Rockett and Figgy discuss their experiences during the Great Texas Winter Storm of 2021 and review a new album from Jim Jones and Harry Fraud and Buss It remix with Travis Scott (22:47). They also share their thoughts on Meek Mill's controversial Kobe Bryant lyric (34:04), Kim Kardashian officially filing for divorce from Kanye West (44:04), Justin Timberlake's apology to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson (49:11), and Serena's loss to Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open (59:45).

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Episode 150: Froze

Rockett and Figgy are joined by special guest host J. Belle and share their thoughts on The Weeknd's Super Bowl halftime performance (18:09), Jay-Z and Nipsey Hussle's new song (28:41) and Jay-Z being nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (45:53). In a special Valentine's Day edition of What A Bro Knows the crew debate V-Day gifts, whether a woman should pay if she gets flown out by a man and more (01:01:24). They also review the film Judas and The Black Messiah and react to critical reception of the movie (02:02:27).

Episode 149: Hall of Fame

Rockett and Figgy are reunited with Jasmine and they review the new single from Cardi B and allegations of her stealing another rapper's hook (11:05), G-Eazy and Chris Brown treading on hallowed ground with their remake of 'Return of the Mack' (27:44), Jasmine reviews the latest Pooh Shiesty mixtape (42:11), and reviewing new albums from Devin The Dude and Propain (45:44). They also discuss a Beyonce fake booty conspiracy theory (56:42), Trey Songz starting an OnlyFans, Clubhouse being valued at $1 billion recently (01:18:57)and the return of What A Bro Knows (01:26:36).

Episode 148: Sacred Ground

Rockett and Figgy rate the new Pharoahe Monch rap/rock album (13:12), Funkmaster Flex accusing Jay Z of conspiring with Donald Trump (24:16) and the disturbing sexual abuse allegations against T.I. and Tiny (29:55). Former Texans player Wade Smith joins to share his thoughts on the Deshaun Watson's trade request, the new coaching hire and where the team will go from here (45:23). Rockett and Figgy also rank the Silhouette Challenge (02:25:31), Black Lives Matter being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize and social media going crazy over stocks (02:37:18).

Episode 147: Deuces Feat. Wade Smith

Rockett and Figgy pay respects to Hank Aaron and Larry King, the Presidential Inauguration (19:29) and the highly-anticipated Verzuz between Ashanti and Keyshia Cole (21:59). Musician and former Houston Texans running back Arian Foster joins (33:37) to discuss life during COVID, the NFL's stance on kneeling and social justice movements, his thoughts on the drama between his former team and quarterback Deshaun Watson, the NCAA's rules on athlete compensation and his thoughts on aliens, cloning and other conspiracies. Rockett and Figgy wrap up with their thoughts on the fake news report of Megan Thee Stallion dropping charges against Tory Lanez (01:51:44), Donald Trump pardoning Kodak Black and Lil Wayne (02:03:15), DaniLeigh being accused of "colorism" for her new song (02:07:31) and a review of the Tiger Woods HBO documentary (02:21:57).

Episode 146: Do The Research Feat. Arian Foster

Rockett and Figgy discuss the 2nd Trump impeachment, a packed club appearance for Bow Wow and the Buss It Challenge peaking. SportsRadio 610 Insider Brandon Scott joins the show to help break down the Houston Texans' ongoing drama with Deshaun Watson reportedly wanting to leave the team (42:35) and the Houston Rockets trading James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets (01:33:25).

Episode 145: Mayday

Rockett and Figgy kick off the new year by paying respects to MF Doom and Figgy gives an update on his experience with COVID-19. They also review the long-awaited Playboi Carti album 'Whole Lotta Red' (21:41), the riot at Capitol Hill (39:21), Dr. Dre suffering a brain aneurism (01:03:17) and Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reportedly getting divorced (01:08:11). They also discuss the latest Houston Texans drama with the new General Manager hire and Deshaun Watson trade rumors (01:18:15), the return of Verzuz (01:52:36), and reviews of the films 'Tenet' and 'Soul' (02:07:02).

Episode 144: Build A Wall

Rockett, Figgy and Jasmine are joined by Clubhouse God Brandon Caldwell as they share their favorite albums and songs of the year (12:55). They also recap all the major events from a year many would like to forget, from the death of Kobe Bryant to the spread of COVID-19, the genesis of the Verzuz battles, the presidential election and everything in between!

Episode 143: 2020 Wrap Up Feat. Brandon Caldwell

Rockett and Figgy review Kid Cudi's new album Man On The Moon 3 (07:29) and the man himself: J. Prince joins the show to discuss the current hip-hop environment, boxing, his new Loyalty brand of spirits, the misconceptions about "check ins" and more!(31:14). Rockett and Figgy also discuss the passing of Tommy "Deebo" Lister (01:45:09), Marvel not recasting the role of T'Challa, Kyrie Irving refusing to talk to the media, James Harden hold out/trade rumors (01:27:27).

Episode 142: Qualified Feat. J Prince

Rockett and Figgy celebrate Hov Day with a special intro mix and the special Clubhouse room with exclusive Jay-Z stories. Figgy also reviews the Juicy J album, Rockett goes off on a Christmas rant, discussing the Rockets trading Russell Westbrook for John Wall, Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr, Funkmaster Flex getting liposuction on Instagram, the announcement of the Keyshia Cole and Ashanti Verzuz and more!

Episode 141: Happy Hov Day/RIP Pimp C

Rockett and Figgy discuss Lil Wayne's surprise 'No Ceilings 3' project (3:44) and react to the 2021 Grammy nominees and controversial snubs (12:51). Cleveland artist Mookie Motonio joins to discuss his journey in hip-hop, the Cleveland rap scene, touring with Bone Thugs N Harmony, rules on liking IG girls' pics and more (45:32). Rockett and Figgy also discuss Kevin Hart crashing the "Is Kevin Hart Funny?" Clubhouse room and reaction to criticism over his new comedy special (2:26:56) and Young Thug's comments about working with Andre 3000 (02:39:30).

Episode 140: Snubbed Feat. Mookie Motonio

Rockett and Figgy are joined by special guest host Brandon Caldwell as they review the debut album from Megan Thee Stallion (16:43) and react to the highly anticipated Verzuz battle between Gucci Mane and Jeezy (1:08:31). They also discuss Jeezy's latest album (01:59:22) and react to the Fresh Prince of Bel Air Reunion Special (02:08:01)!

Episode 139: So Icy Reunion Feat. Brandon Caldwell

Rockett, Figgy and Jasmine react to the murder of Dallas Rapper Mo3 and calls to stop the violence in hip-hop (22:27). They also review the new album from 2 Chainz (33:29) and the surprise project from Lil Uzi Vert and Future (49:12). They also discuss JT's nip slip and whether it was staged (01:01:31), Jasmine's take on Travis Scott being roasted for his brown Batman Halloween suit (01:28:11) and Atlanta ambassador T.I. making a statement after the death of King Von (01:38:10). Rockett and Figgy react to the sudden announcement of a Gucci Mane and Young Jeezy Verzuz battle (01:50:46). They wrap up with a reaction to the public calling for a "Virtual Thanksgiving" this year (02:09:51).

Episode 138: Trap God Vs. Snowcone

Rockett and Figgy react to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris becoming the next President and Vice President of the country and Trump's meltdown. They're joined by singer/songwriter Jastin Martin in part 1 of the Artist Spotlight (50:03), Rockett and Figgy discuss the rumored Outkast and Tribe Called Quest Verzuz matchup (01:41:35), and Cleveland artist Nefertitti Avani joins for a second round of the Artist Spotlight to discuss music, meeting Teddy Riley, why men should stop eating meat and more (02:01:41).

Episode 137: STOP THE COUNT feat. Jastin Martin & Nefertitti Avani

Rockett and Figgy review the long-awaited Extinction Level Event 2 album from Busta Rhymes (15:40) and the Kanye West Joe Rogan podcast (42:11). New Orleans artist Mike Mayjor joins the show for the Artist Spotlight to discuss the southern hip hop scene, his new projects, Lil Wayne siding with Donald Trump, surviving during COVID and more (57:37). Figgy and Rockett also discuss the Mike Tyson/Boosie podcast (01:34:00) and controversy over Megan Thee Stallion winning the BET Hip Hop Award for Artist of the Year over Lil Baby (01:52:13).

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