Joe removes all New York bias in this episode, showing love to Yo Gotti and highlighting his success at his record label and his recent investments outside of music (15:25). R. Kelly has been found guilty in his ongoing legal issues, Joe celebrates a year of being independent as a podcaster and why it was necessary to take a new path (43:50). Also, Rihanna reveals her new music will sound completely different, New York hospitals firing healthcare workers for not being vaccinated (1:20:50), a recap of this past weekend's battle rap cards, 50 Cent deserving more recognition for his role at Starz (1:54:20) and, MORE!

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