0:55:35) LESSONS FROM RICK RUBIN (0:56:55) CO PRODUCING WITH RICK RUBIN, M.I.A.'S ALBUM, “MATA” (0:59:44) HOW REX CREATES A SONG (1:03:24) JUICE WRLD (1:04:54) HOW REX MET JUICE WRLD (1:07:15) PROCESSING THE LOSS OF JUICE WRLD (1:10:45) RODDY RICCH (1:13:23) 2010'S AND 2020'S HIP HOP GENRE (1:14:27) LIL UZI VERT SESSIONS (1:17:17) A$AP ROCKY, MANNY MARROQUIN (1:19:23) TRACKING VOCALS WITH A$AP ROCKY (1:20:06) MOST PROFICIENT RAPPERS (1:21:36) CAREER JOURNEY, DISCUSSING THE NEXT 10 YEARS Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Rex https://www.instagram.com/rexkudo/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano

Meet Kateri Bluford, an American singer, born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who gained national and international acclaim after appearing on Season 2 of The Four starring Sean Combs, DJ Khaled, Megan Trainor and host Fergie. [This episode originally aired September 2021.]

Alec Baldwin v. a Trump impersonator, J Chris Newberg joins us live, Karen Read critics, NBC shakeup, a Led Zeppelin anniversary, Marcus Jordan's Ketamine, Bhad Bhabie beefing with Alabama Barker, and Fyre Festival 2 is a go. Alec Baldwin confronted a Donald Trump impersonator. The Baldwins on TLC is trying to reinvent Alec and his wife Hilarious. Denise Richards has a new show nobody will watch… since everyone watches her on OnlyFans. Marcus Jordan did NOT have cocaine… he had ketamine. Marc's weiner hole is in danger. Britney Spears wants Sam Asghari to keep her name out his mouth. Paul Soliz is on the wrong path. MSNBC is blowing everyone out. Lester Holt is leaving regular NBC. The Karen Read case always gets us hate mail. Karen Read defenders are relentless. Nicolas Cage has a load son, but maybe at 34 he's not responsible for him. Michael Lohan was arrested for flipping Kate Major out of a chair. Mysterious coffins are showing up on DJ Khaled and Tekashi69 houses. Bhad Bhabie and Alabama Barker are beefing. Jason Carr Drive successfully rolls on. J Chris Newberg joins the show to promote his upcoming gigs at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle this week. We chat about the Island Boys, Delta's DEI vs. DE-eh, Alec Baldwin's temper, his writing on Hollywood Squares and more. It's the 50-year anniversary of Physical Graffiti. All the Led Zeppelin albums get ranked. Kanye West is branded ‘dangerous' ADL. He and John Legend are no longer friends. He appears to be back with Biance Censori. Billy McFarland's Fyre Festival dreams and alive and well. Justin Timberlake is flailing and his new album is bombing. Michael Packard is now vindicated because another guy was swallowed by a whale. Devin Scillian pops up on the latest ML Soul of Detroit. Who will replace Lester Holt? Very Scary Lovers is an easy paycheck for Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy. Trudi loud quit her job at WLLZ. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

Once upon a time, there was a girl with a song in her heart. Her name was Sister Rosetta Tharpe - a guitar-playing, gospel-singing legend whose unique style and stage-presence inspired the greatest rock musicians of the last century. She is known as the godmother of rock n' roll and was posthumously inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. [This episode originally aired September 2021.] About the Narrator Kateri Bluford is an American singer, born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who gained national and international acclaim after appearing on Season 2 of The Four starring Sean Combs, DJ Khaled, Megan Trainor and host Fergie. Bluford captivated audiences with her powerful rendition of Tasha Cobbs “I'm Getting Ready” and Celine Dion's legendary Grammy Award winning song “Because You Loved Me”. As a rising star, the young artist stays true to her deeply rooted faith and the inspiration of her mentors Bishop Darrell and Pastor Pamela Hines. There is a divine power that resonates when Bluford performs that harkens to her Gospel roots, something she embraces in the entirety of her life. “I'm on a mission to heal the world” commented Kateri, who has struggled over the years with her own identity and self- confidence. There is power in music and Kateri Bluford is on a trajectory of success and transformation. Kateri Bluford also toured with Jonathan Mcreynolds this past spring and summer of 2019.     Credits This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls and is based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This episode was produced by Camille Stennis. Sound design and mixing by Bianca Salinas. This episode was written by Jestine Ware and fact checked by Joe Rhatigan. Executive Producer is Katie Sprenger. Haley Dapkus is our production manager. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A big thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this show possible! For more, visit rebelgirls.com. And if you like what you heard, don't forget to rate and review this episode, and share it with your friends! Until next time, stay REBEL!

On this episode of TMZ Live: L.A. County D.A. Says Menendez brothers don't deserve a new trial, 'Ugly Betty' actor faces battery charges after wild altercation at Florida bar, DJ Khaled receives 'RIP Drake' casket at his home days amid rumored feud, and transgender actress Hunter Schafer slams Trump after gender on U.S. passport was changed to male. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hazel ist wieder gesund, Thomas feiert Karneval. Inhalt: 00:00 Krankheiten, Interviews und Tennis 14:32 Neue Lebensphase 21:23 Kanye West Downfall 26:01 Halftime-Show mit Kendrick Lamar 45:40 Staatsoberhäupter & Kindererziehung 49:45 Karneval 54:44 Rhythm + Flow 01.00.00 Luka Dončić Update 01:03:23 Patreon Ende 01:09:10 Neue Sauna Zeitstempel können variieren. Tiktokerin Shirli https://www.instagram.com/how2shirli Trööt für die Maus https://www.wdrmaus.de/hoeren/mauszumhoeren/50-jahre-elefant.php5 Kameramann Jonas Grob bei IG https://www.instagram.com/jpg__fotografie/ Die Geschichte um den original Nosferatu-Film https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/most-original-copies-nosferatu-destroyed/ Der original Dracula-Gehilfe heißt natürlich „Renfield“ Louis CK „Divorce is always good news“ https://youtu.be/9x9v3awkuG0?si=U_B78Wa00pbB4iBd Big Morilla bei IG https://www.instagram.com/big_morilla/ Kanyes Selbstzerstörung erklärt https://youtu.be/4LoQvF1Cw9g?si=MfJ9mgguxORjokyQ Kanye, Ha**nkreuze und Shopify Zusammenhänge https://youtu.be/FfU2up9lDVU?si=f5TrkXw3LubNrWiP Mark Normand bei uns im Podcast https://youtu.be/fakb_cxwHEA?si=bToX2-vYNOKKUjW8 Kendricks Halbzeitshow beim Super Bowl https://youtu.be/KDorKy-13ak?si=N1GI-tf0AT4e-fTU Samuel L Jackson bei der Beerdigung von Martin Luther King https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/samuel-l-jackson-how-i-became-an-usher-at-martin-luther-king-jrs-funeral-guest-column-1099033/ „The Super Bowl halftime show is meant to appeal to the masses, which is why, for many viewers, Kendrick Lamar's performance fell short“ https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2025/02/armstrong-review-kendrick-lamars-halftime-performance-was-always-going-to-be-bigger-than-the-music#:~:text=The%20Super%20Bowl%20halftime%20show,against%20the%20mainstream%20audience's%20expectations. DJ Khaled vs Tyler the Creator https://youtu.be/lQhgS6No2yo?si=QASI6HlnXz4UXVDM How Trying Became Cool Again https://youtu.be/o2jzKo1RqWU?si=m9f82q74894_sW-f Kendricks Tanz Parodie https://www.instagram.com/reel/DF59AMmJ4pF/?igsh=MmQyZXV6aG5nczdx Live Color Grading Super Bowl https://www.instagram.com/behindthebroadcast/p/DF9bqumRezW/?img_index=1 Kendricks Halbzeitshow war meistgesehenes TV-Event nach der Mondlandung 1969 https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68282519 Kleine Sauna https://www.welcon-shop.com/WELCON-Easyheat-Duo-Indoor-Sauna-230-Volt-Saunaofen-Thermoholz-Espe/ED10100 Mavs-Verschwörungstheorie um den Doncic-Wechsel https://www.si.com/nba/mavs-ownership-shuts-down-conspiracy-theories-about-vegas-relocation Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/hoererlebnis Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

DJ Khaled received an eerie and spooky package at his front door…. Plus, believe it or not, Kim Kardashian is being taken to court over something she posted on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DJ Khaled received a wild package -- a black casket with "RIP Drake written on it." Plus, parts Prince Harry's visa application may be released as concern over his past drug use grow. Hosts: Charlie Cotton & Charlie Neff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(Intro) Feel Good Friday (5TYNTK) Laurel Libby, Maine Schools DEI Programs, Augusta Ranking, Babb's Bridge, Silver Street by Taj (Dirty) Coffins delivered to DJ Khaled and Tekashi 6ix9ine. Lil Tjay was banned from MSG. Maury Povich has weighed in on the pregnancy rumors surrounding Only Fans creator. Ne-Yo adds a fourth to his polyamorous pals.  (Topic) Finish the sentence! No amount of money could make me… (Outro) What to watch. Book club.

IMMIGRATION DAY TICKETS: Immigration Day: Hosted by Brandon Stunt & Harley LacroixOn this episode of Yup, Another Podcast, we discuss the eagles becoming the 2024-2025 Super Bowl champions (7:04). Then we get into a conversation about what Galentine's day really is to women (17:20). Then Stunt is heart broken about the closers of Boston Market (19:20). This is followed by Drake dubbing Dj Khaled (30:11). Also figuring out who can say the N-Word (33:29). Then we gettin into Ye FKA as Kanye West Twitter crash out of sorts (45:00) All that and more on “Yup, Another Podcast”, a podcast about absolutely nothing and shit you actually care about.Follow Us On Twitter/Instagram@Yup_AnotherPod@ImStunt/@ImStunt1@HarleyNoDavidson@Chief_Leaf/@_ChiefEats_@LerStevensImStunt Vibes: Vol 24 https://linktr.ee/imstunt #MCMIGTV: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B8sKl_ynRNr/?igshid=9i6bh3bwmkwiVIMEO: #MCM on Vimeo 

From interning to shaping careers, Eddie Fourcell shares his journey into A&R, working with Mary J. Blige, and discovering talents like Joyce Wrice and Fridayy. He breaks down the real role of an A&R, the music industry's tough realities, and why following up can change everything. Plus, insights from working with DJ Khaled on 'GOD DID' and his best advice for artists trying to break through.Creative Ambiance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_ambiance/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creativeambianceTwitter: https://twitter.com/ambiancepodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rMRH8DVAWKrRGjdMkVMfk?si=0FHGGaYyRFWpEVRyqX0p7w Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambiance/id1466436193Eddie FourcellInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anr_eddiePublication: https://www.billboard.com/p/rb-hip-hop-power-players-2024-list/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabTjmjmXnDfP8AmJLRdA1A7HPX3bCHV-7TWb2QV7K_79URoeH7Gwm5NFYI_aem_tjJ8br6wgMUEjHS8G_97VQVideo Chapters00:00 Introductions2:00 Upbringing 4:00 Music Influences8:00 What is an A&R?18:00 Interning in Music23:00 Working for Mary J. Blige 28:30 Music Industry is Not for Nice People33:00 Working with Artists38:30 Discovering Joyce Wrice & Fridayy52:50 Working on ‘GOD DID' with DJ Khaled1:01:00 The Power of Following Up 1:05:00 Biggest Business Lesson Learned1:08:50 Don't be Afraid to Adapt1:10:30 Advice to Up & Coming Artists1:18:50 Trait Eddie Had to Get Better At1:21:00 Relationship Building1:27:00 Having Trouble Disconnecting/Traveling1:36:00 Closing

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This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by reacting to the latest news in podcasting before diving into all things Super Bowl LIX, including reactions to the game itself, Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance, and if and will Drake will respond. They also pay tribute to Irv Gotti and discuss Charlamagne Tha God's growth following his Breakfast Club interview with Dank Demoss, Kanye West's latest crash out, Larry June, 2 Chainz, and Alchemist's ‘Life Is Beautiful', Drake's response to DJ Khaled's album announcement, predictions for Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR's ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U,' the Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade, and much more! Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive access to "Curated Chaos" episodes every Monday, weekly parlays from SaVon, first access to 2025 merch and live events, and more! - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY -https://needtoknowstudios.com Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know -https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 The Need To Know Podcast https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall Regi https://www.instagram.com/regi_nacho/ https://twitter.com/regi_nacho

In January, international hip-hop legend and business mogul Rick Ross was in Cape Town and hinted to be in the country for work, sparking curiosity as to what exactly. It has now been revealed that Rick Ross was in the country, shooting a commercial for retail giant Pick n Pay’s loyalty program Smart Shopper. Best known for his larger-than-life persona and chart-topping hits, Ross stars in the new Smart Shopper commercial set to the legendary anthem “All I Do Is Win” by DJ Khaled, in which he features alongside Ludacris, T-Pain, and Snoop Dogg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Bulture podcast:-Kanye drops new merch on his website featuring the hoodie Cassie wore when she was physically assaulted by Diddy-Cardi B was spotted out with Stefon Diggs earlier this week, seemingly prompting some shady tweets from Offset-Kanye West wife Bianca Censori is now the number 1 body goals after Grammys, says plastic surgeon says Dr. Christopher Costa from Platinum Plastic Surgery in Las Vegas-Drake called out DJ Khaled after the producer announced on Instagram that his upcoming album would feature 2 new Drake collabs: Must be Drake Bell-Amanda Seales reveals the day she officially stopped talking to Issa Rae on the set of Insecure and that they almost had a physical altercation-Diddy thanks Ye for dropping their YEEZY x Sean Jean collab and calling for his freedom-Lil Wayne reveals the June 6th release date for 'Tha Carter VI' while starring in a Cetaphil commercial-LiAngelo Ball's baby mother Miss Nikkii Baby says he stepped out on her and started a new family after recent rap success. Liangelo Ball's New Girlfriend That He Allegedly Got Pregnant Denies Being a home wrecker, calls out Miss Nikkii Baby for being racist-says He been moved on-The Jordan 5's HYPE was real today.- Somebody allegedly got shot in Louisiana arguing over shoe sizes-JT says if Lil Uzi Vert was white, nothing he does would bother-Cuban Doll responds to Kash Doll's comments: “You was Doll in 1998 that was your stripper name-Snoop Dogg roasts 72-year-old Bill Belichick over his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, at the NFL Honors-Speed and Kai Cenat 7v7 flag football game, Kai Cenat addresses Ye recent controversial tweets, Ye, suggesting that the stream they had planned in Japan is likely “GG's-Kanye asking Trump to pardon P Diddy is proof he's mentally illness-Kash Doll said her man used to drop her off and pick her up from the club while she was making $26K on her biggest day as a dancer, she speaks on female rappers using 'Doll' In Their Names:-That's My Wave Boxer Claressa Shields Opens Up Her Relationship w/ Rapper Papoose: I Love Him, I Love Having His Support-Super Bowl-Bound Saquon Barkley's Baby Mama, Anna Congdon, Faces Backlash Over Old Racist Tweets-Kash Doll says she's “smacking TF” outta Asian Doll the next time she sees her-Lil Wayne disses Kendrick Perkins using the same analogy Perkins used to diss Nicki Minaj-Mark Williams for Dalton Knecht & Cam Reddish trade has been voided due to players not passing physical-Jimmy Butler is a Golden State Warrior-Rick Ross wants to produce a big-budget 'BMF' movie after people think the show is over, following the beef between 50 Cent and Big Meech-50 Cent reacts to the passing of Irv Gotti, Irv Gotti has passed away at 54 years old after suffering a stroke-3 years ago, Irv Gotti sold his Murder INC masters to Iconoclast… his masters were worth $100M & Iconoclast threw in an extra $200 million as credit to use in the creation of his own television properties-50 Cent shares text from Lil Meech, who explains why his father linked up with Rick Ross: “F-ck Ross but he gave my dad some bread so he can afford to pay his bills-Chopper goes off on Diddy's son for calling his phone mad in an attempt to press him over his interviews about Diddy-LiAngelo Ball says his dream collab is with NBA YoungBoy and that he wants to drop a tape with him after he gets free

"Worst Or Best Halftime Ever?" Kendrick Lamar Disses Drake At Superbowl Show | Club Ambition Podcast Ep 174 #kendricklamar #superbowl #clubambition- Special guest: KDot 0:00- Kendrick Superbowl show reaction 2:15- Patrick Mahomes demolished by Eagles 56:00- Akademiks leaked Super Bowl early 1:08:15- Kanye rant a N*zi? 1:20:10- Kodak h*gh again in street 1:32:00- Drake coming to beef Kendrick again? DJ Khaled songs drama 1:40:50- Montoya reality tv recap 1:50:45- Valentines Day plans and questions 2:10:50- local news 2:21:28https://linktr.ee/clubambitionUNCUT PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ClubAmbitionDISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.com/invite/M8Kmha8UqvMERCH: https://clubambition.shopListen To Podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clubambitionWatchSpanish Podcast El Po K: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqOENhDvdQ0&list=PLNukP3hLjNb_ITL34h3Gjue3z9KWiF-pxWatch CAP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4YVeSYZi28&list=PLNukP3hLjNb_zwvsdwqTOGvgBb-_Ym2mL&pp=gAQBiAQBFOLLOW US!Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/clubambitionpodcast/Owner/Host/Editor | SOUND: https://www.instagram.com/itsavibe/CAP Co-Host / Producer | Marloon: https://www.instagram.com/imfromthe401/CAP Co-Host | Noel: https://www.instagram.com/noelfrias_/El Po K Host | Maestro Vitiko: https://www.instagram.com/vitiko_baez_el_po_k?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==El Po K Co-Host | Locotron: https://www.instagram.com/iambenjaminrd?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Graphic Designer | Edwin: https://www.instagram.com/edrebels/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clubambition/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClubAmbition__/-----------------------------------------------------------Want a promote your music or hire us for marketing?Email us if interested in business! - ClubAmbition401@gmail.com-------------------------------------------------------------RIP: Nipsey, Mac, XXXtentacion, Juice, Pop, Von, DMX, Virgil, Dolph, Takeoff, RHQ, CLARK KENT, OG MACO---------------------------------------------------------------------COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS

On this episode: Welcome to episode 353! This Monday, Roderick & Cari talk new music from Key Glock, 2 Chainz & Larry June, EST Gee, Cardi B, & more. In news, DJ Khaled begins his album rollout, Ye's tweets , & The 2025 Super Bowl, including Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance.   Intro: EST Gee- The Streets   Roderick | Cordae- All Alone   Cari | Wiz Khalifa- Top Floor   Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

The JBP begins this episode debating whether Joe & Ish have a bromance (3:28) before taking a look at Melyssa Ford's new movie on the way (12:35). The room then shows love to Murder Inc. founder Irv Gotti after he passed at age 54 (42:00), DJ Khaled's album announcement doesn't go as planned (52:14), and Kanye West has yet another online rant (1:35:55). Also, the crew reacts to 50 Cent's post about Irv Gotti (2:06:09), Kendrick Lamar's Apple Music interview (2:21:19), Super Bowl predictions (2:34:00), Lil Wayne sets release date for ‘Tha Carter VI' and is featured on the ‘Tweaker' remix (2:54:15), new music from Rema (3:07:38) and Cardi B (3:10:50), and much more!   Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden    Sleeper Picks:   Joe | GIVĒON - “TWENTIES”   Ice | Larry June, 2 Chainz, & The Alchemist - “Colossal”   Parks | Ghostface Killah (Prod. by J Dilla) - “Whip You With a Strap”   Ish | Chase Shakur (feat. Smino) - “LUV IN DA 6”   Melyssa | Jean Deaux - “Speakerphone (Trust Issues)”

As expected, we're here to break down everything that's happened in Hip-Hop and Rap this week, including:The death of Irv Gotti50 Cent and Big Meech falling outKendrick sweeping the GrammysTDE sexual assault lawsuitPotential beef between DJ Khaled and DrakeWe also discuss Lewis Parker's latest music and some 'new old music'. The good folks at Boom Bap Relikz have reissued his debut album, Masquerades & Silhouettes, on vinyl, CD, and cassette! Pre-order your copy here.Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'WHO ARE YOU ANYWAY?' x Rory feat. LEON THOMAS is available NOW https://orcd.co/rorywayaThere's too much going on right now in Hip-Hop. First, DJ Khaled had a monkey wrench thrown in his album release just from one sarcastic comment from Drake on Instagram. Do you believe this album is getting back again? Cause we do (09:21). Our favorite urban outfitter (hahaha) Kith is releasing music now, and we give our take on it (28:50). By the time you're hearing this, I'm sure you've already downloaded Tweaker Remix with Lil Wayne. Of course our resident rap nerd HATES the idea of it, and his dismay gets us into our personal top 5 rappers (35:25). Speaking of our personal faves, Demaris is over the moon about Cardi B's new song with Pardison Fontaine (48:58). Of course the boys have to start talking like they're at the music label and ruin her joy. Rory tries to figure out the last time he heard a Lil Wayne album, while Tommy Richman proves to us that once you go black, you don't go back (1:00:30). Kanye confirmed some of suspicions about AI use with his next album - maybe Druski can catch him mid-rollout for his new reality show, 'Coulda Been Love' (1:13:45). We give our love to Irv Gotti (1:31:20), before getting into our latest voicemail submissions (1:38:16). For MORE Rory & Mal, make sure you subscribe to our Patreon community, for exclusive episodes, first access to tickets and merch sales, private live chats with the team, + more! https://www.patreon.com/newrorynmalFollow Rory: @ThisIsRoryFollow MAL: @MAL_ByTheWayFollow Demaris: https://linktr.ee/demarisg To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/NewRoryAndMALYouTube Don't forget to follow the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/NewRoryAndMAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'WHO ARE YOU ANYWAY?' x Rory feat. LEON THOMAS is available NOW https://orcd.co/rorywaya There's too much going on right now in Hip-Hop. First, DJ Khaled had a monkey wrench thrown in his album release just from one sarcastic comment from Drake on Instagram. Do you believe this album is getting back again? Cause we do (09:21). Our favorite urban outfitter (hahaha) Kith is releasing music now, and we give our take on it (28:50). By the time you're hearing this, I'm sure you've already downloaded Tweaker Remix with Lil Wayne. Of course our resident rap nerd HATES the idea of it, and his dismay gets us into our personal top 5 rappers (35:25). Speaking of our personal faves, Demaris is over the moon about Cardi B's new song with Pardison Fontaine (48:58). Of course the boys have to start talking like they're at the music label and ruin her joy. Rory tries to figure out the last time he heard a Lil Wayne album, while Tommy Richman proves to us that once you go black, you don't go back (1:00:30). Kanye confirmed some of suspicions about AI use with his next album - maybe Druski can catch him mid-rollout for his new reality show, 'Coulda Been Love' (1:13:45). We give our love to Irv Gotti (1:31:20), before getting into our latest voicemail submissions (1:38:16).  For MORE Rory & Mal, make sure you subscribe to our Patreon community, for exclusive episodes, first access to tickets and merch sales, private live chats with the team, + more! https://www.patreon.com/newrorynmal Follow Rory: @ThisIsRory Follow MAL: @MAL_ByTheWay Follow Demaris: https://linktr.ee/demarisg To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/NewRoryAndMALYouTube Don't forget to follow the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/NewRoryAndMAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticIn this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz dissects the recent buzz around DJ Khaled's upcoming album, "Aalam of God," which was initially teased to feature two new tracks with Drake. On February 6, 2025, Drake took to Instagram to dismiss these claims with a humorous yet pointed comment, "Must be @drakebell," leading to Khaled swiftly deleting the promotional trailer that had hinted at these collaborations. This interaction has fueled speculation about the nature of their relationship and whether it's a calculated marketing move or signs of underlying tension. Analytic Dreamz explores the history of collaborations between Drake and Khaled, including their latest work on Khaled's 2022 album "GOD DID." Meanwhile, Drake is set to release a new project with PartyNextDoor titled "$exy $ongs 4 U" on February 14, 2025, showcasing his current musical direction. Despite the confusion over Drake's involvement, "Aalam of God" remains a highly anticipated project, with teases of features from Jay-Z and Rihanna, keeping fans intrigued about what Khaled has in store for 2025.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg host HOT 97's flagship program "Ebro In The Morning!" on today's episode 2/6/25 - Remembering Irv Gotti and Murder Inc, internet trolls react, Proud Boys lose their Trademark, Kanye’s fall off, Are DJ Khaled and Drake Beefing, and much more! All that and more on Ebro In The Morning! To be a part of the Gurus email gurus@ebrointhemorning.com To be a part of Freedom Friday email info@ebrointhemorning.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The I-5 Corridor Traffic Report went for a field trip this week. With the Super Bowl coming up on Sunday, I spent a couple of hours earlier in the week over at Lombard House, home of the North Portland Bird Watchers Society, where I sat down with owner Brian Koch and regular Nick Calcaterra — the older brother of Philadelphia Eagles tight end Grant Calcaterra — to talk about the big game, the Eagles, what it's like to go to the Super Bowl as a sibling, Gardner Minshew's bathrobe, that one time DJ Khaled opened up the Eagles' post-Super Bowl loss party with an interesting choice of song and how this video of Nick celebrating Grant's first career touchdown ended up on Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast: We also take a moment to remember Lynn Kindrachuk, an important figure of the Philadelphia and Lombard House community, who passed away earlier this week. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.Editor's note: The Traffic Report's next episode of The Replayables will be released on Friday. Also, a note about this podcast: We recorded at the bar over a couple of drinks. There might be a swear word or three. I apologize in advance. — Tyson Alger, The I-5 CorridorThe I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

(Intro) Big Game Plans (5TYNTK) Maine Mall Shooting, Snow Closures, State House Protest, Trump Executive Order, Spring Forward (Dirty) Pop Smoke defendant awaiting sentencing. Drake hints at a solo project. Drake shuts down DJ Khaled. Gisele welcomes 3rd child. RIP Irv Gotti. 50 Cent trolls Irv Gotti one last time. Kendrick will perform Not Like Us this weekend. (Topic) What food do you have no self control over? (Outro) Tara's TBT

SaVon kicks off this week's episode with some shocking news before the gang recaps the GRAMMYS, including overarching themes, Kanye West's red carpet appearance and his wife Bianca Censori showing up “nude” (in a sheer dress), Complex's Jordan Rose facilitating a truce between Kai Cenat and Elliott Wilson, Kai's live stream of the red carpet, Doechii's Best Rap Album win and if Future and Metro Boomin got snubbed, Kendrick Lamar winning five awards for “Not Like Us,” Beyoncé winning Album of the Year and if she won because of Jay-Z's speech last year, Chris Brown winning Best R&B Album, The Associated Press cutting their interview with Babyface short to catch Chappell Roan, and more. Next, a preview of our new show “Curated Chaos,” which will be available on Patreon each and every Monday starting on February 10th. The crew also discusses The Weeknd's ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow,' Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR announcing their upcoming collab album, Papoose performing Claressa Shields' walkout music ahead of her fight against Danielle Perkins, DJ Khaled announcing his next studio album, More on the upcoming NBA 2K stream between SaVon and Alex, the blockbuster Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks, Tommy Richman's lies, and much more! Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive access to "Curated Chaos" episodes every Monday, weekly parlays from SaVon, first access to 2025 merch and live events, and more! - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY -https://needtoknowstudios.com/ Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know -https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 The Need To Know Podcast https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall Regi https://www.instagram.com/regi_nacho/ https://twitter.com/regi_nacho

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Who would have thought 20 years after T-Pain released I'm Sprung, we'd have such a deep catalog of bangers from the man, we got the T-Pain Essentials Mix on this weeks episode of Funk Factory Radio with Tomas Tomas1 | T-Pain | Blowing Up (Ft. Ciara)2 | T-Pain | Freeze (Ft. Chris Brown)3 | Lil Mama feat. Chris Brown & T-Pain | Shawty Get Loose (Radio Edit) XMIXR4 | T-Pain | I'm Sprung5 | T-Pain | Bartender6 | Ludacris feat. T-Pain | One More Drink (XMiX Edit)7 | Fabolous Feat. T-Pain | Baby Don't Go8 | T-Pain feat. Lil Wayne | Can't Believe It (XMiX Edit)9 | T-Pain & Kehlani | I Like Dat (XMiX Edit)10 | Mariah Carey | I Remember (Feat T-Pain)11 | Jamie Foxx feat. T-Pain & Yung Joc | Blame It (XMiX Edit)12 | Kanye West feat. T-Pain | Good Life (XMiX Remix)13 | T-Pain feat. Lily Allen & Wiz Khalifa | 5 O'Clock (XMiX Edit)14 | Rick Ross | The Boss (Feat. T-Pain)15 | Lil Wayne feat. T-Pain | Got Money (XMiX Remix)16 | Bow Wow feat. T-Pain | Outta My System (XMiX Remix)17 | T-Pain feat. Chris Brown | Best Love Song (XMiX Remix) (No Hype Edit)18 | T-Pain feat. Yung Joc | Buy You A Drank (Shawty Snappin') (XMiX Edit)19 | Plies feat. T-Pain | Shawty (Radio Edit) XMIXR20 | T-Pain | Booty Wurk (One Cheek At A Time) (XMiX Remix)21 | Baby Bash feat. T-Pain | Cyclone (XMiX Edit)22 | DJ Khaled feat. T-Pain, Ludacris, Rick Ross & Snoop Dogg | All I Do Is Win (XMiX Remix)23 | Maino feat. T-Pain | All The Above (Radio Edit) XMIXR24 | T-Pain | I'm In Luv (Wit A Stripper) (Content Warning) (Radio Edit) XMIXR25 | Mike Jones feat. Lil Wayne, T-Pain & Twista | Cutty Buddy (Radio Edit) XMIXR26 | Chris Brown | Kiss Kiss (Feat. T-Pain) (Produced By T-Pain)27 | 2 Pistols feat. T-Pain | She Got It (Radio Edit) XMIXR28 | DJ Khaled feat. T-Pain, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross & Plies | I'm So Hood (Radio Edit) XMIXR29 | Pitbull feat. T-Pain | Hey Baby (Drop It To The Floor) (XMiX Edit)30 | Flo Rida | Low Feat T-Pain31 | T-Pain feat. Ne-Yo | Turn All The Lights On (XMiX Edit)

WCP Weekly: Wrapping Up 2024 – Miami Moments, Celebrity Collectors & Watch Trends In this special year-end episode of WCP Weekly, Rashawn and Perri recap an unforgettable trip to Miami, where they hung out with Drink Champs host and watch collector Nore to talk about his latest acquisition, the FP Journe Centigraphe, and attended DJ Khaled's epic party. The duo dives into trends they hope to leave behind in 2024 (stone dials, anyone?), spotlight new celebrity watch collectors like Mark Zuckerberg and Kai Cenat, and debate whether interest in Rolex is truly waning. Plus, they explore the resurgence of American-made watches and what it means for the future of the industry. Don't miss this lively wrap-up of 2024's biggest watch moments! This episode is powered by Bezel. A platform for luxury watches, where you can buy, sell, trade, and even bid on watches up for auction. Follow the links below for more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop 20,000+ watches at get bezel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Bezel app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Wrist Check Pod content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our latest collaboration with WOLF 1834, The Shuttle Travel Case available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Wrist Check 10:33 - Nore buys an FP Journe 17:26 - Checking out watches with Eric Wind 19:50 - Is Rolex interest fading? 24:07 - The end of 47th street negotiation videos 27:19 - Should Stone Dial watches go away? 32:32 - 90's Neo-vintage watches coming back 34:42 - New Collectors: Mark Zuckerberg 38:17 - New Collectors: Kai Cenat 43:40 - American Watch Brands On The Rise 46:37 - Swiss watchmaking is here to stay 49:05 - Outro

Akeem Shannon approached me a few months ago about being a guest on Unstoppable Mindset. His email subject line included mentioning his road to being a contestant on Shark Tank. I had a feeling that he had an interesting story to tell and I was right. Akeem grew up in St. Louis where he attended a Catholic high school on scholarship. Well, actually he lost the scholarship, but with the help of his mother he got it back.   Akeem's problem was that he didn't really learn from his first scholarship Debacle. After high school he enrolled at Howard University, yes on scholarship. After two semesters he again lost a scholarship due to his own lack of enthusiasm. This time he was too embarrassed to tell his parents until, that is, he couldn't hide the scholarship loss anymore.   Akeem was always good at sales and so he went to work selling and, I might add, successfully. However, what he wasn't recognizing was that he was experiencing severe depression. Eventually this caught up with him and with the help of a therapist he began to move to a better life place. You will hear his story told in a very personal and articulate way.   Skipping ahead, Akeem invented a cell phone accessory called the Flipstik.  As he tried to grow his company and secure a place for his product he eventually got the opportunity to pitch on Shark Tank. I will leave it to him to tell the story.   I can hardly wait to see what next adventure Akeem will undertake. Clearly he speaks well and plans to tell his story to the world. We get to be among the first to experience his style, persevering manner and his unstoppable mindset.       About the Guest:   Akeem Shannon's journey is a testament to resilience and unwavering determination. Raised in St. Louis by artistic and entrepreneurial parents, Akeem initially faced academic challenges during his Chemical Engineering studies at Howard University, losing his scholarship due to poor performance. However, he rebounded by excelling in sales at Fortune 500 companies and a FinTech firm, saving over $90,000 in five years. Despite success, Akeem felt unfulfilled and sought a greater purpose. Inspired by "The Alchemist," he stumbled upon a transformative idea after learning about NASA's gecko-inspired adhesive from his uncle—an idea that birthed Flipstik, a groundbreaking phone accessory. His entrepreneurial journey saw him navigate Kickstarter, a missed chance at Shark Tank, and a serendipitous encounter with Sean Diddy Combs, ultimately landing him a spot on the show in 2020. Despite initial setbacks, Akeem's resilience paid off with Flipstik's exponential growth, achieving a 1000% surge in 2022, securing nationwide distribution in major retailers like Target, BestBuy, AT&T, and more. Beyond business success, Akeem remains dedicated to fostering inclusivity in entrepreneurship, mentoring through various organizations and partnering with The Brookings Institute to address venture capital disparities. His inspiring story is showcased at the Smithsonian Museum and recognized by INC Magazine. Akeem Shannon epitomizes the spirit of perseverance, innovation, and a commitment to empowering others.   Ways to connect with Akeem:   On Tiktok, Youtube, Instagram: @akeemshannon and @getflipstik   Listeners can reach Akeem by texting the word CONNECT to 314-789-9005 Akeem Shannon Founder, CEO | Flipstik Inc. Book a Meeting     About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/   https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! 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The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:20 well and a gracious Hello to everyone. Wherever you happen to be, I am your host, Mike Hinkson, and you are listening and watching unstoppable mindset, the podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet, and we love the unexpected. That's what we get to talk about more than anything else. As I love to say, unexpected is anything that doesn't directly deal with inclusion or diversity, and that's what we do. So here we are, and I get to talk today with a man who I've learned to admire a lot. He is an entrepreneur by any standard. He doesn't let things knock him down and slow him down. His name is Akeem Shannon, and Akeem is a person who's developed a very interesting product that we're going to talk about a little bit. But more than talking about the product, we're going to talk about how he got to the product, what he does with it, where he's going in the future, and any other unexpected things that come along that that I'm not thinking of. So Akeem Welcome to unstoppable mindset. We're glad you're here.   Akeem Shannon ** 02:33 Hey, Michael, thanks for having me on. I'm excited to be here. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 02:38 cool. Well, why don't we start, if we can by you telling us a little bit about kind of the early Akeem growing up and all that sort of stuff.   Akeem Shannon ** 02:49 Yeah, so, you know, I grew up the middle of the country, Saint Louis, Missouri, you know, grew up in a Christian home, you know, typical midwesterner type of vibe. And, you know, I remember I went off to college, excuse me, went off to high school, and I went off to a Catholic school because our local public school was terrible, and I got a scholarship, and I get a scholarship to go to high school, and I lose the scholarship. This is like sophomore year, and my parents could not afford to send me to this Catholic school without the scholarship. And so I had to beg and plead with the admissions director Miss Givens to convince her to kind of, you know, move some numbers around in the computer so that I wouldn't lose my scholarship. And she was like, Akeem, if I do this, you better get your grades up and and that I did, and so I went on to earn a full scholarship to go to Howard University in Washington, DC, to study chemical engineering. So did you lose the   Michael Hingson ** 03:49 scholarship in high school because of grades?   Akeem Shannon ** 03:52 Oh, yeah, my grades   Michael Hingson ** 03:55 were my homework. You weren't sick into it?   Akeem Shannon ** 03:58 No, not at all. And, you know, there was really no reason for I just, I just didn't want to do the work. Didn't turn assignments in, you know? And so my dad told me when I went off to college, he's like, don't pull the same crap you pulled in high school, or you're gonna be right here at home. And I was like, that's never gonna happen, you know, I'm gonna it'll be fine. And so I go off to college. Now I gotta, you know, I picked my grades up. I was, you know, I got a scholar full scholarship for college, chemical engineering, Howard University. But here's the thing, I hated chemistry. The only reason I was in chemical engineering is because I read an article that said, oh, you know, chemical engineering is going to be the highest paid career of the next decade. So it's like, Okay, I'll do that. Get to college. Don't like chemistry, not going to class, not turning assignments, and two semesters in academic probation.   Michael Hingson ** 04:57 Oh, boy, no. What year was? What year was?   Akeem Shannon ** 05:01 Us this, oh man, this is 2011 Okay, great. Okay, so it's 2000   Michael Hingson ** 05:08 academic probation.   Akeem Shannon ** 05:11 Oh man, and I did everything I could to hide the fact that I was on academic probation for my parents, because I had convinced myself I was dulu, convinced myself that I was going to be able to somehow figure it out and talk my way in to keep my scholarship, just like I had done in high school. So I went back up to the school my third semester, even though I knew I was on probation. They're like, No Hakeem, you're not just on probation. You've lost your scholarship, you're done. You got no money here. You got to pay full price if you want to stay. And man, and my parents didn't know a thing because I hid my school grades from them. I made sure my teachers couldn't email them. I was sneaky, and I didn't I just couldn't face the failure. You know, I couldn't face that I had lost this scholarship. And so I go back up to the school, and I literally squatted in the dorm for a whole semester. I wasn't even supposed to be in the dorm. Hadn't paid. No one at the school knew that I had lost my scholarship, and then I was not going to class, and I literally just sat in the room, and I didn't know at the time, but I was facing severe depression and severe anxiety, staying up all night, sleeping all day. It was a very difficult time. And eventually, you know, the semester's coming to the end, I gotta tell my parents, the school's like, you're not we're not letting you in this dorm room next semester, just so you know. And I had to call him as right before Christmas, called my parents and was like, I can't come back next semester. I haven't been to class all semester. Hardest phone call ever had to make.   Michael Hingson ** 06:50 So So is it safe to say you didn't learn from your first mistake and you repeated it? Or what do you think now?   Akeem Shannon ** 07:01 Well, you know, yeah, you're absolutely right. And you know what it was, I got away with very little pain. You know, the first time around, I lost it, but I just, I went to the missions director, and she just fixed it for me, so I didn't face any consequences, other than my parents were upset for a week, but since I got my scholarship, you know, they didn't have too much to be upset about. So, yeah, I mean, I didn't learn my lesson the first time, so I had to learn it again, and the second time, it was a much harder lesson. So   Michael Hingson ** 07:35 what did your parents say when you told them around Christmas, ooh, well,   Akeem Shannon ** 07:39 on the phone, they were nice because I think they were afraid that I was suicidal or something, because they were real nice on the phone, but when I got back home, oh, they let me have it. They were pissed, but they were mostly disappointed because I didn't even ask for help. I didn't call to ask them to make a phone call. They were like, we could have tried to talk to admissions. We could have tried to get you other scholarship. We could have, we knew some people that worked at the university. They're like, we could have done so many things, and you didn't ask anyone for help, and you just, you just were on your own. And you know, growing up an only child, I didn't I never wanted to disappoint my parents, and so I felt like a total disappointment and failure, and so I hid that failure, and I had to learn through that experience that that was not, that was not the right move to make.   Michael Hingson ** 08:31 Yeah, and it's, it's tough. I mean, pride is something that we all have. But you, you also said that you didn't realize that you were in a Great Depression, right?   Akeem Shannon ** 08:46 Yes, like, you know, I didn't necessarily have the words for it at the time. Yeah, you know, it's 2011 it wasn't quite as trendy as it is now to, like, focus on mental health. So I didn't know what was wrong with me. I just knew that I was, you know, not in it. And I just remember like I was in a it was like I was in a daze, because I felt so bad every single day, um, but I didn't tell anybody, and I didn't want anyone to know. So when I walked out the door my dorm room, I put on a big smile, act like nothing was wrong, like I've been in class, I didn't say anything to anyone. And so I think the fact that I bottled it up and didn't let anyone in it made it, you know, 100 times worse than if I had to ask for some help. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 09:36 so you came home in Christmas 2011 and Santa probably put coal in your stocking or something like that.   09:46 I didn't get nothing. You didn't. He didn't even   Michael Hingson ** 09:48 give you coal, huh? Oh my gosh, Boy, you really were I   Akeem Shannon ** 09:52 got told to, oh, get a job.   Michael Hingson ** 09:56 You were on the naughty list all the way around.   Akeem Shannon ** 09:59 I. Was on big naughty list. So what did you do? So, you know, I came home, my parents are like, Look, you need to get back in school and you need to get a job. And so I enrolled in community college, and I got a job, and I started working in a retail store, retail cell phone shop, Sprint, which is now T Mobile. And so I start, I always loved phones, right? I was a big tech nerd, and so now I was working a shop. I was gonna get a brand new, nice, high end phone for the first time in my life. So I was like, Okay, it's not so bad. And I started doing sales, and I was really good at it. And I had always been the kid that, you know, sold all the stuff to win the competition at school, like so I knew I had that talent, but being in the workplace and really being able to exercise that capability, you know, it was the first for me. And so I start doing really well. I get promoted, becoming what they call the key holder, which is like a manager, and things are going pretty well, but I'm still living at home. You know, I'm probably making a little bit of money, but I had made myself this promise when I got home, I said, by the time my friends graduate high school, I want to be making as much as the average college graduate. And I think at the time, was about 4035, $40,000 and I wasn't quite there yet. It was like, at $38,000 so I'm like, I got some ways to go. And then comes an opportunity from a former manager of mine who said, Hey, I'm at Verizon in a call center, and I'm a manager. We're paying these people crazy money, and if you come here, you'll make two, maybe three times what you're making now, say, what? So I quit my job against my parents advice, because they're like you, you've already failed. You can't quit a job that you you getting promoted at. You can't do that. I said, No, I gotta go. And so I go work in for Verizon, the call centers on the best decisions I ever made, because I instantly doubled the amount of money I was making, and all of a sudden I'm making big, big commission checks. And not only am I making the big commission checks, but it turns out they had this big contest that they were going to have called Verizon rock star. And this contest was a pitch competition to pitch Verizon's family and services. Who could pitch it the best. And so I entered the competition, and I win in my in my small group, I win at the conference level, the regional level, and I get to the finals, and they fly all the finalists down to Miami, Florida, to the Fountain Blue hotel, the most fabulous hotels in all of Miami Beach. And they have all this signage everywhere. It says rock star. Verizon logos are everywhere, and they have this brilliant concept where they would have all the Verizon employees who were there to watch all these executives, they would have to get autographs from the people competing in the competition. So people are running up to me in the hotel, asking me for my autograph. There's signs that say Verizon, rock star. So all the guests at the hotel, think of a celebrity, and I would go on to win this entire competition. And when I tell you, Michael, it was like I finally felt I've recovered. This was about three years after leaving school, and for the first time, I felt comfortable enough to call up my high school friends and tell them, hey, you know, I'm not in school anymore. I had to drop out. I lost my scholarship. But look at me now. Look what I've accomplished, and it would it really showed, showed me that you know is when you fail, as long as you don't give up, you have the opportunity to level up, and I felt like I had actually leveled up. It was feeling really confident and on a high at that point in my life.   Michael Hingson ** 13:47 So where was your depression in all this by the time that three years in the contest was over?   Akeem Shannon ** 13:56 So, you know, at the time, I thought it had disappeared, right? I wasn't feeling anything. I was feeling great. I felt like I recovered. I'm like, Oh, I'm doing great. It's all good now. But it wasn't true. See this, this was in summertime. I want to say 2014 I was in summertime. Then comes Thanksgiving. Mom was out of town. Had Thanksgiving with my dad, and then I was house sitting for my own about an hour and a half away from where I live, and so I'm in the house all alone, not in my own home, Thanksgiving night, and I'm watching a movie, and Liam Neeson comes on, and he's like, you know, when you die, It's not your life that flashes before your eyes, but it's remembering all the regrets that you have, and this overwhelming sense of anxiety just cuts into my gut, and I have this massive panic attack, and I get really tight. My stomach starts to get shredded, and I'm. Starting to freak out, because I haven't felt this way ever. It was the worst, most excruciating stomach pain I ever felt, and I didn't know exactly what's happened. I didn't even call it anxiety when it first started, but it went on for one hour, two hours, three hours, and eventually I'm like, I think maybe I'm having anxiety. And so eventually, you know, I'm trying to go to sleep, and I just as I was having trouble falling asleep, I told myself, I used to have zero sympathy for people who committed suicide. I used to think, How could someone commit suicide? How could they do that to their family? But in this moment, it feeling, this feeling, I was like, You know what? I've only this has been going on for three hours. If this was going on for three years, 30 years, I may kill myself too, because this is, this is hard. So I wake up the next morning and I'm like, I'm fine. I'm like, wow, that was weird. You know, won't be watching anymore Liam Neeson movies and tell you that much. And I think I'm okay in about 30 seconds after I wake up, boom, it hits me again, massive anxiety, and it goes on the next day and the next day, every single day, gut wrenching pain in my stomach all day long. This goes on for a week. Eventually I can't sleep anymore. I remember I probably stayed up four or five days straight, no sleep, not one hour, not 30 minutes, 10 nothing. And I was just I was I was terrified, because I had never even, even when I lost my scholarship, I had never experienced something like this. And I didn't know what it was. I was financially stable. I was feeling good about my life. I didn't know what was wrong. I knew I was just in the night, and I go to work, and my boss, who, who was a a friend of mine, but at this point, was like, King, you know, you're not hitting your numbers. You're the rock star. Like, what's going on? You're you're off. And I said, Dude, I just have not been feeling good. I've been sleeping. He's like, You need to go see my therapist. And he had just went through a mental episode of his own, and I had never seen a therapist. And you know, if you grow up in a black family in America, most black families like you don't need a therapist. You go to church. If they don't say, go to church, listen this man up. You know you'll be fine. You don't need a therapist. And so, you know, I had, I was just like, I don't know, Curtis, you know, he's like, No, you need to go see a therapist. So he gives me a number, call her up a go see her. And I talked to him like, oh, you know, I just think I'm stressed at work. I just need some time off and I'll be fine. You know, if you write me a note, I'll register for family medical leave, and I'll be fine, just work stress. And at the very end, I'm like, and by the way, you know I'm I think I'm gay and but no one knows, but it's not really a big deal. That's not why I'm here. It's really the work is the problem. And she's like, okay, so I leave anxiety every single day. Curtis again, is like a king. You need to go back to the therapist. You are not okay. And so I go back and I see her again. Curtis, my boss, had written me a note saying, No, you gotta go. You're not. You can't your head's not in the game. And so I go see the therapist again, and she's like, so do you want to talk for real this time?   Michael Hingson ** 18:20 Nothing like somebody who talks directly to you and doesn't doesn't, uh, mince words.   Akeem Shannon ** 18:26 Oh, not at all. And she was a, she was a older Christian woman, and that scared me, because I'm, you know, I grew up, grandfather was a Christian minister. Grew up in a Christian family. I'm like, if I tell this woman I'm gay, she's probably going to say, I can't even be in I can't even come see her anymore. And so I talked to her again, and she's like, she's like, you know, there was something you talked about at the end of our last session, and you blew over it like it didn't even matter. And so I talked to her, and really just poured my heart. I was like, Yeah, I've been dealing with this my entire life. Up, you know, I figured I'm already black in America. I don't want to be gay too. I don't need a secondary burden. And she's like, You got to be who you are, and your brain and your body is telling you that if you don't, it's shutting you down as you can, as you've clearly witnessed. And so you know, having her be so accepting of me and telling me that it's okay to be just who I am, and I always had this big fear that if I came out to people, that people wouldn't like me. And I'm a salesperson, right? I'm a top salesperson, so I need people to like me. And, you know, I always just had this big fear that people would treat me differently, and the fact that she treated me the same and treated me kindly and with compassion, it gave me hope that, you know, maybe I've been wrong about this. And so I decided that day I'm going to come up to my parents. That's the first step. It's been 22 years. I can't wait any longer, and so I had to go in order to, in order to get when you're in a union shop, and in order to, in order to get full pay when you're on. Medical leave you have to get, if to go to a hospital, you gotta get a doctor's certified note that's just a therapist if it's a mental health issue. So I go to the the mental hospital, they check me in and and I tell them, hey, look, I think this is my problem. Then come out to my parents today. By the way, it's my dad's birthday. Probably going to be a show, but it's been too long, and I gotta get it off my chest. And I remember the nurse, and she's writing me all these prescriptions, one for the anxiety, one for the depression, one to remove stabilizers. She's like, I don't know if it's a good idea for you to tell your dad that today, on his birthday, can't you just wait until tomorrow? And I said, No, I cannot. Don't put off tomorrow what you can do today. And so I went home terrified my father's birthday, we're having cake and ice cream. And I remember, right before I worked up the courage to say something, my dad was watching James Corden on TV and and he's like, you know, I think James Gordon is really funny. I like carpool karaoke. He's like, but I don't understand something. Why does he act so gay? He's married. And I'm like, Oh God, this is gonna be a disaster. My parents are gonna disown me. This is gonna be terrible. But eventually I muster up the courage. I said, Guys, you remember I when I called you from from college and had a very difficult conversation, and they're like, yeah, it was like, this is going to be another one of those conversations. And so I tell them, and my mom was crying, my dad's got the look of disappointment on his face, and even though I could tell like it was going to be a long road, and it was a long road. The first thing my dad said was, I always told your mother you were probably gay, and Lily's like, I just don't understand why you decided to go tell a therapist before you told us.   Michael Hingson ** 21:59 There you go. And   Akeem Shannon ** 22:00 and, you know, for someone from his generation, that was about as accepting of a moment as I could have wished for. And over the course of the next few years, we built a much stronger relationship and become closer than ever. And it was just another one of those things where here I was hadn't learned this lesson of don't go it alone. Don't bottle up your emotions. It doesn't work that way. Your body will shut you down when you put all of that stress, that emotional stress, on your body and you you block your creativity and your capability, your body just gives up your brain, your heart says enough is enough, and so once again, I was surprised by the the the accepting this, and not just my parents, but when I told my friends, when I told acquaintances, when I told people in the workplace, it just lifted a burden, and it opened up my mind to be able To focus on other things, because I had spent so many years using half of my energy to pretend to be someone I wasn't, so that I so that people wouldn't know the truth. Did   Michael Hingson ** 23:10 you know you were gay? Or did it take you a long time to really figure that out?   Akeem Shannon ** 23:15 Oh no, I knew. I knew from when I was like eighth grade, but I buried it deep. I said, No, I'm not going to do that. I because I grew up knowing, thinking that you know you're going to hell if you're gay, yeah, point blank, period, it's the most evil thing you can be. And ultimately, that upbringing, combined with that breakthrough would lead me to the spiritual awakening that I needed to ultimately break through from, from, from all of those drugs and move stabilizers and stuff that they had prescribed me.   Michael Hingson ** 23:49 So now at this time, you were still working at Verizon,   23:53 correct, uh huh.   Michael Hingson ** 23:56 All right. And so what year was this? Now, when all this happened? So I   Akeem Shannon ** 24:01 want to say this is 20. We're now moving into 2015 Okay, that's next year, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 24:07 okay, so I kind of wanted to go through all of this, because I know where we're headed with it, but I think this is very important for people to hear what what did you then do?   Akeem Shannon ** 24:20 So, you know, here I was, I had come back to work, but I'm on these, all these different pills, and I'm feeling better, but I'm also feeling kind of numb. It's not I'm not having anxiety and depression, but I'm not having excitement and elation either, right? It's just very even toned, and I didn't quite pick up on it right away, but I remember one time I forgot to take my medicine, particularly one of the mood stabilizers, before I went to work, and I started having massive anxiety at work, and I do it back home, and then I took it, and that's when I first started to realize. Just like, Oh my gosh. I think my body is become dependent on these drugs, on the drugs, yeah, in order to stabilize my mood and then not have these feelings. Because here I am addressing a lot of concerns, but I'm still not in a good place. And so, you know, fast forward a couple months, and it's the end of the fiscal year, and they have a big award ceremony for the people who are, like, the top 1% of the company. And I was one of them. And, you know, typically we get to go on a big trip and very lavish, but since our division was going to be sold off to another company, we've stayed. We just got a check. And so they come around with a big check. I want to say it was like $15,000 it's a huge check. And they come to my desk, got the confetti cannon. People are cheering. They give me the check done. And this girl was sitting beside me, Brittany. And now Brittany was always a problem. Okay? She was always tattletale, you know, always causing me issues. And Brittany looks at me with an attitude, and she goes, hmm, you don't look like somebody that just got $15,000 you not even smiling. And at first I was like, Brittany, don't talk to me. But then I was like, Oh, wait, I think Brittany is right. Something's still wrong. How is it that this has happened to me four years ago, I was broke, and now I'm getting a $15,000 check and I'm not even smiling. Something's wrong. And that night, I was like, I gotta stop taking these drugs, and I'm not having you know, listen, people who are prescribed medicine by the doctor, I'm not saying they shouldn't take it, but I knew that for me, I was running away from these emotions that I needed to have, and I was slowly overcoming a lot of the things that were causing the emotions. But as long as I was taking the drugs, I couldn't have any additional breakthroughs of what it was that was, was, was was causing me this discomfort inside. I had basically turned down my alarm system that was really awakening to the fact that something was wrong. And so I quit cold turkey, which I do not advise. And when I tell you that so much anxiety and depression flood in. Oh, my gosh. It was horrible. And I was like, Oh, this is, this is what happens when people stop taking drugs. It's hard. And man, that night was just one of the it was this one of the scariest nights of my life. But it ended up also being the most profound, because that night I was in so much agony, I was like, I need something. I'm not gonna take these drugs, but I need something. So I called my buddy up. I said, Yo, bro, let me get a joint. I need some weed or something. Like, I'm freaking out over here. And I was like, the worst thing I could do, because then the weed cause you to have even more anxiety. And so I'm sitting there that night and I'm just freaking out, and I'm just having this crisis, like, what am I doing with my life? What's happening? You know, our division is getting ready to shut down, and I end up having this profound spiritual experience where my uncle would give me a book about angels. I hadn't read the book, but I read the back cover, and it talked about how angels weren't these floating people in the sky with wings, but instead, they were signs from God, from the universe, and they could be as simple as a song on the radio. Are your lights flickering? It could be just something to show you what it is you need to do next and that night and all that anxiety as I'm pacing around my apartment, every light in my entire apartment shuts off, pitch black. I'm looking around. I'm like, did the power guard? I look out the window, everyone else's power is on. I see my PlayStation, its little light is on. I go to the switch, I flick it off, it's now off, but it was on. Then I flick it back on, all the lights come back on. I freak out. And I'm like, what is happening? And that night, I ended up having this spiritual moment where I felt like for the first time, I heard God's voice speaking to me, and that voice said to me, you hate me because you think I hate you, but you never asked me what I think, and it lifted this burden that was still there from childhood, that, yes, I had come out, and I was moving through life, and people were accepting me, but I still felt deep inside like, well, they say God hates me, and I don't like that. And in that moment, I think finally, that burden fully lifted off of me, and it allowed me to not just just be free of that, but it then gave me the capability to go in and really search my spirituality. So I start reading, reading all these books, and I start hearing about the the law. Of attraction. I never heard of this thing, law of attraction before. And hear about an abundance mindset, and I start learning about meditation and what meditation can do for you. And I tried all these things because I was coming off of being dependent on all these mood stabilizers and lithium and all this stuff. And so I needed something else to replace it, and it came for me from doing meditation, practicing yoga, going for walks with my dog, and man, it just opened my eyes. I start reading books like Think and Grow Rich, and all of a sudden, like I'm realizing not only was I bothered by the fact that I wasn't being true to myself and my sexuality, but I wasn't being true to myself in terms of my dreams and aspirations, because I wanted to be more than a salesperson, and being a salesperson was no longer enough for me. And so it was with that feeling and emotion that I quit Verizon before we merged into the new company, and I decided to go and start a business, but I was terrified. I was terrified I want to start a cooking business. I invested a little bit of my savings into it. I saved up quite a bit of money over the years and but I just wasn't there yet. Mentally, I was not prepared to truly believe in myself. And so after about six months of doing some part time work on a political campaign. This is 2016 doing some part time work on a political campaign, I get a phone call from square the people that make cash app, they're like, Hey, we're opening up an office. You're a top salesperson. Come work for us. And I'd always wanted to work for a tech company, and so I, instead of pursuing my dreams and my career, I got I was afraid. And so I said, No, let me go do what's safe. And I went to work for square. But it was one of the best decisions I ever made, because I got to work with entrepreneurs every day, and every time I would work with an entrepreneur and see what they were able to accomplish more and more. It gave me the confidence in myself that I could do it, and I got to be a part of an organization that really treated employees well and showed me what it was like to grow and scale a business. But ultimately, that same feeling came back of I'm not satisfied in my life, that anxiety starts to creep in, that depression starts to seep in. I'm not satisfied with where I'm at anymore, and ultimately I end up quitting again. So this is now the third job of quit. I end up quitting again, and I'm like, I'm going to start a business. And luckily, that time I quit, my boss gave me a book called The Alchemist, and that book would go on to change my life.   Michael Hingson ** 32:42 Tell us about that.   Akeem Shannon ** 32:45 So, you know, I so I get this book The Alchemist, and I said it changed my life. But the truth is that when he gave it to me, I'm like, huh, Tom doesn't know he's talking about I'm not reading this book. I just threw it down. I was not. Had no intentions to read it, just like I didn't read the book about the angels. I wasn't going to read this book either, and as time goes on, this book starts creeping into my life. My mom sent me a video. She didn't know I had quit this job. I stopped telling my parents, because they would freak out every time I quit. So she sent me an article, excuse me, a YouTube video of Oprah. And Oprah's interviewing super music producer Pharrell. And she's like, Pharrell, you know you you just wrote Happy. It's number one on the billboards. You've helped so many artists become number one Billboard chart toppers. Can you just tell our audience about one book, The One book that changed your life? And he's like, Oprah, the one book that changed my life, was the alchemist. And I was like, oh, that's the book Tom gave me. I should read the book. I grab the book, I open it up, I'm like, Oh, I'll read it tomorrow. So I don't read the book. Then a couple weeks later, it's at the top of the Amazon charts. Then a couple weeks later it's at the top of New York Times bestseller list. Now this is a 3040, year old book, like, why are people still talking about this book? Now you thought you would have thought, with all those signs, I would have realized probably should read this book. I hadn't read it. So then I ended up moving to a new apartment. I had stuff everywhere, boxes everywhere, and my buddy was helping me move. And on my kitchen island, through all the junk, I see a book. Now, my boss had given me this copy of the alchemist. It was hard back, beautiful textures. Had illustrations inside. It was a had a sleeve on it's like a limited edition book. Was really nice. The book on my counter was not that okay. It was tattered. It was paperback. It was it had a $2.99 discount sticker on it, but it was the alchemist. And I look at it, and I start freaking out, and I had that same feeling I had that night when I stopped taking the drugs, and I had this spiritual experience. And I'm like nervous, because how. In the world of this book get in my apartment. It's not the book my boss gave me. Have I owned this book my entire life? How long has this book been with me? And I didn't know it. I had never heard of this book before, and I was so shocked by the fact that this book was in my house that I sat down and read it, cover to cover. And the alchemist, for those who don't know, is about a boy who has a dream about a treasure in Egypt, and he decides to pursue that dream. And early on in his journey, he meets a wise man that tells him that if he just follows the omens or the signs, that he will find his treasure. And I realized, as I read the book, I'm like, oh, not only is this book about omens and science, to follow your dreams, the book itself was an omen and sign for me to follow my dreams. And after I read this book, my mindset was fixated on me finding what I was truly passionate about and the ideas and the people that would lead me to live the life and to become the person that I always wanted to be. And it was with that mindset I get a phone call from my uncle, who's an engineer at NASA. He's telling me about a project he's working on for the Space Launch System, and he was going to use this adhesive that NASA had invented back in the 70s that was based off the feet of geckos to do his project. And since I had just moved and mounted my TV on the wall, I kept thinking, if I just had this adhesive, I could have saved myself a lot of time and energy by sticking my TV on the wall. And while I never stuck a TV to the wall, we did figure out a way to stick a tiny TV, a cell phone to a wall, and that's where the idea for the flip stick was born, a little device that goes on the back of your phone that allows you to mount your phone to a wall like a TV, but also allows you to mount it to be able to take selfies, to take pictures, to make Tiktok videos, all completely hands free with a washable, reusable, non toxic adhesive, and that journey of flip stick, just, man, that's what. It really got crazy.   Michael Hingson ** 37:09 So what basically happened you, you created it, and that's pretty cool, but you have to do something with   Akeem Shannon ** 37:20 it. Listen, that is so powerful, Michael, because so many people have ideas, right? How many of us have set in front of the TV we see something pop on? We said, Oh, I had that idea, but I'm a believer that ideas flow through the universe, and it's touching. A lot of people are having the same idea at the same time, but only one or two will actually act on it. And because I had read the Alchemist and I had realized, like, you gotta take action when you see the signs, I took it. So I start doing research, I start I create a prototype, I send it off to China. I'm like, Okay, I should probably get a patent. I need trademarks. I get on YouTube, I figure out how to do a patent, how to do a trademark, I get everything registered, and I didn't want to spend my own money on getting it produced, so I went to Kickstarter. Kickstarter is a pre order platform, and I actually set up pre orders for the product, made a video and a web page, and I ended up getting $15,000 in pre orders to start this business. And from there, I wish I could tell you things took off, but that's not what happened. If you haven't gotten ahead of how my story goes, that's not what happened. Instead, what happens is, after the $15,000 I get no sales zero. Okay, I created a website I would get one or two sales a month, and my product's only 10 bucks. So as you can imagine, I'm bleeding through my savings, but I had to rely on what I had already learned, right? I didn't really know Facebook marketing rep very well. You know, I couldn't do ads. I wasn't a social media star, but what I did know was in person sales. So I meet a couple of guys. They say, Hey, if you want help, we'll help you. And we decide to break into a festival and walk around and just pitch people this little idea called a flip stick. And that first day, we made 100 bucks, and the second day we went back again we made 130 bucks. And then we're like, we gotta find another festival, but this time we'll actually pay to be at the festival. That next festival, we made like, 400 then 500 then I was like, Okay, well, how do we have a festival every day where I can sell in person? The answer was the mall. Now, this is 2018 no one would advise you to go and set up a booth in the mall, but it's all I knew, and so I had to lean into what my expertise was. Since I didn't have a lot of funding, I didn't have a lot of connections. I just had to rely on my own understanding. You know, I wish I could say I just went in like a bull in a china shop to the mall, but I didn't. I had a panic attack, and I was terrified because the mall rent was they quoted me $7,000 and I've only made like, six. 16 grand in the lifetime of the business, and they wanted seven grand for two months. And I literally, Michael had to have my mom walk with me into the office at the mall to sign the lease paperwork, and she talked them in to to give it to me for only $5,000 she's like my son has a business, and he wants to do this, but he's afraid to do this because it's so expensive, and if you give him a discount, I promise he'll pay you. I felt like a little kid, but you know what? I needed it because I was so afraid to take that next step is a big step is a big risk and a big investment that had to be made. And I'm so grateful that my parents, and particularly my mother, was like, Look, you can do this, and you gotta go for it. You just have to do it, and you can't let fear stop you from chasing after your dreams. And that's exactly what they talked about in the alchemist there were so many times where the boy got stuck and wasn't moving forward, and he had to face his fears, to take the next step and go further. And I was at one of those points in my life, and man, I'm so glad my mom did that, because in the first in those two months that we were at the mall, made $30,000.02 months brand new business, a $10 item. So   Michael Hingson ** 41:24 why, why did that happen? What? What was it about the flip stick that made so many people buy it? Or what? What did you do that made so many people feel that they should buy it?   Akeem Shannon ** 41:36 I was desperate. I just I had to make it work. I had no choice. So when I got into the mall, you know, I come in, I owe 2500 bucks to the mall right right away. So I got to make this money back that I've put on my credit card. And so literally, every single person that walked by, have you heard about flip stick? Have you heard about flip stick? And I would show them. I put it on their phone, I'd stick it to a wall, I'd show what it could do, and I just lean on what I knew, right? I asked questions, right? I uncovered problems that they had, and then I presented the flip stick as a solution to those problems. And so I said, Hey, do you take pictures? You know, sometimes we have to ask someone to take a picture on vacation. Well, when you go on your vacation, you're in Europe. You don't want somebody running away with your phone and stealing your phone. You need a flip stick. You can stick it to the wall, take the picture of you and your family yourself. So I kept coming up with all these solutions for people after I got them to stop and listen for a second, and slowly but surely, they started buying. And the thing is, some people bought it because they really love the flip stick. But to be honest, a lot of them bought it because they admired that I was out here hustling, trying to make something happen, and they just wanted to be a part of the story. They're like, I don't even want the flip stick, but I want to see you succeed. You're working really hard, and I want to help you. So I'll take five of them, I'm going to make them stocking stuffers. And you know, it was, it was just, man, it was just so much love and support from people who just wanted to see me succeed.   Michael Hingson ** 43:11 So in two months, you made $30,000 and that's pretty cool, but still, that's not a lot as far as growing a company. So what did you then do? So   Akeem Shannon ** 43:22 then I had to figure out what was next, right and right. I knew I could only I was working 12 hour days at the mall, right? $15,000 a month. Ain't bad, but I can't do that forever. Those are our long, hard hours. Yeah, so I decided I want to be on Shark Tank. I'm like, I need an investor. I need someone to come in and really turn this into a company. So I apply to be I go to Vegas to CES Consumer Electronics Show. Apply to be on Shark Tank. I get through the first round, 40,000 people apply for Shark Tank every year. And I got past the first round to the second to the third, to the fourth. It gets down from 40,000 people down to the final 200 and they're going to select 120 people out of the final 200 to actually film. And I just knew I'm like, I've been following the omens. I've been listening to the signs. I've I they love my pitch. I'm going to be on Shark Tank. This is 2019 I just knew it. I felt so confident, and they called me, and they're like a king, you're not going to be on Shark Tank. Why? And I was oh, I was so sad. I remember exactly where I was. I was on the sidewalk. I can point you to the square. I was hurt because I put all my eggs in one basket and I didn't know what to do next. But just like in the past, when I faced objection and failure, I knew I couldn't give up, so I gave myself a week to cry and to be upset, and then I said, I gotta find someone else. If I can't have a shark as my celebrity investor, I'll find someone else. And it and it just so happened that's a long story. I'm really shorting it down, but it. Through a series of events, I end up uncovering that there is an event called the revolt, the revolt Summit. And this was event that was being thrown by billionaire rapper Sean Diddy Combs. And it was an event for people who are interested in getting into the music industry, but they were going to have a pitch competition for businesses. So I say, Great, I'll go. I'll pitch my business and I'll get an investment. So I buy the tickets, get the airline tickets, rental car, all that stuff. It was in Atlanta, and I find out the pitch competitions closed, but the tickets are refundable, so your boy had to figure something out. Turns out there was a music competition. And I said, Well, you know, I don't want a record deal, but I took music appreciation, you know, I was in jazz lab band. I'll just write a rap and pitch my business in the rap. Now, you know, I don't think you would get an A if you told your teacher, that's your business plan, but it was all I had. It's what I went and did. And to be honest, I didn't tell anyone about the plan, because I understand that if I told someone, it sounds ridiculous and it sounds far fetched, but I believed in myself, and I my mentality at that time, my mindset, I was meditating. I was believing in law of attraction. I said, I'm going to make this happen for me. I meant to be here. There's all the signs of pointing that I need to go here. So I write the rap, I go to Atlanta, I do the rap. They love it. I get to the top five people. I'm going to be able to get on stage in front of DJ, Khaled, in front of Diddy and all these music producers. And I get disqualified from the competition because they say you're not a real rapper, a king. You don't want a record deal. You want a business deal. I said, What's the difference? They they thought, they thought there was a difference. They disagreed. So they're like, you're not going to get on stage, you're not going to be able to rap in front of the celebrities. You're done. But my mindset was one that says, No, I'm not done. I'm here for a reason, and I'm gonna make it happen. So during the comedy show, which was right before the final music competition, I stand up, I hold my products up in the air, and the comedian looks at me, and he must have sensed the desperation in my my persona, because he's like, man, bro, what are you trying to sell me? And I go full pitch mode. I tell him what it does, where he can stick it, how he can take Tiktok videos and and watch TV. And he starts making jokes, and he's making very lewd jokes about where you can stick the flip stick. And the crowd is laughing, and the whole show ends up do well, because now everyone wants to come to the stage and talk about their business. And eventually he invites me. This is DC young flies the comedian. He's a pretty large comedian, and he invites me on stage, and he lets me do my rap during his set. And the crowd goes nuts. And the same woman who disqualified me from the music competition, Whis me up, takes me backstage. I get to meet Danny and DJ Khaled, and I'm meeting the CEO of all the companies and the sponsor executives AT and T was the sponsor I make a phone accessory. This amazing experience happens. And ultimately, they would invite me out to Los Angeles. They buy a ton of flip sticks to give away. And in LA I did the same thing again, but this time it was Snoop Dogg on the stage, and Snoop Dogg ends up loving the flip stick. And between Snoop Dogg and Diddy and revolt Summit, they they call a few people, and a producer from Shark Tank calls me up and says, Hey, we want you on the show. And that's how I was able to get on Shark Tank. And that was a transformative moment for our business, and it was what really propelled us to seven figures and beyond.   Michael Hingson ** 48:57 So you went on Shark Tank, you made your presentation, and did any of them go along and decide that they would would invest or consider investing?   Akeem Shannon ** 49:09 So actually, we got two offers, one from Mr. Wonderful right out the gate. There you go. It wasn't actually a Sharky offer. I thought he was going to hit me with, you know, I want 89% of your company, and I won 75 cents, royalty in perpetuity, forever throughout the universe. But he actually gave me exactly what I asked for. But I went to the shark tank for Lori, that's who I wanted, and I was committed to it. And eventually Mr. Wonderful realized that he got very upset, and he was like, when mister wonderful gives you an offer, you take it. Now I'm out. So then I had to go with Lori, and luckily, she realized that I really wanted to work with her. I had read her book prior to going. I knew exactly the language in which to speak with her, and and she ended up giving me an offer on the show. It was, it was 20, it was $100,000 For 25% of my business, $400,000 valuation on my business. And, you know, I left the Shark Tank, I was so excited and just knew the future was bright. And as we you know, this is 2020 now it's pandemic time. If I hadn't gone on Shark Tank, I probably would have went out of business in 2020 because we couldn't be in the mall. You know, online wasn't working, but luckily, we were on Shark Tank and and, and as it was leading up to getting on air, I realized that the deal had changed, and the deal that I was offering the tank was not going to be the deal that I was going to be able to close. And even as much as I wanted to work with Lori, it no longer felt like the right move to make. And I lean back on my gut feelings and the feelings that have in the in the past when I had made decisions about my business that were mistakes, and I felt that same way. And so I listened to that gut feeling and said, You know what, Lori, you know, I'm a big fan, and I wanted to work with you, but I just don't think this is the deal I want to take. And she was okay with it, and we both decided not to move forward. But when we aired on Shark Tank, I didn't have any money. I needed to produce product, and just the timing of everything was magical, because I just entered into a pitch competition, won the pitch competition, but hadn't received the money yet, so I had to call up the people and be like, Hey, I didn't tell you this, but I don't be a shark tank in 10 days. I need the money now. And they wired it to me, and I got ready for shark tank, and we bought all this inventory. I get a warehouse. I set everything up. We have a watch party, and it's 2020 it's like November, let's say November 7. And if you remember 20/21 week of November, it was election week, yeah. And they pre empted the episode by two hours. They pushed it back to do election coverage. And I'm like, Oh, I don't care who the President is going to be. No one knew who the President was yet. I said, I just want my episode on Shark Tank there. And so they pushed it back by two hours, and I was nervous, but I said, it's going to be okay. Everything's going to work out. I know the omens. I know I didn't read the alchemist for nothing. There's no way that I got on Shark Tank and the universe that God is going to take this away from me. No way. So the episode comes on and they say, right before the episode, hey, if there's an announcement and we find out there's some big news, we're going to preempt Shark Tank. Episode comes on. Everything's going smoothly. All the people are going through. Turns out I'm the last person on the episode. It comes out the same rap I did for Diddy. They had me do on Shark Tank. So I come out, I'm rapping. Everyone's excited. People are cheering. You know, we're just so excited. I'm on national television. I was a college dropout a few years ago. Now I'm on national television, and right as I get into the meat of my pitch, about two minutes in, We interrupt this regularly scheduled programming to bring a message from Joe Biden, art sank to the floor. I couldn't believe that. I was devastated. It was the hardest night of my life. So what happened? Cuz after all of this work and all of this effort, it felt like it got taken away from me. It was so unfair. But what would end up happening is I kept that mindset, it's not over. This is not the end. I can make something of this. And for the first time in the history of Shark Tank, they re aired an episode I called the produce, the executive producer. I said, this wasn't fair. He said, Hey, you are you signed a waiver that says you knew this could happen. I said, I know, but it's just not fair. And he decided to re air the episode. And so not only did we air the first time, and people bought flip sticks the first time because they wanted to know what happened. How did he get why did he get cut off, but then they bought it the second time, and in that first airing, even though it got preempted, people only saw the first, you know, 120 seconds of my pitch. We still sold more in the next 24 hours that we had sold in the past two and a half years, and it just changed the trajectory of the entire business. And I'll fast forward a little bit through this just so we can, you know, get to any other things you want to talk about, but we would end up going on to get into Target and Best Buy AT and T T Mobile. I would raise capital from investors, raise over seven figures from investors. They would help propel the business even further. We get on the Today Show QVC, home shopping network was always a dream of mine to get on. I thought that dream was going to be dead because I didn't close my deal with Lori, who's the queen of QVC. But even still, I get on QVC multiple times. We're doing six figure sales in eight minutes. I mean, it was just this incredible journey of explosive growth. Got us this award from Inc five, Inc Magazine, we were one of the top 50 fastest growing consumer product brands through 2022 we got that award last year. And man, you know, it is just been an absolute whirlwind of an experience, and one that I wouldn't trade for the world.   Michael Hingson ** 55:23 What a cool story. And I think one of the questions that I would ask is, okay with all of that, you've had several challenges, some you created yourself as you look back on it, yeah, you know. You know, I can agree with me, what have you learned? Definitely. What have you learned?   Akeem Shannon ** 55:46 Well, number one, look, never give up. Some things don't work out right. And if, and if you go after what everything you got, and it doesn't work out, it wasn't for you, but it doesn't mean give up, continue to pursue your dreams and your passions keep going, because as long as when you fail, you don't give up, you have the opportunity to level up. And as I continue to level up, that became more ingrained inside of me. Number two is Don't bottle it up like look, we're humans. We have emotions. We have anxieties and depressions. It's just human nature. You don't have to run from it or hide from it or pretend that it doesn't exist. Embrace it and understand that these are all seasons. Once you conquer one thing and you think you're okay, something else will come along, and you will continue to evolve, continue to evolve over the course of your life, you're never going to stop learning. So you're always going to face these walls. I learned something from a motivational speaker who I love, Jim Rohn, and he talked about how that imagine being a farmer, and you just got flopped on this planet. It's the beginning of spring. You plant all these crops, they grow. You're making all this money. Everything is roses. It's summertime, it's fall, you're harvesting. It's amazing. And then winter hits. This the first winter you've ever experienced, and it's horrible. Nothing grows grounds frozen solid. You're not making any money. You think you're going to starve to death. Oh, he's like but here's the thing, every farmer knows, that after winter comes spring, spring. And so many of us move through our lives thinking that the winter is the end. We're going to be in winter for the rest of our lives, and the sad truth is, a lot of us spend our entire lives in that winter. And I learned, and I want everyone to understand that, look, winter will come after fall. It will happen. But after winter comes spring, if you choose for it to be. And so every time I hit a winter now, I hit a spring, and I get prepared for the next chapter of my life and understand, hey, this is just a season, and it's a roller coaster ride. It's up, it is down, but the momentum that got me to the bottom of the hill will carry me back up to the top of the next   Michael Hingson ** 58:24 so what do your parents think about all this?   Akeem Shannon ** 58:28 Oh, man, let me so. So, you know, even up until a couple years ago, my mom's like, well, when are you going to go back to school? So I remember this is, this is summer last year, and I say, hey mom, we we need to go back up. We need to go to Washington, DC, in in June for something. And she's like, well, what's going on? I said, we gotta go. I was like, I'm getting the I got something going on, event, a gala in DC. And in summer of last year I go back up to Washington, DC, which is where Howard University is, right. I get there, I'm walking back on my old campus, where I had the biggest failure of my life, something that I thought I could never recover from. But this time I was in Washington, DC because the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History had heard my story and saw my product, and they were running an exhibit on the history of cell phones, and they wanted to put my story and my product in that exhibit, and I got to take my mother into the halls of the Smithsonian and we're Sitting next to the woman that created text messages. Okay? And we're sitting next to the man who runs Qualcomm makes all the chips in every cell phone you've ever bought. And then there's me, and I'm like, I think I'm at the wrong table, but to see the beaming smile. On my mom's face, she wouldn't stop talking to people. I'm like, Mom, you have got to stop talking to these folks. Okay, everybody. Don't want to talk to you. But man, the pride that she had on her face, it was, it was, it was a miracle, because how is it that, you know, 15 years, 15 some odd years, you know, coming up 14 years after this massive failure in this city that meant so much to me, here I am back again, and I'm on top of the world. It was incredible, and it was just so special. I gotta take my mother and my father and they got to see their son back in this city, where they had to come and pick up all his stuff and take all of his stuff from college, leaving in shame, and here we were back again, but this time, you know, we're sitting with some titans of industry and me, because people just happen to like my story, and they thought for the kids that came to see this exhibit, Everyone's not going to be the inventor, right? Or the inventor of a cell phone screen or radio towers or radio signals. Everyone's not going to be that. But a flip stick, you could do that. That's That's you, that's possible. And so they put my story in here with all these incredible individuals, and it was just it, man. It made me feel really good, and it made my parents so proud.   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:27 Well, um, that's pretty cool. So your dad got over all his disappointments as well,   Akeem Shannon ** 1:01:34 you know, he did. And I remember, this was a few years later, you know, he told me that night, when I came out to him, that they were disappointed. And that cut me so deep. And I remember years later, maybe like three or four years I told him I wasn't feeling good one day, and I said, Are you disappointed in me? And he's like, why would you think I was disappointed in you? And I was like, because you told me, yeah, you said disappointed. And he's like, I'm going to disappoint it. I said, Well, that's what she said. And he's like, son, I'm not disappointing you. I'm proud of you. This was, this was right, as I had started my business, you know, flip stick, you know, we hadn't been on Shark Tank or any of that stuff yet. He was actually working for me for free in the mall. On my day off, my parents would rotate between giving me and my two employees a day off in the mall because we were working such long hours, and they worked for free. And I just asked him if he was disappointed. He was like, of course, I'm not disappointed. And, you know, I think sometimes for parents, they don't realize their kids absorb everything, and we hear everything, and we take everything so personally and they, you know, as a parent, I think you assume like, of course, my kid knows I love him. I sacrificed everything for them to be here. But you know, we are,

In this episode of Hustle Inspires Hustle, host Alex Quin sits down with internationally acclaimed Brazilian pop artist Romero Britto during the red carpet premiere of his new documentary. Known as the world's most licensed artist, Britto's vibrant and optimistic artwork has become iconic worldwide. The documentary celebrates his remarkable career and features contributions from global figures such as Marc Anthony, DJ Khaled, and Gloria and Emilio Estefan. During the interview, Britto discusses his creative process, his hopes for how the film will inspire others, and his desire to be remembered as the "artist of happiness," spreading joy through his colorful and uplifting art.Britto also reflects on the power of art to connect people, promote happiness, and foster mental well-being. He envisions the documentary as a tool to expand his brand's global reach while encouraging audiences to embrace positivity and creativity. Alex Quin emphasizes Britto's legacy as a global icon whose work continues to inspire and uplift countless individuals. Listeners are invited to explore the intersection of art, branding, and happiness in this enlightening conversation.Episode Outline[00:00:03] Introduction to the episode and guest: Romero Britto.[00:01:10] Discussing Britto's documentary and its celebrated contributors.[00:01:45] Romero on his art's universal appeal and the emotions it evokes.[00:2:20] Britto's aspirations for the documentary's role in promoting happiness and mental wellness.[00:3:00] Closing thoughts from Romero and Alex Quin.Wisdom NuggetsArt as a Beacon of Joy: Romero believes art has the power to bring happiness and positivity, impacting people's lives emotionally and mentally.Brand Longevity Through Passion: The enduring appeal of Britto's art stems from his love for bright colors and positive messages.Legacy Over Fame: Britto wishes to be remembered for spreading joy rather than merely for his global fame.The Ripple Effect of Creativity: By connecting more people to his art, Britto hopes to foster a culture that values happiness and creative expression.Celebrating Milestones: Marking milestones like the documentary premiere is essential to reflect on achievements and share them with the world.Power Quotes:"I want to be remembered as the artist of happiness." – Romero Britto"Happiness and joy are essential to the human spirit, and I hope my art helps people embrace that." – Romero Britto"My art is about optimism, and I hope it encourages people to see the bright side of life." – Romero BrittoMeet the Guest: Romero BrittoInstagram: @RomeroBrittoWebsite: www.britto.comConnect With the Podcast Host Alex Quin:Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/alexquin)Twitter: (https://twitter.com/mralexquin)LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexquin)Website: (https://alexquin.com)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexquin)Our CommunityInstagram:(https://www.instagram.com/hustleinspireshustle)Twitter: (https://twitter.com/HustleInspires)LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hustle-inspires-hustle)Website: (https://hustleinspireshustle.com)*This page may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. When you click on these links or engage with the sponsored content and make a purchase or take some other action, we may receive a commission or compensation at no additional cost to you. We only promote products or services that we genuinely believe will add value to our readers & listeners.*See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Dwyane and Bob welcome back long-time friend and fellow sports aficionado D. Wright for a deep dive into the latest in NBA and NFL. They kick off with bold predictions for the upcoming NBA season, debate potential MVP candidates in the NFL, and explore the growth and vision behind their exciting venture, the ACE Brand. What We Talked About: 00:00 Introduction 01:01 The nerve-wracking reality of doctor visits 02:11 Finding the true spirit of the holidays 04:40 The toll of sports injuries over time 10:25 Dwyane and D Wright on today’s NBA rules 14:27 The rise of the NBA’s young stars 16:49 NBA Championship predictions 24:35 Cowboys football team drama 30:32 DJ Khaled's Golf Event 37:00 The story behind ACE 42:46 Retirement for fatherhood 49:50 Chris Paul’s leadership and legacy in the NBA 56:48 Is crypto worth it? 1:02:32 Setting goals for 2025 Follow Dwyane: https://www.instagram.com/dwyanewade/ https://dwyanewade.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlL3lECKmzkcYK8S6cW2EgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhythm + Flow, the biggest competition show in Hip-Hop, is back with Season 2. Chris sits down with DJ & radio personality Nyla Symone to debrief the performances, competition, and the nailbiting decisions. Ludacris, Latto, and DJ Khaled also join the podcast to discuss what it was like to be judge and to work with the artists on Rhythm + Flow.  Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/WeHaveTheReceipts Text us at (929) 487-3621  DM Chris @FatCarrieBradshaw on Instagram Follow We Have The Receipts wherever you listen, so you never miss an episode.  Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

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Trump spins tunes at his town hall event, new Diddy allegations, Ye's Xmas gift to Bianca, Alex Van Halen breaks his silence, Jessica Chastain's $15 refund, the 30 Greatest Punk Rock Songs, and we review the great acting in local political ads. Political Blitz: Donald Trump decided to crank some tunes instead of answer questions at his town hall. The national polls are a dead heat. Kamala Harris is considering doing Joe Rogan's show. CBS won't release the full 60 Minutes raw audio of their Kamala Harris interview. Some people are saying Gayle King loves Palestine. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is pissed about being edited down on TV. Local political ads are the best. Kamala accused of plagiarism. Some major billionaires are unloading stock right now. RFK Jr. wanted to knock up Olivia Nuzzi. Drew had an unusual victory at the pharmacy for once. Alex Van Halen has a new book and spoke with Rolling Stone Magazine, but he won't talk about one guy in particular. The 30 Greatest Punk Rock Songs of All-Time. Unapologetically Angel is a terrible podcast and is using Travis Kelce's ex for clicks. Meghan Markle claims to be the most bullied person in the world. Prince Harry is going to leave her any day. Hip Hop News: Fat Joe used Ozempic to become "Joe". DJ Khaled is still fat. More nasty Diddy accusations spill out. Tekashi69 got a new record deal and he's not dead yet. We get duped by clickbait claiming a man had three penises. Devin Scillian is wrapping it up and retiring from Local 4 WDIV. The shelf life on YouTubers may be short. The story of McSkillet is nuts. Mike Shaw vs Megan Donecker and DEI practices in Oregon's Department of Forestry. Officer Victor Willis is totally fine with Donald Trump using Village People songs now. Jessica Chastain whines and moans about a $15 refund after she couldn't watch her screen on her Jet Blue flight. Hip Hop 2: Julia Fox regrets dating Kanye West... who made her. Bow Wow misses Diddy's parties. Usher was hacked and totally didn't delete anything Diddy related. The Hart Foundation also knocked women out. Diddy ripped Diageo off and they fought back. This Diddy apology has aged well. Who is uglier: Diddy or Kanye? Field of Greens will help you AND give you super farts. Use promo code DREW! Check out this dude wiping boogers on people in Russia. The University of Michigan is broke and needs more money. The UMCU All-Star Lounge is a rip-off. Uncle Jack Tuttle gets the nod for Michigan this week. Clint Eastwood's daughter is a brute. Newlyweds want cash... and nothing else. Drew Crime: An Australian rapist makes headlines. The 2nd fake DTE murderer has been busted. The Cash App founder Bob Lee death trial is underway. Trudi is back tomorrow! Gmac Cash with a beautiful song for Aidan Hutchinson.  Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

Our most intense listener Teebs is going viral, Detroit Tigers clinch the Wild Card, DJ Khaled takes over Fox's Big Noon Kickoff, Drew Crime report, nude man car crash, anal botoxing, Frankie Valli has given up, and Stuttering John takes on Drew Lane. Pat “The Book” Caputo is a great Sunday listen. Eli Zaret joins us to discuss the Detroit Tigers awesome run, the legend of Teebs, the historically terrible Chicago White Sox, a mid-show CARPS grand slam, preview the blackout Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks, Virginia Tech's INSANE CFB loss to the Miami Hurricanes, Michigan's victory over Minnesota to keep the Little Brown Jug, MSU's beating by OSU, the instant classic battle of Georgia and Alabama, the rise of Heisman Trophy candidate Travis Hunter, Former UNLV QB Matthew Sluka shenanigans, and Max Matus' fight for Shohei Ohtani's ball and more. Politics: The political ads are out of control. Kamala Harris is tough on the border now. Donald Trump tossed out some chicken fingers at the Alabama Georgia game. Tim Walz got booed at The Big House. Trump is hocking $100k watches and silver coins. How are Trump's NFT's performing? Abortion is SO HOT right now. The VP Debate is coming up and no one cares. DJ Khaled appeared on Big Noon Kickoff and did DJ Khaled things. Jaguar Wright is coming hard for Diddy. Tony Buzbee, who sued Deshawn Watson, is representing victims of Diddy. Kendra Wilkinson LOVED his parties, but is sad for the victims. We attempt to reach Joe Buck in Detroit before tomorrow night's game. Music: Las Vegas is really mad at Green Day. Josh Klinghoffer is in some deep trouble if he can't weasel out of manslaughter. Shania Twain looks really different. Beyoncé won ZERO of the 17 awards she was nominated for at The People's Choice Awards. Drew vs Medicare. Marc's girls mad him attend a Taylor Swift event at the Masonic Temple. BranDon hit up the Dropkick Murphy's show at The Fillmore. MORE videos continue to go viral of Frankie Valli looking like a corpse on-stage. Drew is reading up on ‘Anal Botox'. Kate Beckinsale needs more attention and is battling her ‘trauma healer'. Chappell Roan needs a mental health break and cancels a show the day before it was scheduled. Kurt Cobain is a grandpa to the coolest named kid. “Drew Blows” popped up on the Mr. McMahon documentary. Stuttering John Melendez takes shots at Drew on a recent podcast. Drew Crime: 48 Hours covered a husband who is a really bad actor. Dateline aired the crimes of Muhammad Altantawi a couple weeks back. We're sick and tired of all the Menendez Brothers excuses. The Tigers will play the Houston Astros in the MLB Wild Card round of the playoffs. RIP Kris Kristofferson. Check out this naked guy running amok. We dive into the story. Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Page, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).