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UNDERDOG

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03/11/2021

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Tom attempts to have a meaningful discussion about the Cecil Hotel documentary, and Royce tells the fellas about his Grammy-day plans. Comedian Tony Baker joins the show to interview Royce in honor of his nomination for Best Rap Album: Royce unpacks the differences between being an underdog and an underachiever, the importance of making a commitment to the universe, and the experience of being known alongside Eminem. He also describes what it’s like to produce his own album, and t...

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