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Who knew the story behind hip-hop's biggest tragedy would also ignite one of the most memorable moments in the genre? This month on ThrowBLKs, we're hitting the time machine to revisit a highly competitive era as two emcees begin their legendary careers as egos clash throughout the city. Hear how Nas' game-changing debut "Illmatic" influenced another 1994 rap classic, leading...

Wedding rings and Tootsies wings -- what other better combo is there? This week on 'Don't Steal This Podcast', we take the "love is blind" theory to entirely new heights. J5 introduces the Printers to his new reality obsession with the latest season of ' Married at First Sight' on Peacock. As matchmakers arrange strangers to meet for the very first time at the altar,...

This year's BlkPrint Halloween special features a ThrowBLKs episode for the very first time, and this classic definitely fits the theme! We've covered a wide range of nu-metal throughout 2025's incredible library, but we haven't formally introduced you to the originators -- or in their words, the leaders. Never have we had a chance to review a five-time platinum album that dominate...

If we mysteriously disappear this month, just know the Swifties did it -- we're tellin! This week on ' Don't Steal This Podcast' , J5 and MC set new feng shui in BlkPrint Studios with some new Halloween umbeyonce, spooky nights at the movies and the terror that spreads throughout your local Target. Hear our promise to Meelz to touch grass for The A Show's '4K+1 Run' , a...

One of rap's realest rivalries creates a motion picture with a plot twist nobody saw coming! This month on ThrowBLKs, J5 and MC finally get a chance to pay respects to the Trap God himself in our look back at one of the greatest "Gangsta Grillz" mixtapes of all time. Before he was viewed as Atlanta's Most High, he was an underground artist that sparked a civil war and faced a mur...

See how caffeine (and solitary confinement) can fry a man's brain? On this week's Don't Steal This Podcast , J5 and MC catch the Printers up on the life changing ventures ahead for themselves and for one of their favorite artists in the game! Hear their thoughts on a very rare moment for Young Thug in his insightful interview on Big Bank's 'Perspektives with Bank' podcast....

This month on ThrowBLKs, we cover an absolute classic from 2004's defining leaders of pop culture! Name any rapper, any singer, radio station, TV show from the early aughts -- there's a high chance they were involved with one of hip-hop's biggest (and loudest) producers in the game. Lil Jon built his Atlanta empire into one of the city's biggest sub-genres, dominating his own homet...

Sorry for the wait, ladies and gentlemen -- we're producing blockbuster scripts! J5 and MC return from an all-timer ThrowBLKs for an all-new episode of Don't Steal This Podcast as the summer winds down. They celebrate the good news MC shares in his next chapter, discussing the importance of staying true to your purpose and navigating the beauty that comes with life changes. After, we jump into our...

We're joined by special guest A Plus to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Future’s 'DS2' — the album that turned a comeback into a legacy. From the fallout of 'Honest' to the Dubai arrest of DJ Esco that sparked a creative reset, we break down the highs, lows and lasting impact of one of hip-hop’s most influential albums ever.

This month’s ThrowBLKs dives into Plies' debut album ' The Real Testament' and the gritty, unforgettable voice that helped define the Gunshine State! From football fields to Fort Myers blocks, Plies’ path to rap stardom was anything but traditional, built alongside the dream of his brother Big Gates. Tune in to hear the initial "silent investments" he made toward the birth of...

Grab your closest champagne glass for a toast to our new Unc! Armon Sadler pulls up to the BlkPrint Studios this week after an action-packed 30th birthday weekend in New York City, and we welcome him to the age of wisdom with open arms. Hear us chat about the come up of our good friend DJ D-Rose, the moments Armon looks forward to in his new chapter of life and the latest details on our upcoming T...

Will our latest member of the family even make it through the weekend? This week on 'DSTP' , we open up with special thanks for our loyal listeners as we manifest an amazing Summer 2025! Tune in to hear details on our first Patreon-exclusive livestream next week, including our reactions to Apple's upcoming WWDC event, Nintendo's huge 'Switch 2' launch and the games we're anticipating from PlayStat...

Our most dangerous ThrowBLKs to date, powered by the angsty teens of the new millennium. ⭐ 🌭 By the time we left the party of 1999, Limp Bizkit cemented their status as teenage America’s rap-rock antiheroes. The soundtrack for the country's new attitude blasted from high school parking lots, PS2 loading screens, wrestling entrances and ESPECIALLY on TRL. They were messy, loud, aggressive, an...

Movie aficionados, we come in peace -- and with slices of Burbank pizza! This week, we’re kicking off what might be our biggest Hollywood Shuffle yet, as summer movie season officially heats up. We open with some spicy fallout from our T.I. ' KING' retrospective before diving deep into the buzz, brilliance, and backlash surrounding Ryan Coogler’s cultural juggernaut, ' Sinners' . J5 and Pafifi bre...

A message to the rap game: the King of the South will fight anyone for the crown! 👑 In 2006, T.I. entered a defining chapter of his career with the release of KING — an album that served as both an Atlanta coronation and a challenge to the rap game. Already riding high off the success of Trap Muzik and Urban Legend , T.I. escaped a massive album leak to drop the unofficial soundtrack to his first...

Be about your business, stand ten toes down and get it -- and WORK! 🕊️ This week’s episode is packed with energy, memories, and a few surprises along the way. We kick things off by paying tribute to Young Scooter, a true staple in our hip-hop journey, sharing some of our favorite moments, lines, and albums that still resonate today. Then, we dive into the heart of festival season — Rolling Loud, U...

Extended feature, bonus credits and all -- you can trust us on the spoilers, though.🍿 Pafifi is back in the BlkPrint Studios as we take an unexpected dive into our exciting Severance  catch up, including why we’re loving it so far and the Leonardo points we've been doing for the Step Brothers  cast. Then, we crack open Hollywood’s messy past, from the anti-wokeness of Tropic Thunder  to the insan...

📀 ThrowBLKs is back with a deep dive into the origins of one of Ontario’s most influential voices — PARTYNEXTDOOR. We're taking it back to PND 1  & PND 2 , the projects that laid the foundation for PARTY’s signature sound and helped define the decade's new wave of moody, lo-fi R&B. 🔊 We’re talking: ✅ The Early Years of PARTY  – from his beginnings as a songwriter to his signing with OVO...

The curtain closes on a legendary chapter, but the memories, moments and impact from RSWD will last forever. J5 and MC are back for another episode filled with hoops, history and heavy nostalgia. J5 shares his experience at his first-ever Lakers game, watching LeBron and Anthony Edwards go head-to-head in the Big Cryp. Did Ant end up making a believer out of J5 for the next face of the league? Bes...

No matter how stressful life gets, don't say the five words of doom. This week on Don't Steal This Podcast , Pafifi returns with a new special guest who is definitely not new to our RNC faithful, Cyrus! Hear all four of us catch up on life, as well as our latest ThrowBLKs  episode covering Rich Gang: Tha Tour.  Who knew that we'd unexpectedly become a top-ranked YouTube result that fast? They dive...

📀 ThrowBLKs is back for 2025 with a full retrospective on one of the most influential mixtapes of the 2010s — Rich Gang: Tha Tour Part 1 . With its 10 year anniversary this past September, we break down what made this project so unique, culture-shifting and somewhat tragic as time passed between its two promising stars, Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan. 🔊 We’re talking: ✅ The magic and chemistry ...

New on The BlkPrint: 'Don't Steal This Podcast' Featuring RNC RADIO Veteran & J5's Best Man, Pafifi! In this week's episode, J5 sits down with his longtime friend Pafifi for a deep dive into two of the most pressing topics of the moment: the annoying hoops job seekers jump through in today’s recruiting scene and the frenzy surrounding TikTok’s looming ban and possible sale. With J5 fresh off r...

A Special Week for 'Don't Steal This Podcast': Our First Guest Joins Us at BlkPrint Studios! This week, J5 kicks off the latest episode of ' DSTP'  alongside none other than Armon Sadler of ' The A Show' ! The two meet face-to-face for the very first time after five years of friendship and countless collaborations. Their long awaited link-up unfolds just hours before an unforgettable night at the...

Our first episode of the year kicks off the year with a brand-new series under the BlkPrint  umbrella, highlighted by a very small request! In the debut of Don't Steal This Podcast , we reveal exciting changes for the show, including a sleek new logo and revamped Patreon tiers, while reflecting on a rollercoaster 2024. We also discuss the devastating Los Angeles fires, share our experiences, and a...

A present for the BlkPrint faithful: our return to ThrowBLKs  with the greatest Future mixtape ever, Monster ! 🎁 Picking up where we left off with our deep dive into his sophomore album, Honest , we follow the Freebandz leader at a pivotal crossroads in his journey. Could his pop-driven success have led to overexposure? Was it time to strip everything back and reconnect with the raw, unfiltered s...