Rap & Reason

Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins
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Rap & Reason is a music review podcast that stars hip-hop scholar Dr. Jeremy McCool and award-winning journalist Earl Hopkins. Each episode delves into the latest pop culture news and music releases, as well as past rap albums that redefined the genre.

  1. Rap & Reason Ep. 73 | The Fall Off

    15 JAN

    Rap & Reason Ep. 73 | The Fall Off

    Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool talk about J. Cole's highly anticipated album, The Fall-Off, plus a throwback review of Cole's 2018 album, KOD. They also discuss Mero becoming the new host of the Hot 97 Morning Show and the release of Fetty Wap from prison, which they hope will lead to more music from the Jersey-bred artist.

    59 min
  2. Rap & Reason Ep. 72 | Protect The Culture

    8 JAN

    Rap & Reason Ep. 72 | Protect The Culture

    Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool review Doechii's "Girl, Get Up" and A$AP Rocky's "Punk Rocky." They also break down the Adin Ross and Doechii beef, Fab's 50 Cent diss, and La Russel's album sales goal. They also ranked the best rapper/group biopics and predicted which ones will be done in the future.

    1h 19m
  3. Rap & Reason Ep. 71 | 2025 Was Different

    31/12/2025

    Rap & Reason Ep. 71 | 2025 Was Different

    Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool discuss the best rap songs, albums, and disappointments of 2025. Plus, the MVPs, fourth quarter winners, and the most anticipated albums/moments in the coming year.

    1h 6m
  4. Rap & Reason Ep. 70 | Radio Ain't Dead

    19/12/2025

    Rap & Reason Ep. 70 | Radio Ain't Dead

    Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool review Nas and DJ Premier's "Light-Year" and Big K.R.I.T's "Dedicated to Cadalee Biarritz." They also discuss The Breakfast Club's move to Netflix, the cancellation of Hot 97's Ebro in the Morning, and B. Dot's Top 10 Emcees List of 2025.

    1h 9m
  5. Rap & Reason Ep. 69 | Another Recap

    06/12/2025

    Rap & Reason Ep. 69 | Another Recap

    Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool discuss their Spotify Wrapped list and review De La Soul's new album, "Cabin in the Sky." They also debate the best rapper-athletes of all time, review new Lil Uzi Vert songs, and preview upcoming projects by the Game, Nas, and DJ Premier.

    1h 23m
  6. Rap & Reason Ep. 68 | The Wave Returns

    20/11/2025

    Rap & Reason Ep. 68 | The Wave Returns

    Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool review Wale's "Everything is a lot" and Tee Grizzley's "Street Psalms." They also discuss Nicki Minaj's United Nations speech, artists being used as political pawns, the return of Max B, and the upcoming release of De La Soul's new album.

    1h 16m
  7. Rap & Reason Ep. 67 | The Truth Hurts

    14/11/2025

    Rap & Reason Ep. 67 | The Truth Hurts

    Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool talk about the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, from the biggest surprises and snubs this year. They also review G Herbo's new album, "Lil Herb," and Ty Dolla $ign's new project, "Tycoon."

    1h 10m
  8. Rap & Reason Ep. 66 | Just Getting Started

    07/11/2025

    Rap & Reason Ep. 66 | Just Getting Started

    Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool review Kodak Black's new album, "Just Getting Started," and Big L's latest posthumous release. They also talk about recent lawsuits in rap, the use of extortion as a tactic to garner big-name interviews, and other recent news.

    1h 9m
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Rap & Reason is a music review podcast that stars hip-hop scholar Dr. Jeremy McCool and award-winning journalist Earl Hopkins. Each episode delves into the latest pop culture news and music releases, as well as past rap albums that redefined the genre.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Jeremy McCool and Earl Hopkins
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Rap & Reason