Hip Hop Podcast

Russ: Why Authenticity Outlasts the Algorithm

Russ sits down with Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free to dish on LaRussell, Roc Nation distro, demystifying indie rap and more for the latest episode…

Feb 23 • Staff

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

$tupid Young on meeting Drakeo before rap, TikTok, meeting 50 Cent and much more.

Feb 18 • Staff

The Truth Hurts: Zoe Osama

Zoe Osama breaks down why West Coast artists don't always get their flowers, calls out "fake podcasts," and tells stories of collaborating with…

Nov 4, 2025 • Jeff Weiss

The Truth Hurts: Skrilla

Skrilla, the latest guest on The Truth Hurts, talks about growing up in Kensington, AKA Zombieland: a neighborhood where it is, infamously, regular but…

Jul 22, 2025 • Jeff Weiss

Shots Fired Back -- W/ Guest Saul Williams

It's been a long time...

Nov 23, 2015 • Jeff Weiss

Shots Fired, Episode 77: Sage Francis

Like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, we are back.

Jul 28, 2014 • Jeff Weiss

Shots Fired, Episode 75: Only That Real ft. IAMSU!

As mentioned yesterday, Richmond's own IAMSU!

Jul 1, 2014 • Jeff Weiss

Shots Fired Video: Respect the Architect ft. Blueprint

The next episode of Shots Fired drops tomorrow, featuring Blueprint.

Jun 23, 2014 • Jeff Weiss

Shots Fired, Episode 72: The History of Jin

After several years spent becoming a household name in Hong Kong, Jin's back on U.S.

Jun 5, 2014 • Jeff Weiss

Shots Fired, Episode 70: Bay Bridged ft. Clyde Carson

The new Shots Fired is here to appease your workday melancholy and fill the void of bad Macklemore jokes.

May 28, 2014 • Jeff Weiss

Shots Fired, Episode 70: Radio Heads ft. The Baka Boyz

As mentioned yesterday, our 70th episode of Shots Fired features LA hip-hop radio legends, The Baka Boyz.

May 20, 2014 • Jeff Weiss

Shots Fired, Episode 69: "So It Goes" ft. Ratking

The New York rap trio Ratking (Wiki, Hak, & Sporting Life) ran up through the Cosmic Zoo shortly after their Coachella performance.

May 9, 2014 • Jeff Weiss

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