Hendo Unplugged

Courtney Hendo
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I’m a San Diego-based hip-hop journalist dedicated to delivering real, unbiased takes on the culture. Here, it’s all about authentic storytelling, honest reviews, and giving hip-hop the respect it deserves. No industry bias, no fluff just straight-up insights and deep dives into the music, artists, and movements shaping the scene.

  1. Unplugged Ep. 14 | Chris Brown kiss married woman, Druski Backlash & Ye x Travis Scott and more

    23H AGO

    Unplugged Ep. 14 | Chris Brown kiss married woman, Druski Backlash & Ye x Travis Scott and more

    Courtney Hendo is BACK with another unfiltered episode of Hendo Unplugged — the realest hip-hop talk show in San Diego where no topic is off-limits. 🎤🔥This week we're breaking down the wildest stories hitting the culture RIGHT NOW:🔹 Chris Brown kisses a married woman LIVE on stage — was it out of pocket?🔹 WOMAN CLAIMS MAN squirts ON HERDURING GUNNA CONCERT🔹 Amber Rose says white people should be allowed to say the N-word — agree or nah?🔹 Druski faces backlash — what really went down?🔹 Ye (Kanye West) drops the "Father" music video ft. Travis Scott — worth the wait?🔹 Charleston White and Young Thug clash at Druski's Coulda Been Love Reunion━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🗣️ Real opinions. Raw energy. No filters.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━💬 Drop your take in the comments — we're reading everything.👍 LIKE if you're vibing with the episode📲 SUBSCRIBE to Hendo Unplugged for weekly unfiltered hip-hop talk🔔 HIT THE BELL so you never miss a drop━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📍 Produced at Hendo Studios | San Diego, CA📩 Business & Press: contact@hendostudios.com📲 FOLLOW US:🎤 Instagram: @hendounplugged🎬 Instagram: @courtneyhendo━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━#HendoUnplugged #ChrisBrown #TheGame #AmberRose #Druski #Ye #KanyeWest #TravisScott #YoungThug #CharlestonWhite #HipHopNews #RapCulture #Podcast #CourtneyHendo #HipHopTalk #NoFilter #SanDiegoHipHop

    39 min

  2. 06/07/2025

    Unplugged Ep. 13 | Carter 6 Reactions, Offset Crashes Out, & The Game Top 100 LA Rappers List

    Courtney Hendo & Chef Q are back with another no-cap, unfiltered episode of Hendo Unplugged — the realest space where hip-hop meets raw conversation and nothing’s off-limits. 🎤🔥This week, we’re diving into the wildest headlines shaking up the culture:🔹 Lil Wayne’s Carter 6 — Hit or miss?🔹 The Game’s Top 100 LA Rappers — Respect or reach?🔹 Atlanta’s Top 100 Rappers — Who really made the cut?🔹 Offset deactivates after going off over Stefon Diggs & Cardi B🔹 Woman calls out DJs to RETIRE music older than 5 years 😳🔹 Woman sells her car for NBA YoungBoy tour tickets 😮‍💨🎙️ Real opinions. Raw energy. No filters.If you're tapped into the culture, this is your zone.🗣️ Drop your thoughts in the comments — agree or not, we want to hear it.👍 LIKE the video if you’re rocking with the convo📲 SUBSCRIBE for more unapologetic takes🔔 Hit that bell so you never miss a drop!—📍 Produced at Hendo Studios | San Diego, CA📩 Business/Press Inquiries: contact@hendostudios.comFOLLOW US ON IG:🎤 @hendounplugged🎬 @courtneyhendo🍽️ @chefworks86#HendoUnplugged #Carter6 #Offset #CardiB #TheGame #Top100Rappers #AtlantaRap #NBAYoungBoy #HipHopTalk #RealConvo #CourtneyHendo #ChefQ #HipHopCulture

    1h 24m

  3. 05/30/2025

    Unplugged Ep. 12 | Offset Wants Spousal Support? Megan x Tory Footage Leaks + Stefon Diggs Boat Clip

    Courtney Hendo & Chef Q are back with another no-cap, unfiltered episode of Hendo Unplugged — the realest space where hip-hop meets raw conversation.This week, we’re breaking down the wildest headlines shaking the culture:🔹 Offset wants spousal support from Cardi B?!🔹 Bodycam footage leaks of Megan Thee Stallion & Tory Lanez’s interview from the shooting night🔹 Stefon Diggs viral boat video – what’s that pink substance?🔹 NBA YoungBoy & Larry Hoover pardoned by Donald Trump🔹 BossMan Dlow accuser admits they lied — the whole time🔹 Rocky x Young Thug collab album on the way?!🎙️ Raw takes. Unfiltered energy. Real hip-hop talk.If you're tapped into the culture, you don’t wanna miss this one.💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — agree or not, let’s talk about it.👍 LIKE if you’re rocking with the convo, SUBSCRIBE for more real ones, and tap the 🔔 so you don’t miss a single drop.📲 FOLLOW US ON IG:🎤 @hendounplugged🎬 @courtneyhendo🍽️ @chefworks86📍 Produced at Hendo Studios | San Diego, CA📩 Biz/Press: contact@hendostudios.com#HendoUnplugged #HipHopNews #OffsetCardiB #ToryLanez #MeganTheeStallion #StefonDiggs #NBAYoungBoy #LarryHoover #BossManDlow #ASAPRocky #YoungThug #HipHopPodcast #UnfilteredTalk #RapCulture #CourtneyHendo #ChefQ #HendoStudios #NoCapConvo

    1h 26m

  4. 05/23/2025

    Unplugged Ep. 11 | Kanye x NBA YoungBoy Surprise Drop, Kid Cudi vs. Diddy, Joey Bada$$ Disses & More

    📖 Description:Courtney Hendo & Chef Q are back with another no-cap, unfiltered episode of Hendo Unplugged — the realest space where hip-hop meets raw conversation.This week, we're diving into the wildest headlines shaking the culture:🔹 Kanye West & NBA YoungBoy drop a surprise track sampling Playboi Carti🔹 Kid Cudi testifies in trial, claims Cassie "played" both him and Diddy🔹 Joey Bada$$ drops new diss tracks🔹 Rod Wave’s legal team says he was the actual victim in burglary case🔹 EBK Jaaybo arrested in Arkansas🔹 NBA YoungBoy announces new tour dates🎙️ Bold takes. Raw energy. No filters.If you live hip-hop, you’re gonna feel this one.💬 Sound off in the comments — agree or not, we’re tuned in.👍 LIKE if you're rocking with it, SUBSCRIBE for more real talk, and hit the 🔔 so you never miss a drop.📲 FOLLOW US ON IG:🎤 @hendounplugged🎬 @courtneyhendo🍽️ @chefworks86📍 Produced at Hendo Studios | San Diego, CA📩 Biz/Press: contact@hendostudios.com#HendoUnplugged #HipHopPodcast #KanyeWest #NBAYoungBoy #KidCudi #Cassie #Diddy #JoeyBadass #RodWave #EBKJaaybo #HipHopCulture #RapNews #UnfilteredTalk #CourtneyHendo #ChefQ #HendoStudios #WestCoastRap #HipHopMedia #RapPodcast #RealTalk

    1h 29m

  5. 05/02/2025

    Unplugged Ep.10 | Shedeur Sanders, Kanye’s Donda 2, Tee Grizzley’s $20K Cop Car Deal, & More

    📖 Description:Courtney Hendo & Chef Q are back with another unfiltered, no-cap episode of Hendo Unplugged — the realest spot where hip-hop meets raw conversation.This week, we're unpacking the wildest headlines shaking the culture:🔹 Snoop, Dre, or Ice Cube — who had the biggest impact?🔹 Tupac vs. Nipsey — whose message hits harder in 2025?🔹 Kanye drops "Donda 2" — here’s our honest first take 🔥🔹 Kendrick’s GNX Tour pulling in $9M per show 🤯🔹 Lil Durk’s family fires back — is the government weaponizing lyrics again?🔹 50 Cent clowns Beyoncé over alleged low ticket sales 👀🔹 Tee Grizzley’s brother caught offering $20K from a cop car to get off the hook! 😳🎙️ Expect bold takes, raw energy, and zero filters — just real ones talking real culture.If you’re tapped into hip-hop, you’ll feel this one.💬 Drop your thoughts below — agree or not, we’re watching.👍 LIKE if you rock with it, SUBSCRIBE for more real talk, and hit the 🔔 so you never miss an episode.📲 FOLLOW US ON IG:🎤 @hendounplugged🎬 @courtneyhendo🍽️ @chefworks86📍 Produced at Hendo Studios | San Diego, CA📩 Biz/Press: contact@hendostudios.com#HendoUnplugged #HipHopNews #UnfilteredTalk #CourtneyHendo #ChefQ #CultureTalk #ShedeurSanders #WestCoastRap #TeeGrizzley #Donda2 #Beyonce #SZA #GNX #50Cent #Tupac #Nipsey #Durk

    1h 5m

  6. 04/25/2025

    Unplugged Ep. 9 | Shannon Sharpe Controversy, Kanye Confession, NBA YoungBoy x Boosie & More

    🔥 Hip-Hop Raw & Unfiltered! Shannon Sharpe Controversy, Kanye Confession, NBA YoungBoy x Boosie & More | Hendo Unplugged📖 Description:Courtney Hendo & Chef Q are back with another raw, no-holds-barred episode of Hendo Unplugged — where hip-hop meets real talk.This week, we’re diving deep into some of the wildest headlines in hip-hop and culture, including:🔹 Shannon Sharpe’s shocking comment to an accuser🔹 NBA YoungBoy & Boosie’s new mixtape collab🔹 Kevin Gates courtside with Brittany Renner after shading LeBron’s wife🔹 Kanye West’s disturbing childhood confession🔹 West Coast Mount “Roush-more” — who made the cut?🔹 Is Houston the new Atlanta?🎧 Expect raw opinions, bold takes, and unfiltered discussion — from real ones who love the culture.Whether you agree or not, you’ll feel this one.💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — we’re reading everything.👍 LIKE if you’re rocking with us, SUBSCRIBE for more heat, and hit the 🔔 so you never miss a drop!📲 FOLLOW US ON IG:🎤 @hendounplugged🎬 @courtneyhendo🍽️ @chefworks86📍 Produced at Hendo Studios | San Diego, CA📩 Biz/Press: contact@hendostudios.com#HipHopNews #HendoUnplugged #UnfilteredTalk #ShannonSharpe #KanyeWest #KevinGates #NBAYoungboy #Boosie #CultureTalk #TrendingHipHop #WestCoastRap #HoustonVsAtlanta #CourtneyHendo #ChefQ

    1h 47m

  7. 04/11/2025

    Unplugged Ep. 7 | YG’s R*pe Song, Anthony Edwards Drama, Lil Baby Wiretap, No Jumper Broke? and more

    Courtney Hendo & Chef Q break down the hottest topics in hip-hop, culture, and controversy. No filters. No limits. Just raw conversation.🔥 Trending Topics:🔹 YG opens up about being sexually assaulted as a child in his new song🔹 Anthony Edwards says, "Give me the full 18 years of child support upfront & move along"🔹 Lil Wayne announces the release date for Tha Carter 6🔹 Wiretap evidence allegedly links Lil Baby to placing bounties on people🔹 Suspect in Sayso P & Sauce Walka shooting found dead🔹 Adam22 says No Jumper is going broke...and plenty more. Tap in for unfiltered takes, bold opinions, and real talk.🔔 SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW:📸 Hendo Unplugged IG: @hendounplugged🎤 Courtney Hendo: @courtneyhendo🍽️ Chef Q: @chefworks86🎬 Produced at: Hendo Studios | San Diego, CA📩 For PR & Business Inquiries: contact@hendostudios.com

    1h 16m

  8. 04/11/2025

    Unplugged Ep. 8 | Drake’s $250M Lawsuit Deal, YN Mount Rushmore, Top Female Rappers, & Much more

    🔥 Hip-Hop News, Raw Opinions & No Filter Talk | Hendo UnpluggedCourtney Hendo & Chef Q break down the hottest topics in hip-hop, culture, and controversy — unfiltered and uncut. From celebrity headlines to viral debates, nothing’s off-limits.🎤 This Episode Covers:🔹 Universal Music reportedly offering Drake $250M to settle lawsuit🔹 Nia Long says she dated a 30-year-old while in high school — with her mom’s consent🔹 Best Female Rappers ranked — who made the list?🔹 Damon Wayans opens up about dating his nephew's ex-girlfriend🔹 "YN Mount Rushmore" featuring Young Thug, Chief Keef, Waka Flocka & NBA Youngboy goes viral🔹 The most violent cities in America — shocking stats...and way more.🎧 Tap in for:Unfiltered takes on trending hip-hop newsBold, real opinions you won’t hear anywhere elseCulture, controversy, and conversations that matter👉 Drop a comment with your thoughts on today’s topics — we read 'em all.🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the 🔔 to stay locked in.📸 Follow us:IG: @hendounplugged🎤 @courtneyhendo🍽️ @chefworks86🎬 Produced at Hendo Studios | San Diego, CA📩 Business/PR: contact@hendostudios.com#HipHopNews #HendoUnplugged #CultureTalk #TrendingHipHop #DrakeLawsuit #NiaLong #FemaleRappers #YNMountRushmore #UnfilteredPodcast #ChefQ #CourtneyHendo

    1h 31m
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I’m a San Diego-based hip-hop journalist dedicated to delivering real, unbiased takes on the culture. Here, it’s all about authentic storytelling, honest reviews, and giving hip-hop the respect it deserves. No industry bias, no fluff just straight-up insights and deep dives into the music, artists, and movements shaping the scene.

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  • Creator
    Courtney Hendo
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Courtney Hendo
  • Show Website
    Hendo Unplugged