The BlkPrint

Damn, maybe 'Die Hard' really is a Christmas movie! J5 and MC are back from the holiday break with a jam-packed 'Overly Conversating' bonus! This week, the duo unravels the bizarre case of the UnitedHealthcare CEO murderer and dives into the internet's love-hate relationship with this year's Spotify Wrapped. Plus, they dissect Drake's controversial legal move against UMG and what it says about the...

What makes the world go 'round better than sports violence? This week on The BlkPrint, J5 and MC navigate the wide range of opinions following last week's Fight Night on Netflix -- why don't we add even more shenanigans? Tune in for plenty on Mike Tyson and the self-proclaimed face of boxing Jake Paul, the 20th anniversary of 'Malice In The Palace', infiltrating The Wall at Intuit Dome and the fut...

We know what the title says -- just walk with us here! In this week’s episode, J5 and MC switch gears from the high-energy buzz of the World Series to a more introspective vibe following Election Day. We dive into J5’s decision to step back from social media after Trump’s election, reflecting on how today’s climate is reshaping relationships with family, friends and even our favorite actresses --...

Even on the week of Halloween, nothing is scarier than next week's possibilities! On the latest BND Bonus drop, J5 and MC share their very first views of BlkPrint Studios with a huge thanks for all the patrons who helped make this possible across Patreon, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Tune in to hear their recovery process after a wild night at Wale's 'Every Blue Moon' Tour, the concerning...

How many hip-hop GOATs really had to see their teachers after class? This week's BND Bonus is a very notable one for the show, as J5 and MC chop it up for their very first episode in the BlkPrint Studios! Tune in to hear the updates on their labor of love, including details on the upcoming debut for all listeners and MUCH more across the community. Expect to hear plenty Hurricane Milton fallout th...

Blessings to all the sports fans -- this month may be scary for multiple reasons! On this week's BND Bonus, MC and A Plus share their excitement for October's huge month in television, ranging from WWE's huge upcoming event to the multiple highlights across all of sports. Tune in to hear some of their spooky wrestling moments as kids, along with a celebration for the 25th anniversary of A Plus' li...

Those strobe lights look a liiiiittle bit different this time around. Fresh from this weekend's 'Central Flea' festivities, J5 and MC are joined by our Recut Gems co-host and BlkPrint brethren, A Plus! Hear about some of the goodies we came up on (or wish we came up on) from the event, along with a very special live shoutout from Josh Peas to all our listeners. Also tune in to hear our first opini...

Our latest BND Bonus is available now for all listeners! This week, J5 and MC are joined by their Ramen Talk brethren and co-host of The A Show's 'The War Report', Cyrus! Catch up with the long list of games they're completing in their backlog, ranging from Lies of P to Final Fantasy XIV, Astro Bot, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection and more. We also learn of the division within the 2K communi...

Rest In Peace to Rich Homie Quan, a New Atlanta pillar that will live forever. Our special guest Kameron Hay joins J5 and MC this week to pay their respects to Rich Homie with the memorable records and moments that helped shape one of the many generations celebrated in Atlanta hip-hop. As many artists show their own love, we learn a very necessary lesson through Quavo's post -- hear our thoughts o...

Trust us: this has been a summer that The BlkPrint will not forget! J5 and MC kick off September on the latest 'Overly Conversating' bonus with two very huge updates for the show, setting the stage for our Fall plans and exploring change through our own personal paths. Tune in to hear those moments shared, along with J5's review of the Nike DMV 'Cherry Blossom' Foamposites, the latest updates in o...

Our first round of BLKList selections made one thing perfectly clear: we are about to have a hard time narrowing down the Kanye West discography. Rest assured, the summer is ending with the best album we've covered in the entire ThrowBLKs catalog! We’re thrilled to bring you August's retrospective — a deep dive into one of the most influential albums of the 2000s, Kanye West’s ' Late Registration'...

Wanna hit Paris with us and make a couple easy million? Catch J5 and Josh Peas back together on the latest episode of The BlkPrint, centered around the power of the almighty dollar. Hear the very first update on the official BlkPrint Studios (coming soon!) and Josh Peas' memorable week in New York City for Spotify's 'Gold Standard' exhibition. Also tune in to hear J5's crossroads with a recent hug...

Some incredible television changes await us in 2025, but our most prestigious award stays the same! J5 and MC return from last week's BlkPrint with a new Overly Conversating bonus, and there's definitely plans for celebration in the agenda. Hear the follow-up from our first "BLKList 50" selections on B-Sides, along with a lesson from MC on celebrating small wins and J5's obsession with grilling EV...

Sometimes, we need to leave the lingo to the professionals! J5 and Josh Peas return to The BlkPrint this week with new passport stamps, new weight loss (from food poisoning) and a laundry list of moments to catch up with in the community. Hear Josh share his experience in London while attending this year's Wireless Festival, including some special shoutouts to the artists pushing the genre forward...

The full power of The BlkPrint trio was unlocked when MC made his way to Los Angeles during the 2023 holidays, but what was the story behind the weekend journey? Hear everything surrounding the leap of the cross-country move, including the photos/videos collected through the unforgettable drive, the emotions of writing a new life chapter and how the experience has been after seven months as an LA...

As we take a trip back to one of the biggest WB$ of all-time, does the leader of hip-hop's Attitude Era have one more in stock? This month on ThrowBLKs, J5 and Josh Peas take a very rare trip to Detroit, revisiting the groundbreaking moments from the rapper that defines the feeling of late 90's America: Eminem. Hear the personal experience from the boys behind the music, film and the controversies...

Celebrations are upon us in the sports world, rap world and the Canes world! On the latest episode of Recut Gems, MC and A Plus are joined by J5 with a round of applause for the new NBA Champions! Hear A Plus' road to Boston's 18th championship through lessons learned in past bets, the pressure J5 is feeling in a Laker household and the sting of defeat that MC accepts within his own bet. Also tune...

What a perfect week to save the box office -- you're welcome, Hollywood! J5 and Josh Peas begin to sketch their summer out on the latest episode of The BlkPrint with baseball games, shady corporations, new NBA champions and the classic Burbank AMC. Hear the first details on the upcoming RNC Cookout this Fall, an exclusive preview into our new B-Sides format for all listeners, updates from Senator...

At this rate, we can say goodbye to the tequila sponsor! Our very first BlkPrint episode of Summer 2024 involves varying moods between our hosts, as well as the world of sports, music and more. Hear J5, Josh Peas and MC prepare you for the start of the NBA Finals with a continuation of WB$, Luka's ruling across the league, Inglewood Sources' favorite redemption tour and Senator Cameron's attempt t...

The first lesson in summer self-improvement: work on the ism's. J5 and MC link up for the holiday weekend for their second Overly Conversating kickback, and there's a couple important areas to address on the itinerary! Tune in as MC shares his Memorial Day anxiousness and the immediate advice J5 gives on the art of concise conversation. Also tap in for their thoughts on therapy being weaponized am...

Will the highly anticipated ending to this BlkPrint trilogy may be cut short by the WB$? It's needless to say the battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has created one of the most memorable moments in hip-hop, even as the stans continue the online warfare! Hear our major debriefing on the battle, highlighting the key difference between all other battles in rap history, the enemy lines drawn in o...

How does a mixture of love and pop stardom almost alter one of the greatest careers in rap? As Future dominates 2024 with two of the year's biggest albums, the trajectory for this power could be seen ten years ago with the release of his sophomore album, 'Honest'. However, the rockstar lifestyle was much different ten years ago where the Atlanta mastermind embraced his position as the latest pop h...

Can we get Vegas to sanction another heavyweight battle for the summer? Put on your face paint, open up Photoshop and put your best material on the frontline. We can finally put Round 1 of hip-hop's most anticipated main event in the books, despite an extremely rough experience getting to that first bell. Hear J5, Josh Peas, MC and our special guest Kameron Hay break down their views on the five t...

Has the power of the hot take reached its ceiling online, or do we need to turn up the flame? As MC and A Plus return in a new Recut Gems bonus, one thing stays as constant as it has in the past five years: their Heat and Celtics battling in the NBA Playoffs. Hear how they've taken the first two games in a 1-1 split, along with the bright days ahead with our new WWE Champion at the helm, A Plus' e...

Past, present, future -- the greatest internet play will stand strong for all eternity. Needless to say, it feels like the entire world has flipped upside down since the last episode of The BlkPrint. Beef has helped cement hip-hop on top of the Billboard charts for the past three weeks, and the tension isn't even close to its boiling point yet. Hear J5, Josh Peas (live in the Canada battlegrounds!...