Ian & Rashad Present Black Out Unfiltered Uncut

BLACK OUT is back with another unfiltered conversation covering everything from politics and sports to culture, media, money, and conspiracy theories. We break down the biggest stories making headlines, challenge popular narratives, and ask the questions everyone else is avoiding. From Trump’s latest controversies and the future of tech to racism in the World Cup, NBA money problems, and whether m...

The market is entering a critical phase—and this episode of Market Mondays breaks down everything investors need to know. We cover Micron’s blockbuster earnings, why memory stocks continue to dominate, the next wave of AI infrastructure spending, and where institutional money is rotating next. We also discuss Western Digital, ETFs vs. individual stocks, leveraged ETFs, private equity, healthcare,...

Ray Daniels pulled up to BlackOut for one of the most candid conversations we’ve had. We broke down the music industry’s biggest misconceptions, why so few artists become true superstars, the business behind artist deals, regional music trends, Jay-Z’s impact, and the hard truths that separate longevity from short-term success. We also covered Jalen Brunson’s place in NBA history, the future of me...

On this episode of Black Out, we break down some of the biggest stories in sports, culture, politics, and relationships. From the debate over whether Rick Brunson crossed the line and who truly deserves the title of greatest Knick ever, to Floyd Mayweather’s financial controversy, Rick Ross going viral at the airport, and the latest developments surrounding SpaceX, nothing is off limits. We also t...

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Cold Open Red Flags 00:44 Live Show Kickoff 02:02 Events And Announcements 03:21 Knicks Watch Party Recap 04:21 Underdog Team Culture 07:56 Brunson Franchise Debate 10:15 Confidence And Environment 13:16 Small Things Win Games 14:50 Life Insurance Risk Lesson 16:24 Compounding Mistakes 19:18 Ego And Timeouts 21:19 Trump Iran Market Whiplash 26:14 Oil Intel And IPO Talk 29:17 Spac...

Tonight on Black Out, Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap are joined by special guest Ace Metaphor for an unfiltered conversation on relationships, success, influence, business, and personal growth. From dealing with haters and recognizing real love to earning a good woman and navigating relationship red flags, this episode covers the conversations everyone is thinking about but few are willing to have. A...

On this episode of Black Out, we break down why the Knicks have restored the feeling in New York, the shocking allegations surrounding Floyd Mayweather’s missing $175 million, Drake’s “ICEMAN” rollout, and the truth behind the American breakfast industry. We also discuss Adrien Broner’s downfall, Kountry Wayne’s content blueprint, engagement ring expectations, whether strawberries are actually dan...

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Cold Open Red Flags 00:43 Back in the Studio 01:33 Kountry Wayne Blueprint 03:05 Invest Fest Lineup 05:12 Stock Club Updates 07:33 Knicks Fan Energy 10:10 Brunson Knicks Legends 13:20 AI and GM Sabotage 16:50 Wembanyama and MVP Talk 18:05 Guest Joins the Show 18:46 Why TV Is Dead 21:02 COVID Lives to Viral Skits 27:39 One Five Four Origins 28:20 Rebuilding After Cancellation 30:5...

TIMESTAMP: 00:00 Cold Open Warnings 00:17 Red Flags and Money Mistakes 00:49 Show Goes Live 01:44 EYL Updates and Guests 05:26 Invest Fest Hype 06:08 Trump Clip Market Debate 09:20 No Luxury Spending 11:43 Meet Game God Goldie 13:39 50 50 Relationship Clip 17:14 Money vs Real Attraction 19:20 What Makes a Good Man 26:38 Advice to Level Up 28:40 Like Who Likes You 29:33 Choosing Character Over Look...

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Cold Open Warnings 00:15 Red Flags and Money Mistakes 00:46 Surprise Guest Queens Flip 02:30 Invest Fest and VIP Talk 05:44 YouTube Views and Ad Revenue 09:11 Ian Dunlap Updates and Offers 11:19 Life Insurance Jinx Debate 20:00 Estate Taxes and Trust Strategy 28:00 Michael Jackson Movie Memories 31:50 Victory Tour Chaos Breakdown 33:13 Victory Tour Drama 34:42 Tour Chaos Pricing...

TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 Intro 05:25 Sam Altman Leadership 08:30 VladTV Pay Debate 15:55 Megan and Klay Breakup 22:01 Clout Fame vs Wealth 26:22 Seasonal Love Intuition 29:34 Nixon Reagan Tapes 46:30 Trump Attempts Suspicion 49:33 NIL and College Sports 55:12 Rebound After Breakups 57:40 Black Millionaire Milestone 01:02:29 Trump And Prediction Markets 01:06:01 UAE Exits OPEC 01:13:09 Book Rollout Marke...

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Cold Open Red Flags 00:45 Show Intro And Shoutouts 01:19 Viral Clips And Next Guest 04:23 Events And Community Updates 05:38 Why People Push Back 07:52 RFK Soundbite Controversy 21:13 Democrats Media Strategy 24:50 Akon Parenting Hot Take 34:20 Deadbeat Dad Definition 37:32 Co Parenting Money And Presence 40:23 Learning To Be A Father 41:56 When Kids Cut Ties 42:27 Parenting Self...

On this episode of Black Out, we covered a wide range of trending topics shaping culture right now. We kicked things off with thoughts on the Gucci Mane situation and the tragic death of Ashley Janae, followed by a viral story of a man whose newly built home didn’t meet expectations, sparking a bigger conversation around construction quality and accountability. We also dove into the growing divide...

Tonight’s episode of Black Out covers culture, relationships, and real conversations that people are thinking—but not always saying out loud. We start by addressing “The Embarrassment of Hip Hop” and what it means for the current state of the culture, followed by a “Warning to the Wise” about decision-making, accountability, and how small choices can lead to big consequences. We also react to the...

Black Out is back with another unfiltered episode covering everything from culture to current events to real-life situations. We break down viral moments like Chris Brown kissing a married woman at his show, the latest Druski skit, Summer Jam controversy, and whether the world will ever return to “normal” after this presidency. From sports talk like Jaden Ivey’s situation, UConn vs Duke, and wheth...

00:00 Viewer Discretion Warning 03:44 Jay Z Back Outside 04:36 Blueprint vs Reasonable Doubt 08:31 Tracklist Breakdown Debate 12:16 Battle Rap Should End 17:15 Recession Indicator Celebs Touring 19:50 Inflation Explained Simply 24:43 Iran War Outlook 29:41 How US Cash Reaches Iran 35:21 OpenAI Returns and Market Bubble 37:47 TSA Chaos and ICE at Airports 41:25 Project 2025 Privatize TSA 42:33 Poli...

Black Out is back with a powerful episode featuring Derrick Faulcon, also known as 7 Streams. In this conversation, we dive into real-life topics that impact relationships, discipline, mindset, and what it truly takes to elevate as a man in today’s world. Derrick brings a raw and unfiltered perspective, sharing hard truths and lessons learned through experience. We also break down how to build mul...

00:00 Cold Open Red Flags 05:51 Bam 83 Points Debate 15:17 Wilt 100 Conspiracy 17:55 NBA Conspiracies List 21:36 Ari Lennox Toxic Love 24:38 Good Guys Boring Talk 30:10 Being Good Man Today 32:20 Chasing Wrong Romance 34:28 Marriage Temptation Keys 34:46 Defining Temptation 35:24 Marriage Honesty 36:41 Protecting Family Legacy 38:35 Practical Guardrails 43:39 Healing Father Wounds 50:57 Raising Ki...

On this week’s episode of Black Out, the conversation starts with a heated debate about the best Southern rappers in hip-hop history and the underrated legends from the Midwest that helped shape the culture. Hitmaka joins the room to talk about the producers of this generation, the work ethic required to stay relevant in the music industry, and the aftermath of viral moments that can change an art...

Rashad Bilal: Black Out 2/25 is one of those episodes where culture, money, politics, and relationships all collide. We start with the culture debate around Charlamagne and Mase ranking the Top 5 Bad Boy artists, then shift into bigger headlines — reports surrounding El Mencho in Mexico, whether it’s safe to travel, and reactions to the State of the Union and Gavin Newsom’s comments. We also touch...

This week on Black Out we covered everything from culture to global politics. We had a real conversation about work ethic, breaking down the perceived differences between Black Americans and Mexicans in the workforce and what really drives success — culture, opportunity, immigration mentality, or systemic barriers. We also dove into Venezuela’s evolving relationship with the United States and what...

This week on Black Out we covered music, relationships, culture, and politics — and nothing was off limits. We gave our full reaction to J. Cole’s “The Fall Off,” broke down the NY vs NY tension between Tony Yayo and Ja Rule, and discussed what LaRussell signing to Roc Nation really means for independent artists. Is New York competitive again or just chasing moments? On the relationship side, we d...

On this episode of Black Out, Troy joins as a special guest host for a wide-ranging conversation on relationships, power, money, and culture. We break down the real keys to a happy marriage and debate whether a child is a bigger commitment than marriage itself. The panel also tackles the idea that immigrants built this country, explores whether men and women can truly be just friends, and dives in...

On today’s episode we break down all the hottest culture and news topics! We kick it off with Kanye West’s apology via the Wall Street Journal and dive into Nicki Minaj calling herself “Trump’s #1 Fan.” We explore concerns around the collapse of the dollar and the heated federal enforcement situation in Minneapolis involving ICE agents, which has sparked widespread protests and political debate na...

In this thought-provoking clip from *Black Out with Ian & Rashad*, Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap dive deep into the viral Drewski church skit that's got everybody talking! 🌍 Rashad Bilal kicks off with praise for Drewski's genius, highlighting how the skit’s high production value and relatability have made it a cultural moment. Ian Dunlap points out how the skit shines a light on issues...