This week we had discussions on JAY-Z and bloated concert ticket prices, J. Cole's statements about not being the best rapper, Benny The Butchers comments about social media being toxic, if there's any redemption for Kanye, positive things in Hip Hop and more.
New Old Heads Podcast Episodes
NOH 478 | "The break's over."
Episode 478 features guest Brotha2daKnight. Discussions dive deep into J. Cole's recent interview with Cam'ron, exploring his reflections on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar fallout and his refusal to engage in rap's traditional blood-sport. The episode also unpacks The Kid Mero's fiery response to DJ Akademiks calling him a DEI hire, analyzing the deep rift between cultural preservation and exploitative media. Finally, the panel breaks down Jay-Z's GQ interview where he stated "battling isn't hip hop" and shared his thoughts on morality and billionaire status ahead of his 30th-anniversary Yankee Stadium concert.
The uncut episode has an additional 20 minutes about Jay-Z's billionaire commentary.
NOH 477 | "Kanye was heaven sent."
Episode 477 with guest Brotha2daKnight. This week we had discussion on Jack Harlow's new MONICA project and the responses both culturally and musically, LARUSSELL's odd song mentioning Trump, Adolf and Epstein being heaven sent, OLD RAPPERS doing YOUNG RAPPER things, and much more.
NOH 476 | "Welcome To Atlanta."
Episode 476 featured Brotha2daKnight and had discussions on Killer Mike's comments around the Atlanta Hawks and Magic City, LaRussell's album getting blocked from Billboard for being independent, Cyhi The Prynce's new record that reveals GOOD music info never known before, 50's new diss records (Patreon only), and more.
NOH 475 | "The Marathon Continues."
Episode 475 of the New Old Heads had discussions on the situation with the US bombing and escalating the conflict/war in Iran – and if now is the most divisive time we've witnessed in our lives (Patreon exclusive), Spotify's listing of the "next up" in Hip Hop being the wrong messenger, Nipsey Hussle's Marathon, Lil Yachty being disrespectful towards Hip Hop's elders again, Nipsey Hussle's new music reaction, and much more.
