The Culture

The boys dive into the Brian Flores discrimination lawsuit against the NFL, Joe Rogan's "apology" and racist t-shirts. A racism heavy episode. Also, does The Rock embrace his Black culture enough? Topics Discussed: Black History Month Joe Rogan's use of the N word Spotify's announcement Why is Big Pun underappreciated? Should the work week be 4 days? Jeff's go-to Word...

Jeff, Ant, and Mikey give their opinions on the Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson controversy. Should Joe Rogan's podcast be cancelled by Spotify? Is Joe Rogan a misinformed racist? The guys also criticize The Game's top 50 MCs list, Joey Badass' "life force" and Anthony says, "Democrats are pussy". Topics Discussed: Joe Rogan's podcast Joe Biden calls a reporte...

Jeff and Ant are joined by Mikey-She to tackle racism and politics in this episode.  Does Anthony have a problem with white people? Many seem to think so.  Are Joe Biden's comments racist or insensitive? Is this administration doing all it can for blacks and minorities? Let's get to the bottom of it all. Topics Discussed: Anthony explains himself amid allegations that he hates white peop...

From catching covid to being hacked, Jeff details what he calls a terrible week.  The guys discuss a not-so-great start to the 2022 calendar year. Topics Discussed:  Bob Saget's death Jeff's terrible week Covid symptoms  Getting hacked and how to prevent it Pete Rock suing Nas? Weed good for Covid? New Music Cirrhosis of the liver Is Eminem going too far with the fast rapping? Are they g...

In the wake of the Antonio Brown situation, the guys dissect the entire story, give their opinions, and discuss quitting a job. They also discuss Spiderman - No Way Home. So, if you haven't seen it yet, too bad. Topics Discussed: R.I.P. Sidney Poitier Antonio Brown’s latest saga Ant discusses having a little person for a boss  Fan sues the Jets and Giants Julius Randle vs. Knicks fans Kevin P...

The first episode of 2022 and Jeff has fallen ill. New album review, new Ghetto Word, Will Smith has a potty pen, Stevie Wonder is Daredevil, and Jeff apologizes to Anthony. Topics Discussed: Cordae Why did Dr. Dre name his second album 2001? Betty White Cobra Kai $100 million divorce settlement Rock the Bells list of best opening lines The Roc' Vs. Young Money Featured Song: My Escape - Joyn...

2021 has come to an end as the boys review the year in the world of Hip-Hop as well as the most notable stories. Topics Discussed: The top 5 Hip-Hop albums of the year The top 5 rap verses of the year The top 10 stories of the year Happy Holidays everybody and stay tuned for bigger and better things from The Culture in 2022! Social Media: The Culture - Home | Facebook Jeff De La Rosa (Creator / Ho...

The guys review new albums, talk Kardashian culture appropriation, Omicron, and more all while trying to go through the entire episode without saying any curse words. Topics Discussed: New Album reviews New AZ music New Aaliyah music Jim Jones and Freddie Gibbs beef Tory Lanez Why has the culture always accepted violence towards women? Is "The Council" a new rap super group? The Omicron...

Underground sensation Backwood Sweetie made everyone take notice with her self titled, and already classic album, Christina Shauntay.  The DMV area rapper, Backwood Sweetie, discusses her debut album, what got her into rap, her top emcees of all time and even cosplay. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Backwood Sweetie's career Christina Shauntay album Kanye and Drake charity event The Jussie...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Jeff and Ant go over the week's stories. Christmas movies, Elf on the Shelf, and a new segment, The Bar Exam, is officially introduced in this action-packed episode. Topics Discussed: Is Mike Shethar selling drugs? The new DMX documentary The Three 6 Mafia and Bone Thugs Verzuz battle Video Music Box documentary Ready to Die lyrics over DJ P...

Award winning Journalist, DJ, Hip-Hop Advocate, Public Speaker, and fellow Podcaster Manny Faces, sits down with The Culture to discuss his work as a scholar and advocate on how we can use Hip-Hop to educate, empower, and uplift humanity. Manny also gives us his top 5 rappers of all time and the boys make him spit a few bars. Other Topics Discussed: Snoop Dogg album review Ant insists Rakim wrote...

Mikey-She returns to prove he is the real Slim Shady when he tries to clear his name about the Eminem hate. Jeff also tries to clear his name as nothing is off limits in this episode. A new segment is introduced to the show where the guys review new Hip Hop albums with mic ratings. Topics Discussed: Thanksgiving Eminem Ye' and Drake squash beef Young Dolph murder The best storytelling rap son...

It's episode 69 and the boys wanted to make it about sex, but instead, they talk about everything, except it's not about sex.  With resident guest Mike Shethar. Topics Discussed: New Lupe Fiasco album in the works Three 6 Mafia Verzuz Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Is 50 Cent a top 10 NYC rapper? Ye' paying Sigel Will more people start getting paid for nickname ideas? C Dolores Tucker Steph C...

Jeff celebrates his 38th birthday. He shares his first experience at the spa that left him scarred. He also discusses whatever he feels like in this episode as Ant goes along for the ride. Topics Discussed: Will Smith memoir The Knicks Jay-Z getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame The Harder they Fall movie The artist formerly known as Kanye West Is Joe Budden bisexual? Boosie is homo...

Singer, Songwriter, and Afro-Latina artist NIA is in the house to discuss her young career, her journey,  the challenges that black women face in the industry, her inspirations and who her favorite artists are. Of course, the boys also make her break down her top 5 favorite rappers of all time.  Other Topics Discussed in this Episode: Jada Pinkett Smith YaYa Mayweather PETA bullpen issue Ghetto Wo...

In this episode the guys discuss whether Kanye is crazy, the Alec Baldwin situation, cancel culture  and the KRS-ONE and Big Daddy Kane Verzuz battle. Topics Discussed: Kanye's name change and haircut KRS Verzuz Kane Alec Baldwin The Netflix walkout Ghetto Word of the Week The NBA 75th anniversary list Would 90s rap fly in todays cancel culture? Nate Dogg and Warren G regulate breakdown Featu...

Female appreciation month continues on The Culture. In this episode Jeff and Ant shout out all the female MCs they omitted from their top list and they channel Queen Latifah's U.N.I.T.Y. while discussing Kyrie Irving, Jon Gruden, and Dave Chappelle. Topics Discussed: Jeff's R. Kelly rant Kyrie Irving Female MCs Jon Gruden  Dave Chappelle The LGBTQ+ community  Gay Superman? Ghetto Word Fe...

Its ladies month on The Culture, and the boys kick it off by honoring women with their list of top 5 female rappers of all time. Topics Discussed: New Apple reviews KRS Verzuz Kane  Social Media crash of 2021 New music Jon Gruden racist remarks Racist neighbors Ghetto Word  Former NBA players arrested for insurance fraud Who's the best Wu-Tang member? Featured Song: Not Tonight (Ladies Night...

In this episode the boys break down their top 5 rappers under 40, before they welcome Doctor, Professor, and acclaimed rapper, Professor Lyrical as he talks about his upbringing, how he got in the game, meeting Jay-Z, being affiliated with Roc-A-Fella, and so much more. Topics Discussed: Dr. Dre and company announced for Super Bowl halftime show R. Kelly guilty verdict reaction Will Smith admits t...

In this episode Jeff and Ant welcome Mikey-She to dissect, breakdown, and compare Nas' Illmatic and Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt. 2  of the most classic Hip-Hop albums of all time. Along the way they will sing, laugh, and analyze. Yes, the boys sing some of their favorite R&B classics all while discussing all things Hip-Hop culture along the way. They even discuss the transportation of c...

Ja Rule proved to Fat Joe that life aint' a game, Nicki Minaj is making headlines and Covid is still a thing. Jeff and Ant give their opinions on this weeks trending topics and break down the Ja and Joe Verzuz battle. Topics Discussed: Ja Rule and Fat Joe Verzuz battle Diddy wants Verzuz with Dre not Jermaine Dupri TLC Verzuz Destiny's Child? Nick Cannon trying to shoot his shot at Ashan...

On the wake of the 20th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11, the boys reflect on and discuss the cultural significance of that day. For this episode Jeff posed the question, what does Hip-Hop mean to you? They share testimonials from various people from all walks of life on the impact that the culture has had on them. Topics Discussed: Remembering 9/11 The 20th anniversary of Jay-Z's The Bluep...

Some die with a name, some die nameless. In this episode Jeff and Ant talk about surviving the devastating hurricane that hit the north east this week and they break down the list of richest rappers in Hip Hop history. They also discuss Kanye finally dropping Donda, Drake's new album and much more! Topics Discussed: Hurricane Ida Kanye dropping Donda Drake's new album Ja Rule Verzuz Fat...

Racism, Kanye, and Wu-Tang... In this episode the guys welcome Mikey-She once again to the show to continue the racism discussion. Mikey and Anthony get deep on the subject. Also, Nore and his beef with Wu-Tang and should he apologize? Jeff reminds everybody why Wu-Tang Clan ain't nothing to F with. Topics Discussed: Racism from a white man's perspective Is subtle or inadvertent racism a...

The greatest rappers out of New Jersey. That is the theme of the episode as Jeff and Anthony welcome back resident guest Mikey-She to the show to break down their top 5 greatest rappers of all time that hail from New Jersey. Also, an all new Ghetto Word of the Week and the boys continue to dissect whether Batman is racist. Topics Discussed: Damon Wayans Verzuz Dave Chappelle battle Trending topics...