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. #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
  2. 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
  3. #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
  4. #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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. #82: Lyrical Rap Lives!!!

    08/22/2025

    #82: Lyrical Rap Lives!!!

    Season six starts now! With Nick at the helm, he dives into Drake's two newest singles "What Did I Miss?" and "Which One". He gives his honest thoughts about the singles and gives a take on Drake's lawsuit against damn near everyone that you can think of. Next R&B singer Ari Lennox hates Martin's barbs against Pam from the show Martin and tells why she hates them along side with Bernie Mac and his jokes. Nick asks if she being way too sensitive about the jokes or should she just toughen up. Later, lyrical rap is back!! With everyone from the Clipse to Freddie Gibbs to Raekwon dropping albums, Nick gives you reasons on why you should be checking out these albums! All this and shoutouts, a lyrical rap album recommendation, laughs and more!!! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @lowendmarauders Follow the marauders on Instagram: @dj_young_franky, @supreme_excel & @nycholasfury Shop the store: lowendmaraudersshop.com CHAPTERS: 0:00: Intro/Welcome to Season Six 1:03: Drake's Newest Singles & Lawsuit 16:24: Ari Lennox's Critique on Martin 27:21: Lyrical Rap Albums! SOURCES: Drake's Which One at Number 23 on the charts: https://hiphopdx.com/news/drakes-which-one-fails-to-make-splash-on-charts/ Ari Lennox on Martin: https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/ari-lennox-backlash-stemming-martin-comments-1235094769/

    46 min
  8. #81: Nixed in VI

    06/20/2025

    #81: Nixed in VI

    Back at it with another episode of the show! Nick holds things down for the crew and in this episode of the Low End Marauders podcast, Nick discusses the ongoing beef between Joey Badass and West Coast rappers, particularly focusing on Ray Vaughn. The conversation dives into the competitive nature of rap, highlighting Joey's diss tracks and the responses from his rivals. After that, Nick also covers Pusha T's recent criticism of Travis Scott, emphasizing loyalty issues within the industry. He also asks if there's a way for Travis Scott to make amends with Pusha for what he did. Finally, the host reviews Lil Wayne's Tha Carter VI, sharing mixed feelings about its content and production, and reflecting on Wayne's place in the current rap landscape. All that plus shoutouts, a recent album recommendation, and more! SOURCES: Joey vs. The West: https://www.revolt.tv/article/joey-badass-ray-vaughn-daylyt-and-more-every-diss Pusha T vs. Travis Scott: https://hiphopdx.com/news/pusha-t-destroys-travis-scott-labels-rapper-whore Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X: @lowendmarauders Follow the marauders on Instagram: @dj_young_franky, @supreme_excel & @nycholasfury Shop the store here: lowendmaraudersshop.com Chapters 00:00 Intro & Joey Badass vs. The West Coast 17:40 Pusha T's Beef with Travis Scott 21:55 Thoughts on Pusha T vs. Travis Scott 26:12 Tha Carter VI Review 42:08 Final Thoughts and Grade of Tha Carter VI 46:49 Shoutouts and Recommendations

    50 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nycholas Rawls
  • Show Website
    Low End Marauders