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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 1H 44M

Everyone Needs an Aquarius: Why Did Jay-Z Go To GQ and NOT Drink Champs or Joe Budden?

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In this episode of Everyone Needs an Aquarius, Dom and Darryl dive into the shifting landscape of media as they analyze Jay-Z's recent decision to choose GQ for a high-profile interview over traditional hip-hop platforms like Drink Champs or The Joe Budden Podcast. They explore the ongoing tension between formally trained journalists and the rise of content creators on red carpets, discussing the impact of layoffs at major institutions like the Washington Post and the importance of professional training in celebrity media. The conversation takes a turn into viral current events, breaking down the chaotic stabbing incident at Zaya Restaurant in Downtown LA sparked by a dispute over a dinner bill and the bizarre murder case involving a professional cornhole player. Dom and D also celebrate Iowa’s hidden Black history, highlighting the legacy of Jack Trice and famous figures from the state like T-Boz and Hill Harper while celebrating Iowa State’s Sweet 16 run. From reality TV scandals involving the Bachelorette to the controversial lyrics of rapper LaRussa mentioning historical figures, this episode covers the intersection of culture, music, and the digital age. They wrap up with a deep dive into R&B nostalgia, debating the merits of 90s groups and questioning Usher’s recent professional judgments. 01:53 - Iowa State’s Sweet 16 Run & Jack Trice Legacy 07:01 - Reality TV Red Flags: The Bachelorette Scandal 17:08 - The Zaya Restaurant Incident: A Knife Fight Over the Bill 27:57 - The Cornhole Murder Case: No Hands, No Feet, No Alibi? 40:41 - LaRussell’s "Heaven Sent" Controversy: Is All Sin Equal? 56:35 - Usher & Diddy: Mentorship vs. Allegations 1:10:07 - Journalism vs. Content Creators: Jay-Z’s GQ Interview 🗳️ VOTE IN Top 90s Group off all time BRACKET: https://a.cstmapp.com/p/1009753  Brand new voicemail: ‪(314) 649-3113‬ Subscribe to the Everyone Needs an Aquarius Patreon https://bit.ly/3tXnnCz  Email the show at [email protected]           Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                                    Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                                     Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                            To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                                YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                                Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                                Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1                                                         IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y 

In this episode of Everyone Needs an Aquarius, Dom and Darryl dive into the shifting landscape of media as they analyze Jay-Z's recent decision to choose GQ for a high-profile interview over traditional hip-hop platforms like Drink Champs or The Joe Budden Podcast. They explore the ongoing tension between formally trained journalists and the rise of content creators on red carpets, discussing the impact of layoffs at major institutions like the Washington Post and the importance of professional training in celebrity media. The conversation takes a turn into viral current events, breaking down the chaotic stabbing incident at Zaya Restaurant in Downtown LA sparked by a dispute over a dinner bill and the bizarre murder case involving a professional cornhole player. Dom and D also celebrate Iowa’s hidden Black history, highlighting the legacy of Jack Trice and famous figures from the state like T-Boz and Hill Harper while celebrating Iowa State’s Sweet 16 run. From reality TV scandals involving the Bachelorette to the controversial lyrics of rapper LaRussa mentioning historical figures, this episode covers the intersection of culture, music, and the digital age. They wrap up with a deep dive into R&B nostalgia, debating the merits of 90s groups and questioning Usher’s recent professional judgments. 01:53 - Iowa State’s Sweet 16 Run & Jack Trice Legacy07:01 - Reality TV Red Flags: The Bachelorette Scandal17:08 - The Zaya Restaurant Incident: A Knife Fight Over the Bill27:57 - The Cornhole Murder Case: No Hands, No Feet, No Alibi?40:41 - LaRussell’s "Heaven Sent" Controversy: Is All Sin Equal?56:35 - Usher & Diddy: Mentorship vs. Allegations1:10:07 - Journalism vs. Content Creators: Jay-Z’s GQ Interview🗳️ VOTE IN Top 90s Group off all time BRACKET: https://a.cstmapp.com/p/1009753  Brand new voicemail: ‪(314) 649-3113‬ Subscribe to the Everyone Needs an Aquarius Patreon https://bit.ly/3tXnnCz  Email the show at [email protected]           Follow SOLC Network onlineInstagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                                   Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                                    Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                            To Listen to the podcastPodbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                               YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                               Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                               Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1                                                        IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y

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