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The Bigger Picture

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The Bigger Picture is a weekly Hip Hop debate show hosted by Elliott Wilson, Jeremy Hecht & DJ Hed. The three hosts bring their industry experience to the forefront as they have nuanced conversations centered around the music.

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Episodes

  1. 74 - The Final Episode of The Bigger Picture Podcast... Thank You Guys

    The Bigger Picture says goodbye on their last episode ever which includes fan calls, on-calls and reminiscing on how things started. DJ Hed, Elliott Wilson and Jeremy Hecht alongside TBP crew thank the audience for tuning in for 73 weeks.

  2. 73 - Kendrick vs Clipse GRAMMY Predictions & Snubs… TBP Ep. 71

    Welcome Back to another week of The Bigger Picture! Today the guys discussed The GRAMMY nominations and make their picks for the categories, they talk about Kendrick Lamar's GNX, GRAMMY snubs including The Weeknd, Max B's release from jail, they also debate which coast has better debut albums…

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  3. 72 - Cam’ron Sues J. Cole, Glasses Malone Calls In, No Hip Hop In Top 40? & Jeremy’s On-Calls…

    On this episode of The Bigger Picture, Elliott Wilson, DJ Hed and Jeremy Hecht discuss the Dodgers World Series and Hed cashes in on his bet against Jeremy after his Blue Jays took the L. They discuss the corporate use of Kendrick and Drake in the series and Oshea Jackson Jr. has a question for...

  4. 71 - No Limit vs Cash Money, Poetic Justice Theory, Leon Thomas Calls In & Dave Album Review | TBP Ep. 69

    On this episode of The Bigger Picture, Elliott Wilson, Jeremy Hecht and DJ Hed talk about the No Limit vs Cash Money battle, the Kendrick Poetic Justice theory floating around online, Jay Z and Nas’ reunion taking place 20 years ago this week, Dave’s album and UK’s struggle to resonate in…

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  5. 70 - Were NBA Youngboy’s ATL Disses Too Far? Kendrick & Carti Show & Elliott’s Top 20 Female Rappers | TBP Ep. 68

    The Bigger Picture is back with another week of hip hop debate and discussion about topics that the guys probably couldn’t have even predicted if they tried to. NBA Youngboy disses his opps on stage in ATL, Playboi Carti’s video strategy, Toronto and LA’s continuous rivalry, this time on the...

  6. 69 - Drake’s Lawsuit Dismissed… What Now? (TBP Ep. 67)

    Elliott Wilson, DJ Hed and Jeremy Hecht discuss Drake and his lawsuit dismissal, what’s next for his career musically and they get a call from TMZ Live to discuss the legal aspects. They also talk about the Mobb Deep “Infinite” album, BIA’s new album, D’Angelo’s passing and Cash Money vs No…

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  7. 68 - Kendrick Lamar Tour Goes CRAZY, Jay Z’s Best Song? GRAMMY Submissions & JT Diss Tracks | TBP Ep. 66

    Kendrick Lamar’s overseas tour has been insane with almost unheard of numbers so the guys discuss the impact, Kendrick’s overall rank and compare his song “Family Ties” with Baby Keem to Jay Z’s “PSA” in terms of crowd impact. Jeremy continues to beg for the Tiramisu, DJ Hed feels vindicated with...

  8. 67 - Young Thug Album, Is Jeezy Underrated? Cardi B and Nicki Minaj... | CLEARED | TBP Ep. 65

    The Bigger Picture is back for another week where Young Thug and YFN Lucci dropped. DJ Drama calls in to talk about Jeezy. They also discuss Cardi B vs Nicki Minaj drama and where it's going from here. CHAPTERS: 5:16 - Is Hip Hop Being Deprioritized? 10:07 - No Hip Hop At Coachella? 14:23 - Are…

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  9. 65 - Cardi B Album Breakdown, Jay Electronica Reappeared & Best Verses of 2025? TBP Ep. 64

    The Bigger Picture is BACK with a new day and time!!!!! mark your calendars every Wednesday night at 6pm pst. Today the guys talk about Jay Electronica's new albums, Cardi B's new album "Am I The Drama" and all of the shots she threw on there, they recap some things from last week also including...

  10. 64 - The Bigger Picture Is Moving To Wednesday Night Releases

    The Bigger Picture is moving to Wednesday nights at 6pm pst - we listened to the people. No more old news and reviews. Thank you to all of our audio listeners every week. We appreciate you!

  11. 63 - Is Youngboy A Superstar? Young Thug Interview, Meek Mill Tweets & Cardi B Selling CD’s | TBP Ep. 63

    Another week of The Bigger Picture and the guys are back discussing the latest in music. This week had less new music drops but no shortage of things to talk about. From Elliott attending Youngboy’s show to Young Thug’s new interview and Cardi B selling CD’s - the guys gave their takes.

  12. 62 - Kendrick Iced Young Thug Feature? Drake & Bobbi Reaction, Joey Bada$$ Tape Review | TBP Ep 62

    On this week’s episode of The Bigger Picture, Elliott Wilson, Jeremy Hecht and DJ Hed dive into the latest Hip Hop news which included Young Thug’s leaked jail calls referencing Kendrick, Drake and Bobbi Althoff’s latest interview, Joey Badass’ latest project, DJ Khaled’s singles and more.

  13. 61 - Elliott Wilson Reacts To Drake vs Hip Hop Media, Ghostface Killah & Lupe Fiasco Album Reviews | TBP Ep 61

    On today’s episode of The Bigger Picture, Elliott Wilson, DJ Hed and Jeremy Hecht react to Drake’s latest hip hop media adventures including a new interview with Bobbi Althoff and comments about Rob Markman. The guys break down some of the new albums that dropped including Lupe Fiasco, Ghostface...

  14. 60 - Drake vs UMG, JID & Chance Album Reviews & Cardi’s Jay Z Flip | TBP Ep. 60

    On today’s episode of The Bigger Picture, the guys had a lot to catch up on after their week off including Chance The Rapper's new album Starline, JID's album God Does Like Ugly, Gunna's new album, Cardi B's new single and new updates to Drake's UMG lawsuit. Timecodes: 11:00 - Is Cardi B’s Jay Z...

  15. 59 - Tyler vs Travis Scott Bundles, Metro Boomin ATL Album & Did JID Deliver? | TBP EP. 59

    Today on The Bigger Picture, the guys have some heated debates about merch bundles, the competitive nature of the media landscape, JID’s new album and if he delivered, someone proposing at a playboi Carti concert, how good Metro Boomin’s new album is and more. As always some good old fashioned...

  16. 58 - Freddie Gibbs "Alfredo" Review, Complex Media List, Ray Vaughn, Joey Bada$$ & More

    The Bigger Picture reacts to Freddie Gibbs & Alchemist new album Alfredo 2, they discuss Freddie’s shots at Currensy, what to expect from J. Cole’s The Fall Off and whether he should do an interview. They talk about the Ray Vaughn situation with Rory & Mal, Joey Bada$$ album delays with his…

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  17. 57 - The Bigger Picture LIVE From Los Angeles | Ep. 57

    The Bigger Picture did their first ever Live show in Los Angeles. The people showed up and showed love! With special guests in the building, fan interaction and of course great Hip Hop debate.

  18. 56 - Clipse vs Jackboys Album Reviews, UK vs US & Joey Bada$$ Album Rollout | Ears Ringing | Ep 56

    This week on The Bigger Picture, the crew dives into the return of the Clipse and whether their new album is a perfect album. Elliott flips out over Travis Scott’s latest sales numbers and the Jackboys sequel sparks a heated review. We also get into Joey Bada$$’s rollout and his continuous search...

  19. 55 - Drake’s “What Did I Miss,” Pusha vs Kanye, Wale & Clipse Interviews & More | Acutely Inappropriate | Ep 55

    The Bigger Picture is back! This week, Elliott, DJ Hed, and Jeremy break down Drake’s latest leak “What Did I Miss” and they debate the video and how good the song is. They talk about Elliott’s new Clipse interview, and Wale’s freestyle moment inspired by Hed’s “Effective Immediately” interview....

  20. 54 - Diddy Verdict, JID Mixtape, Jay Z Album Rankings & Can Lil Baby Reach Superstar Level? | Ep 54 | The Rollout

    Episode 54 of The Bigger Picture dives into the Diddy verdict and its ripple effects, the return of JID with new music, and the ongoing debate around whether Lil Baby still has superstar potential. We revisit Jay-Z’s catalog to crown his best album, unpack the Cardi B rollout, react to CM Punk...

  21. 53 - Pusha T vs Travis Scott, Kendrick Verse Theory, Jim Jones Nas Comments & Freshman Class | Ep. 53 | Do Your Time

    This week on The Bigger Picture Jeremy calls out Elliott over the Clipse interview, DJ Hed reflects on The Pop Out one year later, and things heat up when the topic shifts to Pusha T vs Travis Scott. We break down Kendrick Lamar’s cryptic verse on the new Clipse track, examine why Pusha T’s…

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  22. 52 - Lil Wayne Album, Kendrick in Toronto, BET Awards & Jeremy on Joe Budden | Ep 52 | Like That

    The Bigger Picture is back!!! They give their thoughts on Lil Wayne’s album, the 2025 BET Awards, Jeremy on Joe Budden, Mal & DJ Hed linking up in LA, Nicki Minaj’s shots at the NFL, Wale x Kai, Ludacris Freestyle and more. Timecodes: 0:00 - TBP Episode 52 10:00 - Elliott Reacts To Jeremy on Joe...

  23. 51 - The Clipse's Kendrick Verse Chaos, Lil Wayne & LA Rappers List | Ep 51 | Captive Verse |

    This week on The Bigger Picture, the guys discuss the infamous Kendrick Lamar verse that was blocked by Def Jam from The Clipse album and all of the ensuing chaos it caused. They discuss the LA Rap list and The Game’s reply as well as DJ Hed’s insight into what everybody doesn’t understand about…

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  24. 50 - Ab-Soul Samples The Bigger Picture!!! GNX Tour & The Lox Freestlye | Pepsi Blue Episode 50

    Ab-Soul Sampled The Bigger Picture on his new untitled song in reflection of the Joey Bada$$ situation, DJ Hed recalls the GNX Tour, The Clipse New Album, The Lox freestyle and more. And of course they celebrate their 50th episode. Timeocdes: 0:00 - TBP Ep. 50 0:40 - Caller In Europe 8:00 - Rory...

  25. 48 - Joey Bada$$ vs Ray Vaughn, Red Bull Cypher & Great Week In Hip Hop | Ep. 48

    The great week in Hip Hop that has been teased by The Bigger Picture finally happened. DJ Hed, Elliott Wilson and Jeremy Hecht broke it all down from the bars on the Red Bull cypher by Big Sean, Ab-Soul and Joey Bada$$ to Ray Vaughn’s reply and Joey’s The Finals. There was a A LOT going on and…

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  26. 47 - DJ Hed Reacts To Mal “Debate,” Andre 3000 Piano Album, Ray Vaughn Freestyle & More | Ep. 47 | That's Debatable

    This week on The Bigger Picture, Elliott Wilson, DJ Hed and Jeremy Hecht talk about Hip Hop. DJ Hed reacts to his debate with Mal in New York on The Rory & Mal. The guys react to Andre 3000’s new piano album, Ray Vaughn’s new freestyle involving shots at Joey Bada$$, JID’s new album, updates in...

  27. 46 - Drake vs. Kendrick: 1 Year Later with The Bigger Picture

    The Bigger Picture recaps Drake vs Kendrick 1 Year Later. Where they were during each song, what they were thinking and some behind the scenes information about the battle with Elliott Wilson, DJ Hed & Jeremy Hecht.

  28. 44 - Lil Wayne Doesn't Know Anything??? | Ep 44 | What's That

    Apologies on the late upload this week - blame Jeremy for it. But enjoy another week of TBP! Thank you guys for rocking with the audio podcast On this week’s episode of The Bigger Picture Elliott Wilson, DJ Hed and Jeremy Hecht talk about Kendrick’s Luther video which Elliott asked for last week…

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  29. 43 - J. Cole's Dreamville Fest | Ep. 43 | Just Dessert

    On this episode of The Bigger Picture, DJ Hed, Elliott Wilson and Jeremy Hecht, the guys talk about J. Cole’s Dreamville festival, what his next moves will be and reflecting on his apology a year later. Along with the other headliners Lil Wayne, Ludacris and more. Their content sparked a back and...

  30. 42 - Drake Nokia Reaction, YG Gets Vunlerable, Will Smith & Lil Durk Album Reviews | Ep 42 | Wins & Lawsuits

    The Bigger Picture Elliott Wilson, DJ Hed & Jeremy Hecht breakdown Drake’s Nokia video and whether or not it references Kendrick’s Not Like Us and Super Bowl performance. YG’s new song “2004” and how vulnerable he got, album reviews for Will Smith, Lil Durk and NAV, Drake’s lawsuit updates & a...

  31. 41 - A$AP Rocky & Wiz Khalifa Credit, The White Rapper Dilemma & Billboard New Rules | Ep. 41 | Soft Crash

    On this episode of The Bigger Picture, the guys talk about LeBron doing an interview with Pat McAfee and the parallels to the Hip Hop media spaces, A$AP Rocky needing more credit for Playboi Carti’s career, Carti’s chart and sales numbers, Jack Harlow’s new single with Doja Cat, Doechii Charting,...

  32. 40 - Is Carti Album Good? Is Kendrick A Hypocrite? Should We Ignore Ye? & New Wale | Ep. 40 | Music vs Artist

    In the 40th episode of The Bigger Picture, the guys had a special Wednesday late night taping and the jokes were flying. After 40 episodes, the chemistry between DJ Hed, Elliott Wilson and Jeremy Hecht has never been better. They talked about Elliott’s free promo for Will Smith and Erykah Badu,...

  33. 39 - To Pimp An Owl | Ep. 39

    On today's episode the guys debate if Playboi Carti is a superstar, where the Doechii hate is coming from, Hed has a big announcement Jeremy replies to Akademiks dissing him and Tyler The Creator reposting their clip, what Meek Mill should do next, Hed's update on JID's album, Freddie Gibbs...

  34. 38 - Nipsey & Jay Z Stories, Travis @ WWE & Drake Oscar Joke | TBP Ep 38 | Hussle Mania

    On today’s episode the guys reflect on their will.i.am interview from last week, which you can check out below. DJ Hed put his name into the hat for a Drake interview? Drake dropped his iHeart petition and got his name mentioned at The Oscars? Was it funny? Jay Z had his Gold Party, Jermaine…

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  35. 37 - will.i.am joins The Bigger Picture - Bet With Tyler, Kendrick Super Bowl & Can J. Cole Battle? | Ep. 37

    Today on the show, Elliott Wilson, DJ Hed and Jeremy Hecht review some of the comments about last week’s episode. Some people appeared to be upset about their Drake album review. Midway through, the guys got a surprise appearance from the legendary will.i.am who discussed Kendrick’s Super Bowl...

  36. 36 - Drake Album, Jay Z Case Dismissed, A$AP Rocky Free | Ep. 36 | Not Enough?

    In this episode Elliott, Hed and Jeremy debate if Lil Wayne was handed the torch from Jay Z, Drake’s new album Some Sexy Songs 4 U along with the lyrics and business behind it. They also talk about Jay Z’s case getting dismissed and A$AP Rocky being a free man! Timecodes: 7:10 - Uncle Sam Jack…

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  37. 35 - Kendrick Super Bowl Breakdown | Ep. 35 | Buttoned Up

    This week, the guys give their reaction and breakdown of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Half Time show performance while they analyze hidden meanings, behind the scenes info and what this means for Hip Hop. Timecodes: 0:30 - The Art vs The Artist 18:00 - The Tiramisu 23:00 - The Set List 30:00 - The...

  38. 34 - LOVE

    On this episode of The Bigger Picture, Elliott Wilson, DJ Hed & Jeremy Hecht discuss Kendrick’s GRAMMY sweep. They talk about the experience on the red carpet where Kai and Elliott peaced things up and Jeremy threw an alley oop to DJ Hed. Kendrick sat with Apple Music, TDE was sued for…

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  39. 33 - Actin Up

    The Bigger Picture is back with another week. There was a lot of new music including Tommy Richman, Sexyy Red & Bruno Mars, Central Cee and more. They discuss the recent Akademiks situation after his comments on live that lead to his ban from Twitch, Ab-Soul’s Super Bowl tweet, DJ Hed’s...

  40. 32 - No Digs

    On this episode of The Bigger Picture, DJ Hed vows to not haze Jeremy or Elliott all episode, you can judge how long that lasted. The guys review Joey Bada$$’ new song “Sorry Not Sorry” where he replies to some shots throw back at him and takes some light competitive jabs at J. Cole. They debate…

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  41. 31 - Poetic Justice

    On today’s episode of The Bigger Picture, DJ Hed, Elliott Wilson & Jeremy Hecht had a lot to discuss after taking 4 weeks off! The LA wildfires had a massive effect on the community and the world of Hip Hop stepped up to help along with the resilience of communities all over LA. Elliott crashed…

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  42. 30 - The Final Opp

    On the final episode of the year of The Bigger Picture, DJ Hed, Elliott Wilson and Jeremy Hecht discuss the biggest moments of 2024 in Hip Hop and their inescapable roles in the battle that sparked the shows inception. They go over some of their favorite verses, songs and albums, Jeremy asks…

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  43. 29 - Paperwork - Drake's Lawsuit, Kendrick & SZA's GNX Tour

    On this week’s The Bigger Picture episode with DJ Hed, Elliott Wilson and Jeremy Hecht, there was a lot to catch up on after Thanksgiving. They discussed the reaction to Hed’s Kendrick prank on Jeremy last episode. Elliott clarified his viral Hov.Dot tweet, they give their wrap ups on Spotify,...

  44. 28 - Kendrick's GNX Review - Due Diligence

    In this episode, DJ Hed, Elliott Wilson, and Jeremy Hecht share their reviews of Kendrick Lamar's GNX album. Jeremy reacts to finally receiving his Broccoli, and the crew gives a live reaction to the "Squabble Up" video. DJ Hed reveals a conversation he had with Kendrick post-GNX, while the group...

  45. 27 - Past, Present & Future

    In this episode DJ Hed and Jeremy recap their crazy week reporting in the sports world while Elliott went viral on Twitter reacting to J. Cole’s new podcast venture where he recaps his journey to the top. They debate about TDE’s Top 20 albums, Apple Music’s pick for 2024 Rapper of The Year…

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  46. 26 - Victory Lap

    In today's episode, hosts DJ Hed, Elliott Wilson and Jeremy Hecht speak about Kendrick Lamar's GRAMMY nominations and they debate who should win each of the rap categories. They review new albums from Ab-Soul and A$AP Ferg and they debate how many classics Drake has along with the influence of…

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  47. 25 - Microphone Check

    In Episode 25 which begins season 2 of The Bigger Picture, the hosts dive into the latest music news and album releases. They kick things off with the breaking news of Young Thug’s release, discussing its potential impact. They give their reviews of recent album drops fromFreddie Gibbs, Lil Uzi...

  48. 24 - What A Time

    On today’s episode TBP hosts review Tyler The Creator’s CHROMAKOPIA album, they discuss Tyler’s status as a superstar and his sales. They give a review of EARTHGANG’s new album before discussing Lil Durk’s complicated case and the implications it has towards other street artists and the music...

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The Bigger Picture is a weekly Hip Hop debate show hosted by Elliott Wilson, Jeremy Hecht & DJ Hed. The three hosts bring their industry experience to the forefront as they have nuanced conversations centered around the music.

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