This week has been super busy, and the gang has been outside! We quickly run through their week’s activities (sort of) and then get into Casey Anthony and her attempted OJ-esque rebrand (19:00) . Rappers are turning into actors at an alarming rate, so of course we have to give our top 5 of the greatest to touch both a pen and the big screen (29:10). Speaking of the greats, Jermaine Dupri set the internet on fire after posing a question about the purpose of being an indie artist over being signed to a major (38:48). We discuss why going indie was best for Rory personally - and later get a call from JD while giving him a chance to explain himself (1:15:50). This leads us into a conversation about just how much control record labels have in creating a superstar ; how Tyla might be the next one and if Playboi Carti is already one (47:35). Last but not least, of course we had to let you guys know about new music coming today, make sure you check it out and let us know what’s hit or miss. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of "Rory and Mal Don't Know Ball" the guys are joined by Seattle Storm Guard Lexie Brown. Rory and Mal get Lexie's take on growing up with parents bumpin' Christian music, if she's really feelin' Gelo's song "Tweaker", and promise to hit up the Backstreet Boys residency in Las Vegas #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off the epic Rory vs Demaris Pusha T Bars Battle, we get back on the mic to crown an official winner. Tank Davis and Lamont Roach fought to a draw Saturday Night in Brooklyn which got us thinking about the times we've gotten hit in the face. Mal tells us the story behind the nickname "Space Cakes", and about the time he told Halle Berry he'd drink her bath water + more! #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's never a bad idea to bring a Twitter debate onto the pod. We discuss if $30 for lunch on Valentine's Day is "low effort". The Stud Steppers dance dedicated to Brittney Griner has resurfaced on social media, and it has Rory remembering when King Bach went full SJW on YouTube. Plus, what would Demaris do (or won't do) to get Mal out of a Russian prison, and why isn't Gen Z hooked on drugs like everybody else? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of "Rory and Mal Don't Know Ball" the guys are joined by former Oakland Raider, New York Giant, and NFL Pro Bowler, Darren Waller. Rory and Mal get Darren's take on the ATL club scene during his time at Georgia Tech, what makes Ludacris underrated, college athletes receiving NIL deals, his top 5 tight ends of all-time, and the launch of his music career #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a good day. Demaris dropped an egg, and J. Cole dropped new bars (11:33). Freddie Gibbs also dropped a not-so-cryptic message about Cole’s latest song, and we discuss what a battle between the two would look like (27:52). Rolling Stone is playing with our emotions, making a list of Worst Songs On Classic Albums, but we love a list so of course we had to add to it (44:40). We get into new music and new freestyles (1:03:03), then give our opinion on the backlash Reason received for his Bootleg Kev interview and what loyalty platforms owe to artists (1:13:03). We try to stop Demaris from getting murdered by a fan for Cowboy Carter tickets (1:24:00), and then plan out her funeral, just in case. Mal is appalled at the Steve Smith adultery controversy, and we do a text breakdown of the evidence (1:34:56). There was a voicemail that led to a conversation that would’ve ended up getting us demonetized.. So we had to cut it out of audio and YT. Subscribe to our patreon for the uncut version. #volume For MORE Rory & Mal, make sure you subscribe to our Patreon community, for exclusive episodes, first access to tickets and merch sales, private live chats with the team, + more! https://www.patreon.com/newrorynmal Follow Rory: @ThisIsRory Follow MAL: @MAL_ByTheWay Follow Demaris: https://linktr.ee/demarisg To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/NewRoryAndMALYouTube Don’t forget to follow the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/NewRoryAndMAL  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TGIF! I know you guys are as happy to hear from us as New Edition was at their latest meet and greet. But no one on earth is happier than A$AP Rocky, who got to go home to Rihanna and the rest of his family after winning his recent trial (14:22). Now that he's safe we can finally laugh at the crazy circumstances. Megan Thee Stallion has released her new tequila brand, and we revisit our favorite (albeit, awful) liquor combinations throughout the years (31:08). Speaking of the non-crumbling Roc Nation, Jay-Z has cleared his name (39:19). The lawsuit filed against him has been dropped,and he is in turn filing one of his own. We have a discussion about why people may have so many conspiracy theorists for the rich, and then ask an important question - have you found your soulmate (53:00)? For the second half of the episode we are joined by comedian and host Roy Woods Jr. (56:30). He gives us his outlook on Trump’s Black History Month celebration, as well as Chappelle finally admitting to being censored on SNL and his own experience with TV show rules (1:16:00). Delta is offering 30k to the victims of its accident and nobody seems to think it’s enough (1:34:35). Also discussed is Lizzo’s post embracing her new size (1:42:22), and a J Prince story that’s sure to bring you to tears (1:58:35). #volume For MORE Rory & Mal, make sure you subscribe to our Patreon community, for exclusive episodes, first access to tickets and merch sales, private live chats with the team, + more! https://www.patreon.com/newrorynmal Follow Rory: @ThisIsRory Follow MAL: @MAL_ByTheWay Follow Demaris: https://linktr.ee/demarisg To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/NewRoryAndMALYouTube Don’t forget to follow the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/NewRoryAndMALSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the first episode of "Rory and Mal Don't Know Ball" the guys are joined by former All-Pro NFL star turned rapper Adam "Pacman" Jones (4:15). Rory and Mal get Pacman's take on who's the King of ATL Hip Hop (15:39), and who his favorite (and least favorite artist) is (19:55). Plus, Pacman tells a hilarious story about a night he had in Philadelphia with his Titan teammates (24:55), reveals which NFL wide receiver had the best vocals (28:05), explains why New York Hip-Hop doesn't hit like ATL Hip-Hop (30:28), why he thought Kendrick's Super Bowl Halftime Show was horrible (34:16), + more! #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A $exy Pod 4 U. We’re back after a dry Valentine’s weekend, full of pain and disappointment (1:45). The guys do a quick recap of All-Star weekend (spoiler alert: it was dirt and it’s not all Gelo’s fault). Luckily, we had some new music to keep us entertained. First, Drake and PND owe us residuals - our text messages are in full display in the lyrics of $$$4U (25:01). We give our early review, and get into some lyrical breakdowns. After we’re done simpin’, we get in the kitchen and get to cooking, in honor of Westside Gunn dropping ‘12’ (55:18). We give both him and Stove God Cooks their flowers, while Rory requests an apology from some people from Shady. Speaking of new music, Jacob Lattimore has some new r&b dropping after his ex Serayah and Joey Bada$$ dropped their pregnancy announcement (1:18:00). Mal sets some boundaries for exes, and corrects Demaris on some relationship wrongdoing.For MORE Rory & Mal, make sure you subscribe to our Patreon community, for exclusive episodes, first access to tickets and merch sales, private live chats with the team, + more! https://www.patreon.com/newrorynmalFollow Rory: @ThisIsRoryFollow MAL: @MAL_ByTheWayFollow Demaris: https://linktr.ee/demarisg To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/NewRoryAndMALYouTube Don’t forget to follow the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/NewRoryAndMAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Valentine’s Day! While the guys have nothing planned (1:00), Baby D is ready to live up to her “Damp February” (4:00), Mal picks a winner from 2 contestants in our Valentine’s Day Voicemail competition (33:20), Rory has flashbacks to Summer 2009 when survived Newark chlamydia while mourning Michael Jackson’s death in a Harlem Red Lobster. Plus, comedian Felipe Esparza joins the show to talk about how he slept his way to the bottom (1:12:11), avoided being kidnapped, and more!For MORE Rory & Mal, make sure you subscribe to our Patreon community, for exclusive episodes, first access to tickets and merch sales, private live chats with the team, + more! https://www.patreon.com/newrorynmalFollow Rory: @ThisIsRoryFollow MAL: @MAL_ByTheWayFollow Demaris: https://linktr.ee/demarisg To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/NewRoryAndMALYouTube Don’t forget to follow the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/NewRoryAndMAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.