#196 - KKKanye’s Kollapse, Lorde’s Return, and the Boondocks Episode That Predicted It All (Again)

This edition of WorkTape teases the increasingly bizarre spiral of Kanye West, including his shocking cousin allegations, a Klan outfit interview, and a handwritten tracklist for an unreleased album rife with controversy-baiting titles. As we draw surprising parallels to a banned Boondocks episode that eerily mirrors Ye’s current behavior, we also pivot to Lorde’s unexpected comeback single “What Was That?” and question whether her minimalist approach still resonates in today’s pop landscape. Come along for the ride as we look ahead to what 2025 has (or hasn’t) delivered musically so far, and ask if things might be due for a reset.🎧 Episode Highlights:Is Kanye’s cousin track merely shock factor?Is this another layer of his Diddy trial distraction tactics?Did The Boondocks predict the chaos of Kanye’s career arc?Does banned satire often tell the most truth?Are we witnessing the fastest crash-out in modern music history?Is Bieber’s rumored Diddy trial testimony the key to his redemption arc?Is Lorde’s “What Was That?” worthy of the Lorde stamp?Does Lorde still own minimalist pop, or has she lost it?Has 2025 been an underwhelming year for music?