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Billboard Unfiltered

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Billboard Unfiltered

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Episodes

  1. Breakdown of Drake’s Jabs At Kendrick In “Nokia” Video, Ye’s Interview & More

    In today's episode of Billboard Unfiltered, Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson, and Kyle Denis are joined by Peter Rosenberg dive into Drake’s “Nokia” music video where he references Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” music video, Ye’s interview with DJ Akademiks where he makes…

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  2. Playboi Carti’s Huge Week, Ye’s ‘Bully’ Drop & More

    In today's episode of Billboard Unfiltered, Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson and Kyle Denis are joined by Nyla Symone as they discuss Playboi Carti’s big week on the Billboard charts with ‘MUSIC,’ Ye’s surprise drop of ‘Bully’ and the mixed reactions surrounding it, the women in...

  3. Billboard Reacts To Playboi Carti’s ‘MUSIC’ Drop, Breaks Down Album & More

    In today's episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson and Kyle Denis are reacting to Playboi Carti’s first album in five years, ‘MUSIC,’ and sharing their thoughts on everything he delivered on the album. They also go into Lizzo’s X crash out over...

  4. 90s Success Analysis for Drake, Kendrick, J. Cole & Wiz Khalifa's Comeback? | Billboard Unfiltered

    In today's episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Damien Scott, Carl Lamarre, and Trevor Anderson are joined by DJ Drewski to debate who the best lyricist among Nas, Jay-Z, and Biggie is, discuss who among Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole would have been the most successful in…

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  5. Billboard’s Take On Ye Exposing The Game’s Alleged DM To Tina Knowles & More

    In today's episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Kyle Denis, Damien Scott, Carl Lamarre and Trevor Anderson break down Drake tying with Taylor Swift & Jay-Z on the Billboard 200 with ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U,’ if MC’s should take J.Cole seriously, Ye sharing an alleged DM of The Game...

  6. Billboard Reacts to A$AP Rocky's Verdict & Drake's '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U'

    Billboard reacts to A$AP Rocky's not guilty verdict, Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR's '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U' album, Kendrick Lamar makes Hip-Hop history following his Super Bowl Halftime performance and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Billboard Reacts To Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show & Ye’s X Rants

    In today's episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Kyle Denis, Damien Scott, and Angel Diaz react to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show, highlighting the best and controversial moments, discussing Ye’s X rants and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  8. Billboard & Vibe Staffers React To 2025 Grammys Winners & The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’

    In today's episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Trevor Anderson and Kyle Denis are joined by Vibe’s Regina Cho to recap Hip-Hop and R&B’s big night at the 2025 Grammys, review The Weeknd’s new album, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow,’ and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  9. 2025 Grammys Predictions: Who Will Win Big In Hip-Hop/R&B?

    In today's episode of Billboard Unfiltered, Billboard staffers Trevor Anderson, Kyle Denis, Carl Lamarre and Damien Scott predict who will win big at the 2025 Grammys, discuss Snoop Dogg and Nelly performing during Donald Trump's inauguration and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  10. Billboard Reacts To Drake’s Defamation Lawsuit Against UMG & UMG Signing LiAngelo Ball

    In today’s episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Trevor Anderson, Kyle Denis, and Damien Scott react to LiAngelo Ball signing a deal with UMG & Def Jam after "Tweaker" became a viral sensation, Drake's defamation lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," and more!...

  11. Billboard Reacts to LiAngelo Ball’s “Tweaker” Rapid Rise in Hip-Hop & More

    In this episode 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Trevor Anderson, Kyle Denis, Damien Scott, Carl Lamarre discuss LiAngelo Ball's rapid rise in the Hip-Hop world leading with his “Tweaker” track. They also break down Drake’s “Fighting Irish Freestyle,” his alleged fake DM’s with UMG, Lil...

  12. Billboard Breaks Down Their Rankings & Ratings For The Best Rap & R&B Albums of 2024

    In this episode 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Trevor Anderson, Kyle Denis, Damien Scott, Carl Lamarre rank the best Rap and R&B albums of 2024, go through the biggest scandals of the year, share their predictions for 2025 and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  13. Billboard Reacts To Jay-Z’s Assault Allegations

    In today’s special, the 25th episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Kyle Denis and Carl Lamarre are joined by Vibe staffers, Regina Cho and Amber Corinne. Together, they dissect Billboard’s 10 Hottest Female Rappers of 2024, discuss who fell off the list, share their personal...

  14. Billboard Reacts To Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ Takeover

    In this episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Kyle Denis, Trevor Anderson, Carl Lamarre, and Damien Scott discuss Kendrick Lamar’s 'GNX' chart takeover along with their initial reactions to the surprise drop, Drake’s legal battle with UMG over "Not Like Us," J. Cole’s 'Inevitable'...

  15. What Role Have Hip-Hop Artists Played In The 2024 Election?

    In this episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson, and Damien Scott discuss the significant role hip-hop artists have played in the upcoming election by being vocal about their endorsements. They also react to Tyler, the Creator's 'CHROMAKOPIA,' Lil…

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  16. Analyzing GloRilla’s ‘Glorious’ & Rod Wave’s ‘Last Lap’ Chart Success

    In this episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson, Damien Scott, and Kyle Denis break down GloRilla’s No. 5 debut with 'Glorious' and Rod Wave’s No. 2 debut 'Last Lap' on the Billboard 200, discussing why they are so successful. They dive into whether...

  17. Billboard Discusses Who Are The New Big 3 Of Rap?

    In this episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson, and Kyle Denis debate who the new big 3 of rap are, why Tommy Richman’s debut album failed, the current state of R&B and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  18. Ye’s New Album & 2025 Grammy Nominations: Does “Not Like Us” Make The Cut?

    In this episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Kyle Denis, and Damien Scott dissect J. Cole's features on Tee Grizzley’s “BLOW FOR BLOW” and Daylyt’s “A Plate of Collard Greens,” as well as his best features overall. The team also gives their predictions for who could...

  19. Should Janet Jackson Have Said That Kamala Harris Isn’t Black?

    In this episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Tetris Kelly, Trevor Anderson, Kyle Denis and Damien Scott go into Janet Jackson’s “not black” claim towards Kamala Harris, and the aftermath after her comment. The team also broke down Future’s third album ‘Mixtape Pluto', Chlöe...

  20. Billboard Unfiltered Crew Reacts To Diddy’s Arrest & “Freak Offs”: What Happens Next?

    In this episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson, Kyle Denis and Damien Scott go in depth about the controversy surrounding Diddy’s charges, arrest and how the world has reacted to it. The trio also discuss why Tyla & Tems aren’t categorized as afrobeats...

  21. Kendrick Lamar Being Selected For Super Bowl & Beyoncé’s CMA Nomination Snub

    In this episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson, and Damien Scott explore the impact of Kendrick Lamar being selected to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, why other artists believe Lil Wayne was snubbed, why Beyoncé should have received a CMA...

  22. A$AP Rocky’s Relationship With Rihanna, Expectations For His New Album & More

    In this episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Kyle Denis, and Damien Scott discuss A$AP Rocky’s cover profile, his one-on-one conversation with Damien, and the industry’s expectations for his new album. They also dive into Complex’s Best Atlanta Rappers of All Time,...

  23. Latto’s ‘Sugar Honey Iced Tea’ Album Reaction, Is Snoop Dogg the Most Beloved Rapper? & More

    In this episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson, and Damien Scott react to Latto’s new album, ‘Sugar Honey Iced Tea,’ break down the new Killer Mike & Travis Scott feud, debate whether Snoop Dogg is the most beloved rapper of all time and more! 0:00 -...

  24. Billboard Reacts To Drake’s 100GB Footage & Ye & Ty Dolla $ign's ‘Vultures 2’

    In this episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson, Kyle Denis and Damien Scott break down Drake’s 100GB footage and his joint album with PartyNextDoor. They also talk about Ye dropping ‘Vultures 2,’ the best songs on the album, and whether or not Ty Dolla...

  25. Does Ice Spice’s ‘Y2K!’ Live Up To The Hype?

    In this episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson, and Damien Scott discuss whether Ice Spice’s debut album is worth the hype. They also discuss Charlamagne and Elliott Wilson's feud over the Complex Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking List, Will Smith’s future…

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  26. Reacting To Kendrick's "Not Like Us" Music Video

    In the ninth episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson, Damien Scott and Kyle Denis break down the Top 10 best rap albums of all time and elaborate why/how they earned their ranking. They also analyze Kendrick Lamar’s music video for “Not Like Us,” how...

  27. Rating Eminem’s ‘The Death of Slim Shady' Album & More

    In the tenth episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson, Damien Scott and Kyle Denis rate and review Eminem’s ‘The Death of Slim Shady,’ how older rappers stay fresh versus newer ones, Big Sean’s career and more! 00:00 - Intro 0:31 - Eminem's 'The Death of...

  28. Which Rappers Support Trump’s Bid For President?

    In this episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson, Damien Scott and Kyle Denis determine whether Drake’s leaked track with Lil Yachty will help his comeback. They also dive into the rappers who are supporting Trump’s bid for president, new music releases…

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  29. Billboard Rates Megan Thee Stallion's New Album, Drake Features On Camila Cabello's 'C, XOXO'

    In the eighth episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson & Damien Scott run through Megan Thee Stallion’s new album & Camila Cabello’s ‘C,XOXO’ and what they thought of Drake’s features. Additionally, the trio breaks down the highlights from the 2024 BET...

  30. Will Kendrick Lamar Perform “Not Like Us” Live? Will Rihanna Ever Release R9?

    In the sixth episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Damien Scott, Trevor Anderson & Kyle Denis dive into whether or not Kendrick Lamar will perform “Not Like Us” live at his one day event, The Pop Out — Ken and Friends, on Juneteenth. They also talk about Rihanna’s continuous tease...

  31. Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Pop Out’ Recap: What Will Drake Do Next?

    In the seventh episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson & Kyle Denis break down Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Pop Out’ event and how Drake should navigate his next move after the show. They also dive into the new Verzuz & X deal, their favorite albums that have been...

  32. Breaking Down Famous Diss Tracks: Kendrick Vs Drake, 2PAC Vs Biggie & More

    In the fourth episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Damien Scott & Carl Lamarre break down the Top 15 most scathing diss tracks in the history of diss track battles. They go in-depth about J.Cole’s “Grippy” feature, Sexyy Red’s newest album & her career projection and more! Learn...

  33. Eminem “Houdini” Backlash, Drake’s “Wah Gwan Delilah” Feature, Cardi B Vs BIA & More

    In the fifth episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Damien Scott, Trevor Anderson & Carl Lamarre break down Cardi B & BIA’s beef from verses to allegations made. They also discuss Eminem’s return to rap with “Houdini,” the backlash he’s receiving with the Megan Thee Stallion...

  34. Kendrick Lamar Goes to No.1, Does Cardi B Need Another Hit Record?

    In the second episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Damien Scott, Carl Lamarre and Trevor Anderson discuss the chart success of both Kendrick Lamar and Drake's diss tracks, "Not Like Us," "euphoria," "Like That" and "Family Matters" all reaching the top 10, whether Cardi B needs…

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  35. Diddy's Apology Falls on Deaf Ears: Why His Legacy Is Beyond Repair & More

    In the third episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Damien Scott, Carl Lamarre and Trevor Anderson discuss the turmoil regarding Diddy’s physical assault video & sexual assault allegations, how this will affect his legacy, debate whether Lauryn Hill’s singular album is the “best”…

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  36. Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Rap Battle Debate - Where Does Drake Go From Here?

    In the first episode of 'Billboard Unfiltered,' Billboard staffers Damien Scott, Carl Lamarre and Trevor Anderson discuss the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud that has taken the hip-hop world by storm, J. Cole's exit from the drama, Tommy Richman's debut on the Hot 100 and more! 00:00 – Intro 00:08:...

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