The Top Tier Podcast

This week, Spotify bans Drake and The Weeknd Ai generated song "Heart On My Sleeve" off the platform (0:00), Frank Ocean drops out of Coachella (10:46), and Tiffany Haddish deletes tweet defending Jonathan Majors from accusations (18:43). NBA legend, Phil Jackson, claims BLM is turning off fans (22:18). Netflix star, David Choe, is under fire for comments he made about his sexual behavio...

This week, Doja Cat announces "no more pop" and intends to release a full rap album (0:00). Ice Spice signs a partnership deal with Nicki Minaj on her new music label (5:56). Then, fans are predicting Frank Ocean will release a new album during Coachella (9:26). Plus, Hulu's new Freaknik documentary is making people panic (13:10). Also, DJ Akademics signs an exclusive deal with right...

The guys dive into new music, starting with a breakdown of Tyler, the Creator "CMIYGL: The Estate Sale" (0:00), and Chloe Bailey makes her solo debut (9:48). Meg Thee Stallion's back outside with new projects incoming (11:12). The guys provide updates in the Jonathan Majors case (17:07), and react to a video of a woman dating two men within 24 hours (28:17) and more! Deep Cuts: Ellio...

The guys are back from vacay! This week news hits that Jonathan Majors was arrested for assault against a woman in New York (0:00). Donald Glover takes shots at Beyoncé fans in new tv series 'Swarm' (17:11) which brings up his problematic history with black women (29:51). John Wick 4 spoiler review (36:56). 6ix9ine jumped and hospitalized in LA Fitness (47:01). Deep Cuts: Elliot | Les Nubi...

The guys go straight into Creed III reactions (0:00), and debate taking steroids (8:06). Tempers flare on set at First Take after Kendrick Perkins suggests NBA MVP voters are racists (14:28). Logic insults Ice Cube's momma (21:00), Playboi Carti upsets his fans (28:17), a Glorilla concert kills three women (31:10). DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi (35:18). The new Twitter competitor (40:17). Elon plans to bu...

The guys start off debating whether or not being white helped make Eminem's career (3:59). Ja Morant's off the court shenanigans wind up getting him suspended 2 games (10:16). NYPD is investigating Travis Scott for allegedly assaulting a man during his concert while causing $12k in damages (19:00). Zendaya becomes the highest paid black actress in TV (25:18), and Euphoria's creator is accused of m...

This week, the guys weigh in on Drake's plans to retire (2:06). Black Twitter petitions to ban TikTok influencer, Big Groove (8:35), and Cardi B responds (13:00). Adidas is apparently renegotiating contract terms with Kanye West (19:00). Grant Cardone admits he uses "street terms" to attract a black audience (23:41), The Oscars hire a "crisis team" to prevent more Will Smith incidents (33:30), and...

The guys catch up about their Valentines Day plans (0:00). Chloe Bailey and Chris Brown song collab receives backlash (5:15). The ASAP Rocky, Rihanna British Vogue cover is called out (15:45). Resurfaced Lil Duval tweets about his daughter go viral (24:27). Elon Musk boosts his tweets for the algorithm (32:45). And the guys react to Rihanna's Super Bowl performance plus her pregnancy reveal (36:22...

The guys are back with more hot takes and reactions to the Grammy's (5:02). Harry Styles wins AOTY (17:01). Beyoncé makes history (21:36). A backstage fight breaks out between Quavo and Offset (24:23). Lebron becomes the all-time scoring leader (26:46). Quality Control sells the rights to Scooter Braun and HYBE for $300 million (33:25). Hogwarts Legacy backlash erupts over anti-LGBTQ controversy (...

Happy Black History Month! This week, the guys start a debate discussing who benefits the most from BHM, and if black people should still even be celebrating it? (0:00). In other news, Arian Foster claims that the NFL has been scripting games (10:11). Tony Romo almost drops the N-word (14:58), and Kyrie Irving's request for a trade gets under Nic's skin (18:03). Mr. Beast haters are questioning hi...

This week, the guys celebrate 100 subscribers (0:00), TikTok employees admit how videos go viral (1:57), and a new trend "exposing" gym creeps gets blowback (6:21). In addition, five cops have been charged with the murder of Tyre Nichols (11:15). Nike sues Bape for copying their shoe designs (17:20). Stephen A. Smith apologizes to Rihanna for his Beyoncé comparison (24:53), and a white QB cau...

Was Young Thug's alleged drug deal in court the last nail in his coffin (0:00)? More legal drama awaits Alec Baldwin who is being charged with manslaughter years after his on-set tragedy (7:30). A murder of an Alabama college student raises questions about the rising number of men resorting to violence against women (13:07). Next, we share our thoughts on Tennessee's police department sex scandal...

This week, we begin with discussing if Jerrod Carmichael went too far with his jokes during this year's Golden Globes (0:00) and the rebrand of modern award shows. Debate erupts over Lizzo saying that cancel culture is another form of appropriation, which raises the question - what else do white people appropriate? (7:10). Next, Nic sounds off on Coachella's decision for this year's performers and...

First up, we cover all the issues with 'Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time' List (0:00). We applaud Damar Hamlin's recovery from cardiac arrest and react to Skip Bayless' insensitive tweets plus his tension with Shannon Sharpe (8:33). Then, footage of UFC president Dana White slapping his wife raises the question if sports owners should deserve harsher punishments for bad behavior (1...

Another New Year means another New Top Tier! This week audio leaks of Tory Lanez admitting his guilt from jail the night of his arrest (1:49) which sparks comparisons with Gervonte "Tank" Davis' domestic violence incident, after his baby mama confesses he did not harm her (7:10). Then, Lakeith Stanfield is exposed by his baby mama for having a secret family the day after his engagement (15:03). Me...

We react to the Tory Lanez trial verdict and false Twitter reports (0:00). Then, our [SPOILER FREE] Avatar 2 impressions (15:31) and James Cameron's response to his critics goes viral (25:47). These Nepo Babies are proof merit isn't everything (28:33). Finally, we debate if Generation Z has the best politics (35:47) and more "Top Tier Deep Cuts" (45:43)! Nic | Diddy & PARTYNEXTDOOR - "Sex...

News of Stephen "tWitch" Boss brings men's mental health into perspective (5:14). We dissect what Drake's new toy full of engagement rings really means (17:54). Elon Musk suspends journalists from Twitter in a hypocritical way (36:20). California accomplishes a historical breakthrough in nuclear fusion (44:04). Anime fans rejoice for the Fortnite x MyHeroAcademia collab (51:31). Gunna's release fr...

(0:00) Goodbye, Mr. West (13:32) Separating Art from the Artist (18:20) Women Should Go 50/50 to Avoid Being Lazy | Glorilla (24:46) Girls Are Running Rap | Saweetie (31:45) JAY-Z Is Not Relevant | Boosie Badazz (35:17) California Is Giving Reparations?  (39:51) 2023 Movie Trailer Reactions Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Guardians of the Galaxy 3 (49:30) "Top Tier Deep Cuts" Nic | Mari...

(0:00) 2023 Grammy Surprises and Early Predictions  (17:28) 21 Savage Is Embarrassing Dissing Nas (22:19) Jake Paul's Fight With Tommy Furry Needs to Happen (24:49) Drake Bets With Fake Money (29:41) Tom Brady's Record Since His Divorce (31:36) It's Cuffing Season (33:42) The End of Twitter (41:49) It's Hard Being A Laker Fan Right Now  (44:53) Taylor Swift's Fans Rob Each Other For Tour...

(00:00) Crypto Is The New Slot Machine          (17:58) Who Are Today's Movie Stars? (29:54) New Music   (43:53) Drake & 21 Savage Sued for 'Her Loss' (49:32) Slavery On The Ballot (52:25) Diddy Makes History (Again) (1:06:34) The Black Santa (1:10:05) SZA Is Coming (1:18:00) "Top Tier Deep Cuts" Nic | DRAM - "Can't Hold You Down"  Elliot | Oje...

(02:00) 'The Peripheral' Review (11:44) Drake Heard What Y'all Said (24:16) Should We Still Support Travis Scott?   (32:09) Aaron Carter Tribute (35:42) Dwayne Wade's Parenting Is In Question (46:08) Black Panther 2 Soundtrack Builds Hype (53:13) Kyrie Irving - Free Speech or Hypocrisy (1:03:30) Bhad Bhabie's Oxford University Speech  (1:11:19) NYPD Can Hack Your Ring Camera (1:22:5...

 (00:00) Our Halloween Recap "Don't play Halloween."  (11:31) Remembering the Life of Takeoff "We lost a legend ."  (36:57) ESPN Is Robbing Stephen A. Smith "People love to pocket watch black people."  (44:55) The $8 Twitter Checks "When everyone's super, no one will be..."  (48:58) YouTube Is Changing Forever "It's the content generation ."  (1:00:24) The Rebirth of...

 (00:00) Intro  (22:26) Tom Brady Is Officially Divorced "Single men everywhere are beginning to notice - marriage just isn't sensible."  (45:47) Hunter x Hunter Returns "People would crack is it Hunter Hunter or Hiatus Hiatus?"  (54:26) Kyrie Irving Channeled His Inner Ye  (1:10:34) Elon Musk Seizes Twitter "Elon opened the door and the racists flooded in."  (1:24:45...

"Kanye and Adidas" (01:07) "Twitter Developing Crypto Wallet" (23:29) "What's Metro" (39:24) "Why Are Men Thirst Trapping" (47:30) "Reacting to New Marvel Trailers" (53:04) "House of the Dragon Finale Review" (1:01:52) "Visiting Long Island" (1:17:52) "Top Tier Deep Cuts" (1:19:09) Babyface - "Keeps On Fallin' " (feat. Ella Mai) | Nic Other songs from this episode: Van Halen - "Jump" FOLLOW FOR MO...

"Kendrick Lamar's Place in History" "New Music" (05:17) "CocaNButter" (47:49) "First Family Reaches Settlement in Astroworld Festival Lawsuit" (58:48) "Is Legalizing Marijuana Causing More Mental Illness?" (1:07:02) "Gas Station Marijuana Is Here" (1:14:13) "Warner Bros Exec Forced to Resign" (1:19:44) "Day Care Workers Catch Felony Charges" (1:23:54) "Brittany Renner Says She Won't Be A Side Chic...