Jay-Z Sells Out Yankee Stadium | 38 Spesh vs Jadakiss | Summer Jam & VERZUZ | Mic Council

Hip-hop had a major week, and The Mic Council is breaking it all down with culturally driven conversation and no skips.Tonight, Karev, DJ Kawon, and Sec’k discuss Jay-Z selling out Yankee Stadium for three nights, his response to being called a “sellout,” and what the historic concert run says about longevity, legacy, ownership, and star power in hip-hop.We also examine the growing conflict involving 38 Spesh, Jadakiss, Fat Joe, Jim Jones, and DJ Khaled. Is this healthy competition bringing lyricism back to the forefront, or is the situation becoming bigger than music?The Council also reacts to HOT 97 Summer Jam 2026 in Newark, New Jersey. Did the performances, lineup, surprise moments, and overall presentation live up to Summer Jam’s legendary name? We discuss what worked, what was missing, and what the event says about the current state of New York and East Coast hip-hop.Finally, we break down YG versus The Game in VERZUZ. Who had the stronger records? Who controlled the stage? Did the matchup properly represent the West Coast, and should VERZUZ continue creating battles between artists from different generations?Tonight’s Topics🎤 Jay-Z’s sold-out Yankee Stadium concert run🔥 38 Spesh versus Jadakiss, Fat Joe and Jim Jones🏟️ HOT 97 Summer Jam 2026 reactions🌴 YG versus The Game in VERZUZ💬 Legacy, competition and the current state of hip-hopThe Mic Council is culturally driven with no skips.Hosted by:Karev — Heritage Hip-HopDJ Kawon — The Mixtape ShowSec’k — The Hello EffectJoin us live Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. Share your opinions in the live chat and tell us who won the week in hip-hop.✅ Like the video✅ Subscribe to the channel✅ Share the show with another hip-hop fan✅ Turn on notifications so you never miss The Mic CouncilThree podcasts. Three perspectives. One council dedicated to discussing hip-hop culture inside and outside the industry.Hashtags#TheMicCouncil #JayZ #38Spesh #SummerJam2026 #HipHopCulture #YG #TheGame #verzuz Are you Looking to start a podcast? Join me here and start one on Streamyard, the leading platform to start your podcast journey.Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5335140285808640