Fresh off the doom and gloom part of the show, we get into some music news and shenanigans. Didn't get raptured? Don't feel bad, at least the price of cocaine is cheaper! See, there's a silver (or white) lining to almost everything. Tap in and get some much-needed vibes. Speaking of vibes, Mariah's new album, Here For It All, is just that — a vibe. Don't get it twisted, we're still Exhausted AF, but with some laughs - unless you're Big Rob, who finally saw the Superman movie.

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Rihanna and A$SAP Welcomes Baby Girl - https://hiphopdx.com/news/rihanna-gives-birth-daughter-asap-rocky/

Cardi Disses Ice Spice, Lil Uzi Vert, JT, and Bia - https://hiphopdx.com/news/cardi-b-disses-bia-ice-spice-lil-uzi-vert-jt-am-i-drama/

If you've been doomscrolling and need a break, skip to the next episode. A lot is going on in the world and on US soil. It's crazy times we're living in, and while we try to keep things lighthearted, we're tired. Rest in Peace, Assata Shakur, a Black Liberation Activist and revolutionary who spoke out against injustice and fought against the corrupt system that still exists today.

Assata Shakur Passes Away via PBS: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/assata-shakur-fugitive-black-activist-who-escaped-life-sentence-for-killing-police-officer-dies-in-cuba

The Free Black Women’s Bookstore PDF of Assata’s Biography - https://linktr.ee/thefreeblackwomenslibrary?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwNGJ-NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp1bSxJNCcPtRZeEkb0pxmL5bhvR8WjMtkSUx-MH4XeLcBFUcIb0w7D-dgvj3_aem_mOIfRUHFWI0gYk2ipflzvQ

Workers Penalized for CK comments - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/19/workers-disciplined-charlie-kirk-shooting

Your favorite struggle podcast is back, and you know how we give it up! We got shenanigans, serious topics, and some light-hearted convo to get you through the day or week. Umar’s fundraising, and he’s asking for more than just your grit money, Snoop addresses his lightyear comments, and Taylor stays classy during a spat with Ostapenko, who doesn’t know how to accept a loss. Tap in and soak up some vibes.

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AP News: Boy wounded in Minnesota

https://apnews.com/article/catholic-school-shooting-victims-grief-e116fe0dd0d0662bbe69f5026e3fb313

HipHopDx - Freddie downplays the Benny the Butcher encounter.

https://hiphopdx.com/news/freddie-gibbs-plays-down-airport-encounter-with-benny-the-butcher/

Dr. Umar -

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/dr-umar-johnson-sparks-controversy-with-500-lunch-fundraiser-for-struggling-academy/ar-AA1KTFgN

Snoop on Same Sex Couple In Lightyear: My Bad

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/snoop-dogg-addresses-same-sex-couple-lightyear-comments-1235419344/

The Root Taylor Ostapenko beef.

https://www.theroot.com/lip-reader-reveals-what-was-really-said-between-taylor-2000059546

HipHopDX

https://hiphopdx.com/news/camron-plays-brutal-prank-on-actor-with-fake-movie/

Happy August 5th!! The Anniversary of the Montgomery Brawl!

If you're confused about the title, don't blame Big Rob; that's all on Chris. We're back with another episode, a brand new card game, some music talk, and a discussion about Julian Brown, the inventor who had fans concerned about his safety earlier this week. You know how we give it up!

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We sit down with Justin Gladden to discuss his sci-fi novel, Fallen Worlds: Future Guardian, his passion for community initiatives, how it fueled the story for his book, and the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for the audiobook. In this hour-long episode, Justin shares his experiences in pitching his book, getting it published, and the importance of storytelling with a purpose.

Check out Justin’s Kickstarter for Fallen Worlds - Future Guardian and help fund this amazing project:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/niambiusiku/fallen-worlds-future-guardian?ref=discovery_category&total_hits=1545&category_id=47

Jim Jones takes shots at Nas, and Will Smith aims darts at Chris Rock in a freestyle. If that’s not enough, Clipse has a new album on the way - is rap going through a renaissance? Maybe not, but it’s a welcome change. Tap in as we debate about the art of freestyling, creativity, and other random discussions to take your mind off the BS happening in the world right now. You know how we give it up!

Sources:

Will Smith - https://hiphopdx.com/news/will-smith-disses-chris-rock-new-freestyle

Jim Jones gets Ethered by NAS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umI4R9E8t-g&t=100s

Pusha Disses Travis Scott - https://hiphopdx.com/news/pusha-t-destroys-travis-scott-labels-rapper-whore

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Don't know wtf is even going on in this episode, but you know how we give it up!

Uno game goes bad, Big Rob acts like a fool, Chris is being a full menace, and Renzo has checked out.

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In this episode, the squad gets caught up in a game called Uno No Mercy while discussing the unfortunate news of Six Flags shutting down, leading to a PSA about traveling and planning trips. In other news, Chris becomes a full-on menace, Rob's hatred for IKEA continues, and Renzo hates GQ magazine. You know how we give it up! Tune in for a brief distraction from everything going on in the world.

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