Episode 96 starts off with the cast responding to their viral Dot Era/Drake clips on TikTok, as more people begin to realize that Kendrick Lamar’s post-beef GNX album is now widely referred to as the Dot Era. From there, a major discussion unfolds about Global Hip-Hop & R&B Superstars who currently qualifies and whether this level of global dominance and title can continue in the future given today’s musical landscape. For the purposes of this convo, a “Global Superstar” means someone with massive notoriety inside and outside of North America, consistent sales, sold-out arenas (or larger) across multiple continents, and true worldwide recognition to the average person. As “the Drake cast,” the crew also breaks down the recent dismissal of the defamation case vs UMG, shares their thoughts on Taylor Swift’s record-breaking 4 million first-week sales for The Life of a Showgirl, and debates whether Doechii’s drop in Spotify monthly listeners is odd or just normal side effects of music promotion. They also revisit Ticketmaster’s CEO claiming ticket prices “aren’t expensive enough,” then take a moment to pay respect to D’Angelo following his passing. The episode closes with a look at Timbaland’s AI experiment (which dropped the same day as the D’Angelo news) and a wild conversation sparked by Cam Newton asking women to list their past flings.

Episode 95 kicks off with a pledge from DJXP: each member of the pod must bring a project released within the last 365 days to highlight for listeners helping combat the algorithm that struggles to keep up with over one million songs uploaded to Spotify every week.

From there, the crew dives into Cardi B’s new album after finally hearing it (unlike the last episode when it had just dropped). They follow that with Doja Cat’s VIE, as DJXP gives his thoughts before everyone chimes in on Young Thug’s UY Scuti and YFN Lucci’s latest post-prison release. XP also breaks down Jeezy’s surprise mixtape Still Snowin’, which revisits his iconic sound alongside Don Cannon and DJ Toomp.

The conversation shifts to industry friendships/partnerships that turned sour and what types of friendships within it can come back and under what stipulations that can happen, before moving into Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl performance...the last halftime show under Jay-Z’s Roc Nation contract. The episode wraps up with Toronto topics: Vybz Kartel selling out two (now three) Scotiabank Arena dates via OVO promotion, and XP’s firsthand review of Druski’s controversial Toronto show, including what could have been handled better...You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This.

Episode 94 begins with Trivelle asking his co-hosts why they didn’t attend the ever-popular and relevant TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival), even though OShauN is a trained actor and DJXP is a “producer.”

The gang then dives into music topics, starting with Cardi B turning up the heat on her promotional campaign for her sophomore release Am I The Drama, which dropped on Friday (before recording). They also discuss portions of her Gayle interview, including being pregnant for real this time and all the success she’s achieved with just one album. DJXP raises the point that with 2–3 mixtapes prior, the lines between albums and mixtapes can be blurred on technicalities. While verifying stats and discussing projects that felt album-esque though labeled as mixtapes, XP brings up the new Spotify global chart...which currently has only 4 hip-hop songs compared to 56 at this time last year.

The idea of all this happening during what some have called the “Dot Era” comes up, along with a comparison to Drake’s falling monthly numbers on Spotify. The gang shoots him some bail, offering reasons that aren’t necessarily nefarious. They then shift to how Drake still has a massive runway for promotion, leveraging multiple campaigns and collaborations to dominate across all facets of media and public consumption.

Following that, Trivelle recounts insights from What’s The Dirt’s Iceman 3 breakdown, suggesting that if even 70% of what’s claimed about Drake’s past three years being part of an elaborate plan is true, then Drake might be among the most brilliant minds in music. XP very briefly mentions Bieber’s Coachella headlining as the first done without traditional management (before it’s downplayed) and also briefly brings up NBA Youngboy’s tour, which OShauN and Trivelle then weigh in on.

After an awkward end to that segment, DJXP pivots to DaBaby’s controversial decision to use footage from a recent tragedy: Ukrainian immigrant Iryna Zarutska being stabbed by a deranged Black man while on her way home from work. DaBaby mixed actual footage from the three-week-old event with re-enactments, inserting himself as a hero saving her...sparking controversy. They toss the question to resident artist OShauN on whether he’d ever do something similar in his music. Debate arises around whether it was “too soon,” leading the hosts into a discussion of movies dramatizing tragedies and whether enough time usually passes between real-life calamities and Hollywood re-creations.

Trivelle shares anecdotes about watching racially traumatic films with his partner of a different race ...particularly 12 Years a Slave and the Jackie Robinson story...and questions whether Hollywood needs to continue retelling slavery stories or if that era has reached its peak.

XP then shows a clip of Alfonso Ribeiro (Carlton Banks) speaking at a music event in New York’s historic Tunnel venue, shedding light on why he felt typecast as Carlton despite having an upbringing far different from the character.

The episode closes with a conversation about father-son duo Larry Ellison and David Ellison, and their bid to take over the largest share of media.

Episode 93 starts off with Trivelle chronicling his weight loss journey and how it has changed his ability to cuddle, before the convo shifts to one of the biggest hip hop stories of the past week: the Young Thug leaked jail calls.

Convos with a litany of people, including 21 Savage, his now ex-girlfriend Mariah, and more, find Young Thug speaking on his disdain and issues with a plethora of Atlanta key players and music mainstays. These comments can be seen as either pent-up frustration or true feelings. At the time of recording, some of the bigger names had not yet been released, but the group discusses the lasting impact on the Atlanta scene...often seen as the most unified in hip hop, a reputation that’s fuelled their long musical run.

Another city that enjoyed a long run, Miami, comes up next with a retelling of Ace Hood’s unfortunate contract situation, in which Khaled had a hand. This leads the convo to previews of two new Khaled songs: the mega posse cut with dancehall and reggae legends Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, and Movado titled “You Remind Me” and “Brother” featuring NBA Youngboy and Post Malone.

Cardi beating her court case follows, with the convo stemming from a recent interview where Billboard asked her about a “Big 3” that includes her, Nicki, and Meg Thee Stallion. While OShauN disagrees with the notion of a Big 3 being brought up in every comparative class, DJXP explains why there may be undue pressure on Megan Thee Stallion to be considered among hip hop’s top echelon ...pressure that may come more from her backing than necessarily her skill or versatility.

The gang then runs through the new track “Gyatt” featuring two former female rap rivals, Ice Spice and Latto, who buried the hatchet to get the clubs moving with their latest record.

Next up is the Drake and Bobbi Altoff interview, with everyone sharing their thoughts on how it went... some enjoying it, others explaining why they could’ve done without it. The convo then moves into sports stories, including Gilbert Arenas and Skip Bayless teaming up for a football show, and the scandal rocking the sports world involving Steve Ballmer and the Kawhi Leonard debacle. A fictitious tree-planting company, allegedly created to avoid salary cap restrictions, is revealed to have been paying Leonard his true value.

The Rock’s new movie gets a standing ovation, Will Smith signs a big-picture deal with Paramount, and a heated Reddit debate has OShauN fired up as a woman with a tattoo of her deceased boyfriend on her chest wonders why her new relationships always end prematurely.

This episode is jam-packed. Lock in… You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This.

Episode 92 kicks off with some wrestling anecdotes before diving into Chris Brown’s Breezy Bowl tour stop in Toronto, where he managed to pack 50,000 fans into a temporary venue despite pouring rain. The crew discusses Chris’s influence and resilience, highlighting how he’s remained consistent for nearly two decades and continues to receive support despite challenges.The conversation then pivots to an intriguing debate: could Jermaine Dupri bring out Chris’s best work? While die-hard CB fans argue he doesn’t need anyone, the team explores JD’s track record (including multiple appearances on Billboard’s newly released Top Producers list) and makes the case for why the pairing could make sense.

From there, they break down Cardinal B’s new single “Imaginary Playerz,” which samples Hov’s classic, sparking a bigger question when it comes to remakes in music and film, is being “dope” enough, or does it also need to surpass the original? Other topics include Cardi B’s eight-year delay in releasing her sophomore album and the possible label politics behind it, a viral social media post claiming men should never tell their girlfriend if they’re facing financial struggles, Jurnee Smollett’s alimony situation, the upcoming Jake Paul fight, and a few other media tidbits.

The crew dives into Toronto’s yearly Caribana tradition and the “diaspora wars” that break out when some festivalgoers push back against hearing Afrobeats at an event rooted in West Indian culture.

From there, the conversation shifts to Drake’s island/Afro-inspired record with Central Cee, Which One, sparking a look at surprising Drake songs that despite massive popularity never hit #1, and the tracks that blocked them.

On the heels of will.i.am’s controversial take that Black Thought is miles ahead of Jay-Z, the group examines a wild album track sequencing before launching into an unexpected head-to-head: Prime Fergie & her Black Eyed Peas run vs. Gwen Stefani & her No Doubt era.

The ongoing 50 Cent vs. DMX debate segues into a bubbling 50 Cent vs. Jay-Z matchup, leading DJXP to present real-life scenarios for and against Hov being ranked above Black Thought.

DJXP also praises Metro Boomin’s project for capturing a specific moment in Atlanta’s “Black Boy White Boy Swag” polo era post-White Tee/Snap and pre-Future/New Atlanta run.

The episode wraps with reactions to one of Trick Daddy’s wild takes on women 35+, plus other pop culture moments to close things out.

Episode 90 of You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This kicks off with the cast talking about Clipse’s album Let God Sort Em Out doing 118K first week. They then briefly mention Travis Scott’s Jack Boys album and praise another surprise release, Justin Bieber’s SWAG.

Next, they discuss the precarious Alex Warren song that has been holding the number 1 spot on the Hot 100 and dominating radio, alongside Drake’s inability to dethrone it despite a strong first week with his single “What Did I Miss.” After debating the reasons why and how, they move into the infamous Coldplay Astronomer story that grabbed headlines and disgusted Trivelle, involving a now disgraced CEO caught getting cozy with his head of HR during the popular Kiss Cam segment.

Relationship questions stem from this, including women’s feelings about public embarrassment during cheating. Trivelle’s disgust continues as DJXP reveals that Shannon Sharpe and the OnlyFans model have reached a settlement most definitely in the millions as she announced her retirement from the game.

After some more colorful commentary, the relationship conversation shifts to Klay Thompson and his new girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion, and why people are counting down the days until it ends.

The discussion moves to sports, with Dame Lillard making a historic return to Portland and the WNBA’s demand for better pay, despite technically operating at a loss.

Late Night TV takes a hit with the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show reportedly to appease someone high up before DJXP sparks a debate with OShauN and Trivelle about a cousin’s wedding invite dilemma.

The gang kicks things off with a deep dive into Drake’s “What Did I Miss” release and the surprise livestream that took over downtown Toronto (Dundas Square, now renamed “Sankofa”). They break down the song, the stream, the rollout strategy, the subject matter, and public reaction.

From there they jump to T-Pain’s recent comments about policing artistry and the idea of an artist's exit plan from music. DJXP brings up two documentaries, one on the legendary Sly & The Family Stone, and the other on The Beach Boys, to explore how rare it is for artists to maintain the social relevance Drake still has.

This leads to a full-on conversation about longevity in music. The crew discusses the blog era (Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, Meek Mill, Cole, Kendrick, Drake, etc.) and what caused some artists to lose momentum while others stayed hot.

From there a T.I. vs 50 Cent tangent sparks up, followed by a quick update on Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium, where Coldplay is set to do four sold-out shows back to back.

Later DJXP brings a funny and unexpected list of “Scary Songs” found online. The crew debates which songs were actually eerie and which ones made no sense on the list (like Marvin Gaye). This leads into a Prince vs MJ moment as Purple Rain enters the discussion.

After a spontaneous Thong Song drop by OShauN, the crew dives into What These Btches Want* and the revelation that there was an original version without Sisqó. That opens the floor for a convo about songs that were already perfect before the feature or had features that maybe weren’t even needed.

Then comes a relationship discussion sparked by Nigerian music mogul Don Jazzy, who admits he doesn’t have the strength to be with just one woman. The team analyzes the statement, questioning whether it's honest self-awareness or a front for polygamy and whether women actually prefer that kind of transparency.

The pod wraps up with some final thoughts on the Diddy case and the conclusions from the most recent rulings.