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Before the freaky episode, the pod guys finally sit down 4 this and recap one of the most engaging Hip Hop battles in modern history. Going through the songs released(to date and in order), and doing their best to explain their thoughts on the impact and quality of the records before going into varying opinions on the strongest songs, where it went wrong and where it went right and more. Hurry up and watch it to get caught up before someone picks up where the other left off.

Another episode recorded during the Hip-Hop Civil between Drake v the Industry (this episode was recorded early last week before the Drake ai Pac/Snoop diss that just dropped). The group talk about the impact of the "Push Up" diss track (before it got released to streaming of course) and how It fairs in the scorekeeping of Drake vs Kendrick. On this episode 67, they also talk about where it leaves J Cole’s legacy after bowing out of the battle before things started taking a turn. After that lengthy discussion, they turn to praise the WNBA’s new drafts and the tide that might change for the league as new invigorated interest has been injected with the likes Of: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso and many more and they discuss when the NBA officially became profitable in comparison. Then XP leads the last portion with a question for everyone to weigh in on. 

Episode 66 starts with a large conversation about the Drake/Kendrick/Future/Cole/Metro back and forth in detail (this was recorded before J Cole’s response on 7 Minute Drill) About what has to happen for Hip Hop and each persons career and the overall impact on the market today. Then talks migrated to the recent raids on Diddy and the implications if indicted and legacy impact. The podcast heat turns up after disagreements on beliefs from Trivelle & EverythingOShauN against XP when debates head to religious undertones and who various texts are written for and for what time period. Beyoncé’s new album with much credits from The Dream brings up Michael Jackson/Quincy Jones comparisons that get discussed, then more arguments ensue as the 2 v 1 Against DJXP continues as differences of opinions continue on this extended episode.

Episode 65 of YMWSD4T starts with some quick discourse about the Meek/Usher “situation” at the hands of the Bad Boy head honcho, music conversations get underway when discussing the peak of Hip-Hop, which leads into talks about consistency and where the decline potentially occurred with a Gunna / Roddy Ricch comparison at the beginning of the 2020’s. The iconic podcast episode of Ciara’s Husband and stepfather to Future’s child Russell Wilson get everyones opinion especially with the quote of him believing upon first meeting Ciara that “God” told him to raise her child. The monster Oscar win of Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” gets some runtime and is filled with praise and also some background info on how it came to Barbenheimer how its win was received by conservative/right wing zealots. After some colourful banter they end things off with the looming Tik Tok ban by the US senate if the app is not sold to an American institution and more.

In Episode 64, to close out February and jumpstart March, the guys start With their own recap of the Superbowl Halftime show (in comparison to past shows/line-ups etc), which leads into a Chris Brown tangent and his ability/likelihood to carry the ceremony on his own one day. His top songs against “The Confessions” crooner gets a speed round comparison (Versuz style). Keeping it CB, his invitation to the NBA All Star Weekend’s Celebrity Game (and subsequent uninvitation) gets discussed and leads to a head to head with OShauN and Trivelle with their varying takes on the matter (including social media oversharing).The lacklustre showing of the declining NBA All Star Weekend gets discussed along with where they went wrong and what can be done to improve it and save the brand. Ye & TY$’s “Vultures” gets talked about and XP makes a case as to why it’s one of the most important releases from a strictly business/ownership standpoint and how it disrupts the industry. Things end off with some X/Twitter fodder to debate upon.

Episode 63 sees the gang recap their thoughts on Taylor Swift Mania in America along with the 66th Grammys Awards and particularly around AOTY and Hip Hop/Rap Categories past and present. The conversation goes from the need for validation from certain establishments outside the culture which Trivelle introduces a book he was reading and as it pertains to North American culture the idea of color and race on many levels within various groups. A hot take from T that he leaves on the table is the disdain he has for “Black History Month” (Happy Black History Month Btw lol) and gives his reasonings. They also touch on Shannon Sharpe’s next important interview with Actress & Comedienne Superstar Mo'Nique. In the conversation things are said about what Kevin Hart & Tyler Perry did and everyone gives their take and interpretations of it. Love and Marriage makes its way into the convo which makes way for Gayle King not being able to look at her man again after he asked to borrow $4000 for child support and give it back to her in a couple of days.