The Cruz Show Podcast

The Game pulls up to The Cruz Show to celebrate the release of “The Documentary 3” and break down one of the most personal projects of his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Destiny Rogers pulls up to The Cruz Show to talk about her new single “Favorite Girl” and this new chapter of her career as an independent artist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skilla Baby pulls up to The Cruz Show to celebrate his new album The Price of Fame and breaks down the work, influences and personal experiences behind the project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blacc Sam and Bino Rideaux pull up to The Cruz Show to celebrate the release of Prolific , the long-awaited project created by Nipsey Hussle and Bino nearly a decade ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Compton AV pulls up to The Cruz Show to talk about the success of “Yaya,” his new project Summer 26 and watching a song he created at home unexpectedly take his music around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and hitmaker Eric Bellinger joins The Cruz Show to discuss his deeply personal self-titled album, the growth that inspired it and being on tour with Usher & Chris Brown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hip-hop legend Too Short returns to The Cruz Show to celebrate the release of Sir Too Short Vol. 2: Drink & Smoke , produced entirely by Lil Jon . In this conversation, Too Short reflects on nearly four decades in the game, shares unforgettable stories about recording with The Notorious B.I.G. , working alongside Dr. Dre , E-40 , and Lil Jon , and explains the secret behind one of the longest...

Kids of Immigrants joins The Cruz Show to celebrate the opening of their first-ever flagship store on Melrose and reflect on a decade of building one of Los Angeles' most meaningful brands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BLXST joins The Cruz Show to celebrate the release of his new album Labor of Love and opens up about the journey behind one of his most personal projects yet.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedy icon Marlon Wayans returns to The Cruz Show for one of his funniest and most heartfelt interviews yet. From discussing his latest stand-up tour and upcoming movie with Keke Palmer to opening up about parenting, mental health, his child's transition, comedy, White Chicks, Scary Movie, golf, and life after losing loved ones, Marlon proves why he's one of the most authentic voices in entertain...

Former WBC Welterweight World Champion Victor Ortiz joins The Cruz Show ahead of his Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) debut to discuss one of the biggest decisions of his fighting career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Love Hate 2 arrives, The Dream pulled up to The Cruz Show to talk about everything from Rihanna's long-awaited return, collaborating with Beyoncé and Mariah Carey, the future of AI in music, streaming royalties, songwriting, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, Frank Ocean and much more. He also shares never-before-heard stories behind some of the biggest records of the last two decades, explains w...

Lizzo stopped by the Cruz Show to talk about her music album BITCH + she talked about the emotional support she gets from SZA & explains why she's afraid of Rihanna. Lizzo also talks about healing, the algorithm & so much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marlon Wayans came through the Cruz Show to celebrate Scary Movie 6 being the #1 movie in the world! Marlon also suggested that Cruz tried to get him cancelled during his previous interview. He also thanked Latinos for supporting the movie, joked about his entire family being in the movie, White Chicks 2 & maybe even Scary Movie 7! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ludacris came by the Cruz Show to play us his new music with Glorilla & he also told us great stories about Snoop Dogg & J Cole. J Cruz asked him about artists he wished he would've signed, and you won't believe his answer!!  Cruz & Luda also joked about making Tacos + he showed love to Kendrick & his daughter's show win Netflix & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Yung Miami came by the Cruz Show to talk about her new music & the Pop that Remix. Yung Miami also talked about life lessons, the school drop off lines, giving her fans bags & more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shoreline Mafia came through the Cruz Show came through The Cruz Show to talk about their new EP Bidness is Boomin' - OhGeesy & Fenix talked about being sober, the cost of fame, playing the Forum & more. Checkin for a great convo with Shoreline Mafia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swerve Strickland came by the Cruz Show to talk about this new music with Max B, Raekwon & more + his AEW wrestling career, acting and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good friend of the Cruz Show Chiquis Rivera stopped by to talk about her new album Janney. She told us some great stories about her new music, family & more. It's always a great vibe when Chiquis comes through. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Cruz Show Podcast The Team broke down what they expect from Drake's Iceman album + the team debated Complex's "Hottest Rappers" List. Cruz & Lezlee reviewed the new Michael Jackson movie & Jackie explained how whales came from deers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Akon pulled up to The Cruz Show and kept it all the way real. From AI and the future of music to ownership, touring with Ne‑Yo, and why he doesn’t believe in struggling just to prove a point, this conversation goes everywhere — and it feels like game the whole time. He talks about his new album Beautiful Day, the idea behind his “Ringtone” record, staying young by choosing...

Comedian Paul Elia joins the Cruz Show for an honest, hilarious, and deeply personal conversation about his stand‑up special “Good Son.” From getting married and navigating immigrant family expectations to funding his own comedy special and even hiring a clown coach, Paul breaks down the craft, fear, and faith behind his work. Paul opens up about growing up Chaldean Assyrian, the press...

Friend of the Cruz Show Swae Lee stopped through to talk about his new album & he told us some never heard before stories about French Montana and The Chainsmokers. He also talked about his extensive shoe collection & more. He also broke down the tracks on his new album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lexa Gates checked in with the Cruz Show to talk about her New Album "I Am" - Lexa broke down the meanings of songs with Cruz & she talked about how the album came together very casually. She also talked about relationships, family, her love for soul music, her tour & more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carmen came through the Cruz Show to talk about her new project Dear Killer Nannies which is on Hulu & Disney+ . She told J Cruz and the crew that she did her own stunts + how John Leguizamo made her feel like he was the real Pablo Escobar. Carmen also told us about her old party days & her relationship with Cypress Hill Rapper B-Real See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.