The Rap Dad's Show

Esteban Serrano
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In an effort to change the narrative of Black fathers, esteemed Executive Producer and Radio Hall of Famer, Sway Calloway, and accomplished music television producer, host, author, and father, Esteban Serrano, have joined forces to create a groundbreaking interview series that offers an unprecedented glimpse into the world of Hip-Hop culture. Recognizing that rappers make some of the best fathers, this unique project will provide a platform for Hip-Hop artists. They’ll openly discuss their pivotal roles as fathers. But there’s a twist—instead of confining the conversations to a static location, they will take the show on the road with a state-of- the-art Sprinter Van transformed into a mobile podcast studio. This mobile studio will travel far and wide, meeting artists where they are and capturing the raw essence of their stories.

  1. 11/05/2025

    JoJo Simmons: The Pressure of Being Run’s Son

    What’s it like growing up the son of Rev Run, hip-hop royalty — and now raising kids of your own? In this heartfelt conversation, JoJo Simmons opens up to host Esteban Serrano about the pressure of legacy, lessons from his legendary father, and the moment he truly became a man — the day he found out he was going to be a dad. From Run’s House to real life, JoJo shares how fatherhood redefined his purpose, the challenges of raising kids in today’s world, and why being a present Black father is the dopest flex of all. Listen To The Full Interview:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rap-dads-show/id1727349197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bf8WAqxiayc3Jd9X4sZSH?si=21b227b28b7d4378   Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show for more engaging conversations with rappers, artists, and influencers exploring the beautiful complexities of fatherhood within the Hip-Hop community. 📺 About The Rap Dads Show: Hosted by the seasoned TV producer and author, Esteban Serrano, and executive produced by the legendary Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show celebrates the most significant role in the lives of your favorite rap stars — fatherhood.

    33 min

  2. 10/18/2025

    I’ll Never Leave My Kids Like My Dad Left Me | HoodTrophy Bino

    At just 15 years old, HoodTrophy Bino found out he was going to be a father — while living in abandoned houses and trying to survive. In this powerful episode of The Rap Dads Show, Bino opens up about growing up without a dad, learning to raise kids of his own, and why he refuses to miss a single birthday or football game. Hosted by Esteban Serrano and executive produced by Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show dives deep into the lives of fathers in hip-hop — the real stories behind the music, the mistakes, and the manhood. Listen To The Full Interview:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rap-dads-show/id1727349197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bf8WAqxiayc3Jd9X4sZSH?si=21b227b28b7d4378   Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show for more engaging conversations with rappers, artists, and influencers exploring the beautiful complexities of fatherhood within the Hip-Hop community. 📺 About The Rap Dads Show: Hosted by the seasoned TV producer and author, Esteban Serrano, and executive produced by the legendary Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show celebrates the most significant role in the lives of your favorite rap stars — fatherhood. 🕘 Don't Miss Out! Tune in every Monday at 9pm on SwaysUniverse.com and The Rap Dads Show YouTube for new episodes packed with insightful conversations, heartwarming stories, and valuable insights. 👉 For more exclusive Rap Dads content, Merch, and beyond, visit RapDads.com! Explore the world of fatherhood through the lens of hip-hop's finest. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with the Rap Dads community! 🎉 rap dads, hoodtrophy bino, sway calloway, esteban serrano, black fatherhood, hip hop fathers, la rappers, fatherhood podcast, rap interview, young dads, rapper interview, hoodtrophy bino fatherhood, rap culture, autism parenting, hiphop storytelling, real conversations, parenting in hip hop

    38 min

  3. 09/15/2025

    Fatherhood Changed How I Move in Music | 100K Track

    100K Track — the music executive behind some of hip-hop’s biggest moments — opens up about the role that changed him most: fatherhood. From running the business to raising his kids, Track explains how becoming a dad gave him clarity, discipline, and a whole new purpose. In this episode of The Rap Dads Show, he shares lessons on balancing the music industry with parenting, why he waited until 30 to have kids, and how fatherhood became his superpower in life and business. Listen To The Full Interview:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rap-dads-show/id1727349197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bf8WAqxiayc3Jd9X4sZSH?si=21b227b28b7d4378   Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show for more engaging conversations with rappers, artists, and influencers exploring the beautiful complexities of fatherhood within the Hip-Hop community. 📺 About The Rap Dads Show: Hosted by the seasoned TV producer and author, Esteban Serrano, and executive produced by the legendary Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show celebrates the most significant role in the lives of your favorite rap stars — fatherhood. 🕘 Don't Miss Out! Tune in every Monday at 9pm on SwaysUniverse.com and The Rap Dads Show YouTube for new episodes packed with insightful conversations, heartwarming stories, and valuable insights. 👉 For more exclusive Rap Dads content, Merch, and beyond, visit RapDads.com! Explore the world of fatherhood through the lens of hip-hop's finest. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with the Rap Dads community! 🎉

    17 min

  4. 08/11/2025

    From the Hole to Home: My Second Chance | JJ'88

    JJ’88 went from solitary confinement to rebuilding his life as a father. In this powerful episode of The Rap Dads Show, he shares how time in “the hole” forced him to reflect, change, and fight for a second chance. From the pain of missing milestones to the joy of coming home, JJ’88’s story is a raw look at redemption, fatherhood, and the resilience it takes to break free from the past. Listen To The Full Interview:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rap-dads-show/id1727349197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bf8WAqxiayc3Jd9X4sZSH?si=21b227b28b7d4378   Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show for more engaging conversations with rappers, artists, and influencers exploring the beautiful complexities of fatherhood within the Hip-Hop community. 📺 About The Rap Dads Show: Hosted by the seasoned TV producer and author, Esteban Serrano, and executive produced by the legendary Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show celebrates the most significant role in the lives of your favorite rap stars — fatherhood. 🕘 Don't Miss Out! Tune in every Monday at 9pm on SwaysUniverse.com and The Rap Dads Show YouTube for new episodes packed with insightful conversations, heartwarming stories, and valuable insights. 👉 For more exclusive Rap Dads content, Merch, and beyond, visit RapDads.com! Explore the world of fatherhood through the lens of hip-hop's finest. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with the Rap Dads community! 🎉 #Fatherhood #Mecca #RapDads #BlackFatherhood #Manhood #LegacyBuilding #HealingJourney #NoKidsYet #VulnerableMen #HipHopDads #Masculinity #EmotionalGrowth #ParentingJourney #TheRapDadsShow

    40 min

  5. 07/29/2025

    I’m Scared to Be a Dad… But I Still Want It - Mecca Rashawn

    Mecca opens up about his fear of becoming a father — and his deep desire to experience it anyway. In this honest and vulnerable moment, the rapper and storyteller reflects on grief, legacy, and the pressure men feel when they want children but aren’t sure they’re ready. Listen To The Full Interview:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rap-dads-show/id1727349197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bf8WAqxiayc3Jd9X4sZSH?si=21b227b28b7d4378   Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show for more engaging conversations with rappers, artists, and influencers exploring the beautiful complexities of fatherhood within the Hip-Hop community. 📺 About The Rap Dads Show: Hosted by the seasoned TV producer and author, Esteban Serrano, and executive produced by the legendary Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show celebrates the most significant role in the lives of your favorite rap stars — fatherhood. 🕘 Don't Miss Out! Tune in every Monday at 9pm on SwaysUniverse.com and The Rap Dads Show YouTube for new episodes packed with insightful conversations, heartwarming stories, and valuable insights. 👉 For more exclusive Rap Dads content, Merch, and beyond, visit RapDads.com! Explore the world of fatherhood through the lens of hip-hop's finest. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with the Rap Dads community! 🎉 #Fatherhood #Mecca #RapDads #BlackFatherhood #Manhood #LegacyBuilding #HealingJourney #NoKidsYet #VulnerableMen #HipHopDads #Masculinity #EmotionalGrowth #ParentingJourney #TheRapDadsShow

    46 min

  6. 07/29/2025

    The Realest Role I’ve Ever Had Was Being a Dad | JD Williams

    JD Williams, star of The Wire and Oz, opens up about the role that changed him forever — fatherhood. In this powerful episode of The Rap Dads Show, JD shares how becoming a girl dad reshaped his mindset, his career, and his understanding of manhood. From iconic HBO scenes to real-life parenting lessons, this is a side of JD Williams you’ve never seen before. Listen To The Full Interview:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rap-dads-show/id1727349197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bf8WAqxiayc3Jd9X4sZSH?si=21b227b28b7d4378   Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show for more engaging conversations with rappers, artists, and influencers exploring the beautiful complexities of fatherhood within the Hip-Hop community. 📺 About The Rap Dads Show: Hosted by the seasoned TV producer and author, Esteban Serrano, and executive produced by the legendary Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show celebrates the most significant role in the lives of your favorite rap stars — fatherhood. 🕘 Don't Miss Out! Tune in every Monday at 9pm on SwaysUniverse.com and The Rap Dads Show YouTube for new episodes packed with insightful conversations, heartwarming stories, and valuable insights. 👉 For more exclusive Rap Dads content, Merch, and beyond, visit RapDads.com! Explore the world of fatherhood through the lens of hip-hop's finest. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with the Rap Dads community! 🎉 #JDWilliams #TheWire #OzHBO #RapDads #Fatherhood #GirlDad #BlackFatherhood #TheRapDadsShow #Parenting #TheWireCast #HBOTheWire #HipHopDads #EmotionalGrowth #Manhood #ParentingJourney

    39 min

  7. 06/30/2025

    I Am the Father My Father Wasn’t | Jae Millz

    Jae Millz gets raw about fatherhood, Young Money, and growing up without a dad.  In this episode of The Rap Dads Show, Millz shares the real story behind his evolution—from mixtapes and the Young Money era to raising his kids with intention. This is a conversation about growth, generational healing, and learning to lead with love. Listen To The Full Interview:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rap-dads-show/id1727349197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bf8WAqxiayc3Jd9X4sZSH?si=21b227b28b7d4378 Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show for more engaging conversations with rappers, artists, and influencers exploring the beautiful complexities of fatherhood within the Hip-Hop community. 📺 About The Rap Dads Show: Hosted by the seasoned TV producer and author, Esteban Serrano, and executive produced by the legendary Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show celebrates the most significant role in the lives of your favorite rap stars — fatherhood. 🕘 Don't Miss Out! Tune in every Monday at 9pm on SwaysUniverse.com and The Rap Dads Show YouTube for new episodes packed with insightful conversations, heartwarming stories, and valuable insights. 👉 For more exclusive Rap Dads content, Merch, and beyond, visit RapDads.com! Explore the world of fatherhood through the lens of hip-hop's finest. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with the Rap Dads community! 🎉

    1h 9m

  8. 06/18/2025

    Why Tre Loaded Left Memphis to Build a Better Life for His Son

    Rising Memphis rapper Tre Loaded joins The Rap Dads Show for a raw and inspiring conversation about becoming a father at 19 and how that moment changed the course of his life. Tre opens up about the challenges of young fatherhood, the sacrifices he’s made to provide for his son, and how becoming a dad gave him purpose and direction. From moving cities to chasing his rap dreams while staying present for his child, this episode is a powerful look at what it means to grow up, break cycles, and show up as a man and a father. SPONSOR LINK www.WashedDads.com 15% Off Promo Code: RAPDADS Listen To The Full Interview:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rap-dads-show/id1727349197 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bf8WAqxiayc3Jd9X4sZSH?si=21b227b28b7d4378   Subscribe to The Rap Dads Show for more engaging conversations with rappers, artists, and influencers exploring the beautiful complexities of fatherhood within the Hip-Hop community. 📺 About The Rap Dads Show: Hosted by the seasoned TV producer and author, Esteban Serrano, and executive produced by the legendary Sway Calloway, The Rap Dads Show celebrates the most significant role in the lives of your favorite rap stars — fatherhood. 🕘 Don't Miss Out! Tune in every Monday at 9pm on SwaysUniverse.com and The Rap Dads Show YouTube for new episodes packed with insightful conversations, heartwarming stories, and valuable insights. 👉 For more exclusive Rap Dads content, Merch, and beyond, visit RapDads.com! Explore the world of fatherhood through the lens of hip-hop's finest. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with the Rap Dads community! 🎉

    30 min
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About

In an effort to change the narrative of Black fathers, esteemed Executive Producer and Radio Hall of Famer, Sway Calloway, and accomplished music television producer, host, author, and father, Esteban Serrano, have joined forces to create a groundbreaking interview series that offers an unprecedented glimpse into the world of Hip-Hop culture. Recognizing that rappers make some of the best fathers, this unique project will provide a platform for Hip-Hop artists. They’ll openly discuss their pivotal roles as fathers. But there’s a twist—instead of confining the conversations to a static location, they will take the show on the road with a state-of- the-art Sprinter Van transformed into a mobile podcast studio. This mobile studio will travel far and wide, meeting artists where they are and capturing the raw essence of their stories.

Information

  • Creator
    Esteban Serrano
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Sway's Universe
  • Show Website
    The Rap Dad's Show