Hip-Hop High Society

A platform created to uplift independent artists and put you on to some dope music in the process.

Hip-Hop High Society is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 83 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Hip-Hop High Society, a arts show with 83 episodes published.

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  Episode #112

  OutKast Lawsuit, Hip-Hop Media Bias & Meek Mill |Roundtable Ep.112

  Sep 25, 20261h 53mS1

  Send us Fan Mail Hip-Hop Media's Breaking Point: The Drake-Kendrick Fallout Mal’s recent take on the AZ Chike and Kendrick Lamar dynamic got absolutely roasted, suggesting fans are tired of biased media taking sides. We debate if the 'frenemies' narrative has exhausted listeners and if it's becoming impossible for music journalists to maintain objectivity when their personal networks are still tangled in the fallout of that massive feud. ⚖️ OutKast vs. ovrkast: Legacy Protection or Petty Overreach? We dive into the trademark dispute between the legendary disbanded duo OutKast and solo artist ovrkast. With a supposedly broken agreement regarding a name change deadline, was agreeing to the change a naive mistake by the newcomer? We discuss whether this lawsuit is a necessary step to protect a legendary brand or a petty overreach over a common dictionary word. Hip-Hop Blogs: Compromised or Chasing the Algorithm? Are modern hip-hop blogs genuinely compromised by paid PR campaigns and bot networks, or is the synchronized posting across platforms just a symptom of an algorithm-chasing echo chamber? We analyze the current state of hip-hop media curation and if the authenticity is gone. The Young Guru Leak: The Death of Creative Integrity? Young Guru described a rare "fuckup" at the 2025 FADER Fort where a Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar remix leaked early. Does this story highlight a bygone golden age of creative integrity, or does the mere fact that it happened signal that the industry’s guardrails have completely eroded, leaving unreleased work vulnerable to exposure? ️ Do We Owe Meek Mill an Apology? Looking at the recent internet discourse and shifting public opinions, we ask the tough question: Is it time to issue a public apology to Meek Mill? We discuss the changing narratives surrounding the Philly legend. ‍♂️ Crash Dummy of the Week: Aries Spears We unpack this week's "Crash Dummy," Aries Spears. We dive into his latest internet antics and comments that somehow had the hip-hop community uttering the phrase, "How dare you make me agree with Vlad." Dub or Dud Live Review - No Feelinz P It is time for our live review segment where we give a simple thumbs up or down alongside constructive criticism. This week, we are reacting to Cleveland artist No Feelinz P and his track "Float." Tune in to see if this track is heating up the streets or falling completely flat. Ear to the Streets: Announcements & Tours We wrap up the show highlighting the week's biggest album announcements—including upcoming projects from Tee Grizzley, DDG, Trae Tha Truth & Mozzy, and Che Noir/Havoc—and rate our excitement levels from 1-5. Plus, we look ahead to upcoming live shows from Logic & G-Eazy, Armand Hammer, Project Pat, and Digable Planets. Support the show Follow Hip-Hop High Society Twitter: @hop_high FB/Instagram: Hip-Hop High Society TikTok: HipHop_HighSociety Follow The Armory - Our Highly Curated Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/204rYzT68LvQL6j771Vh5s?si=d920ff278c0a4ac3

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  Episode #111

  Durk Acquitted, Meek vs Ak, David Banner's God Box|Roundtable Ep.111

  Sep 18, 20262h 31mS1

  Send us Fan Mail ️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK: ⚖️ Lil Durk's Acquittal & The Future of Drill: Durk's acquittal sends a massive shockwave through Chicago's drill scene, where artists have long operated under the shadow of legal overreach. Now that the jury has found him not guilty on all charges, does this verdict empower the next generation of artists to speak out more freely, or does it risk reigniting the very tensions and cycles of violence that the trial was meant to help resolve? David Banner & The 'Pay What You Want' Blueprint: David Banner is considering giving away The God Box 2 for free because fans are voluntarily paying up to $150 for his 'pay what you want' singles. Does this prove that a direct-to-consumer, fan-funded model can realistically replace traditional label support and streaming revenue — or is it only viable for established artists with a loyal, built-in audience? Meek Mill vs. DJ Akademiks: Hip-Hop Media on Trial: Does Akademiks' coverage of legal cases and street beefs cross from journalism into actively harming hip-hop culture? We debate if Meek Mill is right to call for a sweeping boycott, or if he is simply attacking the messenger in a desperate attempt to control the narrative. Vince Staples on the 2007 50 Cent vs. Kanye West Battle: How do you think Vince Staples' perspective on the legendary 2007 sales battle between 50 Cent and Kanye West reveals the music industry's true intentions? We discuss how the industry dictates which versions of Black culture get mainstream success and backing versus those that get intentionally pushed aside. ‍♂️ Crash Dummy of the Week: Ed Sheeran & Robert Kraft: We unpack this week's "Crash Dummies," featuring Ed “It Aint My Fault” Sheeran and Robert “Did I Do That” Kraft. We break down the internet antics, the headlines, and why these two earned the title this week. Dub or Dud Live Review - Muggy (ATL): It is time for our live review segment where we give a simple thumbs up or down alongside constructive criticism. This week, we are reacting to ATL artist Muggy and the track "Pariah 2." Tune in to see if this track is heating up the streets or falling completely flat. ️ Rest in Peace, Tone Capone: We take a moment to honor and pay our respects to the legendary producer Tone Capone. We discuss his massive impact on the culture, the Bay Area sound, and the timeless records he helped shape. Ear to the Streets: New Drops & Tours: We rate this week’s album announcements and real rap releases on a scale of 1-5 to see how excited we are. We're looking at new heat from Yeat, Rakim, AZ Chike, Duke Deuce, Hunxcho, and Conway The Machine. Plus, we highlight upcoming live shows from Atmosphere, Wu-Tang Clan, Xavier Wulf, and Talib Kweli. Outside the Algorithm (Sleeper Picks): We wrap up the show with our weekly sleeper picks. Discover the hidden gems, underground talent, and rising artists that the mainstream algorithms are keeping hidden from your daily playlists. Support the show Follow Hip-Hop High Society Twitter: @hop_high FB/Instagram: Hip-Hop High Society TikTok: HipHop_HighSociety Follow The Armory - Our Highly Curated Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/204rYzT68LvQL6j771Vh5s?si=d920ff278c0a4ac3

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  Episode #110

  Cudi Checks Rosenberg, J. Cole & Jay-Z, AI Scams |Roundtable Ep.110

  Sep 11, 20262h 18mS1

  Send us Fan Mail ️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK: ️ Kid Cudi vs. Peter Rosenberg: Family Business or Public Penance? Kid Cudi drew a hard line with Peter Rosenberg, stating, "U not family, so I get it," implying that forgiveness is a private, familial right that outsiders can't dictate. Rosenberg argues that when an artist releases a song called 'Heil Hitler' on a global stage, it becomes a public moral issue. We debate: is a journalist's expectation of public outrage a form of moral leadership, or a 'God complex' demanding collective penance for something the 'family' has already forgiven? ️ Legacy Tours Canceling: Pricing Out the Core Audience? With rising ticket prices and declining tour support, we look at the recent wave of legacy R&B and hip-hop artists canceling their tours. Are the artists right to pull the plug, or is the live music industry systematically pricing out its own core audience? ‍♂️ Crash Dummy of the Week: Anybody Stupid Enough to Believe this Ish We unpack this week's "Crash Dummy" award. We dive into the latest internet antics, wild narratives, and discuss the people gullible enough to fall for the bait on the timeline this week. ⚖️ Dub or Dud Live Review - Yungg Mic-T It is time for our live review segment where we give a simple thumbs up or down alongside constructive criticism. This week, we are reacting to California artist Yungg Mic-T and his track "Get Down (Cali)." Tune in to see if this track is heating up the streets or falling completely flat. AI Scams & Suno: Who is Legally Liable? Should AI companies like Suno be held legally liable for failing to verify the identity and authority of rights holders before launching high-profile ad campaigns? We debate whether the platforms need to step up their verification, or if the burden of proof falls entirely on the artists' teams to prevent these scams. ️ J. Cole, Jay-Z, & The Power of Patience J. Cole recently credited Jay-Z’s patience for giving him time to grow artistically and personally before his commercial breakthrough. We discuss if early success could have derailed Cole's career and examine how timing, patience, and a slow rollout shape an artist’s long-term legacy. Around the World of Hip-Hop A new segment where we highlight the latest album and tour announcements and rate our excitement on a scale of 1-5. We break down upcoming music from AZ Chike & Kendrick Lamar, Drake, EST Gee, and Rosama, plus major tour announcements from Lupe Fiasco & Gym Class Heroes, Cash Money/No Limit, Rod Wave, and Chief Keef. Outside the Algorithm (Our Sleeper Picks) We wrap up the show with our weekly sleeper picks. Discover the hidden gems, underground talent, and rising artists that the mainstream algorithms are keeping hidden from your daily playlists. Support the show Follow Hip-Hop High Society Twitter: @hop_high FB/Instagram: Hip-Hop High Society TikTok: HipHop_HighSociety Follow The Armory - Our Highly Curated Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/204rYzT68LvQL6j771Vh5s?si=d920ff278c0a4ac3

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  Episode #109

  Tupac Justice, Hit-Boy & Nas Split, Lil Durk Trial, Rod Wave |Roundtable Ep.109

  Sep 3, 20262h 23mS1

  Send us Fan Mail ️ WHAT WE'RE INTO THIS WEEK: ️ Closure for Tupac? The Keffe D Verdict After nearly 30 years, Duane 'Keffe D' Davis has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur. We discuss what this verdict finally means for the closure of one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries, and explore the questions that still remain unanswered. ️ Lil Durk Trial: Justice or Fantasy League? Is the hip-hop media's obsession with turning Lil Durk's federal trial into a 'game' or a 'fantasy league' of beefs actually distracting from the real legal stakes? We debate whether this spectacle is undermining the gravity of the situation, or if it's simply the new normal of how we consume justice in the internet era. Rod Wave: Paying Dues or Plagiarism? Rod Wave recently defended his music ownership amid a sampling dispute, but fans and artists are calling him out for allegedly stealing from legends like Soulja Slim and Lil Wayne. We ask the real question: where is the line between learning from your influences and outright plagiarism? Plus, what this says about how young artists navigate contracts and ownership today. ‍♂️ Crash Dummy of the Week: Vlad and Nore We unpack our Co-MVPs for this week's "Crash Dummy," DJ Vlad and Noreaga (“Frick & Frack”). We dive into their recent antics, their roles in hip-hop media, and discuss exactly why they earned this week's shared title. ⚖️ Dub or Dud Live Review – Kid Neves It is time for our live review segment where we give a simple thumbs up or down alongside constructive criticism. This week, we are reacting to Columbus/Phoenix artist Kid Neves. Tune in to see if this track is heating up or falling completely flat. Hip-Hop in Academia: Evolution or Distortion? Does bringing hip-hop into predominantly white academic spaces inherently distort the culture’s core message, or is institutional teaching a necessary evolution for the genre’s longevity and historical preservation? The Great Lyricist Debate: Trendy vs. Respect Is ranking legends like Andre 3000 and Black Thought over street lyricists like Jadakiss actually 'trendy,' or does that claim completely ignore the enduring, foundational respect these artists have earned in the culture? ️ The End of an Era: Hit-Boy & Nas Split Hit-Boy just dropped a bombshell, declaring 'I don't see us working again' regarding his legendary six-album run with Nas. We discuss what this break signals for their respective catalogs and whether this is a permanent rift or just a moment of creative frustration. Around the World of Hip-Hop: New Music & Tours We highlight the biggest album announcements on a scale of 1-5, including the Pusha T solo project produced by Pharrell, Stove God Cooks, French Montana & Max B, and Blu & Sndtrack. Plus, we break down upcoming tours from Doja Cat & Latto, Young Thug, Erykah Badu & The Alchemist, and YG. Support the show Follow Hip-Hop High Society Twitter: @hop_high FB/Instagram: Hip-Hop High Society TikTok: HipHop_HighSociety Follow The Armory - Our Highly Curated Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/204rYzT68LvQL6j771Vh5s?si=d920ff278c0a4ac3

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  Episode #108

  Is Lil Durk Cooked? Hip-Hop Journalist Civil War & Pac Trial | Roundtable Ep.108

  Aug 21, 20261h 49mS1

  Send us Fan Mail What We're Into This Week: HIP-HOP JOURNALIST CIVIL WAR: PRINCIPLES OR POLITICS? The lines between independent journalism and network politics are blurring in hip-hop media. Ray Daniels has accused Charlamagne of digging for dirt while simultaneously calling out Wayno for allegedly leaking info to secure a spot on The Black Effect Podcast. We debate if this is a genuine clash of principles or just a calculated ecosystem where personalities like Charlamagne, Akademiks, Rob Markman, and Wayno are playing the same game of leverage. We ask the tough question: at what point does media beef stop being about truth and start being purely about market share? IS LIL DURK COOKED? SURFACED TEXTS & FED CHARGES With the chilling text "We got the location" surfacing weeks after King Von's death, we examine if Lil Durk is now legally and publicly 'cooked.' We break down the recent federal claims regarding rejected peace offerings and the looming murder-for-hire trial. We discuss if these developments are the final nail in the coffin, or just another chapter in hip-hop's volatile feud culture where extreme threats are made but rarely prosecuted. ‍♂️ CRASH DUMMIES OF THE WEEK: PENN STATE "COKE BOYS" We unpack this week's "Crash Dummies," the Penn State frat boys recently dubbed "The Coke Boys." We dive into the absolute absurdity of running a college campus cocaine ring using trackable apps like Cash App and Snapchat to arrange drug deals. We discuss how careless digital footprints and modern surveillance make it easier than ever for law enforcement to dismantle sloppy operations. DUB OR DUD LIVE REVIEW - AYE-OK It is time for our live review segment where we give a simple thumbs up or down alongside constructive criticism. This week, we are reacting to Atlanta, GA artist Aye-Ok and his track "Hi-Dive." Tune in to see if this track is heating up the streets or falling completely flat with the panel. TIMBALAND'S LEGACY: NEPOTISM & BROKEN PROMISES? A new lawsuit from DJ E Feezy alleges that Timbaland's son replaced him on Missy Elliott's tour, costing him a 120,000 USD payout. We discuss how this pattern of alleged nepotism—compounded by recent AI controversies and past accusations of sidelining artists like Bryson Tiller and Tink—impacts his brand. We debate whether this threatens to permanently tarnish Timbaland's legacy as a mentor, or if it is just the inevitable friction of a fluctuating industry. ️ THE TUPAC TRIAL: JUSTICE OR MEDIA CIRCUS? After three decades of silence, the trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis is moving forward. We debate if this process is finally bringing justice to Tupac Shakur's family, or if turning a cold case into a courtroom spectacle only serves to reopen old wounds. With a memoir used as central evidence and witnesses citing a culture of 'silence means survival,' we ask if this is a necessary reckoning for 90s gang wars or a modern media frenzy doing more harm than good. COI LERAY'S CRITIQUE: IS LAZINESS RUINING MODERN RAP? Coi Leray recently sparked a major debate by arguing that the lack of live instrumentation and deep producer involvement is ruining modern rap albums. We analyze whether the blame lies with lazy artists choosing simple beats, or with producers who have prioritized celebrity status and trend-chasing over creativity. We discuss what it will take for the industry to get back to the heavy involvement of the golden era without sacrificing the current sound. AROUND THE WORLD OF HIP-HOP: NEW MUSIC & TOURS We highlight the biggest news in the culture and rate our excitement level on a scale of 1-5. We break down major upcoming drops, including Anderson .Paak and Cordae's "Heavy is The Crown," Starlito & Don Trip's "Step Brothers 5," and August releases from Rapsody, Cam'ron, Tobe Nwigwe, and Skilla Baby. Plus, we highlight major live events hitting the road, including the TDE HBCU Tour and the newly announced Camp Flog Gnaw lineup. OUTSIDE THE ALGORITHM (SLEEPER PICKS) We wrap up the show with our weekly sleeper picks. Discover the hidden gems, underground talent, and rising artists that the mainstream algorithms are keeping hidden from your daily playlists. Support the show Follow Hip-Hop High Society Twitter: @hop_high FB/Instagram: Hip-Hop High Society TikTok: HipHop_HighSociety Follow The Armory - Our Highly Curated Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/204rYzT68LvQL6j771Vh5s?si=d920ff278c0a4ac3

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