Hip-Hop Now Podcast

On this week's episode, The Alchemist, 2 Chainz, and Larry June team up for a joint album. Roxanne Shanté will receive the Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award. Rakim launches a new finance app driven by A.I. Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Merch SALE...

It's a brand new episode of "That Time in Hip-Hop!" It's a history based podcast co-hosted with Tony from "Enter Da Dome Podcast." We're talking about "The Blog Era" and it's place in hip-hop history! Mixtapes, websites, and the origins of content creation. Support my Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Hiphopnow Video version: https://www.youtube.com/@hiphopnowpod Check out Tony's podcast:  Da Dome...

On this week's episode, Barry Michael Cooper, writer of films like New Jack City and Above the Rim passes away. UMG claps back at Drake ahead of Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming Super Bowl half-time performance. Does lyrical skill matter again? Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Support on CashA...

On this week's episode, Vegas reviews Mac Miller's latest posthumous album, "Balloonerism." Cam and Jim Jones are beefing again but Jimmy got bars. Does Drake's lawsuit against UMG spell doom for the future of battle rap?  Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Support on CashApp: $Vegasworld...

On this week's episode, Joey Bada$$ crashes out on the west coast. Vegas' thoughts on the new Mac Miller single and upcoming album. And, will hot take culture on social media ruin hip-hop culture in general?  Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Merch SA...

Happy New Year! It's the 2025 preview show! Check out the "Best Hip-Hop of 2024" Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qaOS0q8NkhTVG7jG2B7XR?si=8ec77a0856bd4552 Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/1119... BlueSky/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/H...

In this audio exclusive episode of Hip-Hop NOW Podcast, Vegas names his Top 5 Eps of 2024! Happy Holidays and see you in 2025! Check out the "Best Hip-Hop of 2024" Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qaOS0q8NkhTVG7jG2B7XR?si=8ec77a0856bd4552 Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/1119... Blue...

*Recorded December 14, 2024. It is Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's official "Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2024!" Happy Holidays and see you in 2025! Check out the "Best Hip-Hop of 2024" Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qaOS0q8NkhTVG7jG2B7XR?si=8ec77a0856bd4552 Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/1119.....

*Recorded December 4, 2024. This is a Youtube livestream talking about Hip-Hop Now Podcast's process for selecting the best projects of the year. Stay tuned for the official best of the year episode on Friday, December 20! Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/1119... BlueSky/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill:...

On this week's episode, Drake wants to sue and is instantly labeled "Hip-Hop Karen!" Top 10 blog era mixtapes. We review HipHopGoldenAge.com's best of 2024 list.  Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Vi...

On this bonus episode,Vegas list five "lost tapes" like albums from some of your favorite artist!  Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/1119... Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (...

On this bonus episode,we bring in frequent contributor Ahk to review the surprise album from Kendrick Lamar, "GNX." Learn more about Ahk and his work here: Nine 7 Media Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/1119... Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRig...

On this episode, it's my review and interview with author Marcus J. Moore and, the first book about De La Soul, "High and Rising!" Learn more about Marcus and his work here: https://www.marcusjmoore.media/ Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/1119... Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Fa...

On this week's episode, 50 Cent says his sophmore album "The Massacre" was planned to be a very different album. Skepta says that the Kendrick and Drake battle was bad for business. Hip-Hop Twitter is on life support following a mass exit of users from the platform.  Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH8...

On this week's episode,the Grammy nominations are here and yeah "that" song is in there! Vegas reviews AbSoul's newest album, "Soul Burger." The Hot Boys reunite on stage at Lil Weezyana Fest and Wayne doesn't look good to most.  Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Support on CashApp: $Veg...

It's a brand new episode of "That Time in Hip-Hop!" It's a history based podcast co-hosted with Tony from "Enter Da Dome Podcast." We're talking about the J. Cole's "2014 Forest Hills Drive" and it's place in hip-hop history!  Support my Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Hiphopnow Video version: https://www.youtube.com/@hiphopnowpod Check out articles about Hip-Hop and more: https://www.enterdadome...

On this week's episode,Snoop and Dr. Dre release the tracklisting for their upcoming album, Missionary." Vegas reviews Tyler, the Creator's new album "Chromaphobia." Do we want posthumous albums from deceased artist in Hip-Hop?  Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Support at http://Patreon...

On this week's episode, Hulu will premiere a documentary that sheds light on the club incident that put Shyne in jail for 10 years while Diddy remained free. Vegas's thoughts on the new album from Che Noir "The Lotus Child." RZA says that NYC hip-hop losing originality was inevitable.  Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7Now...

On this week's episode, Redman's "Muddy Waters Too" is on the way but not this year. Cam'ron says that Drake is one of Hip-Hop's underrated slick talkers. Tyler the Creator and Earthgang announce new albums on old school release dates.  Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Support at http:/...

Here we go again! J. Cole returns with a new song addressing the Drake and Kendrick battle and confuses hip-hop heads...AGAIN. Let's talk about it. (Explicit Language) Watch the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prUzPbSB86o Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more!  Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt...

On this week's episode, it's Homecoming season and in celebration here our Vegas's top 5 hip-hop albums from the year 1995! Vegas's freshman year at the national treasure Morgan State University! What's in your top 5 for that year? Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Mer...

On this week's episode, J. Cole returns with a fire verse but the internet is still mad at him. Death Row Records's catalog is coming back to streaming services in a big way. Lloyd Banks returns with the 3rd installment in his "All or Nothing" mixtape series.  Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0...

On this week's episode, The 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards nominations are out and yes, Kendrick has several of them. Vegas's review of Doechii's new mixtape, "Alligator Bites Never Heal," and do we really want a new Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth album? Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Support a...

On this week's episode, Kendrick Lamar is chosen to perform at the next Super Bowl and Lil Wayne fans are upset! It's the 30th anniversary of The Notorious BIG's debut album, "Ready to Die." What's good with Hip-Hop artist dropping Jazz, Alternative, and Classical albums in 2024?  Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXof...

On this week's episode, LL and Q-Tip finally drop their album, "The Force." The Clipse album is on the way but waiting on a feature from Nas! Little Shawn talks about the Quad Studio shooting of 2 Pac from a unique perspective. Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Support at http://Patreon....