Episode 062 | Awards & Allegations

This week the fellas are back and we’re reacting to the internet going crazy over Pretty Ricky sweeping B2K in a Verzuz 18-0. Did the culture get it right, or has nostalgia completely erased how dominant B2K was at their peak? We also debate which group really owned the 2000s and ask who would walk away with the culture if Plies and Lil Boosie ever faced off in a Verzuz. From there, we react to the 2026 BET Awards after one of the most praised shows in years. Are the BET Awards officially back, or was this simply a great night? We explore if Druski is setting himself apart from his peers by making history as the youngest BET Awards host ever and having the crowd laughing all night. Also, we discuss Clipse winning Album of the Year, Kendrick Lamar adding another trophy to his collection, and Lauryn Hill being honored with the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award. We of course get into who was snubbed and deserved far more recognition than they received. Next up, we dive into LaVar Ball’s divorce after more than 30 years of marriage. After everything he and his wife have endured together, should loyalty look different after decades of commitment? Are people giving up on marriage too quickly today, or are more people finally choosing happiness over obligation? Then we tackle the Malik Beasley gambling investigation and ask whether the NBA has created a problem it can no longer control. If the allegations are true, should there be a lifetime ban, or has legalized sports betting blurred the lines between protecting the integrity of the game and profiting from gambling? We also check in on the FIFA world as the GOAT debate continues. Are Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo still in a class of their own, or is Kylian Mbappé finally making the conversation more competitive than fans want to admit? And finally, we step into the boxing ring after Jaron “Boots” Ennis became a two-division world champion. Is he officially boxing’s next pound-for-pound superstar, or does he still need that signature victory? Plus, we preview Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez and debate whether Teofimo is about to cement another historic accomplishment—or if Rolly is ready to shock the world. Premium Laughs | Real Takes Only  Welcome to The 8793 Podcast Fueled by #TheAwkwardGeniusNetwork Subscribe on YouTube for weekly episodes #8793Podcast