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)!

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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).

Episode 136: I Got Demons Feat. Mike Mayjor

Rockett and Figgy talk a little NFL and basketball news before discussing NBA Youngboy's Story of OJ (Top Version) (16:11) and Tory Lanez explaining his side of "the situation" with Megan Thee Stallion (27:33). Fat Tony returns in this week's Gems & Juice Artist Spotlight to discuss his new album Exotica and why he thinks it's his best project yet, linking up with Bun B in Jamaica, his appearance on the Eric Andre Show and much more (48:38)!

Episode 135: 8th Street Latinas Feat. Fat Tony

Rockett and Figgy review new music from T.I. and Kanye West, discuss Ice Cube's controversial meeting with Donald Trump (22:45) and Cardi B getting back together with Offset (40:15). In this week's Gems & Juice Artist Spotlight Cleveland rapper RTN Shank joins the show and shares his journey as a rapper, his arrest and time and prison, thoughts on Tekashi 6ix9ine and much more (50:13). Rockett and Figgy also react to Willow Smith saying her and her brother were shunned from the black community (2:04:58), Cardi B's nudes "leaking", sports headlines and more.

Episode 134: Dinner With The President Feat. RTN Shank

Rockett and Figgy discuss the long-awaited release of Jay Electronica's original debut album before being joined by Jack Freeman in the Artist Spotlight! Jack gives an update on his music and return to performing, thoughts on Tory Lanez being charged in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, his beef with a certain former NFL player-turned-conspiracy theorist, the firing of Bill O'Brien, LeBron criticism after game 5 of the NBA Finals and more. They also announce the winner of the SkyLab Studios contest!

Episode 133: U So Icy Feat. Jack Freeman

Rockett, Figgy and Jasmine link up to review 21 Savage and Metro Boomin's Savage Mode 2 (16:28) and the new single from Travis Scott (34:16). My'Key Iso also joins this week's Artist Spotlight to discuss his influences and sound (55:43). The crew also react to the controversial new album from Tory Lanez (01:22:56) and Jasmine reviews the first episodes of Power Book 2: Ghost (02:09:26).

Episode 132: Snitches & Rats feat. My'Key Iso

Rockett and Figgy discuss Cardi B filing for divorce from Offset and whether the Migos run is over (9:59) and Kanye West's new fight against music labels (30:33). They also welcome back special guest Leroy Cook to discuss his newly released single, the state of R&B and more (43:34). Rockett and Figgy also share their thoughts on the ongoing NBA playoffs, Lebron James's son caught smoking on IG, the PlayStation 5 and more (01:38:33).

Episode 131: FREE SHUG Feat. Leroy Cook

Rockett and Figgy kick of the podcast with a visit from the Quarterback Guru himself: Quincy Avery. Quincy shares his football journey, details how COVID-19 has affected his training programs, shares his thoughts on the emergence of black quarterbacks, rates Deshaun Watson's performance in the Houston Texans season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs and much more. Figgy's best friend "Boopie" also joins to talk more Joe Budden rumors, Odell Beckham Jr's alleged fetish, Danuel House getting kicked out of the NBA bubble, the Travis Scott Meal and a lot more!

Episode 130: Crossover Feat. Quincy Avery

Rockett and Figgy link up with Jasmine to review Big Sean's new album, the Monica and Brandy Verzuz (37:14), OnlyFans drama and more. They are also joined by special guest Darnell HTX, founder of Broadcast Houston, to discuss the current Houston music environment and his "Who da Hottest In The City" Labor Day Virtual Festival (01:09:52).

Episode 129: Long Time Coming

Rockett and Figgy are once again joined by Brandon Scott and react to the death of Chadwick Boseman. They also share their thoughts on the sports boycotts in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting (41:20) and whether NFL players may follow suit. They wrap up with reaction to Bun B's video calling out Tory Lanez for shooting Megan Thee Stallion and discuss why the rest of the industry seems silent on the matter.

Episode 128: Normalize That

Rockett and Figgy review the new song from Jay-Z and Pharrell (8:00) and the new 'King's Disease' album from Nas and Hit Boy (35:25). They also react to Megan Thee Stallion calling out Tory Lanez for shooting her (53:56), Trey Songz being accused of abusive behavior again (01:19:59), Master P beefing with Monica over the fight to free C-Murder and LeBron "reading" The Autobiography of Malcolm X.

Episode 127: Black Maaaaaaan

Rockett and Figgy review Drake's new single 'Laugh Now Cry Later' (14:32) and the new 'Ultra Black' single from Nas (27:22). They also discuss Joe Biden announcing Kamala Harris as his VP pick (55:30), the Fresh Prince Of Bel Air reboot (1:00:00). They also react to T.I. and Jeezy's discussion on a recent podcast about Gucci Mane, and Rockett shares his view of the T.I. and Lil Flip beef (01:07:36).

Episode 126: "Gwyneth Paltrow Is A Real N***a"

Rockett and Figgy review the new Cardi B 'WAP' single and video and all the controversy surrounding it (26:14) and do a track-by-track breakdown of the Rick Ross and 2 Chainz Verzuz (52:10). They also welcome special guest Joyce Gilliard and discuss her history as a hairstylist in TV and film as well as her short film and her journey as an advocate for safety precautions on film sets (01:33:33). Figgy also plays a collection of tracks from new female rappers to see how they stack up to WAP (02:06:08).

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