"It Ain't Easy Being Greasy"| EP.24

This episode of 808’s & Convo taps into the wild intersections of hip-hop, controversy, and culture…We start with a shocking and serious situation involving Pooh Shiesty, his father, Big30, and others reportedly tied to a January kidnapping and robbery case involving label head and rap icon Gucci Mane and members of his camp. With allegations pointing toward an attempt to break free from a 1017 Records deal, we unpack the details, the implications, and what this could mean for artist moving forward.Then we pivot to the undeniable force that is Ye, who just sold out two nights at SoFi Stadium. Despite controversy after controversy, the fans are still showing up heavy. Is this loyalty, legacy, or something deeper about Ye’s connection to the culture?And finally, Cardi B continues to break barriers in unconventional ways as her album “Am I The Drama?” is set to become part of a curriculum at Howard University. We dive into what it means for hip-hop to be studied in academic spaces and whether this signals a new level of respect for the genre.Real topics, real takes, and unfiltered conversation—you already know the vibeOpening Set ListTouch The Sky- Kanye West feat. Lupe FiascoRunaway- Kanye West feat. Pusha TGood Morning- Kanye WestCan’t Tell Me Nothing- Kanye WestSend us Fan Mail