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Happy Memorial Day! It was a slow news weekend, so the crew catches up about the Knicks’ Game 3 win in Cleveland, and their weekend plans that were ruined by the rain. DJ Hed is under fire for editing disses out of Drake’s “2 Hard 4 The Radio”, Spotify and UMG announce their new AI features coming soon, and Ray J gets knocked out in his MMA debut. Jim Jones calls out Cam’ron for a Versuz battle, and a listener calls out Mal for questioning JID and J.Cole’s relationship. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Bask and Lather use code RORYANDMAL for 20% off: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! The Prophet Malhamed gets his flowers for his JID and J.Cole take from months ago, and the crew discusses JID addressing the BET Awards and Cole’s verse on “99 Builds Freestyle”. Lupe Fiasco caught some flack for forgetting lyrics at his show, as well as for his rant about people illegally downloading his debut album back in the day. Don Toliver becomes the first rapper to hit a million copies sold in 2026, BET announces their nominees, and Ray Daniels predicts Jay-Z is dropping a Drake diss. The guys share some more NBA Playoffs predictions, and react to Summer Jam’s lineup. Have a great weekend, and we’ll see you next week! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benny The Butcher, Fuego Base and Zip join the guys to tell the story of how Benny signed Fuego Base, Connecticut rappers, and how the Black Soprano Family have been keeping upstate rap alive. Benny addresses Conway the Machine and Westside Gunn both hinting at their retirement, as well as his Drake song that never was released. The guys also chop it up about building business structure, what other rappers they’ve been listening to, and share some hilarious stories. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mal, aka The Cal Ripken of Podcasting, is back home (potentially with an OVO chain), and recaps his trip to Toronto for Drake’s ICEMAN release. Rory and Demaris were outside this weekend, and the whole crew shares their takes on Drake’s trio of projects that dropped on Friday. From favorite songs, to slickest bars, the guys give their highly anticipated breakdown. In other news, Dr. Cheyenne Bryant’s doctorate degree gets called into question, and Jason Lee reacts to old footage of him on The Ricki Lake Show. The NBA’s Conference Finals are here, and we check back in on who’s teams are still in. See you on Thursday! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mal is in Toronto, and no, we haven't heard ICEMAN yet. Today, Rory sits down with DDot and Tracey Lee, who’s new project “Law & Disorder” is out now. DDot and Tracey share some crazy stories about their time at Howard, working with Biggie, and recognizing Jay-Z’s talent. The guys also discuss aging gracefully in hip hop, who gets to critique music, and debate what “real hip hop” is. We’ll see you next week when the ice has melted, and Mal is back! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RORYANDMAL for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family of the show, REASON, drops by to talk about his new project Moving Towards Love_PINK, and share his takes on the “Who’s the Giant” posters that have been popping up in Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta. The guys talk everything from favorite studio sessions, Kendrick Lamar’s GNX being pulled from streaming, and the East Coast vs. West Coast beef from last year. They also address Wale’s recent comments about the toxicity in online hip hop discussions, and discuss Pitchfork’s disrespectful review of Chris Brown’s new album. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RORYANDMAL for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s ICEMAN Week, and Mal reacts to the rumors circulating the internet this week. Charlamagne claims there are A$AP Rocky and DJ Khaled disses on the album, as well as features from Future and Karol G. In other music news, French Montana beats Rick Ross in a Versuz battle, Latto announces her retirement album, and the guys review Chris Brown’s new album. Rolling Loud Orlando sparks discussions surrounding Trim and PlaqueboyMax, and Audemars Piguet and Swatch’s collab has the internet losing its mind. The crew wraps with a recap of Kevin Hart’s roast on Netflix, the Knicks’ series sweep over the Sixers, and Nick Cannon and DDG’s Wild n’ Out battle. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RORYANDMAL for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! Instagram went through a bot purge, and we take a look at some celebrities that lost the most followers. The crew debates who the better vocalist is; Adele or Celine Dion, rank soundtrack songs, and more. The JP Morgan scandal gets messier, with more lawsuits and allegations, and we get more information on Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini’s affair. M.I.A. gets the boot from Kid Cudi’s tour, and a listener calls in about reenactments at a dinner. Finally, we preview new music from 6lack, Action Bronson, Chris Brown, and more. See you next week! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Complex released their 2026 Hip Hop Media Power Rankings List, and the guys react to their ranking, the rankings of their peers, and who missed the cut. Stefon Diggs’ trial wrapped up, as he was found not guilty of assault on his chef, which sparks a discussion on hiring a baddie to be your personal chef. Baby D and Mal discuss the pros and cons of dating a pilot, the guys give some advice to a listener who’s trying to put together the perfect birthing playlist for his girl, and we wrap with a heated debate over bathroom routines. Shoutout to everyone who supported us, and Complex for including us on their rankings! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We start off this episode wishing Rory a happy birthday, before getting into the crew’s weekends, and what everyone has been watching on TV, including everything from Euphoria, to The Kentucky Derby. Real Boston Richey and his ex-girlfriend made headlines this weekend, sparking a conversation about what to do if your opps know your biggest secret. Meg Thee Stallion has become the subject of some women’s litmus tests on first dates, Stephen A. Smith shares some controversial takes about domesticated women, and Chat GPT provides some troubling insights on Finesse2Tymes’ record deal. Finally, we say farewell to Spirit Airlines, as well as the Atlanta Hawks, who got smoked by the Knicks in Game 6. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! Rory prepares for a wild birthday weekend, and the crew previews all of the new music coming out this weekend, from Chris Brown and Leon Thomas, Meek Mill, Lil Tjay, and more. 7PM In Brooklyn introduced the “Datpiff Mixtape Bracket”, and the guys debate who had the best mixtape of that era. A JP Morgan executive gets accused of some nasty office behavior, and Joy Taylor catches some heat on the internet over her comments on men. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory and Baby D got around to watching the Michael movie, and share their takes. It’s also List Season, as The New York Times drops their “30 Greatest Living American Songwriters”, with some notable snubs to debate. Consequence (not the rapper) also released their “Top 100 Greatest Vocalists”, featuring some more surprising names and omissions. The guys also react to USA Today’s “Top 25 Basketball Players of All Time” list, and Mal shares some hot takes. Rick Ross and French Montana announce their Verzuz battle, the internet speculates there may be a new Migos album coming soon, and a pair of voicemails lead to a conversation about Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang is back to recap their weekends, including Mal’s Michael review and Rory and Peeje’s Caribbean karaoke night. The crew grieves Meg and Klay’s breakup, which ultimately brings up a discussion about the internet's reaction to anything Meg related. Speaking of the internet, Demaris’ tweets went viral over the weekend, as well as a video of a Houston man sucking toes at a day party. Cam’ron and Dame Dash continue taking shots at each other, Trump survives another assassination attempt, and a caller inquires about the team’s best pick-up lines. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! The crew kicks this episode off previewing new music dropping from Kehlani, Symba, Latto, and more. Yung Miami premiers a new song for Jadakiss and Fat Joe, while Complex releases their 100 Hottest Rappers, which is full of surprises. We bid farewell to Twitter Communities, and share some of the guys’ internet pet peeves. The Church of Scientology has been getting infiltrated by kids in shiesties, and Russell Brand catches more heat over his interview with Megyn Kelly. Finally, Baby D celebrates ten years of Beyoncé’s “Lemonade”, recapping some of her favorite lyrics. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ice has thawed, and the guys are here to talk about it! The crew makes some predictions on Iceman, Drake’s press roll out, potential features, and who’s getting dissed. Michael Jackson’s biopic was met with mixed reviews, by both fans and critics, and Ye pays a visit to The Jewish Human Rights Center in Beverly Hills. Rory discusses the status of his music, and recaps his night at Kehlani’s album release party. Speaking of Kehlani, Bryson Tiller reveals some new insights on his song “Sorrow”, and the guys give some guidance to a caller who needs advice on his first date. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 4/20! The crew recaps their weekends in the house (mostly), and questions why Mal wasn’t in attendance to defend his Bronx sister, Ice Spice from her attacker in Hollywood. Cam’ron got bodyslammed by Jey Uso ahead of Wrestlemania, and our friend Trick Williams left Vegas with a WWE Championship. Lil Wayne hit the timeline feeling left out from Coachella and The Grammys, while The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame sparked controversy over this year’s inductees. Drake kicks off his “Iceman” rollout with a massive pile of ice in the middle of Toronto, and Baby D and Rory make a bet on the release date. Cardi B wraps up her record setting tour, Tems reveals her strategy for breakups, and a voicemail has Mal questioning if he would be a step-father or not. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off this Friday with Mal debunking the rumors of Drake’s highly anticipated Iceman release, as well as some highlight footage of Rory (aka Floory) taking a tumble on livestream with Symba. N.O.R.E. makes headlines during his appearance on The Jason Lee Show, where he holds it down (sorta) for Offset, while Quavo was seen on the jumbotron at Cardi B’s show. Remy Ma disses Papoose and Claressa Shields, the NBA Playoffs kick off, and Speedy Morman shades a fan’s boyfriend at Coachella. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thursday! The crew kicks this episode off trying to define lust, and a debate on if it counts as a drug. 50 Cent is executive producing his own 3 part documentary, and Rick Ross chimes in to call him broke. Rory gives his review of Landman, which leads to a discussion about being involved in their kids’ dating lives. Baby D tells the truth about women and lies, and Mal prepares for an encounter with a hypothetical stalker. They wrap by sharing some advice to a caller who is having trouble rationalizing his crashout. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory is back from LA, and brought the weather back with him on this 80 degree Monday. He catches up with Baby D and Mal on his trip, sharing their thoughts about young people in the club, and dude hangouts. Speaking of young people, Euphoria is back for its third season, and the guys discuss the direction that it’s going in. Justin Bieber faces backlash for his Coachella performance, and Chris Brown and Usher announce their joint Raymond & Brown (R&B) Tour. In other news, the internet roasts Jack Harlow again for his choice of hats, Offset makes a fashionable return to the stage, J.Cole puts up a double-single in his Chinese Basketball Association debut, and the team is here to react to it all! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baby D and Mal kick off this Rory-less episode discussing the cancellation of Wireless Fest, in light of Ye being banned from the UK. Offset is in debt to the casinos (and apparently Ebro and Dez Bryant), and the crew speaks on his alleged altercation with Lil Tjay that lead to Offset being shot. GloRilla’s sister, and Tee Grizzley’s mother both sparked an internet debate on what you owe your family, while Janet Jackson fights with her family in the lead up to the new Michael Jackson biopic. Finally, we preview new music coming out Friday, headlined by Snoop Dogg, DJ Khaled, and more! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RORYANDMAL for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.