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Imani Blair
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Imani Blair is a multi-hyphenate creative—podcast producer, director, and storyteller—working at the intersection of audio, music, and performance. She has produced podcasts that reached #19 on the Apple Podcasts charts and has been recognized with three Webby Awards for her contributions to digital media. Her music has been placed on major platforms including MTV, HBO, and Netflix, further expanding her creative reach. In addition to her work behind the scenes, Imani starred in and directed Hypocrite the Musical, demonstrating her ability to lead both on stage and in production. With a strong foundation in audience growth, storytelling, and cultural relevance, she creates content that resonates across formats and platforms.

  1. Drake, Diapers, and Delusion

    8H AGO

    Drake, Diapers, and Delusion

    This episode is pure chaos from the very beginning because I open the show by discussing the absolutely criminal unsolicited diaper pic somebody sent me on TikTok. Yes… a diaper pic. We also show love to my newest Patreon subscribers for willingly supporting this madness. Then I go into a passionate breakdown of my toxic loyalty and deep admiration for Drake before things spiral into a heated debate about whether Future is actually the king of toxicity or just misunderstood. I also give my unfiltered thoughts on Dr. Cheyenne Bryant and somehow this entire episode turns into one long group chat argument. Messy, hilarious, and slightly concerning.

    40 min
  2. Custom Condoms & Casting Calls

    MAY 12

    Custom Condoms & Casting Calls

    This week, I'm recapping my chaotic NYC trip with friend of the show, "B" and giving the full rundown on the auditions I tackled this week — including the real differences between equity and non-equity rooms. I also explain why music festivals will probably never be my thing, unpack why I think some kinks deserve side-eyes instead of celebration, and tell the story of sneaking into DJ Esso's networking event… only for Loren Lorosa to reject my custom condoms. A truly unhinged episode from start to finish. Subscribe To The Patreon! www.licktherapper.com

    38 min
  3. Serious About Acting, Picky About Dating

    APR 20

    Serious About Acting, Picky About Dating

    In this episode, Krazy Eyes and I get into what it really looks like to bring Hypocrite the Musical to life and why I take my role as a director so seriously. We talk about how we first met, her birthday cabin trip, and I open up about the frustration of losing an important video.   The conversation takes a real turn as we dive into dating—preferences, boundaries, and how age plays a role in attraction (yes, even the things people don't like to say out loud). Krazy Eyes also shares what it was like growing up in Alaska and why seeing the Northern Lights is an experience everyone should have at least once.   It's creative, personal, a little chaotic—and very honest.

    47 min
  4. Don't Marry Until You're 60 ft. My Mom

    APR 6

    Don't Marry Until You're 60 ft. My Mom

    On this episode of Lick the Rapper, things start messy—Mia gets kicked off the show after bringing nothing but attitude. From there, it turns into a powerful, unfiltered conversation with my mom, who shares her journey from building one of the biggest hair salons in Richmond to working as a lead stylist connected to Paul Mitchell's Black hair care initiatives. She opens up about her rise as an entrepreneur, including a wild moment when Tupac Shakur walked through her salon, and gets real about the hardest lessons she's learned—especially betrayal in business. Now at 65, she's stepping into a whole new chapter in theatre, proving reinvention doesn't have an expiration date. We also get into love, marriage, and her no-nonsense advice: why expectations can set you up, how she's maintained a 40-year marriage, and why you shouldn't take a man seriously until he's 60. Raw, funny, and full of wisdom you probably didn't ask for—but definitely need. Come see Hypocrite The Musical at The Paramount Theater, April 10th, 7pm. Get Your Ticket at www.hypocritethemusical.com Vote for The Cancer Letter Podcast At The Webbys! Webby Awards

    53 min
  5. Podcasting Is Not YouTube-And That Matters

    MAR 24

    Podcasting Is Not YouTube-And That Matters

    Some days you don't feel like hitting record—but discipline shows up anyway. This episode is all about pushing through and staying grounded in your purpose, even when the motivation isn't there. I break down why YouTube numbers don't define my success, and the real difference between being a podcaster and a YouTuber—because they are not the same game. I also get into why the podcast has taken a less raunchy turn lately and what that shift means for the brand. Plus, a little life update: Oct and Wave are trying to pull me back into music, and I've got thoughts. And yes, we're talking about Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan making major moves at the Oscars. And of course, I'm putting you on—Hypocrite the Musical is coming, and you don't want to miss it. www.hypocritethemusical.com

    26 min
  6. "Don't Call Me a Local Rapper!"- Waddie Guapo Goes OFF About Trust, Love & Booty Eating

    MAR 13

    "Don't Call Me a Local Rapper!"- Waddie Guapo Goes OFF About Trust, Love & Booty Eating

    Waddie Guapo pulls up and starts popping his sh*t about everything from forgiveness and trust issues with women to why girls have been secretly recording him lately. He also makes it VERY clear why he should not be called a "local rapper." But it doesn't stop there… Waddie admits he's actually a lover boy who loves love, breaks down the difference between a hoe and a b** (according to him)**, and of course the conversation somehow spirals into the booty eating debate that had everybody heated.  Safe to say this episode went completely off the rails in the best way. Instagram : @imaniblair, @waddieguapo2 Get Your Tickets Today for Hypocrite The Musical! www.hypocritethemusical.com

    1 hr
  7. Facebook Dating Love Story

    MAR 6

    Facebook Dating Love Story

    Phillip and I met on Facebook Dating and somehow our first date turned into a whole story. We started with a salsa date  and ended the night at a late-night chicken spot… where the lady behind the counter randomly started trying to convince us interracial relationships were okay. Mind you, we did not ask! On this episode we get into everything: how Imani lost 30 lbs, the good and bad of being a landlord, why fasting and I don't get along, and what I actually need in my dating life. Basically a normal first date recap… just with chicken, unsolicited relationship advice, and a podcast episode."

    35 min
  8. If You Broke, Don't Call Me

    FEB 27

    If You Broke, Don't Call Me

    This week I'm sitting down with videographer Rick Blair — aka the man who drove THREE HOURS to the mountains just to shoot my friend's music video.  We talk about why he actually went to college for media, why some of these camera men are out here embarrassing the profession, and how people are low-key messing up the creative game. Of course I share my horror stories (because when do I not?), we discuss 757 vs. 804 battle, RVA live, and Rick explains why he is absolutely not ready to get married. At all. Leave me a rating and review! Instagram : @imaniblair , @rickblairrr

    40 min
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About

Imani Blair is a multi-hyphenate creative—podcast producer, director, and storyteller—working at the intersection of audio, music, and performance. She has produced podcasts that reached #19 on the Apple Podcasts charts and has been recognized with three Webby Awards for her contributions to digital media. Her music has been placed on major platforms including MTV, HBO, and Netflix, further expanding her creative reach. In addition to her work behind the scenes, Imani starred in and directed Hypocrite the Musical, demonstrating her ability to lead both on stage and in production. With a strong foundation in audience growth, storytelling, and cultural relevance, she creates content that resonates across formats and platforms.

Information

  • Creator
    Imani Blair
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    148
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Lick The Rapper

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