Holdin’ Court Podcast
Sit down with Big Court as he delivers a unique brand of unfiltered content joined by some of the biggest names in entertainment/sports to share their journey and discuss trending topics in the culture. Joined by his daughter Rachel Renee’ and Producer Ken, Holdin Court Podcast brilliantly blends the urban experience with current topics as guests document their life experiences and rise to fame. Holdin Court Podcast has risen tremendously in popularity and is one of the cultures top celebrity and music industry podcast.
Previous guest have included Snoop Dogg, Ice T, Tank, Tiffany Haddish, Kristanna Loken, Lavell Crawford, Natasha Graziano, Eric Bellinger, Bone Thugz-N-Harmony, Matt Barnes, Zab Judah, Master P, Michael Jai White, J Prince, and Tech N9ne to name a few.
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Dewey Da Don Talks Tech N9ne, Usher, Rich The Factor, Blood Affiliation, And Owning 2 Starbucks Stores.
Hailing from Kansas City, Kansas, Dewey Da Don is a powerhouse in the Midwest rap scene known for his gritty lyricism, undeniable flow, and a sound that blends street authenticity with mainstream appeal. From a young age, Dewey developed a passion for music and a deep connection to the culture, which quickly translated into his raw, unfiltered style. His name is synonymous with both hard-hitting bars and a relentless work ethic, earning him respect across the regional hip-hop circuit.
Dewey's career took flight as he began collaborating with some of the biggest names in the game, solidifying his place among Kansas City's finest. He's worked with iconic artists like Tech N9ne, J-Diggs, Rich the Factor, Head DaDon, KC Young Boss, and Taebo Tha Truth, proving his versatility and ability to hold his own alongside rap legends. Each collaboration has added a layer to Dewey's growing legacy, with his features showcasing his sharp lyricism, compelling storytelling, and distinctive sound that blends the grit of Kansas City with modern hip-hop elements.
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Roy Scott (Part 2) Talks Leaving The Streets Of KC, Becoming A Tech Founder, Healthy Hip Hop, And Pitching To Shark Tank.
Roy Scott, CEO and founder of Healthy Hip Hop, was heavily influenced by hip-hop culture growing up. After graduating high school, he passed on a promising college basketball career to become a rapper. Years later, Roy picked up his four-year-old son, Justus, from school and noticed him repeating his explicit lyrics word for word. That’s when he knew a drastic change was needed and Healthy Hip Hop was born. Healthy Hip Hop serves as a positive alternative that focuses on uplifting youth through promoting mental and physical health, educational achievement and personal empowerment.
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Roy Scott (Part 1) Talks Trading D1 Scholarship To Rap, Meeting Dyamund Shields, Old Tech N9ne Rap Beef, And Losing Deal With Sony Records.
Roy Scott, CEO and founder of Healthy Hip Hop, was heavily influenced by hip-hop culture growing up. After graduating high school, he passed on a promising college basketball career to become a rapper. Years later, Roy picked up his four-year-old son, Justus, from school and noticed him repeating his explicit lyrics word for word. That’s when he knew a drastic change was needed and Healthy Hip Hop was born. Healthy Hip Hop serves as a positive alternative that focuses on uplifting youth through promoting mental and physical health, educational achievement and personal empowerment.
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Strange Music CEO Travis O'Guin (Part 3) Calls Out Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, Talks Multi-Million Dollar Strange Land Compound, And Strange Almost Signing Doja Cat.
A successful businessman in the furniture and real estate industries, O'Guin recognized that Tech N9ne's talent was being mismanaged and partnered up with him to form Strange Music around 2000. A believer in the Japanese business philosophy that the middleman should be cut out, O'Guin built a Strange Music studio and started making all merch in-house.
Travis O'guin and Tech N9ne continue to defy industry rules by ascending onward and upward, as he makes Forbes‘ Cash Kings list again. Earning a spot alongside hip hop heavyweights like Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay Z, Drake, Pharrell and many more, Tech N9ne finds himself as one of hip hop’s top earners.
We recently spoke to Travis O'Guin for our latest episode of Holdin Court Podcast where he spoke on Tech N9ne's come up, their struggles and more.
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Strange Music CEO Travis O'Guin (Part 2) Talks Signing Brotha Lynch Hung, Suge Knights Business Tactics, And Working With Jell Roll.
Strange Music's built an empire over the years. Tech N9ne alongside his partner Travis O'Guin essentially helped build the template for independent rappers on the grind. Since 1999, they've approached the industry on their own accord, both musically and business wise. However, they definitely faced their fair share of adversities while trying to make it. We recently spoke to Travis O'Guin for our latest episode of Holdin Court Podcast where he spoke on Tech N9ne's come up, their struggles and more.
A successful businessman in the furniture and real estate industries, O'Guin recognized that Tech N9ne's talent was being mismanaged and partnered up with him to form Strange Music around 2000. A believer in the Japanese business philosophy that the middleman should be cut out, O'Guin built a Strange Music studio and started making all merch in-house.
Travis O'guin and Tech N9ne continue to defy industry rules by ascending onward and upward, as he makes Forbes‘ Cash Kings list again. Earning a spot alongside hip hop heavyweights like Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay Z, Drake, Pharrell and many more, Tech N9ne finds himself as one of hip hop’s top earners.
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Travis O'guin (Part 1) Talks Growing Up In Kansas City, Traumatic Childhood, Meeting Tech N9ne And Starting Strange Music.
Strange Music's built an empire over the years. Tech N9ne alongside his partner Travis O'Guin essentially helped build the template for independent rappers on the grind. Since 1999, they've approached the industry on their own accord, both musically and business wise. However, they definitely faced their fair share of adversities while trying to make it. We recently spoke to Travis O'Guin for our latest episode of Holdin Court Podcast where he spoke on Tech N9ne's come up, their struggles and more.
A successful businessman in the furniture and real estate industries, O'Guin recognized that Tech N9ne's talent was being mismanaged and partnered up with him to form Strange Music around 2000. A believer in the Japanese business philosophy that the middleman should be cut out, O'Guin built a Strange Music studio and started making all merch in-house.
Travis O'guin and Tech N9ne continue to defy industry rules by ascending onward and upward, as he makes Forbes‘ Cash Kings list again. Earning a spot alongside hip hop heavyweights like Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay Z, Drake, Pharrell and many more, Tech N9ne finds himself as one of hip hop’s top earners.
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Bentley Kyle Evans (Part 2) On Being Co-Creator Of The Jamie Foxx Show, His Role As "You So Almondy" On "Martin" And Co-Writing "A Thin Line Between Love And Hate"
Bentley Kyle Evans made his acting debut in the 1990 film House Party. He is most notable as the show runner on several sitcoms, among them Martin (1992–1997) on FOX, The Jamie Foxx Show (1996–2001) on The WB, and Love That Girl! (2010–2014) on TV One. Evans is also the creator of Love That Girl! and the co-creator of The Jamie Foxx Show. Outside of television, Evans is the co-screenwriter, with his Martin star Martin Lawrence, of Lawrence's 1996 feature film, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate.
Evans created, executive produces and directs the TV series Family Time, which became Bounce TV's first original scripted program. Evans is also the creator of other Bounce TV sitcoms, such as In the Cut and Grown Folks. In addition, Evans executive produced a new Jamie Foxx sitcom, Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!, which debuted on Netflix in 2021.
Evans teamed up with famed rapper MC Lyte and together they co-created the series Partners in Rhyme which premiered on the ALLBLK. Evans directed the first and second season.
Also on ALLBLK, Evans Executive produces and directs the situation comedy, Millennials. The second season is set to air in the third quarter of 2022.
In 2022, Evans co-wrote and co-executive produced Martin: The Reunion on BET+.
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Bentley Kyle Evans (Part 1) Talks Meeting Robert Townsend, Working With Keenan Ivory Wayans, Meeting Martin Lawrence And Being The Show Runner On "Martin"
Bentley Kyle Evans made his acting debut in the 1990 film House Party. He is most notable as the show runner on several sitcoms, among them Martin (1992–1997) on FOX, The Jamie Foxx Show (1996–2001) on The WB, and Love That Girl! (2010–2014) on TV One. Evans is also the creator of Love That Girl! and the co-creator of The Jamie Foxx Show. Outside of television, Evans is the co-screenwriter, with his Martin star Martin Lawrence, of Lawrence's 1996 feature film, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate.
Evans created, executive produces and directs the TV series Family Time, which became Bounce TV's first original scripted program. Evans is also the creator of other Bounce TV sitcoms, such as In the Cut and Grown Folks. In addition, Evans executive produced a new Jamie Foxx sitcom, Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!, which debuted on Netflix in 2021.
Evans teamed up with famed rapper MC Lyte and together they co-created the series Partners in Rhyme which premiered on the ALLBLK. Evans directed the first and second season.
Also on ALLBLK, Evans Executive produces and directs the situation comedy, Millennials. The second season is set to air in the third quarter of 2022.
In 2022, Evans co-wrote and co-executive produced Martin: The Reunion on BET+.
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Big Court & Rachel Renee' Talk The Wayans Brothers, Messy Podcast And Blogs, Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion, And If Female Rappers Are Saving Hip Hop.
Big Court & his co-host/daughter Rachel Renee' discuss the genius of the Wayans family as they are inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall Of Fame. They also debate if female rappers like Glorrila, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Doja Cat are contributing to the preservation of Hip Hop as they dominate the charts. Big Court & Rachel Renee' also unpack the general publics insatiable appetite for controversial and messy content and how Holdin Court Podcast refuses to partake.
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Krayzie Bone Talks Near Death Experience, Living With Sarcoidosis BTNH Movie And Music, Conor McGregor, And Spread The Love Foundation.
After finding success with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Krayzie Bone recorded his solo debut, Thug Mentality 1999, in 1999. The album was released as a double disc set, featuring a large selection of guest appearances, including Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Mo Thugs, Mariah Carey, ThugLine, The Marley Brothers, Big Pun, Fat Joe, Cuban Link, Gangsta Boo, E-40, 8 Ball & MJG, Kurupt, Naughty By Nature and Snoop Dogg. The album was largely produced by multi instrumentalist Romeo Antonio and was certified platinum by the RIAA.
In 2001, Krayzie Bone released Thug On Da Line, which received generally positive reviews from music critics and went gold.
In 2005 Krayzie Bone was featured in the song "Ridin'" by Chamillionaire. "Ridin'" was awarded "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. It was also nominated for Best Rap Song. It became number one in December on the Pop Chart 3 months after its physical release. The song also topped the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart when it was released there. The song ranked #3 on Rolling Stone's "100 Best Songs of 2006" and #91 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop". It was the best selling ringtone in 2006, with 3.2 million sales, certified by the RIAA as the first multi-platinum Mastertone artist in history. It was also awarded the last Best Rap Video at the MTV Video Music Awards, which was awarded in 2006.
Krayzie Bone comes from a fourth generation family of Jehovah's Witnesses, and as such does not celebrate Christmas. He believes many rappers are unintentionally following the agenda of the Illuminati.[9]
On September 24, 2023, Krayzie Bone was admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles after coughing up blood in his sleep, what was later attributed to sarcoidosis. Doctors were unsuccessful in an emergency surgery. On September 26, he was sedated due to a main artery in his lung leaking. However, on October 3, he announced he had recovered from the ailment.
Krayzie Bone also has a thriving foundation called "Spread The Love" that mentors and teaches at risk youth life skills and about the music business.
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BeBe Drake (Part 2) Talks Meeting Ice Cube, Friday After Next, Bommerang, Working With John Witherspoon And Eddie Murphy.
BeBe Drake (Part 2 ) Talks Meeting Ice Cube, Playing Ms. Pearly IN "Friday After Next", "Boomerang", and Working With John Witherspoon, Eddie Murphy, And Michael Jordan.
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BeBe Drake (Part 1) Talks Facing Racism During Childhood, Acting In The Negro Ensemble Theater, First Acting Job On "Good Times" And Working With Richard Pryor.
Drake made her Broadway debut in the 1975 Leslie Lee's play The First Breeze of Summer and the following year appeared in Great Performances production. She later was regular cast member on the two short-lived sitcoms: Snip (1976) and Sanford Arms (1977).
During her career, Drake appeared in more than 70 films and television series. She made her big screen debut in 1975 appearing in films Report to the Commissioner and Friday Foster, and in 1977 had supporting role opposite Richard Pryor in the comedy film Which Way Is Up?. In 1979 she co-starred in the miniseries Backstairs at the White House and the made-for-television movie The Cracker Factory. She made guest-starring appearances on television series such as Good Times, Welcome Back, Kotter, The Love Boat, The Jeffersons, Highway to Heaven, Thirtysomething, L.A. Law, The Jamie Foxx Show, The Steve Harvey Show, The Parent 'Hood and The Bernie Mac Show.
Drake appeared in films such as The Last Married Couple in America (1980), Xanadu (1980), Oh, God! Book II (1980), First Monday in October (1981), Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986), Alien Nation (1988), House Party (1990), Across the Tracks (1991), Boomerang (1992), Jason's Lyric (1994), Space Jam (1996), How to Be a Player (1997), Anywhere But Here (1999), Leprechaun in the Hood (2000), Friday After Next (2002), Wild Hogs (2007) and Influence (2020).
Drake appeared in the 1980 made-for-television drama Scared Straight! Another Story, the 1987 thriller Billionaire Boys Club, and the 1989 miniseries The Women of Brewster Place. She was regular cast member in the 1990 short-lived sitcom New Attitude. From 1989 to 1993 she had recurring role on A Different World playing Velma Gaines and later had recurring roles on Martin and Another Bad Creation.
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Big Court And Rachel Renee' Discuss Nepotism, Building Generational Wealth, And Influencers Being The New Celebrity.
Big Court and his daughter/co-host Rachel Renee' talk about trending tops and the current state of social media stars.
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Z-Ro Talks J Prince, Scarface, Childhood Trauma, Going To Therapy, And New Album With Ceelo Green.
A prolific Houston rapper with a baritone voice that is both smooth and menacing, Z-Ro merges hip-hop and R&B with explicitly honest tales of street life, relationships, and love. He debuted in the late '90s and first charted with his second album, Z-Ro vs. the World (2000), leading to a long-term affiliation with Rap-A-Lot Records. While signed to the globally recognized Houston label, Z-Ro hit the Billboard 200 with nine albums, starting with The Life of Joseph W. McVey (2004) and including his five-volume "drug series" introduced with Crack (2008) and concluded with Angel Dust (2012). Z-Ro went on to launch 1 Deep Entertainment, the outlet for all of his output since then. Drankin' & Drivin' (2016), No Love Boulevard (2017), and The Ghetto Gospel (2024) are among the full-length highlights of his independent phase. Z-Ro has hit the R&B/hip-hop singles chart several times, as both a featured artist (Bun B's "Get Throwed," Slim Thug's "Gangsta") and lead artist (including "Top Notch" and "Never [These Days]"). He's also known as the Mo City Don, named in reference to the Missouri city where he was raised.
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Tank Talks Homophobia In The Culture, Tyrese, Ginuwine, Aaliyah, Jamie Foxx, And New R&B Money Podcast.
Tank, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. He began his career as a backing vocalist for R&B singers Aaliyah and Ginuwine, and signed a recording contract with the former's record label, Blackground Records as a performing act in 1998. His 2001 single, "Maybe I Deserve" peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and led his debut studio album, Force of Nature (2001). It peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200, while his second album, One Man (2002), peaked within the top 20 and was met with mixed critical reception.
Following a five-year hiatus, he entered a joint venture with Motown to release his third album, Sex, Love & Pain (2007). Met with his furthest commercial success, it peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 and was preceded by the Billboard Hot 100-top 50 single, "Please Don't Go". He parted ways with the labels in favor of Atlantic Records to release his following albums: Now or Never (2010), This Is How I Feel (2012), Stronger (2014), Sex, Love & Pain II (2014), and Savage (2017), the latter of which spawned the platinum-certified single "When We". Following his ninth album Elevation (2019), his tenth album, R&B Money (2022) was announced as his final due to hearing loss in his right ear, which hampered his musical ability.[3]
In 2007, he formed the R&B trio TGT with contemporaries Ginuwine and Tyrese, with whom he released one studio album (2013). Along with recording, Tank has been credited with songwriting and production for other artists including Kelly Rowland, Chris Brown, Monica, Jamie Foxx, Omarion, LeToya Luckett, NLT, and KeKe Wyatt. His other ventures include his record label R&B Money, which has signed frequent collaborator J. Valentine; the two began hosting a namesake podcast in 2022, which enlists prominent figures in the genre as guests. Tank has been nominated for four Grammy Awards, a Soul Train Music Award, and his podcast was nominated for Best Work of Music Journalism - Multimedia at the 2023 International Music Journalism Awards.
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First Degree The D.E. Talks Being A Teacher, Working With Brotha Lynch Hung, E-40, Ice T, Winning 38K On Wheel Of Fortune And New Sac Documentary
First Degree The D.E. is a rap artist, music producer, movie producer and math teacher from Sacramento, California. He was born Michael Colen on October 4th, 1974. He owns independent record label, Fahrenheit Records and has released over 20 projects, including rap and jazz albums and full length movies. Known for his dark sound, deep voice, and creative lyrics, First Degree The D.E. has been a factor in the West Coast rap scene for over 15 years, working and touring with Brotha Lynch Hung, Andre Nickatina, Tech N9ne, and more. First Degree The D.E. has sold over 75,000 units world-wide. His uninique style, music, and authenticity has delveloped First Degree The D.E. and global cult-like following.
Over the years, The D.E. has been active in the South Sacramento community. He has been featured in several Sacramento Bee and Sac News & Review articles, including a spread about his Bloods and Crips gang peace album, First Degree The D.E.s most noted accomplishments include appearances on Brotha Lynch Hung's "Loaded" and most recently Brotha Lynch Hung's "Dinner and a Movie", released by Strange Music Inc. First Degree The D.E. has performed in over 100 shows and had recently authored a book about Sacramento's musical past called The History of Sacramento Rap.
First Degree The D.E. attended Sam Brannon, Kennedy High School, Christian Brothers High School, Hampton University, Sac State University, and National University. Michael Colen has a Master's Degree in Global Teaching Strategies.
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Big Court And Rachel Renee' Debate If Jaguar Wright Is A Whistle Blower Or Troublemaker. Also Discuss The 50/50 Debate Among Couples.
Big Court and his daughter/co-host Rachel Renee' return for a new season of Holdin Court Podcast with a fresh new episode that unpacks todays trending topics. Big Court and his mini-me Rachel Renee' unpack the the hurdles of dating as a millennial and also discuss if internet personality Jaguar Wright is in fact a whistle blower or troublemaker.
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X-Raided Talks C-Bo, Tech N9ne, Brotha Lynch Hung, Being Off Parole, And Garden Blocc Unity And Album.
X-Raided is a rapper from Sacramento, California. In 1992, he was sentenced to 31 years in prison on murder charges, which he denied, maintaining his innocence. The lyrics of his debut album, Psycho Active, was submitted as evidence by the prosecutors. Subsequently, X continued to record rap songs in prison, until being released on parole 26 years into his sentence. He was later signed with Strange Music.
X-Raided was paroled on September 14, 2018 after serving 26 years in prison, due to a letter of support from Lyle and Erik Menéndez, whom he had befriended in prison, who wrote that X-Raided "has developed into a kind and patient person, rooted in integrity, and passionate about his ideas." X-Raided expressed remorse for his past criminal activity, and expressed the intention leading a new life as a changed man, as well as marking a change in his career and lyrical style.
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Chuck Johnson Talks Taking Over The Legendary Soul Beat TV, Bay Area Music Scene, And Close Relationship With E-40.
Founded in 1978 by the visionary Charles "Chuck" Johnson, Soul Beat Network emerged as California's first African American television network dedicated to serving the vibrant African American community of Oakland, CA. With 24-hour programming that included R&B, rap, gospel entertainment, lifestyle shows, religious services, local and national news, political discussions, relationship advice, and more, Soul Beat quickly became a cultural cornerstone.
Throughout its early years, Soul Beat Network was a launching pad for numerous artists, personalities, and comedians who would go on to achieve great success. Despite its closure in 2003, the legacy of Soul Beat endured in the hearts and memories of its dedicated audience.
In the digital age, Soul Beat Network has been revitalized by Charles "Chuck" Johnson (no relation to the original founder) and is committed to recapturing the magic of its original format. Recognizing that today's viewers often prefer streaming services over traditional television, Soul Beat Network has adapted to meet contemporary demands while striving to return to television.
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Loki (Formerly Of Siccmade Music) Talks Working With Brotha Lynch Hung, Sacramento Gang Culture, And Overcoming Addiction.
Gangsta/ conscious rapper from Sacramento, California. Now going by the name Loki Excelsior, he was an original member of Brotha Lynch Hung’s Siccmade Muzicc record label. Over the years, he has collaborated with artists such as Brotha Lynch Hung, X-Raided, Tech N9ne, Spice 1, K-Rino, Cognito, B-Legit, and many more. In 2023, he released his comeback album “Pineapple” through Eleventh Hour Entertainment Inc. It was fully produced by Canadian record producer Trajic, and features guest appearances from Spice 1, K-Rino, and D-Dubb.
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Rachel Renee' Talks Being A Tech Founder And The Launch Of Her New All In One E-Commerce Platform.
Rachel Renee' is co-host of the Holdin Court Podcast and the oldest daughter of Big Court. She is also a tech founder who launched Goat Moves Inc which is an all in one E-Commerce marketplace platform. She is joined by one of her advisors and tech founder Roy Scott of Healthy Hip Hip and Eric Cox ll who is Head Of Growth from Netcaptial.
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Ken "K-Lou" Franklin Talks Producing For Master P, No Limit Records, Beats By The Pound, And New Movie "Fated"
K-Lou, also known as Ken Franklin, is a composer, producer, and owner of K-Lou Productions. He's known for his work on Deep in It (2022) and Fated (2024), for which he's credited as a composer, executive producer, and original music and score creator. He's also produced for artists such as Master P, No Limit, E-40, Mac Dre, and N2Deep.
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AD (Formerly Of No Jumper) Talks Growing Up In Compton, Cuhmunity, Gang Banging, Rap Career, Becoming A Successful Influencer, And Drama In The LA Podcast Scene.
AD is a rapper/influencer that first gained notoriety as a rapper with hit songs "Thug" feat. YG and "Juice". He transitioned into podcasting and joined the popular No Jumper Podcast and would go on to create his own highly successful platform Cuhmunity.
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Marvaless Talks Being Labelmates With C-Bo, 2Pac Reaching Out, And Working With Mac Dre, Tha Jacka, And Messy Marv.
in 1992, a year after finishing high school, Marvaless got together with C-Bo to record her debut album, Ghetto Blues, through AWOL Records. Successive solo releases were Just Marvaless (1995), Wiccked (1996), Fearless (1998), and Ghetto Blues 2001 (2001). During this time, Cooks also made a series of guest appearances on records by acts including 2Pac, Conscious Daughters, Mac Mall, Master P, Mac Dre, and AWOL label mates Lunasicc and C-Bo. She also performed with artists including Ice Cube, Biggie Smalls, Do or Die, and Redman.
In 2003 she returned to the scene with Bonnie and Clyde, a collaboration album with Messy Marv, followed by another collaboration, 3 Da Hard Way, with The Jacka and Husalah of Mob Figaz in 2005. She followed with her next solo album Ready Made the same year. Her most recent album, Queen of The Mob, was released in 2010 and she is planning to release another solo album, Marva Jean, with Legasi Records. She also featured in the album "A Female Grind" by Thugg Miss in 2013.
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Natasha Graziano Talks Overcoming Drug Addiction, Being Homeless To Being Forbes # 1 Female Motivational Speaker Under 40, And Having over 20 Million Followers.
Natasha Graziano is a popular Youtuber, podcaster, entrepreneur, author, public speaker, philanthropist, influencer, social media star, and public figure. She was born on the 9th of January 1990 in London, England, The United Kingdom. Natasha Graziano is well-known for releasing the best-selling book named The Action Plan: How to Implement the Law of Attraction into Your Life in Under an Hour. She is also famous for her YouTube videos.
Natasha began her career as a model. She did modeling for various famous fashion brands including FashionNova. Later she began writing books to pursue her career as an author. Forbes recently named her the # 1 female motivational speaker under 40 as she has over 20 million followers on social media.
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Eric Bellinger Talks Growing Up In Compton, Ca, Working With Justin Bieber, Usher, Trey Songz, Friendship With Chris Brown, Writing Songs For R&Bs Biggest Stars. And New Album And Tour.
Eric Bellinger Jr. a R&B singer and songwriter. He began songwriting in 2010, and his co-writing credits including "Lemme See" by Usher, "New Flame" by Chris Brown, "You Don't Know" by Tank, "Right Here" by Justin Bieber, and "Disrespectful" by Trey Songz.[2] In 2011, Bellinger won a Grammy in the category of Best R&B Album for contribution to Chris Brown's album F.A.M.E.. In 2014, Bellinger renewed focus on his recording career and released his debut album, The Rebirth in February of that year. He then released two extended plays with 300 Entertainment, Eric B for President: Term 1 in 2016, and Eric B for President: Term 2 in 2017.
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Tariq Nasheed Talks New Movie "Microphone Check", Hidden Colors, FBA, Reparations, DJ Vlad, And The P Diddy Scandal.
Tariq Nasheed is known online for his controversial commentary on race. He is a proponent of "Foundational Black Americans" (FBA), an ideology and movement he founded, which is defined as, "any person classified as Black, who can trace their bloodline lineage back to the American system of slavery. To be designated as an FBA, at least one parent must come from a non-immigrant background in The United States of America." Nasheed believes FBAs must "seek out reparations for their own" and that American-born descendants of the American Slave Trade have not adequately sought out resources for themselves.
Nasheed is known for his use of the term "bed wench" and the related term "Negro bed wench mentality". He uses the term to refer to black women who date interracially. He revived and popularized use of this term, which historically was used to disparage black women who were raped by their masters during slavery. Ebony Magazine described Nasheed's conception of the term "bed wench" as a put-down of successful black women who challenge the institutions of black patriarchy. Nasheed also uses the term "buck breaking" to refer to the sexual abuse of Black men, particularly in the context of slavery, via a documentary of the same name, which MEL Magazine described as containing "uncooked nonsense" and being largely inaccurate.[2
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Zab Judah Talks His Fight With Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Don King, Loss To Kostya Tszyu, And His Relationship With Big Meech And J Prince.
Zab Judah is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1996 to 2019. He held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the IBF and WBO junior welterweight titles between 2000 and 2004; the undisputed welterweight title in 2005, which included a reign as the lineal champion from 2005 to 2006; and the IBF junior welterweight title again in 2011. Judah's career ended in 2019 when he was hospitalized after suffering a brain bleed in a stoppage loss to Cletus Seldin.
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Lavell Crawford Talks Lil Boosie, Club Shay Shay, Katt Williams, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and him losing 250 pounds.
Crawford began performing standup comedy professionally in 1990. He frequently performed on BET's ComicView during the 1990s. He was a contestant on NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2007, where in the two-hour season finale he lost to Jon Reep. In 2011 at the Roberts Orpheum Theatre in St. Louis, he recorded Lavell Crawford: Can a Brother Get Some Love.
Crawford portrayed Saul Goodman's iconic bodyguard Huell Babineaux in the crime drama series Breaking Bad and its spinoff, Better Call Saul, from 2011 to 2022. He also played Babineaux in Huell's Rules, a non-canonical comedy short set after the events of Breaking Bad. Crawford has also appeared in comedic roles in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Tosh.0, The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, and Aqua TV Show Show.
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Wesley Jonathan Part 2: Talks People Confusing Him With Nick Cannon And His New Show With MC Lyte.
Wesley Jonathan is an American actor best known for his starring role as Jamal Grant in the NBC sitcom City Guys (1997–2001), Gary Thorpe in the sitcom What I Like About You (2002–2006), Sweetness in the film Roll Bounce (2005), Noah Cruise in the film Crossover (2006), and Fletcher "Stamps" Ballentine on TV Land's The Soul Man (2012–2016).
Jonathan has starred, co-starred, or made guest appearances in several movies and television shows including: Sister, Sister, Moesha, Boy Meets World, Smart Guy, Thea, Baywatch, A Different World, Boston Public, Crossover, National Lampoon's Bag Boy, Divine Intervention (2007 film), Roll Bounce, and the 1995 film Panther as Bobby Hutton.
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Wesley Jonathan Part 1: Talks Growing Up In LA, City Guys, And His Role As "Sweetness" In The Movie Roll Bounce.
Wesley Jonathan is an American actor best known for his starring role as Jamal Grant in the NBC sitcom City Guys (1997–2001), Gary Thorpe in the sitcom What I Like About You (2002–2006), Sweetness in the film Roll Bounce (2005), Noah Cruise in the film Crossover (2006), and Fletcher "Stamps" Ballentine on TV Land's The Soul Man (2012–2016).
Jonathan has starred, co-starred, or made guest appearances in several movies and television shows including: Sister, Sister, Moesha, Boy Meets World, Smart Guy, Thea, Baywatch, A Different World, Boston Public, Crossover, National Lampoon's Bag Boy, Divine Intervention (2007 film), Roll Bounce, and the 1995 film Panther as Bobby Hutton.
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Brett Dismuke Part 2 - Brett Talks Working With Kevin Hart And Producing His Comedy Special, Katt Williams, And Tubi Movies.
An entertainment industry professional with over 30 years of experience across marketing, production, sales and branding, Brett Dismuke serves as General Manager/Head of Content of AMC Networks brands ALLBLK and WE TV. Prior to being appointed to this role in December 2020, Dismuke served as Chief Content Officer of ALLBLK where he oversaw content acquisition and development of original programming. During his tenure as Chief Content Officer, Dismuke's focus on original programming spawned several breakout hit series for the streaming service including nighttime soap opera, A House Divided, and action-packed thriller, Double Cross.
Before returning to ALLBLK (formerly UMC) to helm the subscription video on demand platform, Dismuke maintained his own entertainment outfit, So Chi Entertainment; served as President/COO of The Swirl Group, President of Moguldom Entertainment, and as Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Urban Programming for RLJ Entertainment's One Village studio. Mr. Dismuke holds a Bachelor's Degree from University of Southern California.
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Brett Dismuke Part 1 - Brett Talks Growing Up In Gang Infested Chicago, Mom Being A Police Officer, And Becoming A Head Network Executive At WE TV/All Blk.
An entertainment industry professional with over 30 years of experience across marketing, production, sales and branding, Brett Dismuke serves as General Manager/Head of Content of AMC Networks brands ALLBLK and WE TV. Prior to being appointed to this role in December 2020, Dismuke served as Chief Content Officer of ALLBLK where he oversaw content acquisition and development of original programming. During his tenure as Chief Content Officer, Dismuke's focus on original programming spawned several breakout hit series for the streaming service including nighttime soap opera, A House Divided, and action-packed thriller, Double Cross.
Before returning to ALLBLK (formerly UMC) to helm the subscription video on demand platform, Dismuke maintained his own entertainment outfit, So Chi Entertainment; served as President/COO of The Swirl Group, President of Moguldom Entertainment, and as Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Urban Programming for RLJ Entertainment's One Village studio. Mr. Dismuke holds a Bachelor's Degree from University of Southern California.
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Compton Ricc Roc Talks Childhood, Prison, Crip Mac, Drama With Influencers, And Becoming A Filmmaker.
Compton Ricc Roc pulls up to Holdin Court Podcast and gives an in-depth interview about his upbringing in Compton, Ca. Ricc Roc, who once was a rapper under the moniker Y.OG, served over 10 years in prison for gang related homicide. Nowadays Compton Ricc Roc is an up and coming filmmaker/content creator who spreads a message of positivity through his comedy skits and workout videos.
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Deputy DA John McKinney On Working The Gang Division In LA, Nipsey Hussle, Xinran Ji, And His Campaign For DA.
Deputy DA John McKinney received his law degree from UCLA in 1997 and worked at superior courts in South Gate, Whittier, West Covina, and Compton. Mr. McKinney also worked in the V.I.P. unit which was a small, specially trained group of prosecutors who handle cases involving special victims, like the Special Victims Unit portrayed on the NBC show “Law and Order SVU.”
John McKinney also prosecuted high-profile murder cases while assigned to the Major Crimes Division. His most recent trial involved the death of Grammy award-winning rapper, businessman, and voice of South Los Angeles, Ermias Asghedom, aka “Nipsey Hussle.” I secured a first-degree murder conviction against Eric Holder Jr. in the vicious shooting of Hussle. Nipsey’s death was a great loss to his family, fans, and the entire community in South Los Angeles.
John Mckinney is currently running for head DA for the city of Los Angeles.
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Brandon Jay McLaren Part 2- Talks Joining The Cast Of Snowfall And While Still Filming The Rookie On ABC
Canadian American actor Brandon Jay McLaren is well known for his extensive work portraying a diverse range of characters on both the big and small screen. Notable television credits include fan favorite 'Xavier Watkins' on the comedy/action series Turner & Hooch, Disney+'s reboot of the classic 1989 buddy-cop film, the ABC action series The Rookie, alongside Nathan Fillion, and as 'Buckley' on season five of the acclaimed FX series Snowfall, created by Dave Andron, Eric Amadio and John Singleton.
From 2013 through 2015, McLaren starred as undercover agent 'Dale Jakes' on the USA drama series Graceland, for which he won a Best Actor Golden Maple Award in 2015. Other television credits include recurring roles on Chicago Fire (NBC), Slasher (Chiller Network), Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (Bravo), Falling Skies (TNT), Harper's Island (CBS) and The Killing (AMC), for which he was nominated for a 2012 Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series.
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Brandon Jay McLaren Part 1- Talks Growing Up In Canada, Early Acting Career, And Playing Red Ranger On SPD Power Rangers
Canadian American actor Brandon Jay McLaren is well known for his extensive work portraying a diverse range of characters on both the big and small screen. Notable television credits include fan favorite 'Xavier Watkins' on the comedy/action series Turner & Hooch, Disney+'s reboot of the classic 1989 buddy-cop film, the ABC action series The Rookie, alongside Nathan Fillion, and as 'Buckley' on season five of the acclaimed FX series Snowfall, created by Dave Andron, Eric Amadio and John Singleton.
From 2013 through 2015, McLaren starred as undercover agent 'Dale Jakes' on the USA drama series Graceland, for which he won a Best Actor Golden Maple Award in 2015. Other television credits include recurring roles on Chicago Fire (NBC), Slasher (Chiller Network), Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (Bravo), Falling Skies (TNT), Harper's Island (CBS) and The Killing (AMC), for which he was nominated for a 2012 Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series.
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Kristanna Loken Part 2 - Talks Starring In Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines, Working With Arnold Schwartzeneggar And "The L Word"
Kristanna Loken is an American actress and fashion model. She is best known for her roles in the films Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), BloodRayne (2005) and Bounty Killer (2013) and on the TV series Painkiller Jane (2007), The L Word (2007–2008) and Burn Notice (2011–2012).
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Kristanna Loken Part 1 - Talks Growing Up In New York, Modeling, And Starring In Gangland With Ice T.
Kristanna Loken is an American actress and fashion model. She is best known for her roles in the films Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), BloodRayne (2005) and Bounty Killer (2013) and on the TV series Painkiller Jane (2007), The L Word (2007–2008) and Burn Notice (2011–2012).
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Rashad McCants Part 2 - Talks Clashing With Patrick Beverly On Gilbert Arenas Podcast And Playing In The Big 3 League.
In June 2008, McCants began dating reality television star Khloe Kardashian. The two were introduced by the National Football League player Reggie Bush who had been dating her sister Kim at the time. The relationship ended after seven months, in late January 2009, reportedly due to McCants's infidelity. He also made a brief guest appearance on her reality show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, during season 3 (episode 7). Eight years later, speaking with a Charlotte Observer reporter while looking back on his career in the NBA, McCants stated that the highly publicized relationship with Khloe Kardashian was the "biggest regret" because it "gave people an opportunity to doubt his commitment to the NBA", adding: "Without that situation in play, I’m a $60-70 million player. Easily."
McCants was one of the victims of professional scam artist/fraudster Peggy Ann Fulford (Peggy King, Peggy Williams, Peggy Ann Barard, etc.), losing $200,000, amongst the $5.79 million in total she stole from him, Ricky Williams, Travis Best, Dennis Rodman, Lex Hilliard and others. Fulford, who was indicted by the FBI in December 2016, continued her criminal activity until sentenced in February 2018 to 10 years in prison and full financial restitution to her victims.
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Rashad McCants Part 1- Talks His UNC Scandal, Dating Khloe Kardashian, And Being Blackballed In The NBA
In June 2008, McCants began dating reality television star Khloe Kardashian. The two were introduced by the National Football League player Reggie Bush who had been dating her sister Kim at the time. The relationship ended after seven months, in late January 2009, reportedly due to McCants's infidelity. He also made a brief guest appearance on her reality show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, during season 3 (episode 7). Eight years later, speaking with a Charlotte Observer reporter while looking back on his career in the NBA, McCants stated that the highly publicized relationship with Khloe Kardashian was the "biggest regret" because it "gave people an opportunity to doubt his commitment to the NBA", adding: "Without that situation in play, I’m a $60-70 million player. Easily."
McCants was one of the victims of professional scam artist/fraudster Peggy Ann Fulford losing $200,000, amongst the $5.79 million in total she stole from him, Ricky Williams, Travis Best, Dennis Rodman, Lex Hilliard and others. Fulford, who was indicted by the FBI in December 2016, continued her criminal activity until sentenced in February 2018 to 10 years in prison and full financial restitution to her victims.
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Glenn Plummer: Part 2 - Talks Playing OG Bobby Johnson In "South Central" And His New Movie "The Block Trilogies"
On a foundation of talent, unbridled dedication and a passionate mindset, Glenn Plummer has enjoyed a successful acting career that spans three decades. He has starred in such feature films as, Gifted, Saw II (2005), Dennis Hopper's Colors (1988), Menace II Society (1993), Showgirls (1995), The Salton Sea (2002), Poolhall Junkies (2002), Pastime, and the compelling drama South Central (1992) in the break out role of "O.G." Bobby Johnson, one of Glenn's most memorable performances.
It was largely this very moving role that helped solidify Glenn as a staple in the African-American film community. Experiencing much crossover success, Glenn took his abilities to cover a wide range of personas and delved into television. Appearing in such television movies and mini-series as ABC's The Women of Brewster Place (1989), TNT's Heat Wave (1990) (about L.A.'s Watts' riots of 1965) and TNT's Reversible Errors (2004). Glenn Plummer generated praise and accolades from critics alike for his performances in Showtime's Ruby's Bucket of Blood (2001), as well as his deep, thought-provoking exhibition in HBO's The Corner (2000).
Before returning to the big screen, Glenn had a re-occurring role as "Timmy Rawlins" in the inaugural season of the Emmy/Golden Globes Award-Winning, television show ER (1994) including the 88-minute pilot. Glenn Plummer's later projects include writing, directing (in his directorial debut), producing and starring in the horror film VooDoo Curse: The Giddeh (2006).
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Glenn Plummer: Part 1- Talks Growing Up In Richmond, Ca, Acting, And Issues With Sean Penn While Filming "Colors."
On a foundation of talent, unbridled dedication and a passionate mindset, Glenn Plummer has enjoyed a successful acting career that spans three decades. He has starred in such feature films as, Gifted, Saw II (2005), Dennis Hopper's Colors (1988), Menace II Society (1993), Showgirls (1995), The Salton Sea (2002), Poolhall Junkies (2002), Pastime, and the compelling drama South Central (1992) in the break out role of "O.G." Bobby Johnson, one of Glenn's most memorable performances.
It was largely this very moving role that helped solidify Glenn as a staple in the African-American film community. Experiencing much crossover success, Glenn took his abilities to cover a wide range of personas and delved into television. Appearing in such television movies and mini-series as ABC's The Women of Brewster Place (1989), TNT's Heat Wave (1990) (about L.A.'s Watts' riots of 1965) and TNT's Reversible Errors (2004). Glenn Plummer generated praise and accolades from critics alike for his performances in Showtime's Ruby's Bucket of Blood (2001), as well as his deep, thought-provoking exhibition in HBO's The Corner (2000).
Before returning to the big screen, Glenn had a re-occurring role as "Timmy Rawlins" in the inaugural season of the Emmy/Golden Globes Award-Winning, television show ER (1994) including the 88-minute pilot. Glenn Plummer's later projects include writing, directing (in his directorial debut), producing and starring in the horror film VooDoo Curse: The Giddeh (2006).
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Holdin Court Podcast Celebrate 100k Subs On Youtube And Talk Past Celebrity Guests.
Holdin Court Podcast host Big Court, Producer Ken, and Big Courts daughter Rachel Renee take time to thank all HCP supporters for helping to propel the platform to 100K Subscribers on Youtube. They also reflect on past guests Ice T, Master P, Bone Thugz N Harmony, Michael Jai White, J Prince, Matt Barnes, etc as well as guests who passed away Zoe Tha Roasta and Lil Sodi respectfully.
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Sharp Of No Jumper- Part 2: Sharp Talks Drama On Clubhouse And Controversy With LA Content Creators.
Sharp is the charismatic podcaster/ex-pimp that first gained notoriety after sharing his compelling story on the popular Youtube platform Soft White Underbelly. Mega-Star Tom Hanks son Chet Hanks who is close friends with Sharp, suggested him to do an interview with Adam 22 on No Jumper. Adam22 would recognize Sharps gift of gab and provide him with his own show "Sharp Tank" on the No Jumper platform.
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Sharp Of No Jumper- Part 1: Sharp Talks Leaving The Pimp Game, Growing Up In Vegas, And Joining No Jumper.
Sharp is the charismatic podcaster/ex-pimp that first gained notoriety after sharing his compelling story on the popular Youtube platform Soft White Underbelly. Mega-Star Tom Hanks son Chet Hanks who is close friends with Sharp, suggested him to do an interview with Adam 22 on No Jumper. Adam22 would recognize Sharps gift of gab and provide him with his own show "Sharp Tank" on the No Jumper platform.
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Tiffany Haddish: Part 2- Tiffany Haddish On Social Media Leading To Mental Illness And Talks Building Grocery Store In LA.
Tiffany Haddish comedian and actress. After guest starring on several television series, Haddish gained prominence as Jackie on the first season of the OWN television drama If Loving You Is Wrong from 2014 to 2015. From 2015 to 2017, she starred as Nekeisha Williams on the NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show. After appearing in the 2016 comedy film Keanu, Haddish made her film breakthrough as Dina in the 2017 film Girls Trip, for which she received critical acclaim. In 2018, Haddish was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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Tiffany Haddish: Part 1- Tiffany Haddish talks about befriending Ex Kingpin Chico Brown and producing new film using Crips and Pirus.
Tiffany Haddish comedian and actress. After guest starring on several television series, Haddish gained prominence as Jackie on the first season of the OWN television drama If Loving You Is Wrong from 2014 to 2015. From 2015 to 2017, she starred as Nekeisha Williams on the NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show. After appearing in the 2016 comedy film Keanu, Haddish made her film breakthrough as Dina in the 2017 film Girls Trip, for which she received critical acclaim. In 2018, Haddish was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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Glasses Malone: Part 2 - Talks Fighting To Preserve Masculinity In Todays Culture And Compares Drake To Madonna.
Glasses Malone unpacks his controversial single "2Pac Must Die (Orlando Anderson)," where Malone embodies the persona of Shakur's alleged murder Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson. Throughout the track, Malone recounts a version of events that has been told for over 27 years but from the perspective of Baby Lane. Instead of painting Lane out as an unknown assailant with a vendetta against the rapper, Malone shows how 'Pac played a part in his own demise.
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Glasses Malone: Part 1 - Talks "2Pac Must Die", Keefe D, Diddy, And If The LA Music Scene Has Fallen Off.
Glasses Malone unpacks his controversial single "2Pac Must Die (Orlando Anderson)," where Malone embodies the persona of Shakur's alleged murder Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson. Throughout the track, Malone recounts a version of events that has been told for over 27 years but from the perspective of Baby Lane. Instead of painting Lane out as an unknown assailant with a vendetta against the rapper, Malone shows how 'Pac played a part in his own demise.
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Dave Weiner: Part 2- Dave Weiner Talks Signing Brotha Lynch Hung To Strange Music And Issues With Black Market Records.
Dave Weiner’s quiet power has helped to form hip-hop history as we know it. He has set the pace for
independent success from behind-the-scenes. The Los Angeles native turned an entry level job in the
mailroom of Priority Records into an explosion of rap music history. As he grew into West Coast Sales
Representative, he presented the concept of the distributed label to Priority—signing a label as the
company would an artist. The distributed label blueprint was the first of its kind with the 1996 signing of Master P’s No Limit Records. From 1997 until 1999, Dave’s distribution deals were duplicated and revenue from these partnerships skyrocketed to over 300 million dollars. He went on to head Interscope-distributed JCOR Records and consulted for various labels before becoming Vice President of Strange Music in 2009. There, he and his team led the company to becoming “the most successful independent rap record label in the industry” with multiple RIAA certifications and Top Five debuts on the Billboard Top 200 completely outside of the system. During this time, Tech N9ne released 19 albums that all charted Top 10 on the Billboard Top Albums chart, giving him the title of “most Top 10 albums on the rap chart in history.” Once again, Dave was at the forefront of developing a groundbreaking industry prototype which would soon be known worldwide as Strange Music. This model would be emulated by independent labels globally.
Even 31 years into his career, it still feels like the beginning for Dave. “It comes back to hard work and
hustle,” he leaves off. “I’m honored to work with artists who remain true to their vision without compromise. That’s what inspires me every day.”
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Dave Weiner: Part 1- Dave Weiner On Talks Working With Ice Cube, Master P, JT The Bigga Figga, Brotha Lynch Hung, Tech N9ne, And Strange Music.
Dave Weiner’s quiet power has helped to form hip-hop history as we know it. He has set the pace for
independent success from behind-the-scenes. The Los Angeles native turned an entry level job in the
mailroom of Priority Records into an explosion of rap music history. As he grew into West Coast Sales
Representative, he presented the concept of the distributed label to Priority—signing a label as the
company would an artist. The distributed label blueprint was the first of its kind with the 1996 signing of Master P’s No Limit Records. From 1997 until 1999, Dave’s distribution deals were duplicated and revenue from these partnerships skyrocketed to over 300 million dollars. He went on to head Interscope-distributed JCOR Records and consulted for various labels before becoming Vice President of Strange Music in 2009. There, he and his team led the company to becoming “the most successful independent rap record label in the industry” with multiple RIAA certifications and Top Five debuts on the Billboard Top 200 completely outside of the system. During this time, Tech N9ne released 19 albums that all charted Top 10 on the Billboard Top Albums chart, giving him the title of “most Top 10 albums on the rap chart in history.” Once again, Dave was at the forefront of developing a groundbreaking industry prototype which would soon be known worldwide as Strange Music. This model would be emulated by independent labels globally.
Even 31 years into his career, it still feels like the beginning for Dave. “It comes back to hard work and
hustle,” he leaves off. “I’m honored to work with artists who remain true to their vision without compromise. That’s what inspires me every day.”
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R Marcus Taylor: Part 2- R Marcus Taylor Talks Playing Suge Knight, Pissing Off Dr. Dre, Michael Jai White, And Mental Health.
R Marcus Taylor Is best known for playing music mogul Suge Knight in the NWA Biopic "Straight Outta Compton" and Michel'le's Biopic "Surviving Compton". At five years old, all Marcus wanted to become was Superman. When he realized that couldn't happen, he decided taking Karate lessons was the next best thing. Marcus went on to earn a black belt in Karate, but along the way he began developing a love for various martial art forms. In addition to Karate, Marcus began intensive training in: Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Capoeira, and Hapkido, and has more than twenty years of training in these forms. Marcus holds the rank of Kru in Muay Thai. Marcus also trains in several other martial art forms including: Kung Fu, Boxing, Judo, Ninjitsu, Gracie Jui Jitsu, etc. He has fought in tournaments and won titles including: the NJ StateTaekwondo Champion 1994, YB Choi Taekwondo Invitational Champion 1995, and the Muay Thai Warriors Cup Super-Heavy Weight Champion 2010. He has also worked as a certified personal trainer, gym owner, professional fighter, bodyguard, and has taught martial arts and self-defense locally and internationally for the last twenty-four years. Marcus also works as an actor and stuntman, where his strongest areas are fight scenes, stunt doubling, choreography, and stunt falls. Although being Superman was unrealistic, he's found that being a student of martial arts was far more rewarding. Marcus has 40 years of experience in martial arts and is hoping for many more years of learning and teaching the art form he came the art form he came to love as a child.
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R Marcus Taylor: Part 1- R Marcus Taylor Talks Growing Up In New Jersey, Dad Being Mayor Of The City, Being Bullied And Taking Martial Arts.
R Marcus Taylor Is best known for playing music mogul Suge Knight in the NWA Biopic "Straight Outta Compton" and Michel'le's Biopic "Surviving Compton". At five years old, all Marcus wanted to become was Superman. When he realized that couldn't happen, he decided taking Karate lessons was the next best thing. Marcus went on to earn a black belt in Karate, but along the way he began developing a love for various martial art forms. In addition to Karate, Marcus began intensive training in: Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Capoeira, and Hapkido, and has more than twenty years of training in these forms. Marcus holds the rank of Kru in Muay Thai. Marcus also trains in several other martial art forms including: Kung Fu, Boxing, Judo, Ninjitsu, Gracie Jui Jitsu, etc. He has fought in tournaments and won titles including: the NJ StateTaekwondo Champion 1994, YB Choi Taekwondo Invitational Champion 1995, and the Muay Thai Warriors Cup Super-Heavy Weight Champion 2010. He has also worked as a certified personal trainer, gym owner, professional fighter, bodyguard, and has taught martial arts and self-defense locally and internationally for the last twenty-four years. Marcus also works as an actor and stuntman, where his strongest areas are fight scenes, stunt doubling, choreography, and stunt falls. Although being Superman was unrealistic, he's found that being a student of martial arts was far more rewarding. Marcus has 40 years of experience in martial arts and is hoping for many more years of learning and teaching the art form he came the art form he came to love as a child.
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Krayzie Bone: Part 2 - Krayzie Bone Talks Mo Thugs Records, Thug Mentality, And Working With Mariah Carey, Gangsta Boo, And E40.
Krayzie Bone is a member of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, an American hip hop group from Cleveland, Ohio. Bone Thugs started performing together in 1991 and is still actively touring and recording. He started a solo career in 1998 with his debut album Thug Mentality. This double disc set featured such well-known artist's as Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Mo Thugs, The Marley Brothers, Mariah Carey, Big Pun, Fat Joe, Cuban Link, Gangsta Boo, E-40, 8Ball & MJG, Kurupt, Naughty By Nature, and Snoop Dogg.
His second album Thug On Da Line debuted in 2001, however it was not as big of a success as his first album, which was ultimately certified platinum by the RIAA. The second album went gold and according to Amazon.com it was named one of the best albums of 2001. Krayzie Bone was featured in the 2006 song "Ridin" by Chamillionaire, this song won the "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. Also in 2006 it won the last Best Rap Video at the MTV Video Music Awards. Bone is a founding member of the Cleveland based record label Mo Thugs Family which is a collection of Cleveland based rap and Hip-Hop musical acts.
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Krayzie Bone: Part 1 - Krayzie Bone Talks Eazy E's Death, Bone Thugz N Harmony Super Stardom And Past Group Issues.
Krayzie Bone is a member of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, an American hip hop group from Cleveland, Ohio. Bone Thugs started performing together in 1991 and is still actively touring and recording. He started a solo career in 1998 with his debut album Thug Mentality. This double disc set featured such well-known artist's as Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Mo Thugs, The Marley Brothers, Mariah Carey, Big Pun, Fat Joe, Cuban Link, Gangsta Boo, E-40, 8Ball & MJG, Kurupt, Naughty By Nature, and Snoop Dogg.
His second album Thug On Da Line debuted in 2001, however it was not as big of a success as his first album, which was ultimately certified platinum by the RIAA. The second album went gold and according to Amazon.com it was named one of the best albums of 2001. Krayzie Bone was featured in the 2006 song "Ridin" by Chamillionaire, this song won the "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. Also in 2006 it won the last Best Rap Video at the MTV Video Music Awards. Bone is a founding member of the Cleveland based record label Mo Thugs Family which is a collection of Cleveland based rap and Hip-Hop musical acts.
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Big Caz- Part 2 - Big Caz Talks Going On The Run For Tax Evasion, Prison, Relationship With Ice T, And Writing "I Made It Off The Block"
We know that nobody is perfect and following this fact we should also know that everyone has a past, based on which we should never judge a person in the future. Growing up in Los Angeles, Caz got involved in drug dealing and got caught. Police arrested him, and he lived four years in prison. But living in prison changed his vantage point about life and all. In 1996 when he got released from jail, he decided to change himself and never involve in wrong activities. He was appointed CEO of Mo Thugs Records by Layzie Bone of Bone Thugs & Harmony and has since turned out succesful projects and still going strong today. Big Caz recently released his auto biography "I Made It Off The Block"
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Big Caz- Part 1- Big Caz Talks Growing Up Biracial, Joining Rollin 60's Crips, And Owning 2Pac Masters.
We know that nobody is perfect and following this fact we should also know that everyone has a past, based on which we should never judge a person in the future. Growing up in Los Angeles, Caz got involved in drug dealing and got caught. Police arrested him, and he lived four years in prison. But living in prison changed his vantage point about life and all. In 1996 when he got released from jail, he decided to change himself and never involve in wrong activities. He was appointed CEO of Mo Thugs Records by Layzie Bone of Bone Thugs & Harmony and has since turned out successful projects and still going strong today. Big Caz recently released his auto-biography "I Made It Off The Block".
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Ray Luv: Part 2- Talks 2Pac's Sister Set Shakur Lawsuit Against 2Pac Estate, And Being Apart Of Dear Mama Docu-Series.
Early in his career Ray Luv performed alongside Tupac Shakur in the group Strictly Dope, a group based in Santa Rosa, California.[2] In 1991, Ray was signed to the independent label Young Black Brotha Records by fellow friends Mac Dre and Mac Mall. Ray Luv has stated that he got his name from Tupac Shakur.[3]
His first extended play Who Can Be Trusted? was released in 1993 by Young Black Brotha "Get Your Money On" from Trusted was popular on local radio at the time. That next year, Luv was featured on the Above The Rim soundtrack.[4] Forever Hustlin', released in 1995 by Interscope Records through the Bay Area label Young Black Brotha, was his major label debut;[4][5] it reached #21 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart.[6]
One of Ray Luv's biggest singles "Last Nite", music video was directed by Tupac Shakur in 1994. He was longtime friends with Tupac and fellow Bay Area rappers, Mac Dre and Mac Mall.
In 1997, Luv contributed to the Bay Area rap compilation, Best Of Da Bay: A Series Of Slaps, from Young Black Brotha.[7]
Ray Luv is co-owner of the bay area favorite online video series Pushin' The Bay TV, alongside the show's host Emcee T, a rapper who is also from Santa Rosa, California
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Ray Luv: Part 1- Talks Meeting And Starting A Rap Group With 2Pac, Meeting And Living With Mac Dre, And Signing To Young Black Brotha Records.
Early in his career Ray Luv performed alongside Tupac Shakur in the group Strictly Dope, a group based in Santa Rosa, California.[2] In 1991, Ray was signed to the independent label Young Black Brotha Records by fellow friends Mac Dre and Mac Mall. Ray Luv has stated that he got his name from Tupac Shakur.[3]
His first extended play Who Can Be Trusted? was released in 1993 by Young Black Brotha "Get Your Money On" from Trusted was popular on local radio at the time. That next year, Luv was featured on the Above The Rim soundtrack.[4] Forever Hustlin', released in 1995 by Interscope Records through the Bay Area label Young Black Brotha, was his major label debut;[4][5] it reached #21 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart.[6]
One of Ray Luv's biggest singles "Last Nite", music video was directed by Tupac Shakur in 1994. He was longtime friends with Tupac and fellow Bay Area rappers, Mac Dre and Mac Mall.
In 1997, Luv contributed to the Bay Area rap compilation, Best Of Da Bay: A Series Of Slaps, from Young Black Brotha.[7]
Ray Luv is co-owner of the bay area favorite online video series Pushin' The Bay TV, alongside the show's host Emcee T, a rapper who is also from Santa Rosa, California
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Layzie Bone: Part 2 Talks Forming Mo Thug Records, Flesh-N-Bone Prison Release, Uni5 Album, And Depression.
Layzie Bone is a member of the legendary rap group Bone Thugz-N-Harmony who have sold over 50 million records worldwide and have won several Grammy's, American Music Awards, and Mtv Awards as well as many other accolades. Layzie Bone sits down with Big Court, Rachel Renee', and Producer Ken to give one of his most transparent and riveting interviews to date.
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Layzie Bone: Part 1- Talks Eazy E's Passing, Past In-Fighting With Groupmates, And Old Rap Rivalries With Twista, Do Or Die, And 3-6 Mafia.
Layzie Bone is a member of the legendary rap group Bone Thugz-N-Harmony who have sold over 50 million records worldwide and have won several Grammy's, American Music Awards, and Mtv Awards as well as many other accolades. Layzie Bone sits down with Big Court, Rachel Renee', and Producer Ken to give one of his most transparent and riveting interviews to date.
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Watts Homie Quan Talks LA Politics And Co-Starring In New House Party Movie. Part 2
Watts Homie Quan is an American rapper, comedian, actor, director, writer, and internet personality who is best known for his Instagram sketches. As of Season 12 to Season 15, he was one of the recurring cast members of the improv comedy show, Wild 'N Out on MTV and VH1. Quan also has a popular Youtube Series titled "Growing Up In L.A." where he plays several characters just as Eddie Murphy did in the original "Coming To America". Watts Homie Quan sits down with Big Court and details his hardships growing up gang infested South Central LA area of Watts and losing his Father to gang violence as a teenager. He also talks about overcoming his obstacles through rap, dance, and comedy along with his strong faith in God. Watts Homie Quan also appeared in the new House Party movie produced by Lebron James.
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Watts Homie Quan Talks LA Street Politics And Co-Starring In New House Party Movie. Part 1
Watts Homie Quan is an American rapper, comedian, actor, director, writer, and internet personality who is best known for his Instagram sketches. As of Season 12 to Season 15, he was one of the recurring cast members of the improv comedy show, Wild 'N Out on MTV and VH1. Quan also has a popular Youtube Series titled "Growing Up In L.A." where he plays several characters just as Eddie Murphy did in the original "Coming To America". Watts Homie Quan sits down with Big Court and details his hardships growing up gang infested South Central LA area of Watts and losing his Father to gang violence as a teenager. He also talks about overcoming his obstacles through rap, dance, and comedy along with his strong faith in God. Watts Homie Quan most recently appeared in the new House Party movie produced by LeBron James.
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Rhythm D Talks Producing Real Compton City G'z For Eazy E, Jerry Heller, And The Movie Straight Outta Compton. Part 2
David Weldon grew up in South Central Los Angeles. As he was coming of age as a hip-hop producer in the early '90s, he got caught up in a feud between the two biggest West Coast rap names of the time: Eazy-E and Dr. Dre. The pair had great success together with N.W.A, bringing gangsta rap to the masses, but Dre left the group over a financial dispute and allied with former bodyguard Suge Knight, as part of the upstart label Death Row Records.
Weldon, who goes by Rhythm D, was initially aligned with Death Row, and left not long before the release of Dre's legendary 1992 album The Chronic, complete with its eviscerating Eazy-E disses on "Fuck Wit Dre Day." "You fucked with me, now it's a must that I fuck with you."
Weldon instead joined the camp of Eazy's Ruthless Records, stepping into Dre's role as the label's in-house producer. Weldon's most memorable production to come out of this era, Eazy's "Real Compton City G's," was a response to "Fuck Wit Dre Day," and was equally raw: "Watch the sniper, time to pay the piper," Eazy rapped, as well as mocking Dre for the feminine outfits he'd worn in his previous group, World Class Wreckin' Cru.
Weldon went to great lengths to convince Eazy that the G-funk sound on "Real Compton City G's" set the appropriate tone. That the song was a hit — and helped Eazy get the last word in the famous battle — owed much to its sinister beat. Rhythm D's star was in orbit. But his newfound notoriety came at a cost: Those involved with the Ruthless/Death Row dispute had reason to be scared for their lives, and Weldon was watched over by a bodyguard named Big Animal. "I couldn't go nowhere," Weldon says. "It was a real beef."
Indeed, such beef would take the lives of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls, and by the early 2000s Weldon had had enough. The Southern rap sound was ascendant, and he began making frequent trips to Atlanta. "Our music was caught up in gangsta rap instead of making people dance and have a good time," Weldon says. "The business was flourishing out here more than anywhere else. Instead of being mad at the South I came down here."
Working with rapper Bonecrusher and shown the city's ropes by V103's DJ Nabs, he became increasingly enchanted with Atlanta. "People here are a little more warm, with the Southern hospitality," he says.
Following the death of his sister from cancer, he quietly moved down here permanently in 2010, and now resides near where Atlanta meets Cobb County, off of Marietta Street. Not a lot of Atlantans realize they have a '90s production legend in their midst; Weldon also crafted the classic Paperboy track "Ditty," and helped Bone Thugs-n-Harmony define their sound on their first album.
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Rhythm D Talks Producing With Dr. Dre, Being On Death Row Records & Ruthless Records, And Relationship With Eazy E And Suge Knight.
David Weldon grew up in South Central Los Angeles. As he was coming of age as a hip-hop producer in the early '90s, he got caught up in a feud between the two biggest West Coast rap names of the time: Eazy-E and Dr. Dre. The pair had great success together with N.W.A, bringing gangsta rap to the masses, but Dre left the group over a financial dispute and allied with former bodyguard Suge Knight, as part of the upstart label Death Row Records.
Weldon, who goes by Rhythm D, was initially aligned with Death Row, and left not long before the release of Dre's legendary 1992 album The Chronic, complete with its eviscerating Eazy-E disses on "Fuck Wit Dre Day." "You fucked with me, now it's a must that I fuck with you."
Weldon instead joined the camp of Eazy's Ruthless Records, stepping into Dre's role as the label's in-house producer. Weldon's most memorable production to come out of this era, Eazy's "Real Compton City G's," was a response to "Fuck Wit Dre Day," and was equally raw: "Watch the sniper, time to pay the piper," Eazy rapped, as well as mocking Dre for the feminine outfits he'd worn in his previous group, World Class Wreckin' Cru.
Weldon went to great lengths to convince Eazy that the G-funk sound on "Real Compton City G's" set the appropriate tone. That the song was a hit — and helped Eazy get the last word in the famous battle — owed much to its sinister beat. Rhythm D's star was in orbit. But his newfound notoriety came at a cost: Those involved with the Ruthless/Death Row dispute had reason to be scared for their lives, and Weldon was watched over by a bodyguard named Big Animal. "I couldn't go nowhere," Weldon says. "It was a real beef."
Indeed, such beef would take the lives of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls, and by the early 2000s Weldon had had enough. The Southern rap sound was ascendant, and he began making frequent trips to Atlanta. "Our music was caught up in gangsta rap instead of making people dance and have a good time," Weldon says. "The business was flourishing out here more than anywhere else. Instead of being mad at the South I came down here."
Working with rapper Bonecrusher and shown the city's ropes by V103's DJ Nabs, he became increasingly enchanted with Atlanta. "People here are a little more warm, with the Southern hospitality," he says.
Following the death of his sister from cancer, he quietly moved down here permanently in 2010, and now resides near where Atlanta meets Cobb County, off of Marietta Street. Not a lot of Atlantans realize they have a '90s production legend in their midst; Weldon also crafted the classic Paperboy track "Ditty," and helped Bone Thugs-n-Harmony define their sound on their first album
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Zoe Tha Roasta Talks Growing Up In Oakland, Prison Time, Beating 3 Life Sentences, Too Short, E-40, And Wack100.
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Lil Sodi Talks LA Politics, Nipsey Hussle, Freddie Gibbs, Jeezy, Monster Kody, Charleston White And Touring With Afroman.
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Melvin Farmer Talks Raymond Washington, Charleston White, Early Life Gangbanging, Time In Prison, And Work In Legislation.
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Rachel Renee' On Growing Up In KC/LA, Being A Business Owner, Top 5 Rappers Of All Time, And Co-Hosting With Her Dad Big Court.
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C-Bo Talks Mozzy, Brotha Lynch Hung, Master P, Fat Tone, Prison Time And His Legendary Rap Career
He then in Ohio, rapped his court statement to the presiding judge, who gave C-Bo probation on the condition that he also rap in a Public Service Announcement. Apart from his extensive work as a solo artist he has also worked with a wide variety of known Rappers such as Tupac Shakur, E-40, Yukmouth, Spice 1, Tech N9ne, Dru Down, Kokane, Daz Dillinger and Brotha Lynch Hung. C-Bo is also part of the bay-area super group Thug Lordz, along with frequent collaborators Spice 1 and Yukmouth.
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Cuttino Mobley Talks Icecube, The Big 3 League, J Prince, Fatherhood, and playing in the NBA.
His role shifted from 2017 to 2018 due to Corey Maggette’s comeback from injury, but it didn’t change his ability to score or facilitate in Coach Lieberman’s system.Mobley attended the University of Rhode Island and was selected in the second round of the 1998 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets. Mobley and backcourt mate Steve Francis formed one of the NBA’s best scoring duos during their time together in Houston. Mobley later signed with the Los Angeles Clippers, and in 2006 helped lead them to their first playoff series victory since moving to California in 1978. Known for his cagey post-up game as well as his three-point prowess, Mobley averaged 16 ppg across 12 NBA seasons.
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Ice T Talks Grammy Performance, Receiving Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Geto Boys, LL Cool J, Police Brutality, And New Fatherhood.
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P Frank Williams talks growing up in Oakland, Ca, New TV Show Hip Hop Homicide, Working With 50Cent, Suge Knight and Kanye West
William's company Prophet From It Entertainment recently produced two Viacom/BET Digital series Rebels With A Cause and a game show called Who Said That Shit. He was a Co-Executive Producer for the Critical Content BET show Copwatch America, a documentary series about police brutality. Williams worked as an EP at TMZ and was a Supervising Producer for FOX’s Who Shot Biggie and Tupac. The Oakland native was a Producer and co-host of the A&E Biography investigative series “Who Killed Tupac” about Tupac Shakur.
Emmy and 8-time NAACP Image award-winning Williams was The Executive Producer/Showrunner of the Centric/BET Networks docu-series BEING. Williams worked as a director and senior producer for TV One's acclaimed "Unsung" and "Unsung Hollywood" documentary series. The show won multiple NAACP Image Awards.
He was a Supervising Producer for Tv One's Celebrity Crime Files and produces BET’s award winning series "American Gangster" and has also produced films like the Paramount Pictures released "Wu: The Story of the Wu- Tang Clan" and the Universal/ Def Jam Records film "A Hustler's Ambition," a documentary about Young Jeezy that aired on MTV2. The film was narrated by Samuel L. Jackson.
Williams worked as a Coordinating Producer for BET's hit gospel music series "Sunday Best." In 2004 he was as a development consultant for VH1 Networks. His other TV writing/producing credits include the NAACP Image Awards on NBC, BET Honors, BET Hip Hop Awards, BET Awards, NAACP Image Awards on FOX and the 2005 Hip Hop Honors on VH1. He was on NBC’s Emmy winning team for the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece.
Williams was formerly Executive Editor of The Source Magazine, covering the deaths of Tupac and Biggie and Interviewing Dr Dre, Suge Knight and more.
And in the mid 1990’s, he was a staff writer at the Los Angeles Times. He is the founder & president of Prophet From It Ent, which produces inspirational TV, film, mobile and web content. He serves as VP Strategy and Content for Hip Hop Tv
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Spider Loc Talks Growing Up In The Church, Signing To Death Row Records, Prison, Snoop Dogg, Charleston White, and Wack100.
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Snoopy Badazz talks signing to Death Row Records, Snoop Dogg, Wack100, and LA Gang Politics In Music.
He would go on to be riddled with detractors determined to defame and undermine his name and brand. Snoopy Badazz has overcome all of those challenges and rose to the top! As one of the hottest and polarizing artists to come out of the Compton in a long time.
Snoopy taps in with the Holdin Court Podcast to discuss his rough upbringing after his Dad was murdered when he was 1 yrs old and his Mother being shot and paralyzed then sexually assaulted during a home invasion when he was a kid. He also talks about navigating the LA gang culture while trying to build a music career.
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EDI Mean talks growing up with 2Pac, The Outlawz, Death Row Records, J Prince and Rap A Lot Records and new Documentary.
By this time Tupac had become a huge rap star and he let the trio guest appear on his 1993 single Holla If Ya Hear Me. The following year Mutah “Napoleon” Beale joined the trio and they renamed themselves Dramacydal, going on to guest appear on Tupac’s next record, his 1995 album Me Against the World. After Tupac’s release from prison they all banded together to form the group Outlaw Immortalz, later changed to Outlawz, and it was here that Greenidge became known as E.D.I. Mean.After Tupac was killed in a drive-by shooting in 1996, E.D.I. Mean and the rest of the Outlawz moved back to the East Coast.
Then following Kadafi’s murder, the group returned to California and signed a deal with Death Row Records. The Outlawz released their debut album, Still I Rise, in 1999. Their second and third albums, 2000’s Ride Wit Us Or Collide Wit Us, and 2001’s Novakane, were released on their own label Outlawz Records. E.D.I. Mean continued to record and produce and collaborate with fellow Hip Hop artists, and also pursued his solo career, releasing his debut album, The Stash Spot, in 2010. His latest solo album, O.G. Part 2: Classics in Session, came out in 2020, and the single One Nation (featuring Xzibit), was released in 2021.
E.D.I. Mean regularly connects with his legions of followers and fans through Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, posting pictures and videos about his life around music. He is also available for that personalised shout-out via the Cameo platform, and has a dedicated YouTube channel, E.D.I Mean.
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Bigg Jah talks creating Balvin Bunningham,Tiberius, LA Comedy Politics, being a successful content creator, and working with Tyler Perry.
Like many comedians, Pickett gets his gold material by sourcing stories from real life and embellishing for entertainment as needed. His individual videos tend to clock in between five and ten minutes, and while each tells a complete story, he’s grown his dedicated audience by turning fan-favorite sketches into series.Arguably the top fare on his channel is The Lesbian Homie, a recently concluded ten-episode series that chronicles a fictional Pickett’s comical suffering when, for the first time, he sees his one-of-the-bros lesbian friend glammed up to go out. Collectively, it’s racked up nearly 40 million views.Latter episodes of the series feature Pickett’s clever brand-building in the form of merch from his Hood Good Store, which offers T-shirts, hoodies, headwear, and more emblazoned with slogans from his videos that became popular with fans–like the “got yams?” shirt referencing aforementioned lesbian friend’s bodacious posterior.With Lesbian Homie wrapped and one million subscribers in the bag, Pickett is looking at a future with content that’s less Quibi, more Netflix. His fans have been asking for longer videos since the beginning, he says, and he plans to deliver.
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Matt Barnes talks Kobe Bryant, All The Smoke Podcast, Master P, Basketball Wives, and the struggles of growing up bi-racial.
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Yukmouth Breaks His Silence About J Prince Sr. And Sets The Record Straight About Kyrie Irving And Kanye West.
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Miguel Nunez Jr talks Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Dr Jerry Buss, Lizzo, and BET's Family Business
Nunez also co starred alongside Arsenio Hall and Eddie Murphy in Harlem Nights and again working with Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, and Bernie Mac in Life.
Nùñez was also an executive producer of the 2014 comedy-drama musical film, School Dance, directed and written by Nick Cannon.
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Mob James talks childhood, growing up with Suge Knight and Reggie Wright Jr, Bountry, FG, Alex Alonso, Death Row Records, and redemption.
Knight and McDonald used “any means necessary” to get their point across to the label’s opponents. That was then and this is now. McDonald wields a starkly different kind of influence today. Through his podcast, “The Gangster Chronicles,” he draws on his experience and wisdom to steer vulnerable young men away from gangs and street life. Knowing how deeply he was affected by the absence of his biological father, McDonald strives to be a positive male role model in the lives of young men; he feels that if he can just help one individual, then his efforts have not been in vain. The podcast has a bright future: It was picked up by the Black Effect Podcast Network, a joint venture of Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartMedia to amplify black voices.
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Deaundre Bonds talks John Singleton, Terrence Howard, Joe Torry, Co Starring in Snowfall and growing up in LA.
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Yukmouth talks Luniz, Master P, Scarface, Mistah Fab, Mac Dre, and signing with Rap-A-Lot Records.
After Luniz achieved success with the weed anthem "I Got 5 on It", Yukmouth signed a solo record deal with Rap-A-Lot Records and would go on to release four solo albums on the label. His double album debut, Thugged Out: The Albulation, went gold. Under his own label Smoke-A-Lot Records, he has released DVDs and compilation albums, such as the United Ghettos of America series. The Smoke-a-Lot label, which is distributed by Rap-A-Lot, is home to his groups Luniz, The Regime and Thug Lordz, as well as other artists.
Yukmouth sits down with Big Court and shares the ups and downs of his almost 30 year career and details some of his most infamous rap beefs from Scarface, Too Short to the The Game, Master P, and even his own bandmate Numskull.
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Kenya Ware talks about her days with Death Row, Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, Eazy E, Suge Knight, Big U, Wack100, and Daz Dillinger.
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Comedian InDi ReMy talks going viral, dating men in wheelchairs, insecure women, and women wearing bonnets in public.
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South Central Cartel talks Def Jam, 2Pac, Coolio, East vs West, Mobb Deep, and LA Gang Culture.
Group leaders Havoc & Prodeje additionally released a string of albums as a duo on another label, helping garner a small yet healthy cult audience. Despite their lack of mainstream success, the group is a considered a pioneer of the gangsta rap subgenre.
The groups singer L.V. (which stands for "Large Variety") is best known for his collaboration with rapper Coolio on the single "Gangsta's Paradise" and has been featured on multiple soundtracks since then. He has released five solo albums and usually sings all the choruses.
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Watts Homie Quan talks Growing up in L.A. Series, Nick Cannon, OG Lil Bop, and Wild-N-Out.
Watts Homie Quan sits down with Big Court and details his hardships growing up gang infested South Central LA area of Watts and losing his Father to gang violence as a teenager. He also talks about overcoming his obstacles through rap, dance, and comedy along with his strong faith in God.
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Dave Mays talks The Source, Benzino, Suge Knight, Eminem, Biggie, and Break Beat Media.
Mays had a vision to put hip-hop on the forefront of all genres and succeeded immensely turning his newsletter into a full-fledged publication. That ride ended in 2005, when he and Raymond “Benzino” Scott were forced out in a dispute with investors.
Understanding today’s needs, Mays returns with Breakbeat Podcasting network, which will host several culturally diverse podcasts with a variety of hosts. Mays also hosts his podcast, “The Dave Mays Show.”
Breakbeat will also produce docuseries, starting with the “Unsigned Hype,” a popular series in The Source magazine that introduced several hip-hop and R&B acts. He also plans a series on Gangster Disciples leader Larry Hoover.
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Fredro Starr talks Onyx Vs Cypress Hill, Young Thug, Kevin Samuels, Kendrick Lamar, and new album.
Fredro Starr made his acting debut in Forest Whitaker's award-winning HBO drama Strapped, for which he earned a CableACE Award nomination as "Best Supporting Actor". His feature film credits include Spike Lee's Clockers, Sunset Park, Ride, Light It Up, Save the Last Dance and Torque. He also performed the Save the Last Dance's theme song, "Shining Through", with Jill Scott on the six times platinum soundtrack.
Fredro Starr made his television debut in Law & Order and New York Undercover, but he best known for his role 'Q' in Moesha, starring R&B singer Brandy Norwood. He also appeared in HBO's The Wire, NYPD Blue, Blade (TV series) and CSI: Miami. Fredro also co-hosted Dance 360, Paramount Television's extremely popular, daily, half-hour urban dance competition show.
On May 14th 2022 Fredro Starr will join his group Onyx on the Verzuz stage against Cypress Hill to a sold out crowd at The Forum in Inglewood, Ca.
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Big Herc talks bank robbery, prison time, C-Bo, Kali Muscle, Rich Piana, and Fresh Out Series.
Today, Big Herc, is one of the fastest rising stars on YouTube. He spent nine years in the federal penitentiary for bank robbery, underwent a deep transformation during his time inside and came out the other side to thrive and empower others to choose a different path. He’s best known as the co-creator and host of the wildly popular YouTube series Fresh Out: Life After the Penitentiary and a number of spinoff shows including Prison Talk. The Fresh Out Series has over 500k Subscribers and over 100 million views
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Sticky Fingaz talks Onyx, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Blade Series, Source Awards, and kicking addiction.
Sticky Fingaz made his acting debut in Forest Whitaker's award-winning HBO drama Strapped. His feature film credits include Spike Lee's Clockers, Ride, In Too Deep, Lockdown, Doing Hard Time and Breaking Point, but he best known for his role "Tyrone" in Next Friday.
Sticky Fingaz made his television debut in New York Undercover and Nash Bridges, but he best known for his role "Blade" in Blade (TV series). He also appeared in The Shield, Platinum (TV series) and Over There (U.S. TV series).
Sticky Fingaz write, produce, direct and star in two revolutionary feature films done entirely in the genre of "hip hopera" through his production company Major Independents: "A Day In The Life" and "Caught On Tape". Both films were released by Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Major Independents has created and released in 2008 two films spotlighting multi-platinum hardcore rap group Onyx: "Onyx: 15 Years of Videos, History & Violence" and "Onyx Live Overseas: Da Illest Show On Earth 2008". Major Independents release its first documentary entitled "How To Make A Major Independent Movie" in 2015.
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X Raided talks Brotha Lynch Hung, Mozzy, C Bo, Menendez Brothers, prison time, and earning degree.
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DJ Battlecat talks Bangin On Wax, Snoop Dogg, Nipsey Hussle, 2Pac, Harry O, and West Coast music.
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Big Boz talks growing up with Master P, No Limit Success, C Murder, Snoop Dogg, Freeway Ricky Ross, and prison.
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Tech N9ne talks Lil Wayne, The Rock, Eminem, TI, Strange Music and the Kansas City, Mo music scene.
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Crip Mac talks viral DP, Charleston White, Blueface, Cam Capone, and Compton Ricc Roc.
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T Rell Of No Jumper talks Adam 22, Tyga, growing up in South Central L.A., and surviving horrific motorcycle crash.
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OG's say now is the time to deal with the facts about Wack100 pocket watching.
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Boskoe100 talks and "roast" Crip Mac, Charleston White, NBA Youngboy, Kevin Gates, Kid Cudi, and Bone Thugs N Harmony.
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Guerilla Black talks growing up in Compton gang culture, beef with The Game and Daz Dillinger, Biggie Smalls comparison, and serving 9 years
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MAC Formerly Of No Limit Records talks rap career, No Limit, Cash Money Records, Master P, C Murder, Depression, spending 20 years in prison
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Bizzy Bone talks Verzuz Brawl, 3-6 Mafia, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Ruthless Records and solo success,
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Flesh-N-Bone
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J. Prince talks Larry Hoover, Drake, Ghetto Boys, Scarface and Rap-A-Lot Records with Big Court
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Crip Mac talks jail, Charleston White, Boskoe100, bangin, fatherhood | Big Court tries intervention.
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Ice T talks Ice Cube, Soulja Boy, LL Cool J, Law & Order, Body Count, growing up in the gang culture.
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Breon Ansley
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Michael Jai White
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Gary "G Thang" Johnson
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Big Court & Producer Ken on Sac, Bay Area, KC, Mozzy, Tech N9ne, Gangs, and industry politics.
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Master P talks success, being a boss, Big Court, NCAA and new businesses.
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Lil Eazy E star of VH1s Growing Up Hip Hop and son of the Iconic Rap Guru Eazy E describes what its like being the son of Eazy E and the gri
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Filmmaker Mike Dorsey details 2Pac, Biggie, Suge Knight, Death Row vs Bad Boy
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MTV Jesse of the Nelk Boys talks Full Send, pranking Big Court, Shithole pranks, Guapdad 4000 and trys Rap Snacks live on The Holdin' Court
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Boskoe100 talks going to prison, growing up in Inglewood, Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, Young Buck and more.
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Silkk The Shocker talks Migos, Blueface, No Limit, Master P, C Murder, Mac, Nick Cannon, Blueface, Master P, and C Murder.
Silkk The Shockers interview he discusses Nick Cannon, Master P, The Migos, C Murder, Blueface, No Limit, French Montana, Drake and more. Silkk opens up about the difficulties of finding his footing and identity being the youngest sibling and losing one brother to street violence, another famous brother (C Murder) to life in prison, and famous brother (Master P) being a successful Mogul. He talks about his transition into acting on the big screen and how he was originally casted for the lead role in the hit movie Drumline but would ultimately pass on the role that would go to superstar actor Nick Cannon. He details his experience as lead actor on the hit movie Hot Boys and his future plans in the TV/Film world!Silkk enlightens the viewers on his personal and spiritual journey as well as the importance of family and leading by example. He also shares his thoughts on police brutality and the current political climate of the country.
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Chico Brown talk about the real story behind the TV show " Snowfall ", growing up in compton, formation of the crips, Eazy-E, Freeway Rick R
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Jazsmin Lewis on early career, Prince, Michael Jackson, How To Be A Player, assault by A List Actor, Ice Cube, Barbershop, Common, Big Court
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