THE GTKPRS PODCST

GTKPRS Episode 32 is here, and the table is FULL!Trap Bradshaw is joined by Real Pat, Shatif, Lex Diamond, Six John Steve the Producer, MIQUO, and Uncle Trill for another heated, funny and completely unfiltered conversation about hip-hop culture and the latest music industry news. The panel debates who had the more impactful debut year between DMX in 1998 and 50 Cent in 2003. Who had the better al...

The Jadakiss and 38 Spesh conversation is getting louder, but is this really about one verse—or is it about legacy, respect, independence, and who is currently the better rapper? On GTKPRS Episode 30 Part 2, Trap Bradshaw is joined by Lex Diamond, Uncle Trill, Steve the Producer, and Precious Gorgeous, aka PG, for a heated debate over the growing tension between Jadakiss and 38 Spesh. Did 38 Spesh...

GTKPRS officially reaches a major milestone with Episode 30!Trap Bradshaw is joined by Uncle Trill, Lex Diamond, Steve the Producer and Precious Gorgeous, aka PG, for a heated breakdown of Jay-Z’s historic three-night takeover of Yankee Stadium. Trap gives his firsthand recap of Reasonable Doubt Night, including the appearances from Beyoncé, Nas, Blue Ivy, Memphis Bleek and Jaz-O. The panel debate...

GTKPRS Episode 29 brings another heated culture debate with Trap Bradshaw, Uncle Trill, Glasses Malone, Lex Diamond, Shoteef, Precious Gorgeous aka PG, J.R. Lee, and Steve the Producer. This episode dives into one of hip-hop’s biggest ongoing questions: who gets to represent the culture, and where do we draw the line? The panel debates the Young Miami and India. Arie conversation, Uncle Luke and T...

The Gatekeepers Podcast returns with another unforgettable episode as Trap Bradshaw, Precious Gorgeous (PG), Uncle Trill, Shateef, Lex Diamond, Steve The Producer, and special guest Chris Meadows tackle some of the biggest conversations in hip-hop and Black culture today. This week, the panel breaks down the aftermath of the BET Awards, debating whether Black award shows still carry the prestige t...

Father’s Day brought out one of the deepest conversations yet on the GTKPRS Podcast. Trap Bradshaw, PG (Precious Gorgeous), Shatief, Lex Diamond, Glasses Malone, and Uncle Trill dive into fatherhood, legacy, discipline, hip-hop culture, business, loyalty, and what happens when legends grow older but the culture keeps moving. The panel debates the complicated relationship between Jay-Z and Dame Das...

The New York Knicks are champions, and New York City may never be the same. In GTKPRS Episode 26, Trap Bradshaw is joined by Steve the Producer, Lex Diamond, Precious Gorgeous (PG), Shatif, Naj, and special guest Glasses Malone for an unforgettable conversation about the Knicks bringing a championship back to New York. The panel dives deep into the wild celebrations across NYC, debates whether Kni...

The culture was all over the place in this one... and that's exactly how we like it. On Episode 25 of the GTKPRS Podcast, Trap Bradshaw is joined by Lex Diamond, Glasses Malone, Uncle Trill, and Precious Gorgeous (PG) for a wild conversation covering hip-hop, sports, Hollywood, friendship, and New York culture. Topics include:🔥 Did Tupac's role as Bishop in Juice change the course of his...

GTKPRS EP. 24 | JAY-Z SHOTS FIRED?! WHO REALLY RUNS HIP-HOP IN 2026?**Jay-Z stepped onto the stage at the Roots Picnic and immediately shook up the culture. Was Hov sending shots at Drake, Kanye, Nicki, Dame Dash, and everyone else who’s been talking? Or are fans reading too much into it? On this episode of GTKPRS, Trap Bradshaw, Glasses Malone, Lex Diamond, Precious Gorgeous (PG), Shatif, Steve t...

On this episode of the GTKPRS Podcast, the panel dives DEEP into one of the most layered hip-hop conversations yet. Trap Bradshaw, Lex Diamond, Uncle Trill, Stee the Producer, Shatif, Landslide, and the rest of the panel debate everything from Max B’s influence on modern rap to Big Daddy Kane’s foundational impact on hip-hop culture. The conversation gets intense as the crew breaks down:Max B vs B...

In this explosive episode of The GTKPRS Podcast, Trap Bradshaw, Lex Diamond, Precious Gorgeous, Uncle Trill, and the crew dive deep into one of the most important questions in hip-hop:What matters more: chart dominance or cultural relevance? The conversation begins with a heated debate over Big Daddy Kane after Max B questioned whether Kane is still “hot.” That sparks a larger discussion about how...

GTKPRS Episode 21 gets HEATED as Trap Bradshaw sits down with Precious Gorgeous (PG), Lex Diamond, Terrell, Shatiff, and Uncle Trill—with a late pull-up from Glasses Malone—for one of the realest hip-hop culture debates you’ll hear all year. The episode kicks off with a deep argument on what hip-hop is supposed to be today…Is “having fun and doing dope music” enough to sustain the culture—or does...

Episode 20 of the GTKPRS Podcast gets REAL.Trap Bradshaw, Uncle Trill, Glasses Malone, Lex Diamond, Steve the Producer, Sane, J-Will, Danjha, and Naj break down everything happening in hip-hop right now—from Drake’s viral “Iceman” rollout to the bigger question nobody wants to answer…👉 Is the culture changing for the better… or losing its identity? We dive into:Drake’s ice rollout and whether it’...

Is Drake really running hip-hop… or is it just numbers, streams, and perception? In this episode of GTKPRS (Gatekeepers Podcast) Episode 19, Trap Bradshaw and the squad go ALL THE WAY IN on the biggest question in the culture right now. From Drake’s dominance to what actually defines control in hip-hop, this conversation gets real. We break down:Does Drake actually run the game or just dominate ch...

On this episode of GTKPRS, the room gets REAL.We break down the latest situation involving Gucci Mane and Pooh Shiesty — what’s really going on, what it means for loyalty in hip-hop, and whether the industry is shifting right in front of us. Then we take it deeper…📊 Are the Billboard charts still a real measure of success?🎤 Has hip-hop culture changed for better… or worse?🔥 And is the game bein...

On this episode of GTKPRS, the panel goes ALL THE WAY IN.Trap Bradshaw, Lex Diamond, Steve the Producer, Uncle Trill, Brother Brunch (Terrell), and Shatif debate EVERYTHING—from what “culture” really means in hip-hop… to legendary artist comparisons that almost broke the room.💥 Topics include:Is hip-hop culture still real—or just a buzzword? M.O.P vs Three 6 Mafia: influence vs raw energyNas vs J...

The Gatekeepers are BACK—and this one turns into a full-blown cultural war. Trap Bradshaw, Glasses Malone, Uncle Trill, Lex Diamond, Shatif, Steve the Producer, PG, and Brother Brunch dive deep into one of the most heated conversations yet: What is hip-hop TODAY—and who gets to define it? From debates about the blog era vs street authenticity, to whether Jay-Z has abandoned hip-hop for business, t...

In GTKPRS Episode 15, Trap Bradshaw, Lex Diamond, Shatif, Glass Malone, Uncle Trill, Steve the Producer, Bullets Gotti, and ALBe Back dive into one of the most debate-heavy episodes yet. The crew gets deep into Beanie Sigel’s legacy, arguing whether Beans truly maximized his talent, if jail derailed a bigger run, and how much artist success depends on hit-making, branding, and the right executive...

In Gatekeepers Episode 14, Trap Bradshaw, Lex Diamond, Glasses Malone, Shatif, Uncle Trill, and the panel dive deep into one of the most heated debates in hip-hop right now:Does where a rapper is from actually matter anymore? The conversation spirals into a powerful culture discussion covering:• Drake vs Kendrick Lamar and the cultural authenticity debate• The difference between rap music and hip-...

GTKPRS Podcast Episode 13 brings together Trap Bradshaw, Lex Diamond, Dave Ghetto, Glass Malone, Uncle Trill, Shatif, Al B Back, Steve Dezo, and Crazed for another unfiltered, unapologetic deep dive into hip-hop culture. From industry politics to legacy debates, generational shifts, authenticity, and the business behind the bars — this episode doesn’t duck smoke. Real conversations. Real disagreem...

Trap Bradshaw is joined by Lex Diamonds, Shateef, Glasses Malone, Uncle Trill, Brunch Brother (Terrell), and Steve the Producer for a raw, unfiltered breakdown of hip-hop legacy, lyricism, and greatness. In this episode, the crew debates:• Is Lil Wayne being unfairly criticized for lacking substance?• Does punchline rap equal depth?• Snoop Dogg vs Jay-Z — career vs skillset• Who had the greatest t...

In GTKPRS Episode 11, Trap Bradshaw is joined by AL B Back, Shateef, Lex Diamond, Uncle Trill, Steve the Producer, and Glasses Malone for one of the most layered hip-hop debates yet. This episode dives deep into:• The difference between an MC and a rapper• Is hip-hop losing its edge or just evolving?• Does a street co-sign still matter in 2026?• The power of the “New York dollar” in hip-hop• Illma...

In GTKPRS Episode 10, Trap Bradshaw is joined by Glasses Malone, Lex Diamond, Al B. Back, Shatif, Steve Dizzo, and Uncle Trill for one of the most heated Gatekeepers conversations yet. What starts as a breakdown of J. Cole’s latest album quickly turns into a full-blown culture debate—touching on legacy vs. lyricism, replay value, authenticity, and whether J. Cole’s story has run its course. The pa...

In Episode 9 of the GTKPRS Podcast, Trap Bradshaw, Uncle Trill, PG, Lex Diamond, Glasses Malone, and Shatif break down one of the most heated hip-hop conversations of the year. The crew debates J. Cole’s January 28th mixtape drop, his decision to rap over classic New York beats with DJ Clue, and what it really means when an artist pays homage versus claiming a city. The conversation spirals into a...

In Episode 8 of the GTKPRS Podcast, the panel tackles one of hip-hop’s most uncomfortable questions: Is the Big 3 era officially over? As debates heat up, Trap Bradshaw, PG (Precious Gorgeous), Glasses Malone, Uncle Trill, Shatiff, Lex Diamond, MIQUO, and Steve DA ZOE (The Producer) break down the shifting power dynamics around Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole — and whether the industry has quie...