Don’t Quote Me

In this episode, the pod sits down to deliver an exclusive Patreon update on the 38 Spesh vs Jadakiss debate, tap into battle rap match-ups with Mook vs. Surf and Lux vs. Hitman, and break down who truly holds the title for most talented battle rapper of all time. Plus, we crown the best non-hit track on 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin', analyze Bud Crawford’s legendary boxing resume, and get into a heavy debate weighing Scarface’s 20-year run against Fabolous’ 3-album peak. Finally, we unpack Young Thug’s game-changing impact on music and discuss who stands as the true forefathers of rap’s new era.

Timestamps:

 

0:00 Intro

3:07 38 Spesh & Jadakiss Update (Patreon)

5:54 Mook vs Surf / Lux vs Hitman

12:42 Most Talented Battle Rapper?

14:54 Best Non-Hit on GRODT

18:42 Bud Crawford’s Resume

26:04 20 Years vs 3 Albums Scarface vs Fabolous)

38:35 Young Thug’s Impact of Music

44:47 Forefathers of Rap’s New Era

In this episode, the pod sits down to celebrate big moves as Rain announces his new record deal, PC turns another year older, and the crew drops a major Cypher announcement. Plus, we recommend hip-hop tracks to casual rap fans, share our initial thoughts on the new Rick Ross album, and discuss whether the pod should start going live. Finally, we dive heavy into culture and current events: unpacking the community's backlash against Jay-Z and Target, addressing the deep-rooted issues around racism in the World Cup, debating what defines the Black experience, and we talk a little boxing.

Timestamps:

0:09 Rain Announces Record Deal

6:09 Happy Bday PC & Cypher Announcement

8:23 Recommending Tracks for Casual Rap Fans

14:48 Should We Go Live?

16:17 New Rick Ross Album

23:45 The Community vs Jay-Z & Target

36:20 The World Cup & Racism

45:24 What is a Black Person?

1:07:28 Boxing Conversation

In this episode, the pod sits down to celebrate a historic milestone as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony finally secure their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame… of course it turns into a Top 5 Rap Groups of all time debate.  Plus, we crown the best RZA beat in Wu-Tang history, revisit the heavy-lyricism debate of 38 Spesh vs. Jadakiss, and break down whether greatness is built on god-given talent or raw skill. Finally, we discuss Adrien Broner’s wild warehouse comeback livestream, dissect Jay-Z’s 3 most legendary live performances, and unpack the media drama surrounding Jalen Brown and the Celtics. 

Timestamps:

 

0:00 Intro (Bone Thugs)

1:12 Bone Thugs Hollywood Walk of Fame

2:07 Migos vs Bone Thugs

4:01 Top 5 Groups All-Time

12:19 Cast Intros (Hat Argument)

17:12 Best RZA Beat

24:12 38 Spesh vs Jadakiss

50:36 God-Given Talent vs Skill

56:33 Adrien Broner’s Comeback

1:00:58 Jay-Z’s Performances

1:08:49 Jalen Brown

We are back with Episode 89 of Don’t Quote Me, sitting down with Albe Back to uncover what it was really like living under the same roof as his cousin, the legendary Big Pun. Albe down his early days working alongside Kanye West, classic Def Poetry Jam moments, and behind-the-scenes stories from starring in the iconic movie ATL. Plus, the crew debates the hardest verses of all time, the 2026 Big 3, and an insane untold story about Nas and Pun.

Timestamps:

 

0:00 Kanye Intro

1:29 Favorite Phone & Ringtone

6:29 Cast Intros / Porn Nicknames (LMAO)

9:44 Albe & Big Pun Are Cousins

15:30 Nas vs Pun (The Boxing Story)

20:07 John Blaze

21:00 Hardest Verse All-Time (Pun vs J. Cole)

23:30 Future (The Lyricism Convo)

24:47 The 2026 Big 3

29:02 The Million Dollar Freestyle Bet

32:34 How Albe Met Kanye West (Ye)

34:50 Def Poetry Jam

41:06 The Movie ATL

In this deeply personal clip, battle rapper Real Deal opens up about the tragic loss of his father, Charlie, to severe medical malpractice. Sharing a firsthand account of the systemic failures, lack of communication, and fatal oversight his family experienced, Real Deal issues a crucial warning to anyone navigating the hospital system for their loved ones.

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