Rap & Reason

Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins discuss Chance the Rapper's new song, the collab between J.I.D and Eminem on "Animals (Pt. 1), "Not Like Us" reaching Diamond status, and Drake's return with "What Did I Miss?" They also review 50 Cent's "The Massacre" to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Kota the Friend's new album, "No Rap on Sunday," break down SZA and Kendrick's record-setting tour, review the tracklist for Clipse's "Let God Sort Em Out," and dive into the Top 5 Albums of 2025 (So Far).

Hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins break down the latest collaborations between artists Offset, J.I.D., Akon, and Sheesh, and discuss Cardi B's upcoming album, "Am I The Drama?" They also discuss the Jim Jones vs Nas debate, the top 50 hip-hop disses of all time, and look back at Nas' "God's Son."

R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Clipse's new track, "So Be It," Slick Rick's new album "Victory," and Lil Tecca's latest release, "Dopamine." They also discuss Drake's latest feature on Smiley's "2 Mazza" and Roddy Ricch and Gunna's latest releases.

Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins give a recap of the 2025 BET Awards, from the best performances and the grandest tributes. They also review Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter VI" and discuss Complex's Top 50 LA Rappers list.

R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review the Roots Picnic Festival, preview the new Clipse album, and discuss the impact of the "Story of Adidon" seven years after its release. They also look back at Nipsey Hussle's classic, Victory Lap, and list the hottest songs of the past week.

On Episode 45, hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Snoop Dogg and Lecrae's new projects and discuss the best rap and R&B duos in hip-hop history. They also address the conversations surrounding Diddy's federal case and its potential impact on hip-hop culture.

R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins discuss the heated exchange between Joey Badass, Ray Vaugh, Daylyt, and other West Coast artists. They also review Tee Grizzley's new album, "Forever My Moment," and talk about the return of regional rap.

On Episode 43, R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins talk about DDG's new album, "Blame The Chat," and the list of the best "no skip" hip-hop albums. They also look back at Rick Ross' "Teflon Don" 15 years after its release.

R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Grand National Tour" stop in Philly, look back at Lamar and Drake's beef one year later, review Key Glock's new album "Glockaveli," and rank the best Memphis rappers of all time.

R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins celebrate Outkast's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, they rank the best artists to listen to in the gym, and look back at Common's classic "Be." They also discuss the musical elements in the hit film, "Sinners," and Young Thug's upcoming album.

Rap & Reason hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Wiz Khalifa's "Kush & OJ 2" and name what hit hip-hop songs could the genre do without. They also talk about J.I.D and Tee Grizzley's upcoming albums, and Kendrick and SZA's "Grand National Tour."

Rap & Reason hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins delve into Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther" video, discuss the current trend of cinematic music videos, look back at the Clipse's third album "Til The Casket Drops," and discuss the need for stronger subgenres in rap.

R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Kevin Gates' new album, "I'm Him 2" and look back at Wiz Khalifa's "Kush & OJ." They also talk about the end of Dreamville Fest, Billboard's list of the top 25 women rappers of all time, and their expectations for Wiz Khalifa's "Kush & OJ 2."

On Ep. 37, R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Will Smith's new album, "Based On A True Story," and rank the top 5 best Philly rappers of all time. They also discuss Drake's "Nokia" music video, address YG's newly viral track "2004," and DaBaby's latest LA Leakers freestyle.

R&R Hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Jim Jones' new album, At the Church Steps, and look back at Kendrick's masterpiece, To Pimp a Butterfly. They also talk about Dipset's legacy, Juelz Santana and Lil Wayne comparisons, and their favorites tracks over the past week.

R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Playboi Carti's "MUSIC," and rank the project among the rapper's best. They also discuss today's industry plants, preview Will Smith's upcoming album "Based On a True Story," and look back at Big Sean's "Dark Sky Paradise."

Special Guest Chief Fomo joins Rap & Reason Host Earl Hopkins to review Tory Lanez's new album, "Peterson," and discuss Lauryn Hill's recent co-sign of Doechii, who was recently named Billboard's Woman of the Year. They also talk about GELO's new single "Can You Please" and the top rappers under 30.

R&R Hosts review Reason's new EP "Love You Again" and look back at Big K.R.I.T's "KRIT Wuz Here." They also talk about the musical evolution of NLE Choppa, and artists' decision to sell their musical catalogs.

Hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review LaRussel's new project "Rent Paid," and look back at Wu-Tang Clan's classic debut "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)." They also discuss Wu-Tang's final tour, "Wu-Tang Forever: The Last Chamber" and J. Cole's new release, "cLOUDs."

Hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Drake and PartyNextDoor's collab album "$ome Sexy Songs 4 U" and rank the project among the Toronto rapper's best/worst projects. They also review "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" on the project's 10th anniversary.

R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl half-time performance. They also review Larry June, 2 Chainz, and The Alchemist's "Life Is Beautiful" and look back at Outkast's "Stankonia."

On this week's episode, R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Will Smith's new song and music video for "Beautiful Scars." They also talk about Kendrick Lamar's Grammy sweep, Doechii's win for Best Rap Album, Beyonce's Album of the Year win, and Drake's recent show in Australia.

R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins review Central Cee's album, "Can't Rush Greatness," and Beanie Sigel's classic album, "The B.Coming." They also talk about Travis Scott's "4X4," Bruno Mars and Sexxy Red's collab "Fat Juicy & Wet," and Bow Wow's claim as the "King of Columbus."

On Episode 27, R&R hosts Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins address Nelly and Snoop Dogg's Inauguration Day performances. They also review new music from Chance The Rapper and Joey Bada$$, and dive into the latest posthumous release by Mac Miller called "Balloonerism." This week's throwback review was The Documentary by the Game.