Low End Marauders

Nycholas Rawls
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A biweekly hip hop/comedy debate podcast where three longtime high school friends give their thoughts, opinions, ideas and comedy burns on what's going on in hip hop culture today.

  1. #86: The No Substance Mixtape

    4D AGO

    #86: The No Substance Mixtape

    Episode 86 is up and running with a brand new show for 2026. Nick is hosting and holding the fort down, as he has a lot to discuss since the last episode. We start things off with one of the most anticipated albums of the last five years, with J. Cole's The Fall Off. Nick gives his honest thoughts about the two disc album and applauds it for the songs, samples, and interpolations, but boos it for three small details. Find out what quick report card grade he gives it. After that, Bad Bunny takes over the Super Bowl stage at Levi's Stadium and brings the culture with him during the 20 minute outing. From stars appearing to him bring Latin American countries together, Nick wants to know what the fuss was about during, after, and post his performance. Next, a person who hasn't been talked about on the show, Kanye West, issues an apology for his Jewish rants that he said years ago. West wants people to forgive him for his misgivings but listen to see if Nick is easy to forgive. Later, Bay Area rapper LaRussell recently sat down in an interview and told the hosts that as much as he respects Lil Wayne, the older he got, the more he realized that Wayne's music has no substance behind his music. Nick gives his thoughts on the Bay Area rapper's comments and find out if he agrees or disagrees with what he said. All that, plus shoutouts, album recommendations, and more!! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X: @lowendmarauders Follow the marauders on Instagram: @dj_young_franky, @sirjknox & @nycholasfury Shop the store HERE: lowendmaraudersshop.com CHAPTERS: 0:00: Intro & Quick review of J. Cole's The Fall Off. 12:35: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show 22:00: Kanye's Apology 29:50: LaRussell's Critique of Lil Wayne 39:20: Shoutouts and Album Recommendations SOURCES: J. Cole & The Fall Off's tour rollout: https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/j-cole-2026-the-fall-off-tour-dates-1236180228/ Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6FuWd4wNd8 Kanye West's apology: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jan/26/kanye-west-takes-out-full-page-ad-apologising-for-antisemitic-behaviour-and-denying-he-is-a-nazi-ye LaRussell on Lil Wayne: https://www.okayplayer.com/larussell-addresses-backlash-after-lil-wayne-criticism/1423476

    45 min
  2. BONUS: Classic Rap Report Card Review #4: The Marshall Mathers LP

    JAN 17 · BONUS

    BONUS: Classic Rap Report Card Review #4: The Marshall Mathers LP

    The Classic Rap Report Card Review is back and with another review of the best-selling rap album of 2000, The Marshall Mathers LP by Eminem. We discuss the album track by track and dive into the album's dark and disturbing themes from "Kim" to masterful storytelling in "Stan". The episode also takes a look back at how much backlash Eminem has faced with the album's release, especially with its violent content and homophobia. We also discuss how it affected the album sales and how much Eminem's music has changed over 25 years ago. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter/X: @lowendmarauders Follow the marauders on Instagram: @dj_young_franky, @sirjknox & @nycholasfury Shop the store: lowendmaraudersshop.com SOURCES: Eminem's 2000 VMA Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdssTIMXQ1Y Eminem & Sir Elton John at the Grammys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48v5kAJPM8g CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to The Marshall Mathers LP 02:33 Commercial Success and Controversy 03:51 Track-by-Track Review Begins 07:12 Exploring 'Stan' and Its Impact 11:32 Skit Analysis and Cultural Commentary 14:49 Addressing Criticism and Media Backlash 19:10 The Dark Themes of 'Kim' and 'Criminal' 41:11 Final Thoughts and Album Rating

    48 min
  3. #85: Successful Self Sabotage

    12/24/2025

    #85: Successful Self Sabotage

    For our final episode of 2025, Nick is back to discuss more hip hop topics and is giving more takes on what is happening. First off, with his Gangsta Grillz mixtape online, The Game stops by a podcast to answer why he was absent from Kendrick's Pop Out Show back in June 2024. He gives and doubles down on his take for that show, BUT, fans are remembering a video that he posted days after the show, and his excuse. Nick gives his thoughts on which excuse he believes from the Compton rapper. After that, with 21 Savage releasing his latest album What Happened To The Streets, a lot of rappers are coming after 21 with his F--- The Streets Movement. While some see it as a sign of maturity, others say that the rapper is turning his back on what made him. See where Nick falls on 21's Movement. Later, now that 2025 is over, Nick shares his top 5 picks on people who have had the worst year in rap. (Spoiler Alert: Diddy does fall onto the list). All that, plus jokes, shoutouts, album recommendations and more!! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and YouTube: @lowendmarauders Follow the marauders on Instagram: @dj_young_franky, @sirjknox & @nycholasfury Shop the store: lowendmaradersshop.com SOURCES:The Game's podcast appearance: The Game Reveals Why He Didn’t Show Up to Kendrick Lamar’s Massive ‘Pop Out’ Concert The Game's first explanation summed up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q37V66nB_MY21 Savage's F--- The Streets Movement: Blueface Dismisses 'F*ck The Streets' Movement: 'F*ck The... Nick doing standup: https://youtu.be/0OATWLkEgks?si=BJ8IGuM3xB7wN-VtCHAPTERS: 0:00: Intro 9:40: The Game Explains Why 14:25: 21 Savage's F--- The Streets Movement 24:24: Nick's Top 5 Worst People in Rap for 2025 38:11: Shout Outs, Album Recommendation and Outro

    46 min
  4. BONUS: Classic Rap Report Card Review #3: Thank Me Later

    11/28/2025 · BONUS

    BONUS: Classic Rap Report Card Review #3: Thank Me Later

    The Classic Rap Report Card Reviews are back in effect and for this episode, cohost Nick dives into Drake's debut album from 2010, Thank Me Later. Nick gives his honest thoughts track by track on Drake's songs and also offers insight into how music was changing as it transitioned from the 2000s into the 2010s. He also explains how the music watchers and listeners were affected and how it plays a part in Drake's career as well. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter/X & Facebook: @lowendmarauders Shop the store: lowendmaraudersshop.com Follow the marauders on Instagram: @dj_young_franky, @sirjknox & @nycholasfury CHAPTERS: 0:00: Intro 1:27: How music evolved from the 2000s to the 2010s 7:53: Drake's Rap Rise 10:45: Thank Me Later Review 36:55: Final Grade, Album Thoughts and Next Album... SOURCES: Fancy Video Music Awards performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq-vBsZWK54

    41 min
  5. #84: A Verzuz-tile Comeback

    10/31/2025

    #84: A Verzuz-tile Comeback

    Happy Halloween! Back again with another episode of the show, and Nick is in costume and ready to give his take on Drake's lost and revived defamation lawsuit against Kendrick's "Not Like Us". After that, Verzuz is BACK after a long hiatus to give us a battle of the New Orleans labels: Cash Money Records vs. No Limit Records. Nick gives his thoughts on the good, the bad, and the ugly on the entire one hour show. Later, for the first time since Feb. 2 1990, there is not a hip hop song on Billboard's Top 100 Hot 40 Charts. Is it because no one is trying to be creative anymore? Is it because people are turning to different genres? Does rap need a hard reset? Nick gives his thoughts on why and if rap needs Billboard. All that with shout outs, an album recommendation and more!!! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter/X: @lowendmarauders Follow the marauders on Instagram: @supreme_excel, @dj_young_franky & @nycholasfury Shop the store here: lowendmaraudersshop.com SOURCES: Drake's revived lawsuit: https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/drake-seeks-to-reopen-defamation-lawsuit-over-kendrick-lamar-s-song-not-like-us/ar-AA1PrxON Cash Money vs. No Limit: https://hiphopdx.com/news/verzuz-return-cash-money-no-limit-battle/ No hip hop on Billboard: https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/no-rap-songs-hot-100-top-40-first-time-since-1990-1236100625/

    46 min
  6. #83: Ratlanta, GA

    10/04/2025

    #83: Ratlanta, GA

    Back with another episode of the Low End Marauders Podcast, as host Nick dives into the latest in hip-hop drama, including the ongoing Twitter feud between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, Young Thug's revelations about his legal battles and industry betrayals from his interview with the Perspektives with Big Bank podcast. Later, Nick takes a deep dive into Dame Dash's controversial Breakfast Club interview and sparring with hosts Charlamange the God and DJ Envy, and a quick review of Cardi B's latest album, "Am I the Drama?" All that plus shout outs, an album recommendation, laughs, jokes and more!!! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter/X: @lowendmarauders Follow the marauders on Instagram: @dj_young_franky, @supreme_excel & @nycholasfury Shop the store: lowendmaraudersshop.com SOURCES: Young Thug's Interview Notes: https://www.billboard.com/lists/young-thug-big-bank-interview-podcast-things-learned/ Young Thug's Full Interview: https://youtu.be/Rwd3zMhGgbk?si=rmZeFAZfCN7DQHS- Dame Dash on the Breakfast Club: Dame Dash Questions Charlamagne Tha God’s Sexuality, Masculinity During Heated ExchangeDame suing The Breakfast Club: https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/dame-dash-sue-the-breakfast-club-defamation-1235128319/ Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj and The War Over Twitter: Nicki Minaj Vs Cardi B: Feud That Went From Diss Tracks To Physical Fight, Abusing Children – FULL Dramatic Timeline CHAPTERS: 0:00: Intro 1:49: Young Thug's Post Jail Interview 13:53: Dame Dash on The Breakfast Club 24:08: Cardi B's Am I The Drama? 34:20: Nicki vs. Cardi: The Twitter War of Words 37:04: Shout Outs & Album Recommendation

    42 min
  7. BONUS: Classic Rap Report Card Review #2: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

    09/27/2025 · BONUS

    BONUS: Classic Rap Report Card Review #2: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

    Back again with a new Classic Rap Report Card Review, this time with Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy! From his exile at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards to now in 2025, Nick reviews each track in order and gives his thoughts on how well or terribly the album has aged and how things were never the same for him after the 2010s. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter/X: @lowendmarauders Follow the marauders on Instagram: @dj_young_franky, @supreme_excel & @nycholasfury Shop the store here: lowendmaraudersshop.com SOURCES: Kanye's Runaway film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg5wkZ-dJXA Kanye's Monster video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX7JW-L_jhg CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to the Review Series 02:30 Kanye West's Controversial Past 05:16 Exploring 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' 08:13 Track-by-Track Analysis: The Opening Songs 10:39 The Impact of 'Power' and 'All of the Lights' 13:13 The Significance of 'Monster' and Nicki Minaj's Verse 15:50 Deep Dive into 'So Appalled' and 'Devil in a New Dress' 18:50 The Iconic 'Runaway' Performance 21:21 Themes of Fame in 'Hell of a Life' and 'Blame Game' 23:58 Final Thoughts on the Album's Legacy 40:45 The Next Album Being Reviewed Is....

    44 min
  8. BONUS: Classic Rap Report Card Review #1: The Life of Pablo

    08/30/2025 · BONUS

    BONUS: Classic Rap Report Card Review #1: The Life of Pablo

    Ever wondered how some of your favorite albums have aged well over 10+ years from today? With our newest side series, Classic Rap Report Card Reviews, you'll see how well or how badly they have! In our first episode, we will review Kanye West's The Life of Pablo, following the rapper's claim that the album surpasses My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. (Spoiler alert: that's episode two!) How has it aged? Listen right now to find out! Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @lowendmarauders Follow the marauders on Instagram: @dj_young_franky, @supreme_excel & @nycholasfury Shop the store: lowendmaraudersshop.com SOURCES: Kanye saying The Life of Pablo is better: https://www.complex.com/music/a/treyalston/ye-tlop-over-mbdtf

    32 min
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A biweekly hip hop/comedy debate podcast where three longtime high school friends give their thoughts, opinions, ideas and comedy burns on what's going on in hip hop culture today.

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  • Creator
    Nycholas Rawls
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nycholas Rawls
  • Show Website
    Low End Marauders