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Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK: 🎙️ Jim Jones vs. Mase & Lloyd Banks We break down Jim Jones' recent claims that he could 'bully' both Mase and Lloyd Banks in the studio today because nobody is checking for their new music. Do you think Jones is making a valid point about their current cultural relevance, or is he just chasing clout by picking fights with two...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK: 🎙️ Lupe Fiasco vs. Kendrick Lamar's Pen Game We break down Lupe's recent controversial comments on Koala Tea Facts regarding Kendrick Lamar's fanbase and lyrical ability. Is this a case of professional envy from an underground legend, or a valid critique of a toxic fanbase? We also debate whether Lupe's frequent, unfiltered po...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK: 📰 The Next Generation? | XXL's 2026 Freshman Cover XXL just dropped their 2026 Freshman Cover with the tagline 'Born Ready.' Looking at this list, the internet is completely split—some are saying they don't know a single name, while others are praising XXL for highlighting actual grassroots, independent talent. Does this 12-a...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK: 🎯 Corporate Hip-Hop | Jay-Z's Target Backlash With Jay-Z partnering with Target for the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, we’re seeing a major clash between hip-hop business moves and consumer activism. We debate whether the backlash is warranted criticism or just selective outrage directed at Hov. 🏢 The Independent Blueprint | Do We S...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK: ⚖️ The Griselda Split | Was Westside Gunn Right to Deny the 10%? Mal recently reported that Jay-Z advised Westside Gunn to give Conway and Benny a 10% equity split in Griselda. While WSG laughed it off as internet gossip, it begs a massive question. Would 10% have been a fair split given how much Conway and Benny built the brand, or is Westside G...

Send us Fan Mail Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.97 (06/04/26) Welcome to the Roundtable! This week, the timeline is on fire, legends are catching strays, and we are breaking down the biggest debates in the culture. Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👑 Jay-Z Reminds the Game He’s "Up Ten" (Drake & Nicki Catch Strays!) Just when the younger generation thought the th...

Send us Fan Mail The Roundtable — Episode 96  The Agenda Drake’s 13K Dilemma: ICEMAN reportedly debuted with just 13k pure sales. For a streaming giant in 2026, does the physical/digital purchase even matter anymore, or is it an outdated metric? Curating Tha Carter VII: Lil Wayne is letting his team pick his next album tracklist from the vault. Can a classic be built by committee, or does a defini...

Send us Fan Mail Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 95 (05/14/26) The Roundtable is back and Ep. 95 is one of the most loaded episodes of the year. We're coming in hot with no filter and no PR spin — just real talk on the stories shaping hip-hop culture right now. Pitchfork just dropped a 1.3 on Chris Brown's BROWN, with critic Alphonse Pierre calling it little more than a...

Send us Fan Mail Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 94 Clout Over Craft, Empty Seats & Hip-Hop's Dirty Money Talk 🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK: 📊 Clout vs Craft? | Complex's 2026 Hip-Hop Media Power Rankings DJ Akademiks & Joe Budden sit at the top of Complex's 2026 Hip-Hop Media Power Rankings — above the actual artists. With streamers like Kai Cenat &a...

Send us Fan Mail The crew is back at the table and nothing is off limits! This week we're breaking down the hottest debates in hip-hop culture, separating the real from the noise, and giving you our unfiltered takes on everything moving in the culture right now. Pull up, tune in, and join the conversation. 🎙️ THIS WEEK ON THE ROUNDTABLE: 🔥 Jadakiss Co-Signs Yung Miami's 'SPEND DAT&...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Lil Wayne vs. The Industry — Does a Legend Still Need a Seat at the Table? Weezy goes on X to say being 'uninvited and uninvolved' from Coachella and the Grammys has been 'humbling.' We ask the harder question — has the industry failed its GOAT, or has the institution simply moved on without him? 🕺 The Game Says the Club Is Dead Without Drake — But Was the...

Send us Fan Mail Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 91 | 04/16/26 🎙️ Did Kendrick vs. Drake actually kill commercial rap — or just expose how broken the industry already was? With Drake's ICEMAN on the way, we debate whether hip-hop is down 50% and if beef culture has permanently replaced chart culture. 🌐 Marlon Craft says "The Internet Killed the Neighborhood" — are...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 90 | 04/09/26 🔥 TOPICS THIS WEEK 1. "The Masses Don't Lie" — Or Do They? | DJ Clue vs. Real Hip-Hop DJ Clue dropped a bold take: if the masses aren't listening, the artist simply isn't hot. But is mass appeal really the measuring stick for greatness in Hip-Hop? We break down whether "Real Hip-Hop&q...

Send us Fan Mail Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.89 Hip-Hop High Society is back at the table for Episode 89 — and this one hits different. We open with this week's Crash Dummy of the Week — and it's a three-for-one special. Pooh Sheisty, Big 30, and Pops — The Three Stooges — take the crown. The DOJ is alleging that Pooh Sheisty and Big 30, one signed directly to Gucci...

Send us Fan Mail Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 88  The crew is back at the table for another unfiltered session. This week we're dissecting Jay-Z's "I'm HOV" declaration and what it really means in the context of the Drake-Kendrick era, debating whether man-to-man accountability is the new blueprint for resolving hip-hop beef, and breaking down LaRussel...

Send us Fan Mail Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.87 (03/19/26) This week on Episode 87, we're asking the hard questions: Is LaRussell's new Roc Nation-era spirituality brilliant or irresponsible? Are Wiz and Spitta about to remind the game why they set the standard? And what does TDE signing a South Carolina street rapper mean for the label's future? Plus, we debate...

Send us Fan Mail Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 86 | 03/12/26 The crew is back and pulling NO punches. This week's episode is LOADED — strap in. 50 Cent Fires Back — But Is He Cheating? Fif drops AI-assisted responses to Jim Jones, Maino, Fabolous, and Dave East — and hints more is coming for T.I. and crew. Meanwhile, Papoose steps up with a live diss. Is 50 the last superv...

Send us Fan Mail Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 85 (03/04/26) 🎙️ Live Every Wednesday at 8:30PM EST Tonight on the Roundtable: 🔥 CyHi The Prynce disses J. Cole in 2026 for a 2016 song — Is there really no statute of limitations on a diss, or is this just clout chasing? 📉 "Hip-Hop is dying" — Fact or cap? — Is the culture really in decline, or are bad algorithms just...

Send us Fan Mail Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.84 (02/25/26) Welcome to The Roundtable Ep. 84 by Hip-Hop High Society. This week, we dive deep into the shifting landscape of the culture, from high-stakes rap beefs to the evolution of the industry itself. In this episode: 50 Cent vs. T.I.: Is 50 Cent ducking the smoke? With T.I. dropping the diss track "War," we debate...

Send us Fan Mail Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 82 (02/11/26) This week, we’re breaking down the shift in rap’s power dynamics—from the legends gracefully stepping back to the stars returning to the pavement. Grab your seat at the table for: 💿 J. Cole’s Grassroots Gamble: The Fall-Off era is officially here, but J. Cole is skipping the arenas to sell CDs out of a Honda Civic tr...

Send us Fan Mail Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 81 (02/04/26) Welcome back to the Roundtable. This week, we’re dissecting the aftermath of the biggest night in music, industry-shaking streaming audits, and the complex legacies of the game’s biggest titans. The Agenda Grammy Recap: We’re breaking down the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. Is a win for The Clipse a victory for the cultur...

Send us Fan Mail Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.80  Kanye’s "Bully" Rollout: Is the latest apology a genuine moment of clarity or a calculated PR move just days before the album drops? The Remix Factor: Scottie Cudi vs. Jim Jones—how much credit does a collaborator deserve for an artist's career trajectory? Crash Dummy of the Week: We’re looking at Wyclef Jean and...

Send us Fan Mail Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.79 (01/21/26) T.I.’s Reinvention: Locs gone, Pharrell back on the beat. Is this a serious comeback or a reaction to the comedy special criticism? J. Cole’s Mixtape Play: Rumors of a tape before The Fall Off. Can Cole single-handedly revive the mixtape era as a promotional tool? The DaBaby Redemption: New music dropping Jan 30th. Can...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Roundtable Ep.78! Tonight, the Hip-Hop High Society crew is breaking down the biggest power moves, contract battles, and award reveals of 2026. 🔥 TONIGHT’S TOPICS: 🏆 HHHS Awards Recap: We are deep into Award Week! We break down the winners from Day 1 and Day 2. Did the right artists take home the crown? ✍️ The Quality vs. Quantity Dilemma: Rome Streetz has a messa...

Send us Fan Mail Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.77 (12/19/25) The End of an Era at Hot97: Ebro, Rosenberg, and Laura Stylez are officially out. We discuss if this was a failure to adapt to the times or a calculated move. Is this a major win for Drake fans? Hip-Hop on the Big Screen: iHeart partners with Netflix to bring video podcasts like The Breakfast Club and New Rory & Ma...