In this gripping discussion, Travis Scott, the influential rapper known for shaping contemporary hip-hop, delves into the tragic events of the Astroworld music festival. He confronts the themes of greed and fame's dark side while recounting the chaos that unfolded that night. Scott reflects on the crowd dynamics and the chilling atmosphere, addressing the community's aftermath and lingering conspiracy theories. This candid conversation reveals the complex nature of live events and the heavy responsibility resting on artists and organizers.

Former President Donald Trump discusses his ongoing campaign, gearing up for a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. They touch on rising security concerns following the arrest of a teen linked to a terror plot targeting a Taylor Swift concert. Tensions escalate with Ukraine launching a drone strike on Russia. Additionally, the podcast reveals the legal fallout for Delta Airlines over a recent IT outage and covers the unexpected arrest of rapper Travis Scott in Paris.

Anthony Edwards, a star associated with the AE1 sneaker marketing, joins Travis Scott, famous for the Cactus Mac sneakers, along with newcomer JaeTips and established collaborator Jerry Lorenzo of Fear of God x adidas. They dive into disruptive marketing strategies that reshape how sneakers gain traction. JaeTips shares insights for new collaborators while Lorenzo contrasts his experiences in the industry. The discussion also touches on sneaker culture's dynamics and the balance between creativity and market expectations.

In this episode, Travis Scott and Post Malone, two of hip-hop's biggest superstars, and their mid-career crises are analyzed. The hosts discuss their transition into new genres and the sonic changes in their music. The podcast also explores the marketing strategies employed by these artists and questions the relevance of acoustic guitars in pop music.

Recently, the term culture vulture has been used heavily. Joe, Rory, and Mal debate if Lyor Cohen’s latest interview determines if he is a “culture vulture” (14:22). The guys also share their thoughts on all of the new music that was released starting with Travis Scott’s “Astroworld” (40:32). Most would agree Fabolous is well dressed but Joe gives him a call to discuss an outfit that Mal deemed questionable (1:08:57). And Joe also calls Dame Dash to hear his definition of a “culture vulture” and things heat up quick (1:34:00). Sleeper Picks of the Week Joe: Ella Mai - “Trip” | https://youtu.be/JfGD75vHWrU Rory: Heather Victoria - “Japan” | https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/japan-feat-the-gavin-quintet-single/1420166346 Mal: Red Cafe - “Red Bull” | https://youtu.be/q9Pnw7HKR_k