Episode 059 | Thrones & Championships

This week, we react to Jay-Z making headlines after using his Roots Picnic freestyle to take direct shots at Drake, Kanye West, Dame Dash, Nicki Minaj, Tory Lanez, and others. Was Hov simply reminding the culture that he’s still one of the sharpest lyricists alive, or is this the beginning of a new chapter of rap’s old guard pushing back against the current generation? We also get into Meek Mill calling out Nike after the company released a LeBron collection featuring the phrase “Dreams & Nightmares.” Does Meek have a legitimate gripe, or is this what happens when culture becomes bigger than the people who created it? Next, we discuss Daphne Joy’s statement following the release of a leaked video tied to her past relationship with Diddy. Her comments opened up a conversation about love, boundaries, accountability, and how easy it is to lose yourself trying to make someone else happy. After that, we talk boxing. O’Shaquie Foster defended his title and immediately started calling for bigger fights. Is he ready for Shakur Stevenson, or is the gap between them bigger than fans think? We wrap things up with the NBA Finals. The Spurs are back for the first time since 2014, and Victor Wembanyama now stands between the Knicks and their first championship in 53 years. Who’s under more pressure: Wemby chasing greatness or New York chasing history? In this week’s 8793 quickfire, what’s worse, a friend stealing your idea or a corporation stealing your idea? Premium Laughs | Real Takes Only  Welcome to The 8793 Podcast Fueled by #TheAwkwardGeniusNetwork Subscribe on YouTube for weekly episodes #8793Podcast