8793 Podcast

This week, we start with the 2026 midterms and the Democratic blue wave. What does the shift in Congress mean for Americans, and why are people saying Black men had the lowest voter turnout? From there, we get into the Power drama. Omari Hardwick responds to 50 Cent’s claims that Courtney Kemp wanted Ghost killed off early. What does his response tell us about what happened behind the scenes, and...

The squad is back and this week we start in the Snowfall universe, breaking down The Drop and how characters like Manboy and Leon are shaping the saga. What’s the best scene in the franchise? Did Power help lay the groundwork for Snowfall to become a universe of its own? And if you had to ride out with one, are you taking Jerome or Tommy? Then we get into Druski’s Netflix deal. Can his viral megac...

This week the squad starts with Dr. Umar Johnson’s comments about the double standards Black and White women face around sexual freedom and marriage. Is he pointing out a real difference in how people are judged, and how do his views on dating inside or outside your race fit into the conversation? Then we turn to Jay-Z’s Super Bowl LXI halftime announcement. After years helping shape the show thro...

This week, we start with Cardi B’s NPR Tiny Desk performance. Does every artist and genre deserve a Tiny Desk, or should those invitations be reserved for artists who bring something special to the stage? Then we react to Gucci Mane’s new project, Against All Odds. When an artist’s later music doesn’t match their best work, does it change how you see their legacy? From there, we get into 50 Cent a...

The guys are back and this week we’re starting off with Black stand-up comedy under fire — Jamie Foxx sparks conversation with his latest performance, while Mojo Brookzz faces criticism over his Netflix debut. Is Black stand-up losing its touch, or are we judging a new generation too harshly? And are Instagram comedians getting stand-up specials too easily, or can viral stars really carry a full 4...

This week, T.O and J Cuzz kick things off with LA nostalgia. Which movies really captured the culture, which were overrated, and which deserved more love? From fashion to jewelry, we debate which region gave us the most style. We also review a new Netflix movie, The Breadwinner, and discuss the parenting chaos when Mom’s career takes off and Dad has to hold down the house. From there, we get into...

This week, we kick things off with a trip back to 2007–2009. Did Shawty Lo’s “Dey Know” have the hardest remix of that era, or does DJ Unk’s “Walk It Out” take it? We get into T.I.’s catalog, whether Jeezy ever reached the same heights, and Chubbs comes back from the Bahamas with a Caribbean food take that might get him in trouble. Then Kirk Franklin and GloRilla link up again on “This Time.” Does...

The squad is back and this week we kick things off revisiting the movie Friday and debating some revisionist history around Craig, Big Worm and the franchise as a whole. Is Big Worm still Faizon Love’s most iconic role? Does Ice Cube deserve more credit for helping launch so many actors through his movies? And does Friday After Next belong in the Christmas movie conversation? We also debate which...

This week, the guys react to the reported death of Chicago drill rapper BloodHound Q50 at just 22 years old and have the uncomfortable conversation that comes with it. At some point, does making it out have to mean getting out too? When the music, street beef and real-life enemies are all connected, is staying “outside” worth the risk once you finally have the means to leave? From there we quickly...

This week, the squad is back and we kick it off with the wild story of a man accused of posing as a San Francisco 49ers player and allegedly scamming 26 women out of more than $1 million. Was he simply running a calculated scam, or did he expose how far some women are willing to go for the lifestyle that comes with dating a professional athlete? Then we get back into Lil Durk’s federal trial. Is t...

This week, we kick things off with Joe vs. Donell Jones in Verzuz. Did Joe completely wash Donell, or did he just understand the Verzuz game better and know exactly which records to play at the right time? From there, we get into The Game’s Documentary 3. Is it really strong enough to carry the Documentary name, or did connecting it to two of the biggest albums of his career create expectations th...

This week the squad is back and we kick things off with barbershop culture. Has appointment culture killed the old-school barbershop experience, or are $50, $60 and $70 cuts the real reason people are fed up? Then we take it to Miami for a real South Florida hip-hop debate: who was actually the better rapper, Brisco or C-Ride? From there, we react to Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux’s PROLIFIC. Did...

The guys are back and, this week, we kick things off with Donell Jones vs. Joe. The first R&B Verzuz is set, but who actually has the better catalog? And once they get past the obvious hits, are we about to find out somebody’s catalog isn’t as deep as we thought? From there, we get into Pooh Shiesty’s new album, All Eyes On Shiest. With Shiesty back in the headlines and the project still dropp...

This week T.O. J Cuzz and Christo hold things down and kick things off reacting to the Jackson family’s upcoming Joe Jackson docuseries, The Manager, The Mythology, The Legend. Will this finally give Joe Jackson the credit many believe he deserves for building the greatest musical family of all time, or will it continue the same controversial narrative that’s followed him for decades? Then we brea...

This week, we kick things off reacting to Ryan Coogler officially announcing Black Panther 3 and the casting of David Jonsson as the new T’Challa. Was Marvel right to recast the role through T’Challa’s son, or should the character have stayed retired? We also debate whether British actors have become the gold standard in Hollywood, or if Black American actors are losing opportunities in their own...

This week, we kick things off reacting to The Game vs. YG Verzuz. Did YG really dominate the battle, or was the 19-3 fan score disrespectful to everything The Game has contributed to West Coast hip-hop? We also debate whether The Game hurt himself by treating the battle like a party, or if his energy actually made the event more entertaining than a traditional Verzuz. Then we break down the bigges...

This week, we kick things off by paying respect to two important names in Southern Hip-Hop: legendary Jacksonville DJ Bigga Rankin and Atlanta’s own Alley Boy. From Bigga Rankin’s iconic mixtape run to Alley Boy’s impact on the Atlanta scene, we look back at the legacies they left behind. Then we preview The Game vs. YG Verzuz. The Game has the bigger albums and deeper catalog, but does YG have mo...

This week the squad’s back and we’re kicking things off with Broward’s own Loe Shimmy after his appearance on Million Dollaz Worth of Game. Is Loe Shimmy the next superstar to come out of South Florida, or is he still missing that one signature record that takes him from a respected artist to a household name? We debate whether the talent is already there—or if his breakout moment is still ahead....

This week the fellas are back at it and we begin by reacting to the tragic death of Florida influencer DreamDollBrii after a Fourth of July shooting. Has social media created a generation that’s constantly performing for validation—or are we witnessing another example of fragile egos turning deadly? And has the pressure of maintaining an online persona done more damage to today’s youth than we’re...

This week the fellas are back and we’re reacting to the internet going crazy over Pretty Ricky sweeping B2K in a Verzuz 18-0. Did the culture get it right, or has nostalgia completely erased how dominant B2K was at their peak? We also debate which group really owned the 2000s and ask who would walk away with the culture if Plies and Lil Boosie ever faced off in a Verzuz. From there, we react to th...

The squad is back at it this week reacting to VERZUZ making its return with B2K and Pretty Ricky set to face off. Does the culture still care about VERZUZ in 2026, or has the moment passed? And was T.I. out of line when he called it “poor people activity,” or is he saying what other artists are afraid to say? From there, we dive into the conversation surrounding Michael Irvin’s new relationship an...

This week, we react to Netflix revisiting the Michael Jackson controversy and ask a simple question: if Michael Jackson was acquitted on all 14 counts, why does it still feel like he’s fighting the same allegations decades later? Are documentaries preserving history, or has Michael Jackson become one of the most profitable debates in entertainment? From there, we tackle the Karmelo Anthony murder...

This week, we react to Jay-Z making headlines after using his Roots Picnic freestyle to take direct shots at Drake, Kanye West, Dame Dash, Nicki Minaj, Tory Lanez, and others. Was Hov simply reminding the culture that he’s still one of the sharpest lyricists alive, or is this the beginning of a new chapter of rap’s old guard pushing back against the current generation? We also get into Meek Mill c...

This week, the fellas kick things off reacting to the New York Knicks heading back to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. Jalen Brunson continues building a legendary New York playoff run while the city waits to see whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Oklahoma City or Wemby and the Spurs come out of the West. Is Brunson becoming New York’s version of a championship savior… and are we wi...

This week, we’re starting off reacting to the wild Chud TheBuilder courthouse situation after the controversial streamer got hit with serious charges tied to a Tennessee courthouse shooting. Watching the courtroom footage had the internet split — were people witnessing karma in real time… or just another example of internet culture turning unstable when real life finally catches up? We also react...