8793 Podcast

This week, we’re starting off global reacting to IShowSpeed’s “Speed Does Africa” tour. From Ethiopia to beyond, we break down how this generation of teenagers views Africa and African culture versus how many of us grew up thinking about it — and why Speed deserves real credit for helping flip the narrative in real time. After that, we pivot to media culture as Hot 97 ushers in a new era of mornin...

  This week, we lead off with a controversial moment the internet couldn’t look away from — Adin Ross & Doechii. From “industry plant” accusations to disrespectful comments and Doechii’s slick musical response alongside SZA — we ask the real question: is it colorism, are industry plant conversations ever valid, or are they just lazy ways to dismiss talent when artists break through too fast?  ...

It’s the end of the year and the squad is back this  week, we start on a heavy note reacting to the tragic news surrounding Anthony Joshua, following reports that he lost his longtime personal trainer and conditioning coach in a fatal car crash in Nigeria. We talk legacy, loss, and how moments like this remind us that greatness still comes with real-life pain behind the scenes. From there, we lock...

The squad is back and this week, we kick it off with Christmas then vs. now — the traditions we grew up on, the chaos we normalized, and why the holiday hits way different real life enter the chat. Did the magic disappear… or did it just grow up with us? From there, we react to Dave Chappelle’s new Netflix special. We show love where it’s due, highlight the standout moments, and get critical about...

This week, we’re starting off loud reacting to T.I. saying his catalog is unbeatable — no matter who steps into a Verzuz with him. From there, we break down what a real T.I. vs. Jeezy battle would look like, and why a certain generation might still side with Gucci Mane when the hits, moments, and cultural impact get weighed. Next up, we dive into power, ego, and consequences after former Michigan...

This week, we’re starting off hot reacting to two wild headlines. First — Authorities officially ended the search for 1973 New York dr*g kingpin Frank Matthews. The man made $60 million, walked off with $20 million cash the night before trial… and vanished like a ghost. Is this the greatest American disappearance ever — or the biggest government embarrassment nobody talks about? Then we dive into...

This week, pardon the audio issues but we’re starting off hot reacting to Odell Beckham Jr. saying it’s “super hard” to live off a 5-year, $100M contract. After taxes, houses, cars, and helping family… is he exposing real financial-literacy gaps in pro sports? Or is this just millionaire problems disguised as struggle talk? And is the money problem deeper for Black athletes — or is it a whole-leag...

This week the guys are back and we’re starting off spicy reacting to the Brandy & Monica R&B tour — whose catalog is really stamped in history, and who do we need to see hit the stage next? Then we get into Haiti qualifying for the 2026 World Cup… but is it really a win when the Trump travel ban puts Haitian and Iranian families in the shadows? Who gets celebrated, and who gets restricted...

This week, we’re picking up right where we left off — starting with Salt-N-Pepa & OutKast officially being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Two legendary groups, two very different legacies… but did hip-hop finally get the respect it’s owed? From there, we get into Nicki Minaj taking the podium at a U.N. event to speak on violence against Christians in Nigeria. Is Nicki stepping...

This week, we’re kicking things off with The Wave God himself — Max B is finally home after 16 years behind bars. The Harlem legend’s release has the internet in a frenzy, with hip-hop showing love to one of the most influential voices of the blog era. The culture’s celebrating a legend who influenced a whole sound before streaming even existed. Is he getting the flowers he always deserved? Then w...

This week, we’re kicking things off with a bold one — Jay-Z says no rapper alive can stand on stage with him. Is Hov right? Can anyone — Drake, Wayne, or Kanye — go hit-for-hit? Or has he reached that “untouchable” status where no one even bothers to try? Then we react to the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta “Tank” Davis fight being canceled — was this about business, fear, or fair pay? And speaking of pay…...

First things first, this week, the guys give respects to the long-awaited return of Verzuz — live from ComplexCon Las Vegas. Cash Money vs. No Limit turned into a full-blown celebration of New Orleans rap history, with Mia X stealing the show as the night’s MVP. We break down the best rounds, most slept-on records, and who really walked away with the crown. From there, we get into the NBA Gambling...

This week, the squad kicks things off reacting to Verzuz officially returning — live from ComplexCon Las Vegas — with Cash Money vs No Limit on one stage. Two legendary labels, one night of history in the making. Who really had the bigger run, and which catalog wins when the smoke clears? From there, we shift to Kevin McCall, who broke down while revealing he’s on EBT despite writing songs for Chr...

This week, we’re starting off hot reacting to Joe Rogan’s viral comments on Trump’s immigration policies — is it compassion or politics when empathy meets enforcement? From there, we dive into religion — what are your real thoughts on it? Should scripture only be read one way, or does your personal journey reshape what it means? And is this why so many people call themselves spiritual instead of r...

This week, we got GI back with crew and we kick things off reacting to Cam Newton’s viral statement — he says he always asks women for their list of previous partners before dating them. Is that smart vetting or straight insecurity? From there, we get into Sean “Diddy” Combs’ 50-month sentence for transporting women for prostitution. Is this the end of the Diddy era, or can he actually find a path...

The squad is back and this week we kick it off with Ace Hood affirming his loyalty to his wife Shelah Marie — is that growth with age or a conscious choice to change? From there, we dive into Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl. How will he compare to last year’s show, and should non-English artists be front and center for an English-speaking crowd? Plus, the crew debates who’d put on the better h...

This week, we kick it off with our weekend sports parlays — tickets cashed or straight L’s? Then we dive into Cardi B’s new album. Is she truly a rap artist or more of an entertainer? And Offset’s divorce demands are wild — cover his taxes, pay millions, and hand over property just to sign the papers. Is that leverage or pure finesse? Next, Young Thug & YFN Lucci are both dropping albums on th...

This week we got GI back with us and we kick it off with Cam’ron putting Adrien Broner in check — the Dipset legend wasn’t having the disrespect toward Stat Baby, and we react to the viral fallout. Then it’s fight talk: Terence “Bud” Crawford proves once again why he’s different after another dominant win, and we break down what’s next for boxing. But the mood turns heavy with the tragic story of...

This week we’re back with our guest GI and it kicks off wild — YNW Bortlen takes a plea deal and agrees to testify against YNW Melly. Is that survival or straight betrayal? And if you were in Melly’s shoes, do you take the case on your back, push for a plea, or fight it all the way? Then we flip it to growing up in the 90’s. From the moments that defined the era to the stuff we’d never bring back,...

The squad is all together and we kick it off with Cardi B — she beats a civil case in LA, but the internet is more focused on pregnancy rumors. We break down the clips and the reactions. Next up: Brittany Renner & PJ Washington’s baby exchange goes viral. Is Brittany oversharing, or just exposing the reality behind PJ’s image? And was PJ wrong for bringing his wife into the mix — or should Bri...

This week we kick it off Hottt reacting to Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift’s engagement. Social media says it’s the “wife contest” of the century — but who really won, A$AP with Rihanna or Kelce with Taylor? Then we break down Tyreek Hill’s messy divorce that’s costing him over $50K a month plus a Miami mansion — is marriage even worth it or just a bad investment for men at the top? From there we...

We kick things off with Cardi B’s new track Imaginary Players — she sampled a Jay-Z classic, but did she really hit the mark or fumble the flow? Then it gets spicy as LisaRaye says a Black woman could never prosper “getting ran through” like Taylor Swift & Kim Kardashian. Is she exposing Hollywood double standards, or just projecting her own truth? From there, Lil Yachty catches heat for his G...

We start with Dana White’s game-changing move — the UFC signs a 7-year, $7.7 billion media rights deal with Paramount, killing the PPV model and putting every fight on Paramount+ for no extra charge. Are fight fans officially in a new golden era?  Then we get into Halle Berry’s ex claiming he left her because she “doesn’t cook, clean, or seem motherly.” Valid reason to walk, or just Hollywood nons...

We kick things off reacting to Shedeur Sanders getting the Browns’ preseason start — is he really up next or just being pushed like Deion 2.0?  Then Dreka Gates finally files for divorce, but wasn’t Kevin already moving like a single man for years? We unpack the Renner marriage saga and whether Dreka held it down too long or too silently.  Trick Daddy rants about not being attracted to women over...

The full crew is back and we kick it off reacting to Ari Lennox calling out Martin for disrespecting dark-skinned women with his jokes about Pam. Is she spitting facts or reaching for relevance?  Then we get into the internet’s wild reaction to Hulk Hogan’s death — tributes, callouts, and the never-ending debate: can you separate the man from the mess once they’re gone?  Next up, content creator B...