Hip-Hop High Society
Hip-Hop High Society is a platform dedicated to uplifting independent artists and introducing listeners to standout music. The show highlights emerging talent and gives exposure to artists who may not have major-label backing. It combines music discovery with a supportive community focus for hip-hop creators.
Episodes
Female Rap's Stigma, Hot Boys Biopic & Remy Ma vs Pap |Roundtable Ep.113
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK:👠 The Female Rap Formula & Double Standards: A viral tweet reduces modern female rap to a single formula, sparking a massive debate on sexuality in hip-hop. Is there an unfair stigma attached to women who lead with sex appeal, or are fans just tired of the sameness? We also ask if holding up Rapsody as the sole 'respectable' alternati
OutKast Lawsuit, Hip-Hop Media Bias & Meek Mill |Roundtable Ep.112
Send us Fan Mail🎧 Hip-Hop Media's Breaking Point: The Drake-Kendrick Fallout Mal’s recent take on the AZ Chike and Kendrick Lamar dynamic got absolutely roasted, suggesting fans are tired of biased media taking sides. We debate if the 'frenemies' narrative has exhausted listeners and if it's becoming impossible for music journalists to maintain objectivity when their personal n
Durk Acquitted, Meek vs Ak, David Banner's God Box|Roundtable Ep.111
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK:⚖️ Lil Durk's Acquittal & The Future of Drill: Durk's acquittal sends a massive shockwave through Chicago's drill scene, where artists have long operated under the shadow of legal overreach. Now that the jury has found him not guilty on all charges, does this verdict empower the next generation of artists to speak out more freely
Cudi Checks Rosenberg, J. Cole & Jay-Z, AI Scams |Roundtable Ep.110
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK:🗣️ Kid Cudi vs. Peter Rosenberg: Family Business or Public Penance? Kid Cudi drew a hard line with Peter Rosenberg, stating, "U not family, so I get it," implying that forgiveness is a private, familial right that outsiders can't dictate. Rosenberg argues that when an artist releases a song called 'Heil Hitler' on a global
Tupac Justice, Hit-Boy & Nas Split, Lil Durk Trial, Rod Wave |Roundtable Ep.109
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK:🕊️ Closure for Tupac? The Keffe D Verdict After nearly 30 years, Duane 'Keffe D' Davis has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur. We discuss what this verdict finally means for the closure of one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries, and explore the questions that still remain unanswered.🏛️ Lil
Is Lil Durk Cooked? Hip-Hop Journalist Civil War & Pac Trial | Roundtable Ep.108
Send us Fan MailWhat We're Into This Week:📰 HIP-HOP JOURNALIST CIVIL WAR: PRINCIPLES OR POLITICS? The lines between independent journalism and network politics are blurring in hip-hop media. Ray Daniels has accused Charlamagne of digging for dirt while simultaneously calling out Wayno for allegedly leaking info to secure a spot on The Black Effect Podcast. We debate if this is a genuine clash
Drake’s Warning, Tyga’s 0.0 Score & Em Saves Kurupt |Roundtable Ep.107
Send us Fan MailWHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK:🗣️ Vic Mensa vs. Cam'ron: Accountability or Clout Chasing?Breaking down the heated exchange between Vic Mensa and Cam'ron over harmful comments.Debating where the line is drawn between genuinely holding someone accountable and clout chasing, and whether Cam'ron's defense of "just repeating" a statement holds any weight.🤖
Is The Drake Stimulus Dead? A$AP Mob Drama & Tyga's AI? |Roundtable Ep.106
Send us Fan MailWHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK:🗣️ A$AP Rocky's Betrayal Claims & The Fall of the Mob How do we weigh A$AP Rocky's explosive claim that the A$AP Mob 'tried to put him in prison' out of jealousy? We debate the counter-argument: did the collective simply fracture naturally after A$AP Yams' passing and Rocky's massive mainstream crossover with Rihanna,
Summer Jam's Decline, Drake Fatigue & 38 Spesh Drops Diss |Roundtable Ep.105
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK:🏟️ Is Summer Jam Still Hip-Hop's Premium Stage? Summer Jam 2026 leaned heavily into a 'hometown hero' strategy, blending NYC legends with the current viral wave of drill and melodic rap. We debate if this specific formula still makes it the career-defining stage for hip-hop artists, or if the rise of genre-specific festivals and dire
Is Wale Blackballed? YG vs The Game Verzuz & Ak vs Mal |Roundtable Ep.104
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK:🍔 Ebro’s ‘McDonald’s vs. Gourmet Burger’ Analogy Does selling millions of records strip an artist of their cultural purity? We break down Ebro’s controversial take on commercial success versus cultural relevance. By looking at legends like Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar, we debate if high sales inherently dilute the art or if you can truly dominate the c
YB Disses Future, Jay-Z NYC Show Aftermath & 38 Spesh |Roundtable Ep.103
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK:💿 Jay-Z's Vinyl Drama & Memphis Bleek's Defense With Jay-Z pulling off one of the most successful stadium residencies in recent memory, we debate if the recent Target vinyl controversy is a necessary conversation or just a distraction from his artistic triumph. We also ask if Memphis Bleek’s fierce defense of Hov is a loyal friend spe
Jim Jones Over Mase/Banks?, TDE Curse & Jadakiss Goes Off |Roundtable Ep.102
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK:🎙️ Jim Jones vs. Mase & Lloyd Banks We break down Jim Jones' recent claims that he could 'bully' both Mase and Lloyd Banks in the studio today because nobody is checking for their new music. Do you think Jones is making a valid point about their current cultural relevance, or is he just chasing clout by picking fights with two le
Lupe Hates Kendrick? Wayne Flakes & Gucci's Tape |Roundtable Ep.101
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK:🎙️ Lupe Fiasco vs. Kendrick Lamar's Pen Game We break down Lupe's recent controversial comments on Koala Tea Facts regarding Kendrick Lamar's fanbase and lyrical ability. Is this a case of professional envy from an underground legend, or a valid critique of a toxic fanbase? We also debate whether Lupe's frequent, unfiltered podc
2026 XXL Freshman, SZA vs AI, RIP Tay Keith |Roundtable Ep.100
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK:📰 The Next Generation? | XXL's 2026 Freshman Cover XXL just dropped their 2026 Freshman Cover with the tagline 'Born Ready.' Looking at this list, the internet is completely split—some are saying they don't know a single name, while others are praising XXL for highlighting actual grassroots, independent talent. Does this 12-arti
Mystikal Sentenced, Jay-Z Backlash & Hip-Hop Lore |Roundtable Ep.99
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK:🎯 Corporate Hip-Hop | Jay-Z's Target Backlash With Jay-Z partnering with Target for the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, we’re seeing a major clash between hip-hop business moves and consumer activism. We debate whether the backlash is warranted criticism or just selective outrage directed at Hov.🏢 The Independent Blueprint | Do We Still
Drake vs Jay-Z Impact, Griselda Equity Drama & Lupe Fiasco |Roundtable Ep.98
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK:⚖️ The Griselda Split | Was Westside Gunn Right to Deny the 10%? Mal recently reported that Jay-Z advised Westside Gunn to give Conway and Benny a 10% equity split in Griselda. While WSG laughed it off as internet gossip, it begs a massive question. Would 10% have been a fair split given how much Conway and Benny built the brand, or is Westside Gun
Jay-Z Disses Drake & Nicki! Ak's Bias & Lazy DJs |Roundtable Ep.97
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.97 (06/04/26) Welcome to the Roundtable! This week, the timeline is on fire, legends are catching strays, and we are breaking down the biggest debates in the culture. Drop your thoughts in the comments!👑 Jay-Z Reminds the Game He’s "Up Ten" (Drake & Nicki Catch Strays!) Just when the younger generation thought the thron
Is Drake Falling Off? Wayne's Carter 7 & Jim vs Cam |Roundtable Ep.96
Send us Fan MailThe Roundtable — Episode 96 The AgendaDrake’s 13K Dilemma: ICEMAN reportedly debuted with just 13k pure sales. For a streaming giant in 2026, does the physical/digital purchase even matter anymore, or is it an outdated metric?Curating Tha Carter VII: Lil Wayne is letting his team pick his next album tracklist from the vault. Can a classic be built by committee, or does a definitive
Chris Brown vs Pitchfork, DaBaby's Return & Hip-Hop's Algorithm Problem |Roundtable Ep.95
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 95 (05/14/26)The Roundtable is back and Ep. 95 is one of the most loaded episodes of the year. We're coming in hot with no filter and no PR spin — just real talk on the stories shaping hip-hop culture right now.Pitchfork just dropped a 1.3 on Chris Brown's BROWN, with critic Alphonse Pierre calling it little more than a &a
Clout Over Craft, Empty Seats & Hip-Hop's Dirty Money Talk |Roundtable Ep.94
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 94 Clout Over Craft, Empty Seats & Hip-Hop's Dirty Money Talk🎙️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK:📊 Clout vs Craft? | Complex's 2026 Hip-Hop Media Power Rankings DJ Akademiks & Joe Budden sit at the top of Complex's 2026 Hip-Hop Media Power Rankings — above the actual artists. With streamers like Kai Cenat &
Joe & Jada Cosign Miami's New Single, Young Thug Named Top 30, DaBaby Claims GOAT! |Roundtable Ep.93
Send us Fan MailThe crew is back at the table and nothing is off limits! This week we're breaking down the hottest debates in hip-hop culture, separating the real from the noise, and giving you our unfiltered takes on everything moving in the culture right now. Pull up, tune in, and join the conversation.🎙️ THIS WEEK ON THE ROUNDTABLE:🔥 Jadakiss Co-Signs Yung Miami's 'SPEND DAT&apos
Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 92
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Lil Wayne vs. The Industry — Does a Legend Still Need a Seat at the Table? Weezy goes on X to say being 'uninvited and uninvolved' from Coachella and the Grammys has been 'humbling.' We ask the harder question — has the industry failed its GOAT, or has the institution simply moved on without him?🕺 The Game Says the Club Is Dead Without Drake — But Was the Clu
Did Kendrick/Drake Kill Rap? Echo Chambers, Indie Game & Doechii's GOAT Status |Roundtable Ep.91
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 91 | 04/16/26🎙️ Did Kendrick vs. Drake actually kill commercial rap — or just expose how broken the industry already was? With Drake's ICEMAN on the way, we debate whether hip-hop is down 50% and if beef culture has permanently replaced chart culture.🌐 Marlon Craft says "The Internet Killed the Neighborhood" — are dig
Real Hip-Hop vs The Masses, Jay Elec Crashout, Conway Griselda Split & UK Bans Ye |Roundtable Ep.90
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 90 | 04/09/26🔥 TOPICS THIS WEEK1. "The Masses Don't Lie" — Or Do They? | DJ Clue vs. Real Hip-Hop DJ Clue dropped a bold take: if the masses aren't listening, the artist simply isn't hot. But is mass appeal really the measuring stick for greatness in Hip-Hop? We break down whether "Real Hip-Hop"
Gucci's Protégés Robbed Him, Kanye's Bully & Jay-Z Says DJing Is Dead |Roundtable Ep.89
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.89 Hip-Hop High Society is back at the table for Episode 89 — and this one hits different.We open with this week's Crash Dummy of the Week — and it's a three-for-one special. Pooh Sheisty, Big 30, and Pops — The Three Stooges — take the crown. The DOJ is alleging that Pooh Sheisty and Big 30, one signed directly to Gucci Ma
JAY-Z "I'm HOV," Cole & Cam'ron's Truce, LaRussell's Merch + Key Glock No Features |Roundtable Ep.88
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 88 The crew is back at the table for another unfiltered session. This week we're dissecting Jay-Z's "I'm HOV" declaration and what it really means in the context of the Drake-Kendrick era, debating whether man-to-man accountability is the new blueprint for resolving hip-hop beef, and breaking down LaRussell&
LaRussell 'Heaven Sent' Controversy, Wiz x Spitta Are Back & TDE Signs Trap Dickey |Roundtable Ep.87
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.87 (03/19/26)This week on Episode 87, we're asking the hard questions: Is LaRussell's new Roc Nation-era spirituality brilliant or irresponsible? Are Wiz and Spitta about to remind the game why they set the standard? And what does TDE signing a South Carolina street rapper mean for the label's future? Plus, we debate p
50 Cent's AI Beef, Wu-Tang's HOF Snub, Podcast Drama & The Independent Artist Lane |Roundtable Ep.86
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 86 | 03/12/26The crew is back and pulling NO punches. This week's episode is LOADED — strap in.50 Cent Fires Back — But Is He Cheating? Fif drops AI-assisted responses to Jim Jones, Maino, Fabolous, and Dave East — and hints more is coming for T.I. and crew. Meanwhile, Papoose steps up with a live diss. Is 50 the last supervill
CyHi vs. Cole, Russ vs. Roc Nation, Is Hip-Hop Dead & Should OGs Move Out The Way? |Roundtable Ep.85
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 85 (03/04/26) 🎙️ Live Every Wednesday at 8:30PM ESTTonight on the Roundtable:🔥 CyHi The Prynce disses J. Cole in 2026 for a 2016 song — Is there really no statute of limitations on a diss, or is this just clout chasing?📉 "Hip-Hop is dying" — Fact or cap? — Is the culture really in decline, or are bad algorithms just blocki
50 Cent Ducking T.I.? XXL vs On The Radar & The Death of Artist Development | Roundtable Ep.84
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.84 (02/25/26)Welcome to The Roundtable Ep. 84 by Hip-Hop High Society. This week, we dive deep into the shifting landscape of the culture, from high-stakes rap beefs to the evolution of the industry itself.In this episode:50 Cent vs. T.I.: Is 50 Cent ducking the smoke? With T.I. dropping the diss track "War," we debate if 5
J. Cole Trunk CDs, 50 on Aging Out, Old-Head Pods, Talent vs Clout & More |Roundtable Ep.82
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 82 (02/11/26)This week, we’re breaking down the shift in rap’s power dynamics—from the legends gracefully stepping back to the stars returning to the pavement. Grab your seat at the table for:💿 J. Cole’s Grassroots Gamble: The Fall-Off era is officially here, but J. Cole is skipping the arenas to sell CDs out of a Honda Civic trunk.
Grammy Snubs, 21 Savage Streams, Jay-Z Hate & 8Ball Blues | Roundtable Ep.81
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 81 (02/04/26)Welcome back to the Roundtable. This week, we’re dissecting the aftermath of the biggest night in music, industry-shaking streaming audits, and the complex legacies of the game’s biggest titans.The AgendaGrammy Recap: We’re breaking down the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. Is a win for The Clipse a victory for the culture, o
Kanye’s PR Stunt? Baby Keem Hype, Durk’s Trial & Is Hip-Hop Going Broke? | Roundtable Ep.80
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.80 Kanye’s "Bully" Rollout: Is the latest apology a genuine moment of clarity or a calculated PR move just days before the album drops?The Remix Factor: Scottie Cudi vs. Jim Jones—how much credit does a collaborator deserve for an artist's career trajectory?Crash Dummy of the Week: We’re looking at Wyclef Jean and his
T.I. Returns, J. Cole Mixtape, NBA Youngboy Top Rapper & Streamer Gatekeepers |Roundtable Ep.79
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.79 (01/21/26)T.I.’s Reinvention: Locs gone, Pharrell back on the beat. Is this a serious comeback or a reaction to the comedy special criticism?J. Cole’s Mixtape Play: Rumors of a tape before The Fall Off. Can Cole single-handedly revive the mixtape era as a promotional tool?The DaBaby Redemption: New music dropping Jan 30th. Can he
Stove God & Hov, Rome Streetz vs. Fans, HHHS Awards & Dipset Beef | Roundtable Ep.78
Send us Fan MailWelcome to The Roundtable Ep.78! Tonight, the Hip-Hop High Society crew is breaking down the biggest power moves, contract battles, and award reveals of 2026.🔥 TONIGHT’S TOPICS:🏆 HHHS Awards Recap: We are deep into Award Week! We break down the winners from Day 1 and Day 2. Did the right artists take home the crown?✍️ The Quality vs. Quantity Dilemma: Rome Streetz has a message for
Hot97 Shakes Up, Netflix x iHeart, Nas & Preemo, TI Legacy & Griselda vs Slaughter |Roundtable Ep.77
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.77 (12/19/25)The End of an Era at Hot97: Ebro, Rosenberg, and Laura Stylez are officially out. We discuss if this was a failure to adapt to the times or a calculated move. Is this a major win for Drake fans?Hip-Hop on the Big Screen: iHeart partners with Netflix to bring video podcasts like The Breakfast Club and New Rory & Mal t
Maino vs Akademiks, Chaos in Battle Rap & Hip-Hop's Street Cred | Roundtable Ep.76
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.76 (12/10/25)Maino vs. Akademiks: Will this stay internet comedy or get serious?Battle Rap Chaos: Eazy vs. Cassidy ends in disaster. Should they run it back?Crash Dummy of the Week: The "Diddy Avengers" (Marlon Wayans & Ja Rule).Dub or Dud: Live review of "Avalanche" by Jason Flame.Culture Talk: Hip-Hop Cultur
50 Cent's Diddy Doc; Stove God Drops; AI in Music & Rapper vs. Artist Debate |Roundtable Ep.75
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.75 (12/03/25)50 Cent vs. Diddy: We discuss the controversy surrounding 50 Cent's Netflix collaboration for a Diddy documentary—was it fair game or crossing a line?Pras Gets 14 Years: Analyzing the sentencing of Pras Michel and whether 14 years in federal prison is a fair outcome.AI in Music: The growing prevalence of Artificial
Max B's Return, Vlad vs. Joyner Lucas, Grammy Snubs, & AI Music |Roundtable Ep.74
Send us Fan MailMax B's Release: Can the 47-year-old Max B still be relevant in today's music scene? We debate the risk of "disappointing comebacks" following prison releases.DJ Vlad vs. Joyner Lucas: Dissecting the lawsuit—is Vlad suing Lucas over a tweet just because he refused to appear on his platform? Will this finally damage DJ Vlad's platform?Grammy Nominations Brea
Hip-Hop best Underground? Spotify/Drake Lawsuit, Is Rap Dying? Nostalgia vs Reality|Roundtable Ep73
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Hip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.73 Spotify Lawsuit & Drake Allegations: Discussing the class action lawsuit against Spotify and their response regarding alleged fake streams, specifically throwing a "certain Canadian under the bus."Crash Dummy of the Week: Historic 2nd Time for Soulja "The Phone Al Capone" Boy.Dub or Dud – Live Review: Mr
Cash Money vs No Limit Verzuz, Cam'ron Sues Cole, & NBA YoungBoy’s Impact |Roundtable Ep.72
Send us Fan Mail🎧 Episode 72: Featured TopicsCash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz Aftermath: Who won? The venue disaster, Young Bleed's status, and the future of the Verzuz platform.Cam'ron Sues J.Cole: Analyzing the royalty dispute and the "just business" argument.Joey Bada$$ Mental Health Revelation: The honest truth behind the tour cancellation.Discography Debate: Is NBA YoungBoy
Canceling Tyler The Creator? Timbaland's AI Artist, D'Angelo's Legacy |Roundtable Ep.71
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.71 (10/21/25)Tyler the Creator's Past Tweets: Should he be held responsible for his "edgelord" days, or should the public do more research on artists before pledging fandom?Crash Dummy of the Week.Timbaland Unveils A.I. Artist: Is He Burying His Legacy or Ahead of the Curve in the Music Industry?Honoring D'Angelo&
Cudi Retires, Kai's Power, Ab-Soul Freestyle Fail, Nicki/Cardi Drama, Future of Rap |Roundtable Ep70
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.70 (10/01/25)• Mafiathon 3 wraps up lots of guest appearances from the Hip-Hop community. Proof that Kai might be one of the most influential hip-hop media figures. Ab-Soul delivers a meme-worthy freestyle, bad day at the office?• Kid Cudi Announces Departure from music with release of track and video. Are “retirement” speeches neces
Curren$y’s Flowers, Jay Electronica Drops, Cardi Flop? & More| Roundtable Ep.69
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.69 (09/25/25)• Curren$y gets the key to New Orleans, finally getting his flowers? Is Spitta’s run underappreciated due to a lack of radio singles/hits? Can other artists take a page out of his book as far as how they measure success?• Jay Electronica dropping multiple tapes/Eps. Thoughts on what’s been released so far and Jay Electro
Dame Dash, Spotify Struggles, Cardi B's News & More | Roundtable Ep. 68
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.68 (09/18/25)• Dame Dash Breakfast Club Interview. Despite the theatrics, harsh truths dropped? • Hip-Hop is seeing its lowest number of entries on the Spotify global list. Has the bubble burst? Good or bad thing?• Crash Dummy of the Week: DaBaby aka “N*gga Why?”• Amidst the Album rollout, Cardi B reveals pregnancy news, on the flip
Payola RICO & New Mobb Deep; 2025 The Year of Change & Controversy | Roundtable Ep.67
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.67 (09/11/25)• Payola RICO on the way? Did the Drake lawsuit actually open up a can of worms? If true could this be a good thing for Hip-Hop/artists?• Joey BadAss calls 2025 the best year for Hip Hop in a decade. Agree or disagree?• New Alchemist produced Mobb Deep Album set to drop 8 years after the death of Prodigy. Are we looking
Young Thug's Crashout, Funk Flex Controversy & Hip-Hop's Future | Roundtable Ep.66
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.66 (09/04/25)• Is Young Thug Officially Crashing out at this point? Are the armchair criminal attorneys making it worse? Or are these “street dudes” running to podcasters to yap on street business the reason? Who is behind leaking these jail calls?• Is Funk Flex a villain or wild speculation? Or who cares, radio dead anyway?• Stove G
Cardi B’s ‘Imaginary Players’, Fivio’ 2nd Childhood, Summer Hits & AI Beats Debate |Roundtable Ep.64
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.64 (08/21/25)• Cardi B drops “Imaginary Players” song with mixed reaction pending release of sophomore album (finally). Disappointment? Can she be successful trying to rappity rap? • Crash Dummy of the Week: Fivio “Toys R Us” Foreign • Dub or Dud – live review Artist/Song Link: Mista-Ree – Lights Camera Action • Crown Jewels: Impo
JID's New Drop, Gunna's Last Word, and Hip-Hop's Real Talk | Roundtable Ep.63
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.63 (08/13/25)• JID Album “God Does Like Ugly” drops, does it hold up to the hype in a resurgent year of hip-hop music? Is the old formula of a mixed bag of songs for a project drag down the project a bit? Are people who complain about “wordy” rap a part of the watered-down rap problem?• Gunna drops “The Last Wun,” his aforementioned
Freddie Gibbs vs Curren$y? Kai Cenat’s Ranking, and More | Roundtable Ep. 61
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep 61 (07/30/25)• The Wild Saga of Freddie Gibbs Continues: Throwing shots at Curren$y on new album with Alchemist. Does this make Freddie look bad given the non-confrontational nature of Spitta? Will/should Spitta respond?• Kai Cenat is listed as #1 amongst Hip-Hop media power rankings released by Complex. Accurate? Or indictment of cu
Hip-Hop's Legacy & New Blood: Raekwon, Tyler, Ghostwriting & Support | Roundtable Ep.60
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.60 (07/23/25)• Uncs holding down the culture? After the success of the Clipse and Slick Rick, Raekwon drops another critically acclaimed project. Uncharted territory? Is Hip-Hop finally catching up to other genre’s as far as appreciating legendary acts dropping new music?• Promotion: General Website Promotion/Latest Reviewshttps://hi
Jay-Z’s Reign: Critique or Crown? | Nicki’s Fall from Grace & More |Roundtable Ep.59
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.59 (07/09/25)• Jay-Z: Reigning King of the Culture, detrimental, or People simply throwing rocks at the throne?• Website Promotion/Latest Reviewshttps://hiphophighsociety.com/ • Is Nicki Minaj officially going out sad? Recent random rants and lack of significant music. Who is set to replace her as the reigning queen of hip hop at thi
XXL Freshman List Shocks, Pusha T vs Ye, Jim Jones better than Nas?| Roundtable Ep.58
Send us Fan Mail• XXL Freshman List revealed. Any shockers? Snubs? Where does this list rank in comparison with past years? Who will have the best freestyle?• Promotion: General Website Promotion/Latest Reviews https://hiphophighsociety.com/ • Pusha T describes issues with Ye (Kanye). Coming after airing out Travis Scott. This simply for the rollout or real animosity? Push T doing this for the cul
BET Awards Buzz, Lil Wayne's Album Criticism & Eminem's Legal Battle | Roundtable Ep.57
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.57 (06/11/25)• BET Awards Recap/Reactions. With big acts like Mariah Carey and Kendrick Lamar attending this year, is it finally trending upwards?• Promotion: Website• Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter VI opens to lower-than-anticipated streaming numbers and lots of criticism. Is the decline real? Or is groupthink taking over?• Crash Dummy of t
Pusha T vs Def Jam, DDG incident and trolling debate & Lil Wayne Announces Tour | Roundtable Ep.56
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.56 (06/04/25)• Amongst the hype around the new Clipse album, Pusha T drops bombshell and says the album should’ve been released last year, but Def Jam wanted him to remove a K.Dot verse. Cap? Confirmation of Drake being the machine’s favorite? Or Push using Drake’s name for the rollout?• DDG’s brother DUB and cameraman put hands to s
Ab-Soul vs AK, Papoose's Claims, Kevin Liles Steps Down in Controversy| Roundtable EP.55
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.55 (05/28/25)• Ab Soul vs AK: How far will it go? Ab also confirms Joey Badass' beef was friendly jabs.• Promotion: General Website Promotion• Kevin Liles claims Lady Luck requested $30 million or she would reveal SA claim in new book. Getting ahead of the scandal or legitimate extortion?• Eminem wins rapper of the year over Ken
Joey Badass vs Everyone: Diss Tracks, Culture Shifts & Young Thug's Future | Roundtable Ep.54
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.54 • Joey Badass vs Everybody: Thoughts on the Recent diss tracks, initially beginning with Joey Badass vs Ray Vaughn, but eventually including tracks from Reason, Az Chike, and Daylyt. Do we think Kendrick will ultimately respond? Thoughts on who is winning(is it over?). Best track/verse?• Promotion: General Website Promotion• Gunne
Tory Lanez Stabbed, Diddy's Trial Starts, and DDG in Hot Water | Roundtable Ep.53
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.53 (05/14/25)• Given the recent incident where Tory Lanez was stabbed in prison, how do you think this life-threatening experience might impact his future music and personal growth? Will it lead to a transformation and deeper artistry, or could it drive him further into a negative spiral? What are the potential implications for his l
André 3K No Bars Again?! | Fat Joe & Jada Pod | Producer vs Beatmaker | Hip-Hop Roundtable EP.52
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.52 (05/07/25)• Andre 3K drops surprise EP “7 Piano Sketches” which contains no bars once again. Is he tainting his legacy at this point? Can he reluctance to give the fans a rap album be seen as disdain towards the culture?• Promotion: Key Glock TikTok Review • Fat Joe and Jadakiss announce a podcast covering music, sports, and more,
Ab-Soul's Tour Woes, Bey's Ticket Trouble, Ye's Surprise Drop & Industry Insights | Roundtable Ep.51
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.51 • Beginning of the end for TDE? Ab Soul voices displeasure at the fact its no tour for his “Soul Burger” project. Speculation as to why he isn’t on tour with Kendrick and SZA.• Reportedly Beyonce ticket sales for the latest concert are struggling, 50 Cent clowns on the ordeal. Victim of the recent backlash against her husband Jay-
Dody6 Disses Kendrick, Producer Beef & Media's Role - What’s Happening in Hip-Hop?|Roundtable Ep.50
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.50 • Dody6, who was featured on Kendrick Lamar’s GNX album, seemingly disses him and says the song did nothing for him while he’s supposedly homeless. Further sign of entitlement and lack of accountability for many artists these days? Doing it for the clout? Is this part of the reason many artists don’t reach out to up-and-coming art
Coachella Recap & Kendrick vs. Drake: Is "Luther" Better? | Roundtable Ep.49 Podcast
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.49 (04/16/25)• Coachella Weekend 1 recap: Notable T-Pain, Missy Elliott, Meg brings out Ciara, Leon Thomas. Has the festival lost its luster due to a major lack of news despite star-studded performances?• Kendrick and SZA’s collab “Luther” relegates “Nokia” to 2nd on the charts, do audiences connect with K.Dot’s track more than Drake
Baka Not Nice Responds to K.Dot! J.Cole’s Career Fallout? & Indie Music Reviews|Roundtable Ep.48!
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.48 (04/09/25)• Baka Not Nice finally responds to K.Dot criticism on “Not Like Us” states he was told not to respond by Drake. Too little too late? Should certain allegations be off limits during a battle without definitive proof?• Has J.Cole’s career ever recovered or been the same since ducking the beef and apologizing for the beef?
Kanye Comes for the Industry! UMG Fires Back at Drake's Lawsuit | Roundtable Ep.47
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.47 • Kanye Crashing Out (Again?). Disses various artists including Drake, Tyler the Creator, and Kendrick. Insults Jay-Z’s children. Finally, gone too far? Or a sad case of mental illness?• Promotion: News Segment • Hip-Hop High Society Weekly News - 03... • UMG responds to Drake’s lawsuit with a public statement and UMG fires b
Alchemist's & Future Collab?, Ian vs. Tyler, Conscious Rap Debate | Roundtable Ep.46
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.46 (03/12/25)• Ian seemingly replies to Tyler the Creator’s criticism. Thoughts?• Promotion: News Segment • Hip-Hop High Society Weekly News - 03... • Jim Jones speaks on Gangs vs Frats. Is gang culture given a bad rap in Hip-Hop?• Crash Dummy of the Week• Alchemist wants to collab with Future. Serious or trolling? Would it be a
Jay-Z's Lawsuit, Tory Lanez's Album Announcement, and Indie Reviews | Roundtable Ep. 45
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.45 (03/04/25)• Jay-Z is pushing back. Suing SA accuser after case was dropped. Good move?• Promotion: News Segmenthttps://x.com/hop_high/status/1895941... • After a short-lived back-and-forth with PND and subsequent apology (Toronto Unity!) Tory Lanez announces new album. Any chance at success? Have there been any successful prison a
Rocky's Verdict, Drake's Mixed Album Reviews & Toxic Fan Base Debates in Hip-Hop | Roundtable Ep.44
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.44 (02/19/25)• ASAP Rocky was found not guilty. Reaction and thoughts on the trial and verdict. • Drake's highly Anticipated collab album with PND drops to mixed reviews. Thoughts on the project and reactions from fans/musicians/celebs?• Brand Promotion: Indie Spotlight (February)https://hiphophighsociety.com/2025/02... • The Da
Kendrick's Superbowl Madness | Roundtable Ep.43
Send us Fan MailTopics:Is It A Top 5 Or Worst Super Bowl Performance Of All Time?Mal crashing out again?Akademiks Leaked Kendrick’s SB Set List? - Decoding Kendrick’s Super Bowl Symbolism: Did you notice any cool symbolism/story telling/details that went over people’s heads?Was Lil Wayne The Better Option? He Announces Tha Carter 6 – DoSS’s Crash Dummy Of The WeekAlbum Review: Pink Siifu – Black’!
Grammy Recap, Yachty's Fallout, & Diss Track Showdown | Roundtable Ep.42
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.42 • Grammy Aftermath: Kendrick Lamar wins 5 Grammys for “Not Like Us” nail in the coffin for Drake who just kicked off his Australian Tour? Recap of Winners. The legendary Babyface disrespected• Lil Yachty cuts his hair, splits with Concrete Boys, and now stops the podcast. Is he the problem?• Brand Promotion: Busta Rhymes - Dragon
DJ Akademiks Fallout & A$AP Rocky Trial: Grammy Surprises & Music Industry Trends | RoundTable Ep. 41
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.41 (01/29/25)• DJ Akademiks (Livingston) cancelled? Backlash over alleged grooming of 15-year-old streamer. Banned from Twitch and unfollowed by Stake. Is his position as a prominent figure in Hip-Hop media over?• A$AP Rocky Trial commences with A$AP Relli taking the stand to testify. Is Rocky cooked? Will he regret not taking the pl
Hip-Hop High Society Presents: 100GrandRoyce
Send us Fan MailJoin us for an insightful discussion with rising rap star 100GrandRoyce as we explore his collaboration with the legendary Dame Grease on “The Fix” and “The Fix 2.” He shares his thoughts on the value of working with one producer for an entire project, inspired by insights from Dr. Dre, and reflects on the current state of Def Jam and its legacy following the signing of LiAngelo Ba
Tyler’s Triumph, ASAP’s Gamble & Streaming Trends Shaping Hip-Hop's Future | Roundtable Ep.40
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep. 40 • Tyler the Creator’s Chromakopia becomes the fastest album to be certified platinum. Is it time to put him in “top rappers” discussions?• ASAP Rocky rejects plea deal in assault firearm case in which he could be facing 24 years. Bad or good move considering what happened with Tory Lanez?• Website Promotion: Mac Miller - Ballone
Drake Sues UMG-Generational Crashout?, LiAngelo's Deal, and Camron vs Jim Jones | Roundtable Ep.39
Send us Fan MailHip-Hop High Society Presents: The Roundtable Ep.39 (01/15/25)• Drake officially files federal lawsuit with against UMG. Generational Crashout/Career over?• Def Jam Inks deal with LiAngelo Ball report to be worth millions, slap in the face of legit artists? Or desperation move by Def Jam.https://www.complex.com/music/a/trace... • Website Promotion: Lil Baby “WHAM”https://hiphophigh
Rolling Loud Lineup Breakdown, LiAngelo's Rise & Ice Spice's Sales Struggles | Roundtable Ep.38
Send us Fan Mail• Breaking down the Rolling Loud concert lineup. Which billings were well-deserved, and which are not? Who will put on the best performance? General thoughts on the lineup• The meteoric rise of Liangelo Ball after his hit song “Tweakers.” Hype job? Plant? Or just dope song + nostalgia factor?• Website Promotion: Goldlink Articlehttps://hiphophighsociety.com/2025/01... • The album s
Andrew Schulz jumps into Kendrick Beef; 50 Best (and worst) albums of 2024; Roundtable Ep.37
Send us Fan Mail• Andrew Schulz responds to Kendrick Lamar's shot on his new song Wacced out mural, When sending a shot at someone can you then dictate how they should respond ? Andrew then reveals Kendrick fans have threatened to kill his family online... Thoughts?• Sza drops a new deluxe album while dropping an interesting clip.. Thoughts?• One of the women that has been identified in Diddy
Roundtable Ep.36: Kendrick Lamar's Tour Reveal & Forbes' Top Rappers - Who Made the List?
Send us Fan Mail• Kendrick Lamar and SZA announce national tour. Tour includes Toronto date, diabolical move?• Charlemagne gives Donkey of the Day to Drake for Lawsuit. Deserving? Is there any fanbase more cultish?• Ak says Drakes's reputation will take a hit due to a lawsuit. Thoughts.https://x.com/ArtOfDialogue_/status/1863013088301125798 • Forbes releases 50 Greatest Rappers of All-Time li
Roundtable Ep. 34: Cordae Claps Back at Sales Rhetoric & Young Thug vs. Gunna Beef Explored
Send us Fan Mail• Cordae ahead of his album dropping goes on rant about 1st week sales, references Section.80 by Kendrick Lamar only doing 5K. Truth or clever marketing?• In a tweet and delete Young Thug states he’s not friends with Gunna after requesting he be allowed to work with the artist during his probation hearing. Thoughts?• Young Thug’s father states T.I. and other Atlanta artists using h
Roundtable Ep. 33: Young Thug released from prison, Buckshot attacked, Hot Boys Reunion and more
Send us Fan Mail• Young Thug home. The rapper takes a plea and is freed on probation. Thoughts? Asks the court to allow him to work with Gunna, does this dispel beef/snitch rumors?• Legendary rapper Buckshot viciously attacked in NYC. Releases statement on the situation. Thoughts?• Coi Leray claims she is now an independent artist. Thoughts? Is the term “independent” losing its meaning? Does signi
Roundtable Ep. 32: Tyler's 2024 Breakthrough & Lil Durk's Arrest Shock - What's Next?
Send us Fan Mail• Tyler the Creator has the biggest debut of 2024 and the 16th greatest of all time. Thoughts? Proof that creativity trumps bloated marketing? Or was this machine-assisted?• Lil Durk was arrested for murder for hire after recently receiving keys to the city of Broadview and Bellwood (Chicago Suburbs). Thoughts? • Earl the Sweatshirt unveils new style, people stay influenced by DMV.
Breaking Down Glorilla's Debut & Tyler's New Drop and more: (Hip-Hop Roundtable Ep.31)
Send us Fan Mail• Dre Dre and Snoop weigh in on the status of today’s hip-hop. Criticisms include lack of originality amongst artists and multiple producers on an album. Thoughts?• Glorilla Debut #5 on Billboard charts with Glorious album with much critical acclaim. Deserved? Album outpaces Megan who she was an act on recent tour. Should Meg feel embarrassed? Proof that good music outweighs the ma
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