Turn The Mic Up Podcast

Season 3 Finale So we here...we've witnessed an epic Hip Hop battle. A whole lyrical shootout happened between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. We start with "Euphoria" from Kendrick and it was going up on a Tuesday...some will get that. Then he doubled on a Friday morning with his own time stamp "6:16 in LA"..then the machine guns went off that night starting with Drake's joint "Family Matters" with the...

So are we not entertained? Is it 2002-2003 all over again? Hip Hop beefs are back?! We talk about Drake's "Push Ups" record going at the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Future, Metro, Rick Ross. Then we talk about Rick Ross' response with "Champagne Moments" and if it sticks. We also break down if Kendrick is on a time table and if so, how long. Plus, we give a shoutout to Greensboro's own Kid Snacks and...

No Apologies...unless it comes from J. Cole. So we have some excitement in Hip Hop when it comes to beef. We discuss J. Cole's new project Might Delete Later along with the 7 Minute Drill track..then of course the discussion of the apology to Kendrick made at the Dreamville Fest..is it Hip Hop or nah? Also Rest in Peace Mister Cee and OJ Simpson. Blakout! #jcole #dreamville #kendricklamar #mightde...

Long Overdue...but Hell Yeah Dr. Dre's voice . Dr. Dre got what was rightfully deserved, his own star on the Walk of Fame. We give the flowers and reflect on his legacy. While we hanging out with the Aftermath crew, let's get into it about how Kendrick Lamar went from his zen sessions to looking for all of the smoke with his Verbal Blicky on "Like That" with Future and Metro Boomin. What Drake and...

It's post All-Star weekend, did the stars deliver? We think it needs some"revamping". Who is the NY GOAT in the game, Jay-z or Nas? We got the blueprint. #Blackout! #allstar #allstargame2024 #jayz #kanyewest #nas #hiphop #comedy #blakout #awards #lebronjames #celtics

Welp, looks like the Super Bowl was a thriller, or was it? Let's talk about it. We also talk about Valentines Day shenanigans..and anything else in between. RIP J Dilla and Big L. Blakout! #superbowl #nfl #kansascitychiefs #sanfrancisco49ers #taylorswift #traviskelce #valentinesday #jdilla #bigl #turnthemicup #turnthemicuppod #blakout

ATL lyricist, legend, Dungeon Family member and 1/2 Run The Jewels Hip Hop Duo, Killer Mike, wins Grammy Awards. Some think it's longtime "well deserved", what do you think? Hey Jay-Z, tell em why you’re mad?! The year of Accountability is going strong! Ask Mo’Nique. Blakout #killermike #kattwilliams #comedy #podcast #Charlotte #hiphop #grammys #runthejewels #blakout #entertainment #standup #stand...

I mean, the comedy world stays messy. As the story continues for Katt Williams in 2024, legends like Dave Chappelle chimes in. The question is, do we rock with what he said? Finally, we got some new music to talk about. New albums from Kid Cudi and 21 Savage to be exact. Blakout! #davechappelle #kattwilliams #kattwilliamsinterview #kidcudi #21savage #comedy #blackcomedy #hiphop #turnthemicuppod #t...

Starting off 2024 with some smoke! That's how we like it! Thanks to Katt Williams. He bombs 1st Hit Em Up style against all odds while trading some war stories, basically getting his 2pac on. We discuss the instant classic interview from Katt Williams on Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay podcast. And all that comes from the interview, like responses and people's views of Katt in general. We give Kat...

So, y'all heard what happened to Charleston White during one of his shows recently? Oh y'all heard Draymond Green was wildin' out (No relations to Nick Cannon) again? Before we get to all of that, let's talk briefly about the Grammys honoring Hip Hop's 50th Anniversary..and why KRS-One wasn't down. Blakout! #charlestonwhite #draymondgreen #goldenstatewarriors #nba #grammys #hiphop50thanniversary #...

Back at it after Turkey Day Holiday vibes...with some allegations. Yikes! Let's talk about Diddy getting caught up with some nasty lawsuits that got us looking at him in a different light. Along with some talk of Josh Giddey of the Oklahoma City Thunder with his giggity ways, word to Quagmire (Don't ask me how). On a lighter note, we talk about albums that dropped within recent time, including And...

1 Year Anniversary Let's celebrate! It's been a year since the start of the podcast...it's a beautiful thing. Let's reflect. But first, we touch on new music that dropped (Chris Brown, Larry June). Also, we celebrate the 20 year anniversary of Jay-Z's The Black Album, G-Unit's Beg For Mercy and Drake's 12 year Anniversary of the album Take Care. Thanks to all that supported and still supporting......

An ATL legend, Jeezy, sits down with Nia Long and talks about modern day struggles, mental health and childhood trauma. This was shortly after he dropped his 13th studio album, "I Might Forgive...But I Don't Forget." Oh and it's a double album. Go ahead and turn the mic up! #blakout

Another One! All we do is win we ain't with the L's! Can you turn a 304 into a housewife? Let's discuss since Joe Smith's wife out here hiding her Only Fans account from him. Then we move on to James Harden being traded to the Clippers and we talk about whether this move gets them to the promise land. Plus, Marvel is taking L's out here with bad reviews and upcoming flops. Jeezy's new album about...

Season 3 Premiere The two Kings from the Queen City are back at it! On our City Boy tip. So it's only right we start with the shenanigans from Jada Pinkett Shakur and Will Smith as the drama continues. Then we discuss how Tyrese's ex-wife is scared of the accountability word and try to spin the block for Black Ty, and how he ain't havin' it. Blakout!#jadapinkettsmith #willsmith #tyrese #blackty #c...

Season 2 Finale! A lot to celebrate right? Let's start with celebrating Racism catching fades in Alabama with the Alabama Brawl. Next thing we celebrate is Hip Hop. Happy 50th Worthday. Let's talk about what it means to us. Lastly, let's celebrate how far we made it as a podcast cause like Hip Hop, it don't stop! Mic Check 1,2,1,2! #hiphop #hiphopculture #hiphopmusic #alabamabrawl #culture #racism...

Nas drops Magic 2, let's talk about it. Travis Scott drops Utopia, let's talk about it. Post Malone drops Austin, let's talk about it. Turn the mic up on the latest Summer releases. Blackout!#nas #postmalone #travisscott #hiphop #summerjams #mixtapes #newreleases #culture #hiphopculture #jayz #gunna

The G.O.A.T. Talk is back! Let's talk R&B groups. Plus, we get into talks of Chris Brown, Usher and T-Pain. On a side note, we get into it about Tony Yayo's hot take of Biggie being better than Ice Cube. Blakout!#randbgroups #randb #chrisbrown #usher #tpain #goattalk #hiphop #culture #turnthemicup #turnthemicuppodcast

According to the Billboards, ATLiens' own Outkast has been crowned the #1 Hip Hop Group. Are we here for it?! Anyways, what other hip hop group/duos make our top 5 list? Let's turn the mic up on that. Blakout!#hiphoppodcsast #talk #hiphop #culture #duos #groups #top5 #outkast #gunit #theroots #wutang #cream #nwa #publicenemy #goodiemob #bonethugs #biggie #jayz #drake

It's about to be a surgical summer!...let's talk about it. Pusha T Vs. Jim Jones..Ice Cube got beef with the NBA too..but let's also talk about BET Awards, giving Busta Rhymes his flowers, and Migos reunite for the spirit of Takeoff. Plus, we review Killer Mike and Wiz Khalifa's new projects. Blakout#betawards2023 #bustarhymes #migos #takeoff #pushat #jimjones #killermike #wizkhalifa #icecube #kev...

Once a champion, always a champion...or whatever. Let's get the sad new out the way with D.C. Young Fly losing his wife. Following with celebrating the Denver Nuggets for their 1st championship ever! We also celebrate Shannon Sharpe leaving Undisputed...while Zion Williamson steady catching L's...I know, couldn't help it. Anywho...Blakout! #dcyoungfly #nbafinals #denvernuggets #nikolajokic #jamalm...

Special Congratulations to the legendary 2Pac for finally gaining his "Star" in Hollywood! Some say he originated the "Rapper turned Actor" philosophy. Respect. What would the culture look like if House Party had Dj Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince instead of Kid N Play? We also in the Final leg of the Playoffs, who will take Trophy when it's all said and done. Blakout!#hiphop #2pac #hollywood #fs1...

City Boyz we been up!! But we undefeated thanks to the Gawd Al Pacino since he's expecting with his young tenderoni...Sorry ladies, but y'all taking an L with the latest on DaniLeigh..but Megan Thee Stallion is living her best life with someone new..btw let's break down the recent announcement of Shannon Sharpe leaving Undisputed. Blakout!! #danileigh #shannonsharpe #megantheestallion #alpacino #t...

Lebron James get's swept in the Western Conference Finals. Even so, we believe the great Kobe Bryant would be proud. Celtics skate bye with a win in the Eastern Conference Finals. !Mamba Mentality! We also lost some legends. Rest in Paradise to the Legendary Football Great and Civil Rights Champion - Jim Jones and Queen of Rock, multi Grammy award winner Tina Turner. Blackout!#motown #legends #leb...

Aight so boom, Ja Morant said he got that thang on him, again...So let's talk about how flashing the blicky on IG live looks for him..and what it's going to cost. Beyond that, we shooting out our top 5 favorite hip hop producers of all time. Get it, shooting out..Blakout! #JaMorant #NBA #Top5 #DrDre #DJPremier #HipHop #TurnTheMicUp #TurnTheMicUpPodcast