The Truth Hurts w/ Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free

DaBoii, one of the greatest Bay Area rappers of the last decade, joins Jeff Weiss and Mz.Free on this special episode of The Truth Hurts filmed at EMPIRE studios in San Francisco.He talks about the origins of SOB X RBE, his legendary hip-hop group formed in Vallejo, which carried the spirit of the Bay into a new generation while drawing from outside influences like the scenes in LA and Chicago. He also breaks down his solo career, how he and Slimmy B came to an understanding for SOB X RBE’s recent reunion shows, and what he has planned for his own and his group’s future discography. DaBoii is one of music’s most levelheaded, principled artists, resisting the industry and society’s constant pull toward selling out for clout. He explains why he’s different: changing the game like Steph Curry, or Raphael from Ninja Turtles, or the NWA movie. And of course, he also tells stories like smoking with Snoop Dogg and being in the studio with Kendrick Lamar while making “Paramedic!” for the Black Panther soundtrack.DaBoii also discusses his favorite 2Pac songs. Check out the article referenced on POW Mag here: https://www.powmag.net/p/the-50-greatest-2pac-songs00:00 Intro00:49 Basketball3:40 Early influences6:00 SOB X RBE15:55 Bringing the electro rap sound back 18:02 Chicago vs. Bay influence 18:30 Unique style of production19:43 Going solo22:08 Drakeo the Ruler23:58 Black Panther song with Kendrick Lamar28:00 Vallejo32:45 Moving to LA 34:25 How the Bay has changed38:20 Morals & Principals 42:07 Cooking43:03 Jail46:00 Reuniting53:00 What he’d be doing if he wasn’t rapping57:16 Lightning Round1:15:30 What’s NextMake sure you hit that like and subscribe button and leave a comment letting us know what you thought about the show!Email [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities. The Truth Hurts is hosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic, & FreeFollow The Truth Hurts on all PlatformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetruthhurtspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truthhurtspodcastTwitter: https://x.com/Truth_Hurts_PodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BjMCTIiweZdCyT3DyseJtApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-hurts-w-jeff-weiss-rosecrans-vic-and-free/id1813226752

This week on the Truth Hurts podcast, Jeff Weiss & Mz.Free travel to the Bay for an interview with local rap supergroup 1Umbrella. In lineage to The Click and The Pack, 1Umbrella is an organic combination of five of the Bay’s most original rappers—ALLBLACK, 22nd Jim, Lil Bean, Lil Yee and Zaybang—into a group that exemplifies the unique creative spirit and independent hustle of their homebase. Their genuine friendship and individual rap skills translate into an authentic sound forged from the region’s hyphy history, but unified in a goal to change the Bay’s narrative.1Umbrella breaks down how the Bay has changed since they grew up, how hyphy was dangerous, why almost everyone who’s anyone got their sauce from the Bay, and how the tech industry took over but gang culture never did. They also talk about their love for LA artists like Drakeo the Ruler and Desto Dubb, get into conspiracy theories about aliens and underwater civilizations, and explain why there is never any need for any gimmicks.

From “Lonely” to “Locked Up” and beyond, Akon has provided a consistent soundtrack of hit songs throughout his 30+ year career. The Senegalese-American singer (“not a rapper,” in his words, though he writes raps for others) grew up in New Jersey & honed his musical craft through exposure to artists like his percussionist father and the Fugees.Akon explains how the loneliness of jail helped him write his first hit songs and tells the story of Lil’ Zane discovering him and leading to him signing a record deal in 1995. He breaks down his A&R approach, including lessons he learned from Steve Rifkind and why he knew Lady Gaga would be a star from the moment he first worked with her.Akon’s new album, Beautiful Day, is out now.Make sure you hit that like and subscribe button and leave a comment letting us know what you thought about the show!Email [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities. The Truth Hurts is hosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic, & FreeFollow The Truth Hurts on all PlatformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetruthhurtspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truthhurtspodcastTwitter: https://x.com/Truth_Hurts_PodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BjMCTIiweZdCyT3DyseJtApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-hurts-w-jeff-weiss-rosecrans-vic-and-free/id1813226752

Gashi joins Jeff Weiss and Free at Gold Diggers in LA on The Truth Hurts Podcast to talk about his new independent album The Killah Whales of Gotham. Born in Libya & raised in an Albanian-American family in Brooklyn, Gashi was a garbage man before he started making music. He breaks down his story of how he ended up signing with Roc Nation, making a country album before Post Malone, and finding success as an independent artist. He also touches on nostalgia, loving the 80s, copying Drakeo’s voice tone on a song, blocking people, hating Sea World, going through Hell, being passionate and sensitive, his parents kicking him out when he told them he wanted pursue art, being homeless, meeting Kanye at age 13, trying to sign Chappell Roan, doing a song with Sting, and much more. Plus, he explains why he’s the Albanian Bad Bunny. 

Nothing Personal founder Blazzy joins Rosecrans Vic & Jeff Weiss to tell the story of his come-up from Paramount, CA to designing best-selling shirts for Lil Wayne & products for artists like MoneySign Suede. He breaks down the night in 2017 w/ Desto Dubb & 03 Greedo that changed the face of LA hip-hop, how his Perc 30 jersey went viral and why he followed it up with a ‘Fentanyl Kills’ shirt, how Dallas’ creative community inspired him, and why “we don’t need anymore t-shirts.”Blazzy also shares his thoughts on topics impacting design and journalism, like working for free, paying your dues, the value of tunnel vision, using AI, social media’s destructiveness, and working with intent. Shout out to https://www.gold-diggers.com for hosting the show!00:00 Intro 1:45 How Blazzy & Vic Met4:15 The Night in 2017 that Changed LA Hip-Hop8:35 What his life was like in 201611:12 When his life changed 15:28 Nothing Personal 16:19 Perc 30 Jersey 18:20 Fentanyl Kills shirt 19:30 Pro Choice shirt20:40 Intention & Inspiration25:28 Why we don’t need anymore t-shirts 32:00 MoneySignSuede43:30 Dallas artists47:28 Doing things for free 52:30 The value of tunnel vision 54:09 AI graphics1:05:13 Lightning Round Make sure you hit that like and subscribe button and leave a comment letting us know what you thought about the show!Email [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities. The Truth Hurts is hosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic, & FreeFollow The Truth Hurts on all PlatformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetruthhurtspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truthhurtspodcastTwitter: https://x.com/Truth_Hurts_PodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BjMCTIiweZdCyT3DyseJtApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-hurts-w-jeff-weiss-rosecrans-vic-and-free/id1813226752

Legendary hip-hop icon Shyne joins Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic & Free at Gold Diggers in LA to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his self-titled debut album & his first U.S. tour in over two decades.He talks about working with producers like Hit-Boy, Swizz Beats,Timbaland, RZA and Dre, and breaks down the young artists he’s listening to today. He touches on Pop Smoke and Jay-Z’s legacy, and how escaping the warzone of Brooklyn Vietnam made him feel like he could do anything.Shyne revisits the making of “Bad Boyz” and other classics, and touches on his reaction to the Diddy documentary, his incarceration & return. He shares his spiritual journey from Orthodox Judaism to what he now describes as “enlightenment,” and explains how he’s involved in Belize politics in order to give a voice to the people.Shout out to https://www.gold-diggers.com for hosting the show!00:00 Intro1:33 Returning to America from Belize5:00 Timing of success7:17 Working with Legendary Producers7:45 What he’s going to be doing differently9:36 The evolution of his life and hip-hop13:00 Global view of music15:42 Pop Smoke17:20 Moving to Brooklyn119:30 His mom wanting him to go to college over rapping20:40 Meeting Jay-Z24:10 AI26:45 “Bad Boyz”35:28 Diddy documentary39:22 Incarceration & Return43:55 Orthodox Judaism & spiritual journey to enlightenment48:47 Returning to Performance52:10 Belize Parliament1:00:22 Politics vs. Hip-Hop1:01:49 Belize independence history1:04:30 Unpopular Truth: Manifest Your Own Destiny1:11:30 Best Life AdviceMake sure you hit that like and subscribe button and leave a comment letting us know what you thought about the show!Email [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities. The Truth Hurts is hosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic, & FreeFollow The Truth Hurts on all PlatformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetruthhurtspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truthhurtspodcastTwitter: https://x.com/Truth_Hurts_PodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BjMCTIiweZdCyT3DyseJtApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-hurts-w-jeff-weiss-rosecrans-vic-and-free/id1813226752

Mickey Avalon joins Jeff Weiss on the Truth Hurts podcast to look back on 20 years since the release of his cult classic self-titled debut album. He reflects on how social media has changed since he first emerged as one of the preeminent artists in the Myspace era, along with Simon Rex, Dirt Nasty, Andre Legacy and Dyslexic Speedreaders. He talks about his upbringing in West Hollywood where he wrote graffiti, sold weed with his mom and got his first porno from The Alchemist. He tells stories about working with Perry Ferrell, Dr. Luke, and Bruno Mars, being in a Boost Mobile commercial with Young Jeezy and Jermaine Dupri, accidentally eating 10 grams of mushrooms in Mexico, and why he never really cared about legacy. Shout out to https://www.gold-diggers.com for hosting the show!Make sure you hit that like and subscribe button and leave a comment letting us know what you thought about the show!Email [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities. 00:00 Intro00:30 Social Media 9:00 Growing up in West Hollywood13:20 Jane Fonda and My Dick18:11 Painting21:00 Meeting Simon Rex, forming Dyslexic Speed Readers and recording his first album28:28 Drugs30:00 Living in Bali during COVID33:45 Selling weed with his mom36:00 Music that influenced him40:00 Interscope deal & Early Myspace era43:00 Dr. Luke, Bruno Mars & Kid Rock45:01 Second record and label problems49:10 Boost Mobile commercial with Young Jeezy and Jermaine Dupri51:00 The Simple Life54:00 Unpopular Truth56:00 Mushrooms story 58:00 Lightning RoundThe Truth Hurts is hosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic, & FreeFollow The Truth Hurts on all PlatformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetruthhurtspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truthhurtspodcastTwitter: https://x.com/Truth_Hurts_PodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BjMCTIiweZdCyT3DyseJtApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-hurts-w-jeff-weiss-rosecrans-vic-and-free/id1813226752

This week on The Truth Hurts podcast Jeff Weiss & Free are joined by the man, the myth, the legend, the Garden State New Jerusalem’s finest, the Rahway Rampager: Fatboi Sharif. He shares his thoughts on Britney Spears and N’Sync, grunge music, Blind Melon, Lil Wayne, and hero worship. He also gives an in-depth breakdown of his favorite movies, across all genres but especially horror. He explains how he has recurring nightmares and makes music by listening to beats in his sleep. Hear him defend his unpopular truth: “Art can be bad.”Listen to Fatboi Sharif: https://powrecordings.org/fatboi-sharif/Shout out to https://www.gold-diggers.com for hosting the show!00:00 Intro 1:26 Autotune & T-Pain2:15 Britney Spears4:13 N’Sync5:30 New Jersey 8:37 Early musical influences & grunge10:40 Lil Wayne & Hero Worship14:20 Navigating social media15:20 Jim Carroll & Basketball Diaries 16:30 What his parents thought of him becoming an artist17:20 Poetry, Rap & refining his craft19:30 Horror movies26:48 The Shining37:10 His creative process40:09 Comedy 43:44 David Lynch 46:00 Guilty pleasures 50:32 Recurring Nightmares54:40 Natural Born Killers57:05 Lightning RoundMake sure you hit that like and subscribe button and leave a comment letting us know what you thought about the show!Email [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities. The Truth Hurts is hosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic, & FreeFollow The Truth Hurts on all PlatformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetruthhurtspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truthhurtspodcastTwitter: https://x.com/Truth_Hurts_PodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BjMCTIiweZdCyT3DyseJtApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-hurts-w-jeff-weiss-rosecrans-vic-and-free/id1813226752

Mavi, the future Mayor of Charlotte, joins Jeff Weiss & Free at Gold Diggers in LA for an unfiltered conversation on The Truth Hurts podcast. He opens up about getting sober after drinking too much in Amsterdam, learning from touring with Freddie Gibbs & Alchemist about how dedication & pursuit of excellence can pay off into your 30s/40s, and what rebellion means in art & culture in 2026. He also breaks down why Drakeo the Ruler is his favorite rapper/villain and how they both are in lineage to Rakim. He explains why he thinks rap is like Pro Wrestling, calls Adam22 a heel & Jeff a Pitchfork babyface, rants against millennial nostalgia, lists his all-time Charlotte Hornets lineup & unleashes a roast of the Lakers franchise history. Make sure you hit that like and subscribe button and leave a comment letting us know what you thought about the show!00:00 Cold Open00:19 Intro for the Mayor00:52 Living in Charlotte1:38 Howard University2:18 Musical upbringing5:32 Being rebellious & getting sober10:34 Touring with Freddie Gibbs & Alchemist13:00 Drakeo the Ruler is like Rakim15:47 Influences17:44 Jazz20:11 Commercialization of Hip-hop22:29 Rebellion28:29 Rap media is wrestling38:52 First in Flight album41:00 Charlotte Rap Scene43:30 Millennial Nostalgia 46:22 LaMelo’s tattoos47:07 Lightning RoundShout out to https://www.gold-diggers.com/ for hosting the show!Email [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities. The Truth Hurts is hosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic, & FreeFollow The Truth Hurts on all PlatformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetruthhurtspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truthhurtspodcastTwitter: https://x.com/Truth_Hurts_PodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BjMCTIiweZdCyT3DyseJtApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-hurts-w-jeff-weiss-rosecrans-vic-and-free/id1813226752

HoodTrophy Bino joins Jeff Weiss & Free at Gold Diggers in LA for an unfiltered conversation on The Truth Hurts podcast. Bino opens up about growing up in a big & religious family in Palmdale, witnessing his father and uncles cycling through jail and prison, and trying to break the generational curse. He tells the truth about his latest public drama, including his relationship with Chrisean Rock, his role on Now That’s TV’s ‘Deja Vu,’ and why he and Soulja Boy aren’t the best of friends right now. In Bino’s words, “[Soulja Boy’s] a legend… but he’s a bitch.”This interview shows HoodTrophy Bino in a different light than what you may have seen on reality TV or the internet. He, Jeff & Free also touch on his album with Hit-Boy, but get derailed with a debate about whether men or women are more toxic in relationships, and why Bino likes getting his toes sucked like Quentin Tarantino.Make sure you hit that like and subscribe button and leave a comment letting us know what you thought about the show!00:00 Intro1:29 Growing up in Palmdale5:18 Moving to LA8:05 Soulja Boy10:30 Boosie13:12 Chrisean Rock15:50 Now That’s TV & ‘Deja Vu’ & Chasing Clout28:44 Future, Toxic Relationships & Loving Women Too Much40:04 Working with Hit-Boy & Lefty Gunplay43:25 Why he left LA for Miami45:30 Touring with Rio Da Yung OG47:00 Breaking the Generational Curse51:01 Unpopular Truth52:30 What his legacy would be54:22 Lightning roundShout out to https://www.gold-diggers.com/ for hosting the show!Email [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities. The Truth Hurts is hosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic, & FreeFollow The Truth Hurts on all PlatformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetruthhurtspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truthhurtspodcastTwitter: https://x.com/Truth_Hurts_PodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BjMCTIiweZdCyT3DyseJtApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-hurts-w-jeff-weiss-rosecrans-vic-and-free/id1813226752#hoodtrophybino #bino #chriseanrock #souljaboy #riodayungog #future #toxic #relationships #nowthatstv #dejavu #hitboy #leftygunplay #boosie #rapper #rap #russrapper #la #hiphop #palmdale #miami #music #interview #podcast #larussell #jayz #drakę

Russ joins Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free at Gold Diggers in LA for a conversation that reveals the truth of how the Atlanta rapper went from performing at a POW show at the Echoplex to headlining Staples Center as a multi-platinum independent artist. He shares why he gave LaRussell six figures just because he believed in the vision, and what his major label experience taught him about art and authenticity.Despite his success, Russ wants to demystify the music business. He explains how he’s used the same vocal preset since 2012, how “Losin Control” went 8x platinum with a stock mastering plugin, and how easy it is to record in his basement He also adds context to his criticism of Roc Nation’s distribution, picks his nightmare blunt rotation, and much more. Make sure you hit that like and subscribe button and leave a comment letting us know what you thought about the show!0:00 Intro 00:58 Grief & Gratitude5:49 Advice7:12 LaRussell9:35 Independence 12:46 Demystifying recording30:57 Roc Nation callout, money vs. art38:58 Authenticity44:36 Monolithic culture57:52 Being a white rapper1:08:48 Lightning roundShout out to https://www.gold-diggers.com/ for hosting the show!Email [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities. The Truth Hurts is hosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic, & FreeFollow The Truth Hurts on all Platforms:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetruthhurtspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truthhurtspodcastTwitter: https://x.com/Truth_Hurts_PodSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1BjMCTIiweZdCyT3DyseJtApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-hurts-w-jeff-weiss-rosecrans-vic-and-free/id1813226752#russ #rapper #rap #russrapper #la #hiphop #atlanta #music #interview #podcast #larussell #jayz #drakę

Long Beach rapper $tupid Young joins Jeff Weiss & Free at Gold Diggers in LA to reminisce about meeting Drakeo before either of them started rapping, how TikTok has changed music, how “Mando” ft. Mozzy changed his life, meeting 50 Cent, and why he wants to become the “Asian Jay-Z.” He also delves deep into Cambodia’s fascinating and overlooked culture & history, including his family’s escape from Pol Pot’s genocide. He also calls out the fake side of the music industry and explains how Nipsey Hussle set an independent blueprint for LA.Shout out to https://www.gold-diggers.com/ for hosting the show!0:00 - Intro 00:54 - Taking a break from music 4:59 - Meeting Drakeo the Ruler17:41 - How "Mando" with Mozzy changed everything 20:09 - How TikTok & content culture are ruining music 24:08 - Cambodian genocide and his grandparents' escape 32:02 - Asian Rappers36:57 - Staying independent: following Nipsey's blueprint 39:42 - Meeting 50 Cent43:58 - Unpopular Truth49:13 - Lightning RoundEmail [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities. Follow The Truth Hurts on all PlatformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetruthhurtspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truthhurtspodcastTwitter: https://x.com/Truth_Hurts_PodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BjMCTIiweZdCyT3DyseJtApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-hurts-w-jeff-weiss-rosecrans-vic-and-free/id1813226752

Maxo joins Jeff Weiss & Free at Gold Diggers in LA to talk about how he feels like an anomaly in an industry that doesn’t fit his wide-ranging artistic sensibilities. The Pomona-raised rapper opens up about life in the Inland Empire & LA, creative frustrations with industry gatekeepers, ayahuasca, LA’s jazz history, his friendship with Alchemist and more. He drops plenty of unpopular truths about sex in jail, Linkin Park, Bjork, the NWA movie, NBA Youngboy and Kid Cudi.Make sure you hit that like and subscribe button and leave a comment letting us know what you thought about the show!00:00 Not Fitting the Industry02:20 Growing Up in Pomona & Inland Empire 03:45 Why LA Is the Worst City to Party In05:24 Family, Working-Class Parents & Being the Middle Child06:58 Parenting, Attention & Raising Kids in the Screen Era08:18 Finding his voice in music11:51 Gatekeepers & Algorithms16:05 Earliest Musical Influences18:09 Being Different, Moving Between Worlds19:44 Basketball, Discipline & Staying in Your Lane22:16 Fitting Everywhere and Nowhere at the Same Time23:18 Early Influences: Bay, Hyphy, Wayne, DOOM & Mixtapes26:14 LA’s Jazz History, Central Ave & Cultural Memory29:07 Why Most Music Biopics Are Bullsh*t35:13 Complexity, Kendrick, NBA YoungBoy & Expression40:26 What Actually Inspires the Sound47:06 Losing the Monoculture (Chappelle, Boondocks, TV)51:08 Def Jam: Creative Frustration & Industry Reality54:20 Trend-Chasing Labels & Refusing to Compromise56:13 No Regrets, Staying Pure & Owning the Work

LaRussell joins Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic & Free at Gold Diggers in LA to talk about meeting Jay-Z, Kyrie buying his album, his Super Bowl performance, and why his goal is to give away $1 Million. He breaks down how Vallejo's communal culture and the Bay Area's independent hustle shaped his mindset, helped him build confidence and take a bet on himself. And he has plenty of complimentary thoughts about The Algorithm.00:00 Intro1:17 Childhood 1:58 Radio 5:50 Being Independent in the Bay Area11:08 Growing up in Vallejo13:50 Earliest Musical Memories & Lil Wayne 18:21 Founding Good Company19:45 Building Community21:08 Meeting Jay-Z22:21 Confidence, Quitting His Job & Betting on Himself 26:44 Advice for younger artists & dealing with vanity metrics 29:20 The algorithm 31:00 Marketing32:33 Spending as much as he makes34:40 Kyrie Irving Buying His Album & Giving it Back38:30 Super Bowl Performance & Success40:30 Writing Books42:55 Why Ads Work46:00 What He Considers The Bay48:10 Lightning Round Shout out to https://www.gold-diggers.com for hosting the show!

Flyana Boss sit down for a wide-ranging conversation about ageism in rap, Teezo Touchdown & Tyler, the Creator, Missy Elliott defending them on Twitter for their viral "running" marketing campaign, building a career without industry permission, their futuristic aesthetic, the importance of whimsy, cats, the Grateful Dead, and much more.Make sure you hit that follow button & leave a comment letting us know what you thought about the show. 00:00 How Flyana Boss Met at Music School1:30 Moving to LA to become stars3:40 Tyler the Creator & Teezo Touchdown14:13 Eyrkah Badu 16:30 Family & Upbringing19:30 First Musical Influences21:30 Building their Futuristic Aesthetic22:50 Missy Elliott Defending Them On Twitter for Running & Viral Marketing29:00 Selling Weed & Working Before Breaking Through 30:30 Are Artists Ever Too Old To Be Creative?42:00 Leaving Their Label & Going Independent 50:00 What It Takes to Break Through Today57:30 Unpopular Truth1:03:28 Lightning Round1:08:30 What's nextShout out to https://www.gold-diggers.com for hosting the show!

RXKNephew doesn't believe in dinosaurs. He has a lot of thoughts about cats, fatherhood, and John Fetterman. In this episode of The Truth Hurts, RXKNephew sits down with Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic & Free at Gold Diggers in LA for a wide-ranging conversation that covers his life, career, and unpopular truths. Make sure you hit that follow button & leave a comment letting us know what you thought about the show. 00:00 Max B5:50 New York Rappers7:30 Meeting Your Heroes9:20 Drugs10:10 Yeezy Boots12:00 Favorite Cities17:00 Cats21:08 Prison & Fake Rappers24:20 Streamers25:30 Kanye26:24 Parenting29:22 Slitherman31:00 God & Dinosaurs34:00 Gangs35:00 Bakersfield & Free42:08 Drakeo43:35 Feeling Happy44:38 State of America today45:50 Conspiracies and Epstein50:00 Other rappers52:00 Playing real instruments54:30 Drinking58:00 John Fetterman1:01:00 Britney Spears1:01:35 Everybody trying to go viral1:04:40 Making music Shout out to https://www.gold-diggers.com for hosting the show!

NBA All-Star Baron Davis, AKA Bart Oatmeal, joins Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic & Free at Gold Diggers in LA.He shares his unique story, from growing up in South Central amidst the G-Funk heyday & LA Riots, to joining the NBA, working on films, being on Dancing With The Stars and becoming a rare rapper-athlete who makes music outside of the mainstream with a refined & specific vision. He touches on how his experiences in New Orleans, the Bay Area and New York City impacted his life and musical influences, including several incredible Lil Wayne anecdotes.Make sure you hit subscribe & leave us a comment letting us know what you think of the show!00:00 Intro00:45 Origins of Bart Oatmeal1:36 Growing up in LA4:44 Representing LA in basketball 8:49 Rappers who can hoop12:28 Film career17:28 The LA Story he wants to tell19:50 LA Riots23:39 Basketball as escape & responsibility26:13 Grandmother’s influence and avoiding street life28:41 New Orleans 39:22 Bay Area 41:08 Working with Royce Da 5’9” 41:21 New York & taking music seriously46:50 Refining Bart Oatmeal’s sound54:29 Ranking NBA Rappers57:58 Dancing with the Stars59:56 Favorite New York Rappers1:05:00 OutroShout out to https://gold-diggers.com/ for hosting the show!

Leimert Park legend All City Jimmy joins Jeff Weiss & Free for a Shots Fired reunion. They get into deep & hilarious conversations about quitting sex, hating phones, semen retention, polyamory, lovebombing, and whether or not Drake is a fuckboi. He also talks about the relationship between the Bay & LA’s music, his history with Project Blowed & battle rap, the genius of Drakeo & Greedo, and more. As one of LA’s greatest freestylers, he also reveals his thoughts on the Kendrick vs. Drake battle.Check out All City Jimmy’s new album LVRSNH8RS. Make sure you hit subscribe & leave us a comment letting us know what you think of the show!00:00 Intro1:00 New album LVRSNH8RS2:00 First Music Memories & Comic Books3:52 Lyrical Influences5:11 Bay Area & LA Connection9:29 Starting rapping after his father died15:23 Battle Rap & Project Blowed 21:30 Drakeo’s Genius23:23 Phones & Navigating The Modern World 27:50 Going Sober & Quitting Sex36:45 The Spirit of Fuckbois40:15 Spirituality & Climbing Mountains46:22 What He Listens to Now47:57 Why he doesn’t like talking about other rappers51:20 Art vs. Money/Attention58:40 Kendrick vs. Drake1:13:55 What’s NextShout out to https://gold-diggers.com/ for hosting the show!

Legendary MC Ras Kass joins The Truth Hurts podcast for a deep, funny & revealing interview about his life and career. He breaks down the history of West Coast hip-hop as only an LA legend can: with plentiful stories about encounters with Digital Underground, Tupac, Coolio, and Rick Rubin’s Rolls Royce. He opens up about his relationship with his LAPD officer father, delves into the creation of classic songs like “Remain Anonymous” and “Nature Of The Threat," and drops truth after truth about the state of hip-hop and society. Shout out to https://gold-diggers.com/ for hosting the show!

YUNGMORPHEUS tells his story of growing up in Miami, moving to Boston for college and later New York to hone his craft. He recounts his days in breaking battles, highlighting Jadakiss, Common and Sean Price as some of the best dancing rappers. He, Jeff, and Free get into deep conversations about The Matrix, AI art, the nature of parasocial relationships, and much more. 00:00 Breaking 4:28 Unpopular Gym Truths9:03 Musical influences13:18 Growing up in Miami16:28 College in Boston20:18 Best dancing rappers23:58 Moving to New York35:29 YUNGMORPHEUS 40:29 AI Art46:36 Next generation53:10 Artistic process1:03:30 What’s nextShout out to https://gold-diggers.com/ for hosting the show!#hiphop #rap #la #interview #music #pow #thetruthhurts #podcast #yungmorpheus #dancing

OT The Real sits down with Jeff Weiss & Free at Gold Diggers in LA to share his story. He grew up in Massachusetts and moved to Philadelphia: a city that will “eat you alive” if you don’t respect it. He’s been in and out of jail, where he learned life lessons and honed his freestyle and writing skills. He talks about working with Benny the Butcher, filming in Kensington before Skrilla made it popular, sampling Billie Eilish, being a white rapper, and much more.00:00 1:31 Upbringing4:00 Early music influences 5:40 Moving to Philly10:30 Early Influences15:00 Music taking off18:05 Jail24:20 What he started writing about26:15 Being a white rapper27:30 What people get wrong about Philly29:05 25 Soldiers Freestyle31:25 Becoming an actor37:35 How his perspective & style has changed40:20 Sampling Billie Eilish 41:05 Career Trajectory43:10 The Modern World45:40 Getting out & going back into jail54:20 How he approaches Music59:50 Karma1:00:45 Unpopular Truth1:02:30 Advice for the kids1:04:55 How he’d like to be rememberedShout out to https://gold-diggers.com/ for hosting the show!

Banditdamack, one of Jeff's favorite rappers in Southern California & one of the best writers of his generation, sits down at Gold Diggers to share his unpopular truths about music, fashion, skateboarding and life.Watch to find out why the cops got called on him & Jeff the last time they sat down for an interview, stay for Banditdamack's honest reflections on music as therapy, storytelling and rhyme structure, rap's influence & responsibility, how AI is impacting art & much more.HIT SUBSCRIBE SO YOU DON'T MISS AN EPISODE 00:00 Intro3:00 Upbringing in Hemet14:31 Starting music 15:30 Early influences 16:40 Writing his first song in juvie18:30 Hemet Vistas 21:15 Writing as therapy24:25 Missing out on youth25:50 Lessons he learned27:00 Rap’s influence & responsibility28:55 Squabble N Rap30:15 Music Video30:55 Working at a warehouse32:00 Other artistic ambitions32:59 Favorite Movies33:53 Eminem inspiration37:50 Remble album39:00 Favorite rappers39:40 Mental health41:50 Skating43:00 Fame vs. Money44:33 Writing Tragic Tale46:00 Artists he studied47:00 Vans48:20 Life of Mine49:05 Modern music54:00 Goals for the future & evolution1:23:30 Unpopular TruthShout out to https://gold-diggers.com/ for hosting the show!

Zoe Osama joins Jeff Weiss and Free at Gold Diggers to talk about growing up in Los Angeles, with family and musical influence from Baton Rouge, the Bay Area and beyond. He breaks down the behind-the-scenes stories of making "Underrated" with MoneySign Suede, Snoop & E-40, and discusses why West Coast artists don't always get their flowers. He also calls out self-snitching rappers, fake podcasts, and the exploitation of culture for clicks. Plus, Jeff explains why he hates Drake.00:00 Intro1:00 State of LA music3:10 Real Friends6:20 First Music Memories7:15 Growing up in South Central8:00 Suga Free10:12 Motivational Speaker10:54 School11:53 Louisiana Roots14:00 Streets 15:45 Juvenile Hall23:30 MoneySign Suede26:15 Snoop & E-4028:23 Legacy & Integrity 30:44 Unpopular Truth33:20 Drake37:01 Self-Snitching41:30 LA vs. The Valley44:00 The Booty Clap Room45:50 Favorite Movies & Soundtracks50:40 Jobs52:39 Recording Underrated54:00 Navigating the IndustryShout out to https://gold-diggers.com/ for hosting the show!

Myka 9 & Blu sit down together with Jeff Weiss and Rosecrans Vic at Gold Diggers in LA to break down their new collaborative album 'God Takes Care of Babies & Fools.'Shout out to https://gold-diggers.com/ for hosting the show!

Blu joins Jeff Weiss at Gold Diggers to talk about growing up around LA & experiencing the city's wide-ranging history: from Suge Knight trying to sign him to Freestyle Fellowship and Low End Theory. He speaks on his collaborations with Exile, Flying Lotus, Samiyam, Madlib, U-God and more in projects like NoYork! and Her Favorite Color. He also drops knowledge about navigating the industry, both through his experience at Warner Bros. and as an independent artist.00:00 Intro1:06 Upbringing3:15 Biz Markie4:18 Discovering hip-hop & earliest influences7:00 Family history9:00 Going to high school with Miguel11:18 Dunking injury that led to his rap career15:05 Early LA scene15:25 Suge Knight trying to sign him17:27 Meeting Exile and forming a duo19:00 Below The Heavens & label collapse20:15 Aloe Blacc22:07 Warner Bros. deal24:49 NoYork with Flying Lotus, Samiyam, Madlib, and more25:50 Odd Future and Low End Theory26:46 Leaving Warner, going independent27:45 Blog Era28:30 Producing and Writing30:19 Miles32:19 Spirituality36:07 Best LA rappers38:01 State of hip-hop today39:15 Jazz41:51 Freestyle Fellowship44:20 Common46:00 Artistic philosophy47:47 NoYork and Her Favorite Color51:00 Working with U-God54:00 OutroShout out to https://www.gold-diggers.com for hosting the show!#hiphop #rap #la #blu #music #musicindustry

Wallie the Sensei joins Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free at Gold Diggers in LA to talk about his journey from singing in church to dropping “03 Flow” and beyond. He tells the stories of meeting and working with Travis Scott and Future, plus Kendrick Lamar and other Compton legends. With reflections on how Boosie inspired him to stay authentic, the balance between ambition & gratitude and how melody enhances music, this interview reveals Wallie's unique approach to his artistic career.00:00 Bow Wow & Lil Romeo1:59 Lil Boosie Inspiration4:17 Growing up in Compton and moving around L.A.8:05 Finding home outside California9:14 How Compton How Compton shaped him10:20 Starting music14:49 Going to jail and learning from it15:53 Scandalous and 03 Flow21:25 Future & Travis Scott27:39 What Kendrick Lamar Taught Him34:46 Creative process in the studio36:39 Melodic influences38:26 Industry success40:55 Balancing gratitude and ambition43:29 Next albumShout out to https://gold-diggers.com/ for hosting the show!

Legendary Freestyle Fellowship MC Myka 9 joins Jeff Weiss & Rosecrans Vic at Gold Diggers in LA. Myka reflects on the early days of L.A. hip-hop, sharing stories about Eazy-E, 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, meeting Run D.M.C. at Wendy's, and more. From battling at Uncle Jamm's Army parties to rhyming at Radiotron & the Good Life Café scene that birthed Project Blowed, Myka 9 has been around since the genesis and has an interesting perspective on the way local music has evolved. He also shares his thoughts on spirituality, jazz mentorship, and how freestyling became a philosophy as well as a creative approach. Whether you're already tapped into L.A. hip-hop history or not, this episode is full of gems from the past and present. 👉 Don't forget to like, comment & subscribe for more exclusive interviews. 00:00 Intro00:50 Seventh Seal2:23 Introducing melody to rap3:34 Arista Records & Creative Freedom5:30 Early L.A. venues & upbringing10:00 Elements of hip-hop11:30 Freestyling13:00 Jazz mentorship13:55 The next generation of MCs15:30 Run DMC story18:40 Meeting the Beastie Boys22:30 When Hip-Hop was a secret society25:00 N.W.A. & Bone Thugs31:30 Good Life & Project Blowed36:00 Freestyle Fellowship41:00 L.A.'s next wave43:00 Spirituality48:00 Importance of Community50:00 Modern Rap & Innovation, Art vs. Commerce54:00 Advice for Aspiring Rappers56:00 New projects & upcoming music57:00 Final reflectionsShout out to https://www.gold-diggers.com for hosting the show!

Heembeezy sits down with Jeff Weiss & Free at Pro Club in LA to reflect on his journey from Hawthorne & the Inland Empire to music stardom. He opens up about the joys and challenges of fatherhood, his time behind bars, and how bad legal advice almost derailed his career. He also speaks on his viral hits "Face No Book" and "Floccer," how he navigates online controversy, and how he balances his newfound fame. This is one of the most personal and revealing interviews yet from a rising star in West Coast rap. 👉 Don't forget to like, comment & subscribe for more exclusive interviews. 00:00 Intro00:30 Fatherhood4:30 Growing up in L.A. & Inland Empire6:00 Producing & Rapping7:30 Early influences: T-Pain, Plies, Alicia Keys9:00 Learning production10:00 Basketball dreams and competitiveness11:30 Finding discipline in music14:00 Jail21:00 Life after jail23:00 “Floccer” and “Face No Book”25:00 Going viral26:00 Touring and global fanbase27:30 Origins of his biggest songs29:00 Controversy & Internet Hate31:00 Algorithm drama33:00 Staying humble34:00 Final thoughtsShout out to https://www.shopproclub.com for hosting the show!#heembeezy #facenobook #flocka  #la #inlandempire #larap #losangeles #history #music #Interview #HipHop #Rap #LA #POW

The Wu-Tang Clan's Cappadonna joins Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic & Free at Gold Diggers in LA to talk about witnessing Wu-Tang's early success while incarcerated, his nerves during the "C.R.E.A.M." music video shoot, getting his first publishing deal, learning the music industry from RZA and others, and Drake namedropping him on "Tuscan Leather." 👉 Don't forget to like, comment & subscribe for more exclusive interviews. 00:00 Intro00:40 How he got his name3:00 C.R.E.A.M4:55 Early Wu-Tang Success10:00 U-God13:00 C.R.E.A.M Video15:16 Publishing Deal19:50 True Master & Selling Belts24:00 Winter Warz30:00 Jail32:20 Meeting ODB33:34 Meeting RZA35:56 Once Upon a Time in Shaolin37:54 Raekwon & Ghostface Killah39:53 Wu Wear the Garment Renaissance 43:24 When he felt like a professional rapper45:13 Business49:47 Misunderstanding with RZA51:27 Drake namedrop55:20 Unpopular Truth: God1:05:47 How he feels about music nowShout out to https://gold-diggers.com for hosting the show!

The Truth Hurts hosts are back together after summer break to catch up on the latest music news. They meet at Gold Diggers in LA to discuss the Coachella 2026 lineup, Justin Bieber's 'Swag Era,' Young Thug's leaked jail calls, the D4vd case, Charlie Kirk's assassination, Jimmy Kimmel's suspension & all the important stuff. Including: Is Sabrina Carpenter really that horny?00:00 Intro & Gold Diggers Memories2:00 Summer Recap5:40 Jeff’s Book Tour9:00 Coachella 2025 Lineup & Bieber’s Swag Era13:25 Sabrina Carpenter18:00 Young Thug Jail Call Leaks & YSL Fallout29:00 The D4VD Case36:20 Charlie Kirk Assassination & Jimmy Kimmel Suspension43:30 Life updatesThanks to Gold Diggers for sponsoring the show!

Jay Worthy joins Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic & Free at Pro Club in LA to talk about working with George Clinton, keeping the funk alive, meeting Kendrick Lamar and performing at the Pop Out, what makes Compton's music so special, and much more.00:00 Intro00:30 George Clinton 14:08 When he started rapping16:40 Project Blowed19:00 Rap Fandom20:19 Moving to LA23:58 Meeting Kendrick24:38 Compton & Eazy-E27:30 The Pop Out35:50 New Music 39:00 Griselda41:30 Alchemist Advice44:00 Meeting Yams46:00 Collaboration48:09 Suge Knight50:00 Signing to a label52:00 Starting his own label 53:33 Unpopular Truth 55:20 Lightning RoundShout out to http://shopproclub.com for sponsoring the show!

Tommy Gunz joins Jeff Weiss and Free at Pro Club in LA for three Modelos to talk about his life, music, and newfound success. Tommy talks like he raps, and gives unfiltered insights into what it was like growing up in Tulare and Pixley, surviving juvie & jail, having a kid as a teenager and moving to LA as his new music career takes off. 👉 Don't forget to comment & follow for more exclusive interviews. 00:00 Intro1:14 Upbringing8:28 Tulare to Pixley10:37 His parents12:30 ICE raids13:30 Mexican identity14:19 Going to juvie 17:15 Having a kid17:38 What he’s listening to 19:15 Smoking weed19:40 Jail25:35 Starting rapping27:10 Influences28:33 Career taking off so fast29:21 Suga Free32:57 Authenticity33:22 Moving to LA34:42 Signing to a label37:50 Drakeo40:10 What’s misunderstood about him44:20 His Unpopular Truth47:17 Lightning RoundShout out to http://shopproclub.com for sponsoring the show!#TommyGunz #Interview #HipHop #Rap #LA #POW

This week on The Truth Hurts Jeff & Free are joined by the Sultan of Slaps himself: P-Lo. He tells us why he thinks podcasts have ruined humanity. Everybody's just looking for an exploitative sound bite to proliferate via algorithms. But P-Lo still ends up dropping unpopular truth after unpopular truth about the Bay and beyond. There's substance behind his hot takes.Also: plenty of stories about working with legends like E-40, Too $hort, Dr. Dre, what it was like when HBK and Iamsu! blew up, convincing Swaggy P to come to the Warriors, and why you should always live your life like Lil B is watching.00:00 Training for the SF marathon3:06 Master P4:15 Early Bay Area Inspiration7:42 Family background15:56 First song on the radio 17:33 Learning independent hustle from the Bay20:53 The Pack & Larry June 22:34 Lil B & Bieber23:56 Hyphy26:13 Mac Dre’s death27:30 Starting producing30:30 Early producer/rapper career40:12 Iamsu! And HBK blowing up46:12 For the Soil & Representing the Bay48:37 Getting the Key to the City51:06 How podcasts ruined humanity55:46 Lightning Round🔔 Thanks for watching. Subscribe for more in-depth artist interviews. 🙏Hosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic ( @brownbagpodcast  ) & Free ( @FreeWorldOrder  )Sponsored by Pro Club https://shopproclub.com/Edited by Will Hagle

Skrilla ( @paymeskrilla  ) joins Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free at Pro Club in LA. He talks about growing up in Kensington, AKA Zombieland: a neighborhood where it is, infamously, regular but not normal. Skrilla is the self-proclaimed face of Zombieland, cultivating hits from the depths of the underworld and unleashing them to galvanize the next generation of Philly's sound. His eccentric personality, Mexican heritage, and affiliation with the religion Santeria make him a compelling character with a unique perspective that cuts through in his songs. He got started listening to Meek Mill and Lil Wayne and searching for Tyler, the Creator Type Beats, but Skrilla doesn't sound like any of those artists and no one else could possibly sound like him. He also tells the story of how he was selling drugs while breaking high school cross-country records, which is pretty impressive. 🔔 Thanks for watching. Subscribe for more in-depth artist interviews. 🙏00:00 Intro00:30 Growing up in Kensington2:00 Upbringing5:37 Mexican heritage7:42 First favorite rappers11:22 Music influences13:06 Early recordings14:23 Dual life: sports & streets16:18 Santeria16:28 Underworld album25:44 Meaning behind his music27:46 Philly identity32:21 Relationships, fame37:20 Kensington’s influence42:17 Lightning RoundHosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic ( @brownbagpodcast  ) & Free ( @FreeWorldOrder  )Sponsored by Pro Club https://shopproclub.com/Edited by Will Hagle

G Perico joins Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free at Pro Club in LA to discuss growing up in LA, the difference in gang activity in the '90s vs. now, music vs. hustling, advice he got from A$AP Yams and Nipsey Hussle, gambling with his life, his favorite LA albums, Birria Mac & Cheese, and much more.00:00 Intro1:24 Birria Mac & Cheese7:34 Favorite Taco Shop9:44 Where his name came from10:15 Commas with DJ Drama11:34 Writing process12:44 Recording with Nipsey Hussle17:44 Evolution of G Perico19:53 G Shit era22:13 Bussin’23:23 G before the rapping25:15 Music around the house28:15 Upbringing30:30 Violence in the ‘90s32:00 Gang activity then vs. now34:40 Music vs. Hustling36:00 Starting rapping38:00 Advice from A$AP Yams39:16 Early rap heroes42:15 Navigating the industry early on45:19 Thinking he’d be dead by 2047:06 Gambling with his life49:12 This is a blue t-shirt51:21 Entrepreneurial sense54:18 Writing movie scripts55:19 Unpopular Truth57:31 5 Favorite LA Albums58:29 Who He’s Listening To Now59:20 Unexpected Artist He Likes58:46 What Celebrity has the best hair?59:25 Describe His Music In One Word59:30 Dream Collab59:33 Favorite Sample1:01:28 Book, Movie & Album Recommendations1:02:10 Favorite Spanish Word1:02:15 Favorite Freeway1:02:20 Most LA Thing About Him1:02:53 Advice for the next generation1:04:11 Money & Music1:05:40 Signing to Roc Nation1:12:20 Music vs. BusinessHosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic ( @brownbagpodcast ) & Free ( @FreeWorldOrder )Sponsored by Pro Club: https://shopproclub.com/Get Jeff Weiss' book 'Waiting for Britney Spears': https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374606145/waitingforbritneyspears/Edited by Will Hagle

Cuco ( @cuco ) joins Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free at Pro Club in LA to discuss growing up in Hawthorne, CA like other musical legends Tyler the Creator and The Beach Boys, where skating, hardcore, Latin, psychedelic & DIY music shaped his unique sound. He tells stories about blowing up through a viral song on Twitter, his wild first acid trip in high school listening to Tame Impala, and bad experiences with THC. He also talks about his favorite conspiracy theories, his musical influences, and dream cars. Like Jeff, Cuco is a proud hater. The Truth Hurts.00:00 Intro1:00 Growing up in Hawthorne4:30 Skating10:44 Upbringing11:05 Social Media12:58 Comedy15:30 Blowing up at age 1716:30 His sound22:00 Conspiracies25:48 Drugs36:52 Marching Band38:52 Bad Trips44:37 Evolution of sound46:56 Soul Music53:00 Mexican music55:00 Authenticity in music57:13 Influences growing up1:00:40 Unpopular Truth1:01:52 Dream Cars1:12:20 Touring1:14:55 What He’s Most Proud Of1:16:35 Pop musicHosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic ( @brownbagpodcast ) & Free ( @FreeWorldOrder )Sponsored by Pro Club: https://shopproclub.com/Get Jeff Weiss' book 'Waiting for Britney Spears': https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374606145/waitingforbritneyspears/Edited by Will Hagle#cuco #la #music #podcast #interview

Nino Paid joins Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free at Pro Club in LA to discuss how growing up in Landover, MD shaped his sound. His songs like “Pain & Possibilities,” “Money Problems,” and “Joey Story” are known for being raw and emotional, and Nino Paid opens up in this interview about his foster care experience, his love life, fatherhood and more. He also shares a shocking unpopular truth about BBLs.00:00 Intro00:29 Growing Up in Landover4:00 Family environment5:20 Advice from his father6:00 First performance in 3rd grade 6:50 Foster care experience9:20 Honesty in music12:30 Pain & Possibilities16:30 Money Problems18:50 Fame and success20:17 DMV Music22:05 Eminem23:29 Play this at my funeral23:51 Joey Story24:04 Latin music24:29 Unpopular Truth25:34 BBLs30:40 Love life32:10 Atlanta32:35 Writing while locked up33:30 Cap, Ronny & Webby35:18 Baltimore36:10 Signing to a label36:50 Goals for the future37:45 What he wants people to take from his musicHosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic ( @brownbagpodcast  ) & Free ( @FreeWorldOrder  )Sponsored by Pro Club: https://shopproclub.com/Get Jeff Weiss' book 'Waiting for Britney Spears': https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374606145/waitingforbritneyspears/Edited by Will Hagle#ninopaid #dmv #la #music #podcast #interview

Musician and producer Eyedress ( ⁨@eyedress⁩ ) joins Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free to talk about growing up between Phoenix and Manila, his viral success with “Jealous,” and fatherhood. He talks about collaborating with Harmony Korine, Chad Hugo, N8NOFACE, Na-Kel Smith and more. Plus, how skateboarding shaped his musical taste, record labels misunderstanding his rap songs, his favorite David Lynch movie and much more.00:00 - Intro02:45 - Harmony Korine06:00 - Growing Up in Phoenix09:30 - Philippines & US 12:20 - Upbringing14:30 - Getting Signed, Dropped & Rediscovered18:00 - LA Wildfires22:00 - Early Music Scene in Manila & Low End Theory25:00 - Lil DMT30:00 - Angry music with N8NOFACE33:00 - Punk Bands & OC Music Scene35:39 Lightning RoundHosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic ( @brownbagpodcast  ) & Free ( @FreeWorldOrder  )Sponsored by Pro ClubGet Jeff Weiss' book 'Waiting for Britney Spears'

Ohgeesy joins Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free at Pro Club in LA. He talks about growing up in East Hollywood, graffiti, the influence Shoreline Mafia had on a new generation in LA, and his plans for the future with both Shoreline and his solo career.00:00 Paid N Full00:40 Shoreline vs. Solo Projects2:30 Upbringing3:43 Graffiti 6:00 Getting into music7:20 Musty8:20 Shoreline Mafia formation10:50 Geekaleek11:15 Meditation13:11 Business15:55 Inspirations17:15 Parenthood18:30 Writing19:30 Three Six Mafia20:55 Shoreline in 201726:28 New Ohgeesy album28:20 Coachella29:13 Fame30:50 Shoreline debut album32:28 Shoreline reunion35:27 Name Ohgeesy37:55 Who he’d make music with39:57 Mexican background45:15 Who he’s listening to now47:42 Advice for young artistsHosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic ( @brownbagpodcast ) & Free ( @FreeWorldOrder )Sponsored by Pro ClubProduced/edited by Will Hagle

ZeelooperZ joins Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free at Pro Club in LA. He talks about growing up in Detroit, being drawn to painting, art and music, working with Danny Brown, Earl Sweatshirt, HiTech, Valee, Trash Talk and more.00:00 Intro00:46 Growing up in Detroit1:34 The Bay and Detroit Connection3:29 Upbringing7:10 Painting & Art8:09 Becoming a musician13:07 Musical influences15:53 Danny Brown17:6 Money and Art23:26 Finding his voice25:46 Breakthrough moment27:08 What he hasn’t been able to convey yet28:30 Mushrooms32:46 Taking art serious34:05 Navigating the industry35:57 Moving to LA38:29 Sobriety39:21 Earl Sweatshirt43:52 HiTech45:38 Valee48:35 Trash Talk50:58 Music recommendations56:33 How he stays sane59:05 Painting1:01:27 Unpopular TruthHosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic, & Free.Sponsored by Pro ClubProduced/edited by Will Hagle

Lefty Gunplay joins Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free at Pro Club in LA on the day his new album 'Can't Get Right' dropped. He talks about his journey from incarceration to musical acclaim, detailing how he found purpose in rap, overcame personal demons, and is now committed to giving back to his community. He shares stories about working with Kendrick Lamar on "TV Off," rebranding from "Lefty Gunplay" to just "Lefty," his surprising love for Taylor Swift, and much more.00:00 Intro00:10 Can't Get Right1:19 Loving Rap4:55 Upbringing6:38 Origin of Lefty Gunplay7:37 Being famous9:26 Working with Kendrick on 'TV Off'12:10 Music he grew up on16:34 Changing his lifestyle17:41 Reading books18:25 What surprised him getting out of jail20:51 Fatherhood23:45 Wanting to make a difference27:00 Singing like Jeremih28:16 Vulnerability in his music36:37 Navigating the industry40:56 Lefty's Unpopular Truth41:58 Jeff's Book43:42 Women46:43 Drakeo tribute show48:36 Breakthrough moment50:28 What he's listening to now52:00 New music & LA1:00:08 Lefty's futureHosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic ( @brownbagpodcast  ) & Free ( @FreeWorldOrder  )Sponsored by Pro ClubProduced/edited by Will Hagle

Ralfy the Plug joins Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free at Pro Club in LA. He talks about he and his brother Drakeo's upbringing in LA, from jerk music to skateboarding and early recording. He also touches on the Stinc Team's influence, from "Mr. Get Dough" to Tyler the Creator's "THAT GUY" and beyond.00:00 Intro00:30 03 Greedo1:40 Kenny Beats Studio3:05 Producers vs. Rappers7:35 Early recording9:18 Influences10:35 2 Greedy origins11:30 Family11:56 Jerkin12:52 Skateboarding 13:30 Jail18:00 Stinc Team origins26:45 LA upbringing28:30 “Mr. Get Dough”31:30 Experiencing Popularity 33:22 Business40:01 Influence on fan base42:06 Lingo43:14 Drake vs. Kendrick44:40 Using lyrics in court48:00 Lyrical rappers vs. clout rappers52:06 How Drakeo would have felt about current events53:12 Musical output55:29 Love Live Tribute songs59:30 Jail1:00:34 Tyler the Creator1:03:50 Unreleased Drakeo music1:11:45 Running a label1:17:37 What he’s listening to now1:18:30 Abbott Elementary mentioning Drakeo1:19:40 Stinc Team influence1:20:22 The TruthHosted by Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic ( @brownbagpodcast  ) & Free ( @FreeWorldOrder  )Sponsored by Pro ClubProduced/edited by Will Hagle

03 Greedo takes over the show as the new co-host to ask Jeff, Vic & Free: does hip-hop still exist in 2025? If so, why aren't LA radio stations playing him and Drakeo?He also talks about his collaborations with Mustard, Kaytranada & Mach-Hommy, how shrooms have impacted his spirituality, and his plans for the future in music & fashion. 00:00 Intro1:45 Drakeo the Ruler 9:23 LA Politics12:15 Mental recession 15:12 “Out the Slums”19:01 Working with Mustard19:52 Dream collab21:38 Kaytranada & Mach-Hommy24:39 How his music has helped people26:08 Hella Greedy31:00 Detroit proposal32:04 Who would play him in a movie33:00 Fashion34:53 Crip I’m Sexy38:19 Spirituality39:22 Drugs41:45 California47:30 Plans for the future52:06 Does hip-hop still exist?Sponsored by Pro Club📲 FOLLOW 📲The Truth Hurts on IGJeff WeissRosecrans VicFreeProduced/edited by Will Hagle

Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free hate podcasts, so they started one. In the inaugural episode of The Truth Hurts, the three hosts share stories about how local LA rappers like Drakeo the Ruler and 03 Greedo led them to be close friends & collaborators. They also debate important topics like Diddy vs. Suge Knight, Bhad Bhabie vs. Alabama Barker, and Justin Bieber vs. Justin Timberlake. Each of the hosts also share their Unpopular Truths and their Top 5 Rappers of all time.00:00 Intro00:34 Diddy, Player Hating, Suge Knight5:07 Game stories8:31 Free intro9:45 How Free met Drakeo the Ruler14:31 Being a female from Bakersfield in the industry 16:50 Rosecrans Vic intro27:40 Jeff Weiss intro32:00 Justin Bieber34:20 Jeff’s Unpopular Truth: Gatekeepers were good35:56 Bhad Bhabie vs. Alabama Barker43:21 Free’s Unpopular Truth46:50 Vic’s Unpopular Truth48:54 Free’s Top 554:11 Vic’s Top 51:06:57 Jeff’s Top 5Sponsored by ⁠Pro Club⁠📲 FOLLOW 📲⁠The Truth Hurts on IG⁠⁠Jeff Weiss⁠⁠Rosecrans Vic⁠⁠Free⁠Produced/edited by Will Hagle

The Truth Hurts is a new podcast on the POW network. Hosts Jeff Weiss (POW), Rosecrans Vic (Brown Bag, Power 106) & Free (FreeWorldOrder) sit down with musicians to break down their art, life and career from an honest & music-first perspective.The Truth Hurts is the antithesis of clout-chasing gossip podcasts that purport to cover hip-hop, but only serve to cause drama and demonization. It's a West Coast-centric show featuring journalists who've been embedded for years in the local scene, but it covers topics and personalities from the broader American culture. New episodes drop every week -- follow The Truth Hurts now so you don't miss anything.Sponsored by Pro Club.