Episode 055 | Hype & Clout

This week the fellas are celebrating Cinco De Mayo and kick things off reacting to the shocking collapse of Spirit Airlines after 34 years in business — and with over 17,000 workers affected, we ask: are the internet jokes going too far, or is this one of those moments where social media forgot real people are behind the memes? Then we react to Stefon Diggs being found not guilty in his assault trial after his former personal chef testified their relationship turned into more. Was this a case of public opinion moving faster than facts… or another reminder that celebrity accusations instantly become content before the truth even settles? From there, we get into Rick Ross vs. French Montana Verzuz talks. Is Ross really washing French off catalog alone, or are people forgetting how many records French actually touched during that run? Because once you start talking features, hooks, club anthems, and radio dominance… this matchup might be closer than the internet wants to admit. Next up, Dame Dash says nobody cares about Reasonable Doubt — and that opens up a bigger conversation about how classics age. Does an album need huge first-week numbers to matter, or can something become legendary over time just off influence, respect, and replay value? Then we head to the Caribbean as IShowSpeed’s island tour has people debating culture versus clout. Are these streams actually bringing real visibility and tourism to the islands… or are people overhyping temporary internet attention that doesn’t translate to real economic impact? We also break down Stephen A. Smith’s relationship standards conversation after saying a woman should still cook and work even if her man makes $100 million. Is that traditional leadership… or unrealistic expectations dressed up as masculinity? And in boxing, we debate David Benavidez continuing his rise toward elite status while fans keep questioning whether Canelo is avoiding certain risks. At this point, does Canelo still gain anything from “safe” wins, or are fans only judging him based on the fights he DOESN’T take? And in this week’s 8793 Quickfire: Only 3 mixtape legends can make the “Mixtape Hall of Fame” — who survives? Somebody’s favorite tape is getting left outside. Premium laughs | Real takes only Welcome to The 8793 Podcast Fueled by The Awkward Genius Network Follow our YouTube for new episodes weekly #8793Podcast