Podcast appearances and mentions of Lupe Fiasco

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Trip G is a rapper, lyricist, producer, and a staple in the hip hop community. He has performed nationwide, opening for acts like Big Krit, Lupe Fiasco, K. Camp, Lil Dicky, Jabee, MURS, SOB x RBE, and Mickey Factz, to name a few. At home in Oklahoma City he strengthens the local scene by hosting two monthly showcases, TripNFriends and Trippy Nights, along with hosting his podcast Blunt Convos.Hope you all enjoy... KEEPGOING!!!Follow Trip G:IG - https://www.instagram.com/tripgofficial?igsh=MXd5c24xY2w5dDU5bg==YouTube - https://youtube.com/@tripgofficial?si=W_h3L8cFYbejaoeqFollow me:IG- https://www.instagram.com/zdsellsokc/FB- https://www.facebook.com/ZDsellsOKC/Website: https://keepgoingpodcast.carrd.co/ Click here to be a guest on Keep Going Podcast: https://form.jotform.com/252251121299149

On this week episode of Who is Kyle Graham? podcast. T.I. reveals the real reason why he's retiring from rap at 45; Lupe Fiasco says he wouldn't rank Nas high as a pure lyricist. Staying with Lupe, Lupe Fiasco can name 100 rappers better than Kendrick Lamar. Twista faces 5 years in prison after failing to pay income taxes & Actress Viola Davis & Julius Tennon's Juvee Productions inks first look deal with Universal Global Television! All of this, plus a whole lot more!Enjoy!

On this week episode of Who is Kyle Graham? podcast. T.I. reveals the real reason why he's retiring from rap at 45; Lupe Fiasco says he wouldn't rank Nas high as a pure lyricist. Staying with Lupe, Lupe Fiasco can name 100 rappers better than Kendrick Lamar. Twista faces 5 years in prison after failing to pay income taxes & Actress Viola Davis & Julius Tennon's Juvee Productions inks first look deal with Universal Global Television! All of this, plus a whole lot more!Enjoy!

The BWA boys are BACK with many stories about where they've been, what they're doing, and what they're up to next. We started off reflecting on our very first live show at Essence Fest and trip to New Orleans. We then caught up on all the gaming news we missed, specifically the Grand Theft Auto 6 price announcement and the future of gaming being discless. Had & Damon get into ***SPOILER TERRITORY*** to discuss HOTD, Had introduces the music topic regarding Lupe Fiasco's unwarranted and undeserved hate on Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne missing shows and much more!   Wicked Radio: Dame: Syd - 2 Many Days Had: kwn - risk it all Tren: Key Glock - HOUSTON FLOW Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this episode of the MalloryBros Podcast, the bros kick things off with the Weekend Recap before breaking down one of the wildest stretches of NBA trade news in recent memory and giving their thoughts on the league's biggest moves. They then discuss Sony's decision to move away from physical PlayStation releases, and have a conversation about the future of physical media, considering both the business move and the reaction from collectors/advocates. From there, they talk Lil Wayne's legacy and how it has begun to shift in the eyes of fans. This coming after his recent attendance issues to start his tour. Later, the bros talk about how happiness still seems to be frowned upon in hip-hop, this leads to a conversation about Kendrick Lamar's next album, the Lupe Fiasco hate, and ask an interesting question: Are we actually capable of letting our favorite artists retire? The conversation continues with thoughts on Michael B. Jordan's executively produced Muhammad Ali film on the way and the continued trend of biopics. They continue by paying tribute to Nolan Wells and discussing the recurring trend of the "missing Black friend". They close the episode with Terrance giving his take on the latest of the Brandon Aiyuk / JD5 situation.   Follow Us on Twitter @MalloryBros9 for all updates! JOIN THE REALEST 9 on Patreon for More MalloryBros. Content! www.patreon.com/mallorybros

What if Common never linked up with Kanye West for the legendary album Be? In this episode of Hip Hop What Ifs, co-hosts D and Kyle explore the pivotal "what if" moment that saved Common's career and reshaped the landscape of Chicago hip-hop. Common was at a professional crossroads following the polarizing reception of Electric Circus, and many in the industry believed he was on the verge of being dropped. We dive into the "Kanye Factor," discussing how Be became the blueprint for Common's transition into a successful Hollywood actor, Oscar winner, and legacy artist. Together, we analyze how this one collaboration acted as a catalyst for the careers of artists like Lupe Fiasco, Chance the Rapper, and the wider Chicago music renaissance. -In this episode, we cover:The "Electric Circus" aftermath and Common's near-departure from the music industry.   -How Kanye West provided the "soulful" sound that revitalized Common's artistic identity.   -The business impact: Why Common wouldn't have reached Hollywood success without the commercial bounce-back of Be.   -The ripple effect on the Chicago hip-hop scene and the founding of G.O.O.D. Music. 0:00 Exploring Hip Hop's Biggest What If Scenarios  2:04 Debating Iconic Films and Cultural Relevance  4:19 Celebrity Opinions and Media Sensationalism in the Digital Age  7:15 Debating Rap Talent and Common's Career Without Kanye West  9:57 Common's Musical Journey and Evolution Before the Album Be 14:10 The Evolution of Music Consumption and Artist Redemption  18:37 Kanye's Influence on Common's Career Trajectory  20:20 The Impact of Album Success on Artist Perception  21:49 Kanye's Influence on Common's Career Trajectory  25:50 Common's Career Revival Through G.O.O.D. Music and Hollywood Success  29:42 Kanye West's Influence on Hip-Hop and Artist Resurgence  34:09 Chicago's Hip-Hop Revival and Its Influential Artists  39:25 The Impact of Kanye's Production on Common's Career Brand new voicemail: ‪(314) 649-3113‬ Subscribe to the Everyone Needs an Aquarius Patreon https://bit.ly/3tXnnCz  Email the show at straightolc@gmail.com           Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                                    Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                                     Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                            To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                                YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                                Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                                Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1                                                         IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y 

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In this episode we discuss Lupe Fiasco appearing on content creator KoalaTea's YouTube channel to discuss his “jealousy” of Kendrick Lamar and set the record straight on his success. Join Our Mail List forms.gle/4q5pT3GkWJ4czLZm7   Go Check out our Music Listen to WordPlay T. Jay's Music - https://youtube.com/@wordplaytjay  Listen to Icarus Gray's Music - https://youtube.com/@IcarusGray  Try our Sponsors Opus Clip - https://opus.pro/?via=wptj Ground News - 40% off - https://check.ground.news/wptj  SubmitHub - https://submithub.com/coupon/wordplaytjay Amazon Music Unlimited - https://tryamazonmusic.com/Qy5x96  Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoRhymeorReasonPodcast  Follow Us on Social Media Follow Icarus Gray - https://instagram.com/icarus_gray   Follow WordPlay T. Jay - https://instagram.com/wordplaytjay 

Episode 492 features guest Brotha2daKnight joining the crew to tackle Lupe Fiasco's ongoing criticism of Kendrick Lamar, debating whether hip hop history ultimately values the master artist over the master lyricist. We unpack the growing divide between internet commentators and actual creators, questioning if metrics are now being mistaken for real cultural expertise. We also break down Twista's recent tax issues, exploring whether the industry's aesthetic pressure to maintain an illusion of immense luxury leads to bad business and financial negligence. Finally, we debate Lauryn Hill's BET Living Legend Icon Award, her limited solo catalog, and the controversy surrounding the creative credits on Miseducation. For our members, we dive into a full reaction and review of the 55 CHREECE Last Shot submissions.Support the show

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This week on The Straight Dope Show, the hosts dive into a packed episode breaking down the biggest conversations in sports, music, and pop culture. The discussion kicks off with a deep dive into Jaylen Brown's unapologetic confidence, examining how the NBA media reacts to players who refuse to shrink themselves. The guys also debate Bronny James entering the league and pitch the ultimate, multi-team farewell tour for LeBron James' final season.Later, the conversation pivots to hip-hop as they break down Lupe Fiasco's comments on Kendrick Lamar, exploring the critical difference between being a top-tier lyricist and executing a complete artistic vision. They also tackle the realities of WNBA All-Star fan voting and the power of engagement algorithms, before capping off the show with a laugh-out-loud story about a disastrous, sweat-filled trip to the X Games.00:00:00 – Intro, blunt banter, and stealing garbage cans in New York.00:03:30 – Jaylen Brown, the Celtics, and navigating the double standards of NBA media.00:22:55 – Bronny James' guaranteed spot, LeBron's legacy, and the ultimate retirement tour idea.00:34:00 – Lupe Fiasco vs. Kendrick Lamar: The difference between a lyricist and a complete artist.00:43:30 – WNBA All-Star fan voting, the Indiana Fever, and ignoring algorithms.00:53:00 – The X Games story: Mixing edibles and drinks in a white tee.01:02:20 – TV Talk: House of the Dragon, new anime, and Widow's Bay.Don't miss a single moment of the culture! Download the Rock Da Crowd TV app today on your favorite device to stream The Straight Dope Show everywhere you go—on the plane, on the bus, or wherever you listen.

This week on the pod, we review LUPE FIASCO'S THE COOL with special guest OREWAYASUKE! Plus, we talk why Lupe remains one of the greatest technical lyricists and an artist that speaks from a global perspective, how THE COOL is packed with dense humanistic storytelling, and whether you need to have a high IQ to enjoy Lupe's music!00:58 Exploring Lupe Fiasco's Impact03:14 Personal Journeys with Lupe's Music09:03 Lupe's Place in Hip Hop History11:51 The Dichotomy of Lupe and Kendrick15:11 The Evolution of Lupe's Career20:52 The Conceptual Storytelling in 'The Cool'40:10 Themes in Lupe's Work52:35 The Role of Artists in Culture01:00:17 Highlights01:15:38 Art's Role in Times of Crisis01:24:34 Lowlights and Stray Observations01:26:43 Final Thoughts and RatingsPATREON SUPPORTERSSamuel LeeCarissa ZaffiroStenley PhilippeJon ButtsTanner Richard CraftSean WilkinsonSpencer RoystonSubscribe to our "I've Been Meaning To Watch That" Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IBMTLTTFollow Orewayasuke on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@orewayasuke888Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonbuttsishere⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@down_with_fun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andrewambroselee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@snapasten⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stefmsenior⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meganrika⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mxotnes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have a good daaay!

The guys discuss Lupe Fiasco's thoughts on lyricism, the new era of underground rap, the most influential part of the DMV, people getting paid to player hate and more.

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Matthew Roads of Tropidelic joins Caught On The Mike for a conversation about the band's incredible journey from Cleveland's local music scene to becoming one of the most respected independent acts in the country. Matt discusses the creative process behind Tropidelic's upcoming album First Light, the inspiration behind the new single "No Fear," and why this record feels like a defining moment for the band. We also dive into the challenges of building a career without following the traditional industry playbook, creating community through Sunny Days and Everwild Music Festival, staying connected to their Cleveland roots, and what continues to drive them after years of success. Along the way, Matt shares stories from the road, lessons learned from touring with artists like 311, Dirty Heads, and Lupe Fiasco, and reflects on milestone moments ranging from performing at Red Rocks to throwing out the first pitch at a Cleveland Guardians game. Whether you're a longtime Tropidelic fan or discovering the band for the first time, this episode offers an honest look at perseverance, creativity, and building something that lasts.

June 12, 2026 Today we look at the top songs debuting on the Billboard chart this week back in 1986, 1996, 2006, & 2016. Dustin, Jason, & Tyler welcome Cat back to the table! We discuss 12 songs from this week in music history, with 7 Top 10s and 3 #1s. We have new songs from Lupe Fiasco, Michael McDonald, 2Pac, Selena Gomez, and more. Want to be cool like us and watch the music videos for all the songs? Then here's a convenient playlist that has them all in order of discussion.

This week on “I've Been Meaning To Listen To That” we review LUPE FIASCO'S FOOD & LIQUOR with special guest Jacquis Neal (Crowd Control)! Plus, we talk about Jacquis' run-ins with Lupe performing on the Chicago Blue Line, how Lupe Fiasco is the greatest rap professor, how he's one of the most underrated lyricists of all time, and more!0:00 favorite Chicago food0:45 theme song1:21 intro 2:54 Jacquis' history with Lupe7:32 2006 vs 202611:53 Jon & Stenley's history with Lupe20:59 themes49:43 I Gotcha54:45 Daydreamin57:51 Pressure1:08:17 American Terrorist1:17:55 Hurt Me Soul1:22:36 The Instrumental1:26:11 the cool1:29:35 stray observations1:34:00 final thoughts and ratingsPATREON SUPPORTERSSamuel LeeCarissa ZaffiroStenley PhilippeJon ButtsTanner Richard CraftSean WilkinsonSpencer RoystonFollow Jacquis Neal on Instagram (@jacquisneal)Follow Jon Butts on Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonbuttsishere⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Follow Dakota West Foss on Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@down_with_fun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Follow Andrew Ambrose Lee on Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andrewambroselee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Follow Stenley Philippe on Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@snapasten⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Follow Stefanie Senior on Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stefmsenior⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Cover Art by Megan Rika Young (Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meganrika⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Theme Song by OTNES (Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mxotnes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Follow us at (@ibmtltt) on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ivebeenmeaningtolistentothat@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have a good daaay!

This week on episode 309 I was able to tap in with an artist I've recently been gravitating towards and that is Chicago native The Last Maven. As a fan of his sound and consistency alike I was thrilled when he agreed to this interview and it was a great conversation full of hidden gems for artists looking to build a solid foundation and plan for growth. We discussed his early works such as 2013's “Love-lathan”, his connection to Lupe Fiasco and Mickey Factz, and the ways he has improved his craft in both writing and lyrical delivery. He told me about his move back to Chicago which has allowed him to connect with individuals like Ro Moore while building a lengthy run of single releases over the past year and change. A big point he shared on this one was his goals to use the current music to help elevate him and expand his reach in order to help support and fund his future projects. This goal to see continued growth also applies to other exciting endeavors that will be amazing to see unfold for The Last Maven real soon. I thank him for taking the time to stop by and am looking forward to continuing following his journey from here on out!Consider donating to the show via our Ko-Fi profile here

In this episode we talk about the upcoming 20 year anniversary of Lupe Fiasco's Food and Liquor. Join Our Mail List forms.gle/4q5pT3GkWJ4czLZm7   Go Check out our Music Listen to WordPlay T. Jay's Music - https://youtube.com/@wordplaytjay  Listen to Icarus Gray's Music - https://youtube.com/@IcarusGray  Try our Sponsors Opus Clip - https://opus.pro/?via=wptj Ground News - 40% off - https://check.ground.news/wptj  SubmitHub - https://submithub.com/coupon/wordplaytjay Amazon Music Unlimited - https://tryamazonmusic.com/Qy5x96  Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoRhymeorReasonPodcast  Follow Us on Social Media Follow Icarus Gray - https://instagram.com/icarus_gray   Follow WordPlay T. Jay - https://instagram.com/wordplaytjay 

On this episode SDP TOPICSDrake Ice Man album plus other two The Chi- Chris brown album and pitchfork Lupe Fiasco rant at his fansKnicks FeverQuinta Brunson as Betty BoopThe Wayans scary movie press runJaylen Brown vs Stephan A SmithNational TreasureDinner with Drake or a million dollars Biggest gap between talent & discography

Happy Friday! The Prophet Malhamed gets his flowers for his JID and J.Cole take from months ago, and the crew discusses JID addressing the BET Awards and Cole’s verse on “99 Builds Freestyle”. Lupe Fiasco caught some flack for forgetting lyrics at his show, as well as for his rant about people illegally downloading his debut album back in the day. Don Toliver becomes the first rapper to hit a million copies sold in 2026, BET announces their nominees, and Ray Daniels predicts Jay-Z is dropping a Drake diss. The guys share some more NBA Playoffs predictions, and react to Summer Jam’s lineup. Have a great weekend, and we’ll see you next week! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the World Cup looming, John and Tim talk about the Berhalter's public statements around Lewandowski.  After beating a single quote from Gregg to death, John wonders why Tim brought up Lupe Fiasco before the pair finally put two and two together and remember that there's a game on Saturday.With the Fire set to face Toronto, the duo talk about what they want to see from the Men in Red in their final chance to show improvement in the first half of the season.

[Full Episode] The squad attempts a high-stakes intervention for Peter after his toxic ex-girlfriend posted a "purple-headed yogurt slinger" to his car-themed Instagram burner in a bid for "closure." Between the "pecker" drama, the crew roasts Lupe Fiasco for blaming his forgotten lyrics on 90s LimeWire pirates and debates if Drake officially stole Concrete's cadence for his new Nike ad. [Edited by @iamdyre

The squad is roasting the absolute pettiness of Lupe Fiasco after he stopped his show to blame "dirty bastards" from the Limewire era for his own forgotten bars.

The squad attempts a high-stakes intervention for Maggie, who is weeks away from giving birth and debating if her son should carry the last name of her "Day Zero" deadbeat ex, Bobby from Baldwin Park. Between the family drama, the crew roasts the Drake Hive for spamming Rihanna's comments with ice emojis and investigates the 140 mph "bullet bus" that might soon be terrorizing California freeways. [Edited by @iamdyre

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite artists who beat the dreaded sophomore, delivering follow-ups that proved their debuts were no fluke. The hosts will also hear picks from the production staff.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Horsegirl, "Switch Over," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Black Sabbath, "Paranoid," Paranoid, Vertigo, 1970Public Enemy, "Bring the Noise," It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, Def Jam, 1988Led Zeppelin, "Moby Dick," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969Pixies, "Debaser," Doolittle, 4AD, 1989black midi, "Slow," Cavalcade, Rough Trade, 2021Kanye West, "Touch the Sky (feat. Lupe Fiasco)," Late Registration, Roc-A-Fella, 2005Fiona Apple, "Fast As You Can," When the Pawn..., Epic and Clean Slate, 1999SZA, "Good Days," SOS, TDA and RCA, 2022Erykah Badu, "Cleva (feat. Roy Ayers)," Mama's Gun, Motown, 2000D'Angelo, "Chicken Grease," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000Phoebe Bridgers, "Savior Complex," Punisher, Dead Oceans, 2020Van Morrison, "Cyprus Avenue," Astral Weeks, Warner Bros., 1968Violent Femmes, "Please Do Not Go," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It is a privilege to welcome Chicago-born producer, rapper, singer, and songwriter Vi City to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  He got his start at the Midwest city's storied Wild Hundreds, a proving ground that shaped his raw, reflective sound and entrepreneurial mindset. Blending lived truth with elevated ambition, Vi's music captures both the weight of his origins and the clarity of an artist who built his own lane.   Vi City's catalog has quietly amassed significant independent momentum. His latest project has generated over 2.8 million streams, with singles charting number 21 on the iTunes Hip-Hop chart, while his breakout record “U Deserve” peaked at number 55 on the iTunes R&B chart. His audience continues to expand globally, now reaching 97K monthly Spotify listeners, over 7 million YouTube views, and over 228K Instagram followers.  He first entered the industry working with Mathaus Ent. and Chilly of 1st & 15th (Lupe Fiasco), before partnering with DJ Skee to release a mixtape through Skeeters TV. He later co-penned Nelly's “Country N*** Fly (CNF)” and secured a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group.  As a writer, producer, and collaborator, Vi has worked across hip-hop's mainstream and underground, including writing and featuring on Sir Michael Rocks ft. Twista's “Some Ish” from the number one debut album Banco, and collaborating with hitmaking duo Da Internz (Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, and Nas). His music has also been featured on FOX's hit series Empire and HBO's Entourage. Recent collaborations include Moneybagg Yo, Tee Grizzley, and Lil Poppa, further cementing his relevance across generations of hip-hop.Beyond his own artistry, Vi City is the founder of Hundreds Entertainment, a music and film production company dedicated to developing emerging talent and expanding independent creative ownership. On the latest episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Vi City shared Hundreds Entertainment's origin story, his reaction when Empire and Entourage inserted his music into their shows, and some of the stories behind his most-streamed Spotify songs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Join Andy and Brian as they open up the Porch for the finale of their three episodes diving into the work of Lupe Fiasco! This week, they'll cover their favorite albums and wrap up loose ends. If you'd like to hear more, be sure to check out the previous two episodes. In those we covered our 10-6th favorite and 5th-1st favorite tracks, respectively.

Join Andy and Brian as they open up the Porch for the second of three episodes diving into the work of Lupe Fiasco! This week, they'll cover their respective 5th-1st favorite tracks, next week they'll discuss favorite albums and wrap up any loose ends. Be sure to check out last week's episode to hear us kick it off with our 10-6th favorite songs.

Join Andy and Brian as they open up the Porch for the first of three episodes diving into the work of Lupe Fiasco! This week, they'll cover their respective 10-6th favorite songs, next week they'll finish up their top 10s and 2 weeks from now they'll discuss favorite albums and wrap up any loose ends.

Andy and Brian may or may not wrap up their 100th episode celebration! 103 rhymes with sacred geometry, which is discussed in Lupe Fiasco's "Dots & Lines" from his magnum opus Tetsuo & Youth. Join us for the next few episodes as we take a massive deep dive into the catalogue of Hip Hop Doctor Lupe Fiasco.

Send a textLove shows up in candy aisles, awkward expectations, and the checkout line—with a side of sticker shock—so we dig into the real question: do you still buy Valentines for your kids, even when they're grown? Our table splits, and that sparks a bigger conversation about what Valentine's Day really measures: affection, effort, or how well you dodge commercialization without sounding like a grinch. We talk thoughtful ideas that land, gifts that flop, and why recycled intimacy doesn't count as a present.The ride swerves into real life: Girl Scouts turned tap-to-pay pros, Walmart locking up basics, and fundraiser candy that shrank while prices climbed. Then we jump from aisles to arenas with a brush-by of Lady Gaga's team and a peek at the machine behind major tours—sealed phones, tight rehearsal windows, and camera crews moonlighting from the Super Bowl and Taylor Swift's juggernaut. We stack ticket prices across Gaga, WrestleMania, and smaller venues like Lupe Fiasco's anniversary show to find the sweet spot between spectacle and sanity. Pro tip: presales and intimate rooms often deliver bigger memories than nosebleeds at eight times the price.Because culture is also under the hood, we clash over EV trucks vs gas—range anxiety vs torque joy, generators on wheels vs the ritual of the pump—and admit some new designs finally look clean enough to sway skeptics. And since every great debate needs fuel, we put local spots on notice about gizzards, smothered chicken, and what “simmered right” actually means. It's messy, loud, and honest, with a stack of movie and TV picks to close your night: The Bear for kitchen heat, a tight six-episode His & Hers binge, and a few upcoming thrillers to circle on your calendar.Press play for jokes with bite, practical ideas you can steal, and a reminder to make Valentine's Day mean something real—especially for the people who don't usually get the gifts. If this made you laugh or think, follow the show, share it with a friend, and drop your best Valentine's win or fail in a review.Thanks for listening to the Nobody's Talking Podcast. Follow us on Twitter: (nobodystalking1), Instagram : (nobodystalkingpodcast) and email us at (nobodystalkingpodcast@gmail.com) Thank you!

This week's topics: • Having to do self assessment • The quality of our podcast • Disciplining children • Wanting a child to be cool and average student or nerd and great student • Wanting your child to do what they want to do • Bullies or nerds running the world • Asians in football • AI taking jobs • Doctors, Lawyers & Engineers • AI in medicine • Lupe Fiasco v Joe Budden v J. Cole • Rocafella Records • Best feature rapper ever • J. Cole's loss of respect after apologising for diss song • ishowspeed in Africa • Shaolin temple in Zambia • Nicki Minaj pals with Trump • Being friends with someone you slept with in a new relationship • Being religion as a moral guidance • AITA for not allowing my partner from being friends with someone he slept with • #StavrosSays : Lupe Fiasco - Double Burger With Cheese [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE2Ox3nYVTo&list=RDlE2Ox3nYVTo&start_radio=1] Connect with us at & send your questions & comments to: #ESNpod so we can find your comments www.esnpodcast.com www.facebook.com/ESNpodcasts www.twitter.com/ESNpodcast www.instagram.com/ESNpodcast @esnpodcast on all other social media esnpodcast@gmail.com It's important to subscribe, rate and review us on your apple products. You can do that here... www.bit.ly/esnitunes

Dayne Jordan is a North Philadelphia native that defied the odds and carved out a place for himself in hip hop history. His dynamic live performances and attention to detail as an artist has led to him touring the world with the greatest DJ of all time and performing in front of millions of fans.  Following the Jordan Brand World of Flight opening in Philly, the TRPE Pod Boyz reconnected with Dayne leading to the first of multiple planned interviews chronicling his impressive resumé and importance to the rap community. Today they discuss Dayne's creative process, his relationship with Lupe Fiasco and his 15 years of touring with DJ Jazzy Jeff.  This interview is a testament to Dayne's greatness and proof that perseverance, integrity & intentionality will take you far in the rap game!!  For more exclusive content like this, subscribe to The Realest Patreon ever at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe  •YouTube: https://youtube.com/@trpe  •Twitter: https://twitter.com/officialtrpe  •Insta: https://instagram.com/officialtrpe  •Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheRealestPodcastEver  •Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/trpe?ref_id=12031 

What smooth jazz legends and hip-hop stars have in common? Yep, that's Craig Bauer, Grammy-award winning mix engineer.He has the kinda breadth and impact most of us can only dream of. In this episode, he took us inside the sessions with legends in his Chicago studio, including his favorite phone call from the members of Styx.Craig brings a true love of craft, of music, and of community that goes beyond genre and breaks expectations. Because music is music!For 30% off your first year of DistroKid to share your music with the world click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode 222 - Jan. 6th, 2025 - A Top of The Year Episode  - Violations Counter - DJ Intence - 3 x Walt - 5 x Ceddy - 36- RIP Isiah Whitlock Jr. - USA Violations - Walt - Quick Hot Take on Jay-Z & Nas- Wiz Khalifa detained in Romania because of Smoking Weed on STAGE - USA Attacks Venezula & Captures their President & First Lady (Nicolas Maduro) - Last Week Tonight - Nicolas Maduro Video - Long Island Postal Worker Accused of Stealing Gift Cards while on the job (Long Island, NY) - Drake accused of using Gambling Platform STAKE to inflate his MUSICAL STREAMS - Dame Dash Production company Sold at Auction - Lupe Fiasco attempting to get MASTERS back from Lyor Cohen - Samantha Fulnecky Oklahoma University Essay - Texas man is KIDNAPPED & forced into Sex Work - Former teacher had a child with a PUPIL, and Sexual Assault two FORMER STUDENTS (Rebecca Joynes) - 2026 New Years Resolution & what we expect out of each other….- NFL News & Talk. NFL Playoffs - Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburg Steelers for AFC North Division Championship - Wise Guy Segment - @thej.c.cartershow about the SERIAL CHEATER Kenneth Leon - Wise Guy Segment - People please VENT your relationships carefully

Write. Tinker. Win.From Hip Hop to EntrepreneurshipRoss Simmonds grew up learning lessons from hip hop that would later shape his entire career. From Jay-Z and Lupe Fiasco to Kendrick Lamar, the messages of hunger, excellence, and humility built the foundation for how he approaches business. In this episode of Just Keep Learning, Ross explains how those same principles helped him turn curiosity and writing into a multi-business empire.Building Businesses From CuriosityRoss didn't start with a blueprint,he started with experiments. From selling jerseys and durags out of his locker to creating blogs and digital guides, he learned that curiosity compounds into skills. Each project taught him something new about sales, storytelling, and community,skills he now uses to run his B2B marketing agency and e-commerce brand.Personal Branding and the “CEO of You”Ross breaks down his framework for personal branding: think of yourself as a company. Be your own CEO, marketing director, finance officer, and HR department. Decide what you want to be known for, and act accordingly. A personal brand isn't about pretending; it's about doing real things, then sharing them.Hip Hop, Hustle, and Staying HumbleHip hop taught Ross that ambition and gratitude can coexist. At his agency, Foundation, the mantra “Stand up. Be humble.” serves as a daily reminder to celebrate wins without getting complacent. Like a great verse, every project deserves your best performance,treat your first like your last and your last like your first.B2B vs. B2C and Making Money OnlineRoss demystifies the world of business models. Whether it's selling to consumers or companies, he says the key is finding what excites you. For some, that's making merch or art; for others, it's helping organizations grow. Both can work if you stay focused and learn to sell. He explains how digital skills,writing, design, communication,can turn into income fast through freelancing, affiliate marketing, or online products.Lessons For Aspiring CreatorsTreat every project like your firstLearn from hip hop: stay hungry, stay humbleThink like a CEO,build your personal brand with intentionUse the internet as your equalizer; the opportunities are endlessBuild skills before income; curiosity compounds into cash flowExperiment. Tinker. Keep learning.Memorable Quotes“Treat your first like your last, and your last like your first.”“The internet is the greatest equalizer.”“Be the CEO of you.”“There's no one too unskilled to make money online.”“Find joy in tinkering,the play is the path.”Final Advice For CreatorsBe willing to experiment. Don't chase perfection,chase curiosity. Build something, learn from it, and keep evolving. That's how you win in business and in life.Guest BioRoss Simmonds is an entrepreneur, speaker, and the founder of Foundation, a B2B content marketing agency helping global brands scale through strategy and storytelling. He's also behind Hustle & Grind, a lifestyle brand for creators. Known for blending hip hop culture with business insight, Ross teaches creators and marketers how to turn ideas into impact.CHECK OUT THE JKL STORE FOR HELP MAKING YOUR BOOK, PODCAST AND BUSINESS DREAMS COME TRUE!FOLLOW JustinInstagram – @JustKeepLearning.CaYouTube –@justkeeplearningpodcastTwitter – @JustinNolan_JKLTiktok – @justkeeplearning.caPinterest – JustKeepLearningcaFacebook – JustKeepLearningLinkedIn – Justin I'm so happy you found this podcast. I am here to serve you, the creative solopreneur & aspiring content creator to get clarity on building your publishing business. Write a book, create a podcast, share content, and build a business, design the life of your dreams.Let's make it happen. You got this! See how we can work together. https://stan.store/justkeeplearning

The year 2025 delivered one of the most high-quality years of hip-hop in recent memory, and in episode 59 of Messy Truths, Azar, Mar and Nesha break down how the culture may have experienced a hip-hop algorithm reset — led by the veterans. We discuss projects from seasoned artists who continue to set the bar, including Raekwon's The Emperor's New Clothes, Ghostface Killah's long-awaited Supreme Clientele 2, and Clipse's powerful return with Let God Sort Em Out. We also discuss The Alchemist's prolific 2025 run, highlighted by Alfredo 2 with Freddie Gibbs, and Life Is Beautiful alongside 2 Chainz and Larry June. Of course, no conversation about this year is complete without touching on new music from the ever-consistent Nas and Lupe Fiasco.  From production choices to lyrical maturity, we explore why these "old heads" didn't just keep up — they reclaimed the spotlight and reminded everyone of how to deliver timeless hip-hop sounds. Make sure to follow and subscribe to the Messy Truths podcast on your favorite platform so you don't miss future episodes.   00:00:00 - Intro and hip-hop's resilience in 2025   00:13:52 - Azar gives her heartfelt impressions of De La Soul's new album 00:18:42 - Mar shares her impressions of Life is Beautiful and Let God Sort Em Out 00:25:12 - Nesha admits bias in her hip-hop tastes + love for Raekwon and Ghostface 00:32:27 - Opinions about skits on albums 00:35:28 - Mobb Deep's comeback 00:43:08 - Mar's take on Alfredo 2 + Lupe Fiasco's latest release 00:50:30 - Nesha's undying love for Raekwon 01:00:20 - A nod to Chance the Rapper's Star Line album 01:01:20 - Signing off   Don't forget to share your thoughts on Instagram @messytruthspodcast. You can also visit the website at www.messytruthspodcast.com   #OldHeadsNewMusic #HipHop2025 #MessyTruthsPodcast #Raekwon #GhostfaceKillah #Clipse #TheAlchemist #FreddieGibbs #2Chainz #LarryJune #Nas #LupeFiasco #RapDiscussion  

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From Rakim to Kendrick Lamar, this is the story of hip-hop's obsession with numbers. Dissect's Cole Cuchna breaks down the evolution of “number bars” - a lyrical tradition where rappers use math, numeric sequences, and wordplay to showcase technical skill and encode hidden meaning. Beginning with Rakim's groundbreaking verse on “My Melody” (1986) - a quatrain built around groups of seven that secretly mirrors his own 21-letter name - we trace how MCs have used numbers as both a mathematical signature and a symbolic device for decades. From Melle Mel's divine 7-count in “Superrappin” to Jay-Z's “22 Twos”, Biggie's “Ten Crack Commandments,” and Mos Def's “Mathematics,” numbers became an essential part of hip hop tradition and lyricism. By the 2000s, artists like Lupe Fiasco, J. Cole, JID, Vince Staples, and Kendrick Lamar transformed number schemes into complex storytelling tools. We unpack everything from Lupe's hidden 3–2–1 countdown on Kanye West's “Touch the Sky” to Kendrick's quantum-level equations on “Nosetalgia.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, we sit down with Jacksonville-based multi-disciplinary creator Matt Schultz — rapper, producer and visual artist. We journey through his childhood and uncover how video games gave him a safe space to relax (and yes: he shares HIS top-3 video games of all time). We also explore the adrenaline of sharing a stage with major artists, including his experience opening for Lupe Fiasco. On top of that, Matt gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming projects, defines what success really means to him, and shares plenty of real-talk about art, hustle, identity and life beyond the beats. If you're curious about how creativity, culture and ambition collide — this one's for you.For more on Matt follow the links below Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattwritesbops/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mattwritesbops Sponsors: BetterHelpGo to ⁠https://betterhelp.com/whoareyou⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored  Make sure to turn on your notifications so you don't miss an episode, please share the episode, leave a like, a review and a 5-star rating. All those things help the podcast be seen by more people!For all questions, business inquires or are interested in being on the show please reach out to: ⁠whoareyoupod@yahoo.com⁠ For all updates and information about the podcast:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/whoareyoupod/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089483824865⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@who.are.you.podca?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@whoareyoupod?si=qHi5b7UP28YqrqwU⁠ All other links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Whoareyoupod⁠ #whoareyoupodcast #jacksonville #nfl #fyp #sports #funny

This week on Unglossy, Bun B, Tom Frank, and Jeffrey Sledge sit down with Michael Ford, The Hip Hop Architect—a designer using rhythm and rhyme to reshape skylines. From leading tThe Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx to launching the Hip Hop Architecture Camp, Ford proves design can be culture, not just construction.He shares how rap lyrics inspire real-world spaces, why representation matters in architecture, and how collaborations with Kurtis Blow, Lupe Fiasco and Herman Miller, and turn creativity into community impact.The crew dives into Virgil Abloh's legacy, Lenny Kravitz's world-building, and Ford's next blueprint: a Hip Hop Museum of the South in Memphis.

Today's Song of the Day is “SOS” from Lupe Fiasco's album Samurai DX, out now.

We've got a really big show for you this week. We have had the pleasure of interviewing Slug (and Ant, but never both together) of Atmosphere a few times. Atmosphere never quite got bigger than The Beatles (or breast implants) but there is no denying that over the last 30 years they have proven themselves to be one of the most consistent and prolific independent hip-hop groups of all time. Both gentlemen display a deep musical knowledge in their work, and on today's program we chat with Slug about his "easter egg" references, his connection with the storied concert venue Red Rocks, wellness on tour, and of course Atmosphere's next album, Jestures. Though the album will not drop for a few weeks, we preview its unique development process. Ant and Slug "gamified" their production on this record, making one song for each letter of the alphabet, one at a time, A-Z. Inspired by this approach, DBRP hosts Demone Carter, David Ma and Nate LeBlanc recorded their longest intro segment ever, riffing on 26 rappers and their careers, also in alphabet (aerobics) order. I think it's pretty safe to say that you have never heard a podcast episode quite like this. Huge thanks to Slug for joining us, it was a real pleasure to speak with someone so thoughtful and self-deprecating while also being pretty darn successful in this niche of hip-hop that we we care about. Please catch Atmosphere on the Dank Days of Summer Tour with Cypress Hill, Lupe Fiasco and the Pharcyde, coming soon to a town near you. Dad Bod Rap Pod is bought to you by Stony Island Audio, the podcast network that values being "underground" for so long that the term loses all meaning.

In this solo episode, Brandon unpacks a challenge he sees everywhere — in his own work, at PJ Wallbank Springs, and in the broader world of leadership and business. The tension between attention and depth.It's easy to get attention without substance. It's also possible to have real substance without anyone noticing. But if you want to make a lasting impact, you need both. Brandon explores why that balance is so difficult to achieve, and why ignoring either side limits your reach and influence.He shares an unexpected example from Lupe Fiasco's Kick, Push — a song that works on the surface as a catchy, joyful story, but rewards the listener who digs deeper. It's a case study in the “Trojan horse” approach: earning attention in a way that opens the door for real substance.If you're leading teams, building products, telling your company's story, or simply trying to make your work matter, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how to bridge the gap between flash and foundation.Topics Covered:Why attention and depth often feel like they're in conflictHow depth without visibility limits your impactThe “Trojan horse” concept and why it worksLessons from Lupe Fiasco's Kick, PushApplying this balance in leadership, engineering, and businessWhy earning attention isn't self-promotion — it's part of the workLinks & Resources:Learn more about PJ Wallbank Springs: https://pjws.comLearn more about Edison: https://edison-mfg.comShow notes and full episodes: https://brandonbartneck.com/buildingbetterFollow the podcast:Apple Podcasts

Awich joins Ebro In The Morning to talk about collaborating with Lupe Fiasco and Ferg for her latest single 'Wax On Wax Off'. Catch Awich on SummerStage September 14th, 2025!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 17, and reports on President Trump targeting Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and a major court loss for Trump and his immigration agenda. Plus, rapper Lupe Fiasco and NBC's Gadi Schwartz join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Emily Bazelon and Justin Wolfers also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, March 11, and reports on the stock market plunge and Donald Trump's "triple legal blow." Plus, Grammy-winning artist Lupe Fiasco joins Melber. Jared Bernstein, Rick Wilson and Leslie Caldwell join.