<![CDATA[POW MAG: Truth Hurts Podcast]]>https://www.powmag.net/s/podcasthttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XLH6!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc0cdb598-fa40-4174-b66a-bc3f42628d88_1080x1080.pngPOW MAG: Truth Hurts Podcasthttps://www.powmag.net/s/podcastSubstackMon, 31 Aug 2026 06:42:58 GMT<![CDATA[OVRKAST. On The Truth Hurts]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/ovrkast-on-the-truth-hurtshttps://www.powmag.net/p/ovrkast-on-the-truth-hurtsSat, 01 Aug 2026 23:03:47 GMTOakland producer and rapper OVRKAST. sits down with Jeff Weiss and Mz.Free on The Truth Hurts podcast for a wide-ranging conversation that breaks down what it was actually like to land beats on Drake's album, why he locked himself in the studio for four months to make a project, learning how to rap, the Bay Area beat scene that raised him, and his new album "striking."

]]><![CDATA[OTM On The Truth Hurts]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/otm-on-the-truth-hurtshttps://www.powmag.net/p/otm-on-the-truth-hurtsSat, 01 Aug 2026 23:00:36 GMTLA duo OTM (Duffy & BluePesos) talk reconnecting with Ralfy the Plug and the rest of the Stinc Team, working with Remble, and building a fully independent empire.

They also open up about Drakeo the Ruler: who he really was, what he taught them in the studio, the eerie story behind his final verse on "Cliffhanger," recording from jail on 'Thank You For Using GTL' and why his once-in-a-generation legacy still drives everything they do.

Plus: Tupac vs. Biggie, the worst trends in rap, and, of course, the lightning round.

]]><![CDATA[Big Sad 1900 On The Truth Hurts]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/big-sad-1900-on-the-truth-hurtshttps://www.powmag.net/p/big-sad-1900-on-the-truth-hurtsSat, 01 Aug 2026 22:59:01 GMTOn this episode of The Truth Hurts, Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic, and Mz Free sit down with West LA rapper Big Sad 1900 for a career-spanning conversation that gets much deeper than simply music. He breaks down the concept behind his upcoming double-disc album — built around a piece of advice from Nipsey Hussle about choosing between being at peace with yourself or at war with the world — and digs into his reality-rap approach, the "Midnight in..." series, his beef-turned-respect history with Blueface, and why LA gang politics still keep collaborations from happening even when the talent is there.

He also opens up about Nipsey's influence on his life and career, the moment he found out Nip was killed, and his relationship with the late Drakeo the Ruler, including the night Drakeo stood up for him in the studio against industry pressures not to work together.

In addition, Sad talks about the gang injunction his La Cienega Heights neighborhood got in 1987, and the rapid gentrification that's changed the area beyond recognition. He gets candid about childhood trauma, his mother's addiction, the anger that led him to self-harm as a teenager, an attempted murder charge at sixteen, and the therapy that turned his life around at Boys Republic in Chino. There's also a lightning round covering his favorite Tupac song, his dream and nightmare blunt rotations, his most regretted tattoo, and what's next.

]]><![CDATA[Blxst On The Truth Hurts]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/blxst-on-the-truth-hurtshttps://www.powmag.net/p/blxst-on-the-truth-hurtsSat, 01 Aug 2026 17:40:14 GMTIt's been two years since Blxst dropped a full-length project. Now, he's back with 'Labor of Love,' his new album fully produced by himself.

The LA rapper, singer, songwriter and producer joins Rosecrans Vic, Jeff Weiss & Mz.Free on the Truth Hurts podcast to break down his creative vision behind 'Labor of Love,' and why it's the most vulnerable he's ever been. He opens up about his life, explaining how fatherhood helped him find himself, and how he's changed since we last heard from him.

Blxst also traces his origins as a producer, telling the stories behind hit songs like "Chosen," working with Kendrick Lamar, and wanting to become the next Raphael Saadiq or Quincy Jones. He also touches on the controversy surrounding P-Lo producing a beat for Drake, and why he'd probably do the same if the opportunity presented itself.

]]><![CDATA[Cash Cobain On The Truth Hurts]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/cash-cobain-on-the-truth-hurtshttps://www.powmag.net/p/cash-cobain-on-the-truth-hurtsSat, 01 Aug 2026 17:37:30 GMTCash Cobain, the King of Sexy Drill, joins Jeff Weiss & Mz.Free in LA for a conversation about his art and life on The Truth Hurts podcasts.

Cash Cobain was born in the South Bronx, the same place as hip-hop. He grew up in the 50 Cent era, taught himself to make beats in FL Studio at age 9 and started recording songs when Pop Smoke was changing the face of New York. Now, his original sound defines the city.

Inspired by Drake and Future, with a simplistic, minimalist spin, Cash Cobain says he makes songs because “I want people to dance and feel sexy.” He likes having a good time. Even the studio sessions are a party. His beats draw from whatever sample gives him that mood. He chops up everything and lets his label deal with the clearance formalities. He says, “I’m not emotional. Beats will make me cry, though.”

He also claims “Everything in life is based on a woman,” and uses his lyrics to describe his encounters and desires with specific females. He breaks down his approach to writing about women, and how his lyrics could be misconstrued.

Cash Cobain also tells the story of going to the studio with Justin Bieber to lay down his verse on “SWAG,” recording his hit song “fisherrr,” and working with Ice Spice and PinkPantheress. Make sure you watch to see exactly why he’s so afraid of aliens, and why someone in this podcast studio could, in fact, be a shapeshifter from another planet.

]]><![CDATA[Domo Genesis On The Truth Hurts]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/domo-genesis-on-the-truth-hurtshttps://www.powmag.net/p/domo-genesis-on-the-truth-hurtsMon, 25 May 2026 18:31:25 GMTIn the early years of Odd Future, Domo Genesis offered a grounding and relatable presence. If Tyler and Hodgy constantly made off-color and provocative jokes, Domo was always the group member who seemed like the best hang. The laid back stoner little brother in the tradition of Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y. And the Tyler'-produced Rolling Papers and the Alchemist-produced No Idols remain blog-era classics.

Over a decade later, Domo remains the same cool, charming, and thoughtful artist. He’s continued to refine his craft while harnessing a philosophical streak and taking up long-distance running. On the latest episode of the Truth Hurts, the Inglewood native came through Gold-Diggers to talk to Jeff and Free about deleting his social media accounts, disappearing to travel and connect with nature for a year, and his newfound running addiction.

Domo also touches on Odd Future’s early years, meeting Tyler, The Creator, making No Idols with Alchemist, the meaning behind his SCRAM! album title, major labels vs. staying independent, Young Thug, Tupac, self-doubt, music as therapy, and the importance of not riding coattails.

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]]><![CDATA["I'm My Own Man, Can't Nobody Tell Me Nothin'" An Interview With DaBoii]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/im-my-own-man-cant-nobody-tell-mehttps://www.powmag.net/p/im-my-own-man-cant-nobody-tell-meSat, 16 May 2026 20:13:26 GMTLast month, the Truth Hurts squad flew up to the Bay Area to commandeer EMPIRE headquarters for a sit down conversation with DaBoii, one of the most influential Bay Area rappers of the last decade. With just three words, “Bitch I’m DaBoii,” the Vallejo rapper ushered in the new sound of the West Coast on the 2017 smash “Calvin Cambridge.”

Before their hiatus, the SOB X RBE crew carried the spirit of the soil into the next generation while drawing from outside influences in LA and Chicago. During his Truth Hurts interview, the rapper born Wayman Barrow broke down his solo career, how he, Slimmy B and Yhung T.O. 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.

One of music’s most levelheaded, principled artists, DaBoii talked to us about resisting the industry and society’s constant pull to make artists sell out for clout. He also talked about changing the game like Steph Curry or Raphael from Ninja Turtles. Of course, there are stories about smoking with Snoop Dogg and being in the studio with Kendrick Lamar while making “Paramedic!” for the Black Panther soundtrack.

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]]><![CDATA[The Truth Hurts Podcast: 1Umbrella ]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/1umbrellahttps://www.powmag.net/p/1umbrellaSun, 10 May 2026 18:00:18 GMTEarlier in the month, the Truth Hurts congressional caucus (Jeff Weiss x Mz. Free) flew up to Empire HQ for a sit down with 1Umbrella, the best Bay Area supergroup since Mob Figaz.

Comprised of five of San Francisco and Oakland’s most original rappers—ALLBLACK, 22nd Jim, Lil Bean, Lil Yee and Zaybang—1Umbrella exemplify the unique creative spirit and independent hustle of their region. 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.

On this episode, 1Umbrella break down how the Bay has changed since they grew up, how hyphy was dangerous, why almost everyone took 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, get into conspiracy theories about aliens and underwater civilizations, and explain why there is never a need for gimmicks.

]]><![CDATA[The Truth Hurts Podcast: Akon]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/the-truth-hurts-podcast-akonhttps://www.powmag.net/p/the-truth-hurts-podcast-akonTue, 28 Apr 2026 20:00:22 GMTFrom “Lonely” to “Locked Up” and beyond, Akon has provided a consistent soundtrack of hit songs throughout his thirty-year career. The Senegalese-American singer (“not a rapper,” in his words, though he writes raps for others) grew up in New Jersey and honed his musical craft through exposure to artists like his percussionist father, Mor Thiam, and the Fugees.

On the latest episode of The Truth Hurts podcast, Akon explains how the loneliness of jail helped him write his first hit songs. He tells the story of Lil’ Zane discovering him and leading to him signing a record deal in 1995. He also breaks down his A&R approach, including lessons he learned from Steve Rifkind, the writing of “Lonely” and “Locked Up,” 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.

]]><![CDATA[The Truth Hurts: Gashi]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/the-truth-hurts-gashihttps://www.powmag.net/p/the-truth-hurts-gashiWed, 22 Apr 2026 01:13:14 GMTA heads up for our new subscribers: POW MAG offers a weekly podcast, The Truth Hurts, in which our executive editor and founder, Jeff Weiss and co-hosts Rosecrans Vic and Mz. Free, interview the leading figures in hip-hop and pop culture. Previous guests have included Lefty Gunplay, 03 Greedo, Skrilla, Shyne, Cappadonna, Ralfy the Plug, Ohgeesy, Ras Kass, and many more.

You can find all of them at the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/@TheTruthHurtsShow

Today’s episode features Gashi, one of the most interesting people on the planet. The Libya-born, Brooklyn-raised rapper/pop polymath talks about returning to his hip-hop roots for his new album "The Killah Whales of Gotham 2," the advice that Adele gave him that changed his life, signing his favorite rapper and best friend, and becoming an ORCA.

He breaks down his story of how he ended up signing with Roc Nation, making a country album before Post Malone, finding success as an independent artist, and working as a garbage man before he started making music.

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. It’s a wild ride. You can watch the episode above, but please follow The Truth Hurts on:

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]]><![CDATA[Blazzy]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/blazzyhttps://www.powmag.net/p/blazzyTue, 14 Apr 2026 18:12:00 GMTNothing 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!

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]]><![CDATA[Shyne]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/shynehttps://www.powmag.net/p/shyneTue, 07 Apr 2026 18:06:00 GMTLegendary 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.

Shyne performs his first-ever live concert, May 2nd at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn.

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]]><![CDATA[Mickey Avalon]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/mickey-avalonhttps://www.powmag.net/p/mickey-avalonTue, 31 Mar 2026 17:10:00 GMTMickey 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 his crew the Dyslexic Speedreaders (Simon Rex/Dirt Nasty, and Andre Legacy).

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.

Mickey Avalon is performing on the 20th anniversary tour of his self-titled debut LP this summer. Check out his IG for dates: https://www.instagram.com/mickey_avalon/

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]]><![CDATA[Fatboi Sharif]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/fatboi-sharif-44dhttps://www.powmag.net/p/fatboi-sharif-44dTue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMTThis 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 thetruthhurts@powmag.net 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

]]><![CDATA[Mavi on Drakeo, Gibbs/Alchemist, & Running for Mayor]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/mavi-on-drakeo-gibbsalchemist-and-803https://www.powmag.net/p/mavi-on-drakeo-gibbsalchemist-and-803Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMTMavi, 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.

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00:00 Cold Open

00:19 Intro for the Mayor

00:52 Living in Charlotte

1:38 Howard University

2:18 Musical upbringing

5:32 Being rebellious & getting sober

10:34 Touring with Freddie Gibbs & Alchemist

13:00 Drakeo the Ruler is like Rakim

15:47 Influences

17:44 Jazz

20:11 Commercialization of Hip-hop

22:29 Rebellion

28:29 Rap media is wrestling

38:52 First in Flight album

41:00 Charlotte Rap Scene

43:30 Millennial Nostalgia 

46:22 LaMelo’s tattoos

47:07 Lightning Round


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]]><![CDATA[HoodTrophy Bino]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/hoodtrophy-bino-318https://www.powmag.net/p/hoodtrophy-bino-318Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMTHoodTrophy 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 Intro

1:29 Growing up in Palmdale

5:18 Moving to LA

8:05 Soulja Boy

10:30 Boosie

13:12 Chrisean Rock

15:50 Now That’s TV & ‘Deja Vu’ & Chasing Clout

28:44 Future, Toxic Relationships & Loving Women Too Much

40:04 Working with Hit-Boy & Lefty Gunplay

43:25 Why he left LA for Miami

45:30 Touring with Rio Da Yung OG

47:00 Breaking the Generational Curse

51:01 Unpopular Truth

52:30 What his legacy would be

54:22 Lightning roundShout out to https://www.gold-diggers.com/ for hosting the show!Email thetruthhurts@powmag.net 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

]]><![CDATA[Russ Interview: Why Authenticity Outlasts the Algorithm]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/russ-interview-why-authenticity-outlasts-e9dhttps://www.powmag.net/p/russ-interview-why-authenticity-outlasts-e9dTue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMTRuss 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 & Gratitude

5:49 Advice

7:12 LaRussell

9:35 Independence

12:46 Demystifying recording

30:57 Roc Nation callout, money vs. art

38:58 Authenticity

44:36 Monolithic culture

57:52 Being a white rapper

1:08:48 Lightning round

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]]><![CDATA[$tupid Young: "I want to be the Asian Jay-Z"]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/tupid-young-i-want-to-be-the-asian-e99https://www.powmag.net/p/tupid-young-i-want-to-be-the-asian-e99Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMTLong 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 Ruler

17:41 - 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 Rappers

36:57 - Staying independent: following Nipsey's blueprint 

39:42 - Meeting 50 Cent

43:58 - Unpopular Truth

49:13 - Lightning Round

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]]><![CDATA[Maxo on Drakeo, NBA Youngboy, Alchemist, & Why He Never Fit In with the Industry]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/maxo-on-drakeo-nba-youngboy-alchemist-127https://www.powmag.net/p/maxo-on-drakeo-nba-youngboy-alchemist-127Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMTMaxo 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.

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00:00 Not Fitting the Industry

02:20 Growing Up in Pomona & Inland Empire 

03:45 Why LA Is the Worst City to Party In

05:24 Family, Working-Class Parents & Being the Middle Child

06:58 Parenting, Attention & Raising Kids in the Screen Era

08:18 Finding his voice in music

11:51 Gatekeepers & Algorithms

16:05 Earliest Musical Influences

18:09 Being Different, Moving Between Worlds

19:44 Basketball, Discipline & Staying in Your Lane

22:16 Fitting Everywhere and Nowhere at the Same Time

23:18 Early Influences: Bay, Hyphy, Wayne, DOOM & Mixtapes

26:14 LA’s Jazz History, Central Ave & Cultural Memory

29:07 Why Most Music Biopics Are Bullsh*t

35:13 Complexity, Kendrick, NBA YoungBoy & Expression

40:26 What Actually Inspires the Sound

47:06 Losing the Monoculture (Chappelle, Boondocks, TV)

51:08 Def Jam: Creative Frustration & Industry Reality

54:20 Trend-Chasing Labels & Refusing to Compromise

56:13 No Regrets, Staying Pure & Owning the Work

]]><![CDATA[LaRussell on meeting Jay-Z, Kyrie buying his album, Super Bowl performance & more]]>https://www.powmag.net/p/larussell-on-meeting-jay-z-kyrie-c26https://www.powmag.net/p/larussell-on-meeting-jay-z-kyrie-c26Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMTLaRussell 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!

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