EP. 013 • Trigger Warning

Episode 13 of I Don't Make the Rules kicks off with Mark and Larry diving into Ye (FKA Kanye West)'s new album BULLY and everything surrounding his return to the spotlight (00:07:36). That conversation leads into debates about the most "unbeatable" Verzuz opponent, early Album of the Year contenders as we head into Q2 (00:20:20), and their thoughts on recent releases from Bruno Mars and Jack Harlow. The episode then shifts into current events, with the guys reflecting on President Trump's recent threats toward Iran (00:46:10), followed by a discussion on Jay-Z and J. Cole's relationship after Jay's recent interview with GQ—sparking comparisons to Gucci Mane and Pooh Shiesty, and the circumstances surrounding the latter's arrest. As a seamless segue from music into sports, Larry raises the question of why artists rarely seem to get the chance to return to peak form after a slump—leading to a debate framed through basketball analogies in true IDMTR fashion. Later in the episode, the guys react to the early end of Luka's historic season amid custody and MVP eligibility battles, which evolves into a conversation about child support ethics and whether they would believe in—or date—exotic dancers. Other topics include the current state of the music industry, Jaden Ivey's controversial comments and the fallout that followed, and more.