Episode 145: A Different Kind of Petty

This week on Episode 145 of the 280+ Podcast we have all the latest on the hottest trending topics. NLE Choppa’s new found audience and his unique way of showing his gratitude, Glorilla gets pulled over for the suspicion of DUI, Red Lobster lost major M’s after customers went too hard on the Shrimp. Plus we got news about Caitlin Clark’s big endorsement deal with Nike, and of course I’m back to give you the latest update and Drake’s “leaked” diss that has the rap game scrambling. All this and much more.  (Introduction) The Episode Rundown (6:25) NLE Choppa’s New Fanbase: NLE recently gave a big shout out to the LGB community after he learned his latest song is hitting their algorithms. Then NLE tries to tap into his inner Tupac and recreates a very provocative photo and we’re wondering if this was a gift to his new fanbase. This leads to a discussion about younger artists oversaturated music with familiar samples and when paying homage feels more like unoriginality.  (18:55) Don’t Let Them Take Red Lobster: The popular seafood restaurant is toying around with the idea of filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy after their endless shrimp promo cost the company $11M in losses for 2023. Is this the end of an era? (29:00) I “ReFurse” Officer”: Glorilla was detained after a traffic stop in which she was under the suspicion of a DUI. The traffic stop went well despite concerns on why she was driving dirty in the first place. Then an unlikely supporter, Damian Lillard’s ex-wife chimed in after the arrest reports. She called Glo her #SisterWife (44:10) F’ The Big 3: Caitlin Clark as expected goes #1 in the WNBA draft. Details of her contract sparked the popular debate about pay disparity in women’s sports. Then a day later Caitlin inked her first 8 figure deal with Nike that will create her first signature shoe, so much for joining the Big 3 League. (53:00) Drop and Give Me 50: Drake Drops unofficially “leaked” his diss record “Pushups” where he has words for Kendrick, The Weeknd, Future, Metro Boomin, Rick Ross, Ja Morant, even J.Cole. We’re waiting for a Kendrick response and we touch on the fan theory that Drake might be more bossed up than anyone even realizes.