Episode 486 | "Don't Call Me a Rapper"

Joe is no stranger to trending on social media, and this past week he dominated headlines with a misguided clip regarding his sexuality (19:00). He and the crew then pivot their focus on Ye's (formally known as Kanye West) interview on Drink Champs (31:40). Joe commends N.O.R.E. on his execution of the interview (36:25), analyzes many of the profound statements Ye made (42:15), the issue with black artists being limited to "rappers" (1:06:30), and Joe addresses Big Sean's issues with Ye (1:24:30). In addition to the extensive breakdown of the Ye interview, Joe and the guys discuss Summer Walker's new album (2:11:40), Silk Sonic's latest single (2:14:10), and MORE!

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Sleeper Picks

Joe | Summer Walker - “Constant Bullshit”

Ice | Key Glock - “Something Bout Me”

Parks | Snoop Dogg - “Murder Music” (Ft. Benny The Butcher, Jadakiss & Busta Rhymes)

Ish | Jordan Hawkins - “We Have”