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Domo Genesis On The Truth Hurts

POW MAG — Mon, 25 May 2026 18:31:25 GMT

In 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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"I'm My Own Man, Can't Nobody Tell Me Nothin'" An Interview With DaBoii

POW MAG — Sat, 16 May 2026 20:13:26 GMT

Last 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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The Truth Hurts Podcast: 1Umbrella

POW MAG — Sun, 10 May 2026 18:00:18 GMT

Earlier 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.

The Truth Hurts Podcast: Akon

POW MAG — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:00:22 GMT

From “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.

The Truth Hurts: Gashi

POW MAG — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:13:14 GMT

A 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:

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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:

Blazzy

POW MAG — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:12:00 GMT

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.

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Shyne

POW MAG — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:06:00 GMT

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.

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

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Mickey Avalon

POW MAG — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:10:00 GMT

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 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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Fatboi Sharif

POW MAG — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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 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

Mavi on Drakeo, Gibbs/Alchemist, & Running for Mayor

POW MAG — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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.

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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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HoodTrophy Bino

POW MAG — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

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 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

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Russ Interview: Why Authenticity Outlasts the Algorithm

POW MAG — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

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.

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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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$tupid Young: "I want to be the Asian Jay-Z"

POW MAG — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

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 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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Maxo on Drakeo, NBA Youngboy, Alchemist, & Why He Never Fit In with the Industry

POW MAG — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

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.

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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

LaRussell on meeting Jay-Z, Kyrie buying his album, Super Bowl performance & more

POW MAG — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

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: Going Viral, Missy Elliott, Twitter Controversy, Label Drama & Ageism in Rap

POW MAG — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:20:28 GMT

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

POW MAG — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT

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.

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00:00 Max B

5:50 New York Rappers

7:30 Meeting Your Heroes

9:20 Drugs

10:10 Yeezy Boots

12:00 Favorite Cities

17:00 Cats

21:08 Prison & Fake Rappers

24:20 Streamers

25:30 Kanye

26:24 Parenting

29:22 Slitherman

31:00 God & Dinosaurs

34:00 Gangs

35:00 Bakersfield & Free

42:08 Drakeo

43:35 Feeling Happy

44:38 State of America today

45:50 Conspiracies and Epstein

50:00 Other rappers

52:00 Playing real instruments

54:30 Drinking

58:00 John Fetterman

1:01:00 Britney Spears

1:01:35 Everybody trying to go viral

1:04:40 Making music

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Baron Davis (AKA Bart Oatmeal)

POW MAG — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

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.

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00:00 Intro

00:45 Origins of Bart Oatmeal

1:36 Growing up in LA

4:44 Representing LA in basketball

8:49 Rappers who can hoop

12:28 Film career

17:28 The LA Story he wants to tell

19:50 LA Riots

23:39 Basketball as escape & responsibility

26:13 Grandmother’s influence and avoiding street life

28:41 New Orleans

39:22 Bay Area

41:08 Working with Royce Da 5’9”

41:21 New York & taking music seriously

46:50 Refining Bart Oatmeal’s sound

54:29 Ranking NBA Rappers

57:58 Dancing with the Stars

59:56 Favorite New York Rappers

1:05:00 Outro

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All City Jimmy

POW MAG — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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!

Ras Kass

POW MAG — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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!