'WHY, WHY, WHY' (Diplo's Predatory Behaviour, The BET Hip-Hop Awards, Artists Who Gave Us "The Ick")

Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode, the listens section inspires two in-depth discussions. As Sope shares his thoughts on Ty Dolla $ign’s new album ‘Featuring Ty Dolla $ign’, he raises the question as to why for all his success as a featured artist and songwriter, why has there been a disconnect with his own material? (17:22). Meanwhile Eden’s championing of neo-soul artist Jerome Thomas leads to a conversation about the lack of infrastructure for R&B artists in the UK compared to grime, drill and afro-swing (29:10). Heading towards the news agenda, Diplo is believed to be potentially grooming 19-year-old TikTok star Quenlin Blackwell. Subsequently bringing to the forefront previous allegations around his improper and abusive behaviour with underage girls in addition to Azealia Banks and M.I.A. (1:08:05). Next up is the The BET Hip-Hop Awards and the guys evaluate why DaBaby lost all 12 of his nominations and share their thoughts on the cyphers (1:28:39). Closing out the episode is a ‘Groupchat Convo’ segment inspired by the realms of Black Twitter. Subverting the popular conversation around dating and ‘The Ick’, the boys discuss the artists who over the years have made them feel this way (1:45:40). Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: Lisa Maffia – In Love Ty Dolla $ign – Featuring Ty Dolla $ign Frank Ocean - Endless Nic’s Listens for the Week: Busta Rhymes – Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath Of      God Eden’s Listens for the Week: Jerome Thomas – Mood Swings (Volume One) Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike Episode audio edited by: @TonySupremeuk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #DATSPOD / #DontAlertTheStans