Joe wants to establish that the podcast is NOT an album review podcast (13:20), although the guys do react to Eminem's response to Snoop Dogg on his latest album (16:50). B. Dot's list shook up the internet which leads the guys to give their opinion and a preview to the JBP "year end wrap up" (29:30), the transition of moving on your own from your parents house (55:25), Joe reflects on recording 400 episodes (1:20:30), LaKeith Stanfield moaning for a chance to win $300 (1:35:45) and MORE!   Sleeper Picks Joe | Keyshia Cole - “I Remember” Rory | Drake - “Video Girl”  Mal | Mase - “Niggaz Wanna Act” (Ft. Busta Rhymes) Parks | Lupe Fiasco - “Dumb It Down”

Covid strikes again and affects  the schedule of the Verzuz battle that was set to take place this past weekend (December 12) between Ashanti and Keyshia Cole and Joe gives his theory on why it didn't happen (24:04). Joe also opens the conversation to acknowledge the 10 year anniversary of Diddy's album "Last Train to Paris" (35:18) and the guys congratulate Rowdy Rebel getting released from prison (46:38). Parks has something to celebrate as well with the release of his new album (1:12:17), a discussion on the Kith and Dipset collaboration which lead to a conversation about Kith over-saturating themselves with brand partnerships (1:37:36) and Akademiks gets confronted by Meek Mill and others upon joining the chatty house app (2:21:09) and much more! *Potential Spoiler alert* "Your Honor TV series" - (2:06:46) Sleeper Picks Joe | Blxst - “Got It All” (Ft. Dom Kennedy)  Rory | Unusual Demont - “Amber”  Mal | Digga D - “Daily Duppy” Parks | Parks & Passport Gift - “Home For Christmas” (Ft. Stove God Cooks)

On this episode: A bunch of new music was released but Joe and the guys begin with a review of Kid Cudi's latest project, "Man of the Moon III" (9:49). Also, the guys share their theories on people going to the moon (1:33:13), Lil Wayne facing major charges again (1:40:00), and Bill Simmons trying to start a union within his podcast network (2:18:15)and more!   Sleeper Picks Joe | Keyshia Cole - “Trust” (Ft. Monica)   Keyshia Cole - “Oh-Oh, Yeah Yeah” (Ft. Nas)     Rory | Styles P - “Favorite Drug” (Ft. Rashad)   Mal | Beanie Sigel - “I Can’t Go On This Way” (Ft. Freeway & Young Chris)   Parks | 2pac - “Got My Mind Made Up” (Ft. Dat Nigga Daz, Kurupt, Method Man & Redman)

Joe returns from a fun-filled weekend in Miami and the guys let the jokes fly in regards to him seemingly being irresponsible and being named the "voice of the culture." The guys recap Errol Spence vs Danny Garcia fight (28:08) which leads to the conversation of WHY Floyd Mayweather is fighting YouTube star Logan Paul? (32:26) Also, Meek Mill received some backlash for posting a video of him handing out money (1:02:00), with the recent allegations against Lil Baby they discuss the relationship between men and escorts (1:12:02), Charlamagne tha God re-signs with iHeart (1:53:47)and more!   Sleeper Picks:  Joe | Eric Bellinger - “Weak All Week” and Blackstreet - “Deep” Rory | Joyce Wrice - “So So Sick”  Mal | Elhae - “Fun Fact” (Ft. Rick Ross)  Parks | Che Noir - “Divine Knowledge” 

The day has come, the (Hov)engers give their flowers to Jay-Z on his birthday and reflect on the impact he's had on them personally and within the culture throughout his career (25:19). Mal then shares a message regarding his thoughts on the current state of Hip-Hop (40:31), Teyana Taylor alludes to retiring from music (1:00:46), and early predictions for Ashanti & Keyshia Cole's Verzuz that was announced (1:06:45). In addition, Joe believes HBO has taken the lead in the streaming wars and Netflix should panic (1:22:27) and he thinks he can beat Jake Paul in a fight after watching him knockout Nate Robinson (1:58:46). Sleeper Picks Joe | René & Angela - “Imaginary Players” & Jay Z - “Imaginary Players” Rory | Jay Z - “It’s Like That” (Ft. Kid Capri)  Mal | Jay Z - “I Did It My Way”  Parks | Jay Z - “Blue Magic”

On this episode: Joe and the guys discuss the most anticipated fight of year between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. but somehow Nate Robinson's clash with Jake Paul was the main event (16:44). Joe then mentions a hypothetical Verzuz between two New York legends, Mase and Cam'ron (38:12 & 54:55), a recap of the Soul Train Award winners/performers (1:07:55), and the guys educate themselves on the controversy surrounding Mulatto's name (1:35:40). Joe then asks for predictions from the crew if there was a scenario where Dipset battled G-Unit and/or the LOX in a Verzuz (2:01:38) and more!   Sleeper Picks Joe | N.O.R.E. - “Grimey”  Rory | J Warner - Belong to You Mal | Jae Millz - “High Rollers” (Ft. Anthiny King) Parks | Roc Marciano - “Butterfly Effect”

On this episode: The guys recap their Thanksgiving and share how they celebrated with their families (12:45). They discuss Meg thee Stallion's first week album sales (26:30) and her ex-bestfriend releasing a diss track (30:05). Also, new music from Juicy J, Jim Jones and Bad Bunny (39:53), Joe addresses Kevin Hart's attempt to defend himself on Clubhouse (1:23:18), Young Thug's statement on Andre 3000 which spark a conversation on artists to artist communication (2:01:03), predictions on Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. (2:13:00), and an update from Benny the Butcher (2:22:10).   Sleeper Picks  Joe | Jim Jones - “Anybody” (Ft. Sandra Conte) Rory | Big Sean - “100” (Ft. Royce Da 5’9 & Kendrick Lamar) Mal | Blxst - “Got It All” (Ft. Dom Kennedy) Parks | LE$ - "Sick"

Although Joe, Rory, Mal and Parks have made it clear they don't believe the Grammy's respect or understand the culture, there are artist that still strive to win the Award (21:58). The guys discuss the nominees, the snubs and the reaction from the music industry (48:00). They also discuss Dave Chappelle's latest special and the importance of his message (1:03:22), Hip-Hop beef's that should end (1:35:17), who can Joe beat in a Verzuz (1:48:40) and an update on HBO's "The Undoing" (potential spoiler alerts) and MORE!   Sleeper Picks  Joe | Protoje - “In Bloom” (Ft. Lila Iké) Rory | Priya Ragu - “Good Love 2.0” Mal | | JR Writer - “This Is Not New” (Ft. Royce Da 5’9) Parks | Rasheed Chappell - “Rock Bottom” (Ft. Ransom)

Joe and the guys get straight to it this episode and recap the most anticipated Verzuz battle between Jeezy and Gucci Mane (13:06). They give their takes on the outcome, their favorite moments of the night, who they believed won and Joe reaches out to an Atlanta correspondent for better understanding of the climate in Atlanta (1:08:05). Also, new music was released (1:33:46), Joe clears his tension with Wale (2:29:35), a review of Kevin Hart's latest comedy special (2:42:41) and much more! Sleeper Picks Joe | SAINt JHN - “Highschool Reunion, Prom” (Ft. Lil Uzi Vert) Rory | T-Pain - “She Said” Mal | SAINt JHN - “Quarantine Wifey” (Ft. JID) Parks | Mobb Deep - “Extortion” (Ft. Method Man)

Since the previous episode, Jeezy has found a new opponent in Gucci Mane (replacing T.I.) for the upcoming Verzuz battle and the guys react and give their predictions on the historic reunion (22:24). Joe then gets in his bag regarding the current energy surrounding Hip Hop culture (38:45), an update on HBO's "The Undoing" (POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERTS) (1:09:33), and the pressure Clubhouse faces now that Twitter has announced a chat room feature (1:19:27). Also, an update on Taylor Swifts masters (1:41:15), James Harden potentially coming to the Brooklyn Nets (2:11:19), and Technology vs Government (2:25:10)!   Sleeper Picks Joe | Gucci Mane - “So Icy” (Ft. Young Jeezy)  Rory | Hailes - “Come Thru” (Ft. Jonathan Singletary) Mal | SAINt JHN - “Pray 4 Me” (Ft. Kanye West)  Parks | Salaam Remi - “Really Real Out Here” (Ft. Black Thought & Common)