Jon, Sarah, & Mayne listen to everything so you don't have to. Whether its the latest release in the world of Hip-Hop, R&B, or Pop, looking back at classic albums from back in the day, or just random music based discussions, these three informative, opinionated, and hilarious friends will keep you entertained.
AAWA - Piece By Piece
This week with a quick turn around the gang mostly talk about Jon and Sarah’s upcoming trip, Jon also reviews Pharrell’s biopic Piece by Piece.
10/16/2024 • 46 minutes, 57 seconds
AAWA - J. Cole Recaps The Battle...
This week Jon and Chelle discuss ginger ale, contractor woes, mattress shopping, and top 10 White songs that Black people love. Plus recaps of what we are watching and more.
10/12/2024 • 47 minutes, 29 seconds
AAWA - Top 5 Threats
Jon and Mayne discuss threats waged at Kendrick Lamar, Adin Ross vs L.A., J. Cole’s comeback and more.
10/1/2024 • 39 minutes, 37 seconds
AAWA - Big As The Super Bowl
This week Jon and Mayne talk Kendrick performing at the Super Bowl 59 Half-Time show, and the backlash of Lil Wayne not receiving the honor. Diddy has been arrested and faces serious chargers, plus we recap the final two episodes of Bel-Air, new music from LL Cool J and more.
9/18/2024 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 41 seconds
AAWA - Game 2?
9/5/2024 • 51 minutes, 46 seconds
AAWA - $5 Footlongs
8/24/2024 • 0
AAWA - Guess Who's Back
8/9/2024 • 58 minutes, 34 seconds
AAWA - What List
This week we discuss new music from Ice Spice and DJ Mustard. Plus Charlamagne Tha God and Elliot Wilson butt heads over Complex Power Rankings, Lil Wayne sounds hungry again, and Drake refuses to take a break.
7/31/2024 • 53 minutes, 28 seconds
AAWA - Big Sean Leaks
We discuss Big Sean’s week filled with previews, freestyles, leaks and a release date. Plus Lupe Fiasco’s latest comments on Kendrick Lamar. Cardi B’s beef with Joe Budden and new lackluster feature. Plus album reviews featuring Eminem, Childish Gambino and more.
7/25/2024 • 1 hour, 5 seconds
AAWA - Long Summer of Madness
We discuss Kendrick's video for Not Like Us, Eminem's new single Tobey, new albums from Megan thee Stallion and Lupe Fiasco.
7/10/2024 • 48 minutes, 59 seconds
AAWA - The King of Hip Hop
Jon and Mayne break down Kendrick Lamar’s Pop Out show and all his friends who attended, also some notable arrests went down this week, as well as new music drops.
6/25/2024 • 57 minutes, 6 seconds
AAWA - Work, Work, Work
Sarah hates her job, Mayne is laid up, and Jon is frugal.
6/16/2024 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 45 seconds
AAWA - Leaks and Lies
This week we talk Drake leaks, Diddy’s Rolling Stone article, Nicki Minaj arrest in the Netherlands, and more.
6/4/2024 • 56 minutes, 23 seconds
AAWA - Graduation Season
We talk Diddy’s latest accusations, Cardi B’s music madness, The Game coming at Rick Ross and more.
5/25/2024 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 9 seconds
AAWA - Diddy's Done
Jon and Mayne break down Sean ‘Diddy’ Comb’s weekend starting with CNN releasing a video of Diddy attacking Cassie, public reaction, and his apology video.
5/21/2024 • 41 minutes, 16 seconds
AAWA - Grain of Salt
Jon and Sarah talk about all the other news that happened around the Kendrick vs Drake beef. Then we talk about the Kendrick and Drake beef.
5/9/2024 • 36 minutes, 20 seconds
AAWA - Kendrick and Drake's Wild Weekend
On this episode Jon and Mayne do their best to breakdown the disses that were unleashed over the weekend.
5/7/2024 • 42 minutes, 23 seconds
AAWA - Is It The Braids?
This week we spend all of our time recapping not one but two disses from Kendrick Lamar going at Drake. We’ll get back to other news later.
5/4/2024 • 47 minutes
AAWA - Ghost Writer
This week Jon and Mayne break down disses from Drake with help of Snoop Dogg and Tupac AI, and Chris Brown’s scathing attack on Quavo. Plus legal issues with Kodak Black, Youngboy NBA, and Glorilla.
4/23/2024 • 46 minutes, 22 seconds
AAWA - Drop And Gimme 50
Drake responds to not only Kendrick, but a whole host of others setting off an explosive weekend that warranted Rick Ross to send verbal shots. Also Coachella happened.
4/17/2024 • 51 minutes, 53 seconds
AAWA - J. Cole's Total Eclipse of The Heart
This week we discuss how J. Cole let Nas and Jay-Z down, from a mid diss song to an apology in just 48 hours! Also more beef is going on GloRilla and JT, JT and Young Miami, and Meek Mill vs Wale.
4/10/2024 • 49 minutes, 33 seconds
AAWA - April's Fools
This week we review Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter, talk more Diddy, Drake’s IG caption game, celebs and social media, and more.
4/5/2024 • 52 minutes, 25 seconds
AAWA - Big Me!
This week Kendrick sends shots at Drake and J. Cole, Diddy's homes get raided, Beyonce explains Cowboy Carter and more.
3/27/2024 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 34 seconds
AAWA - Here To Get Paid
This week we discuss Kanye’s wild claims from the Big Boy interview, what went down at Rolling Loud LA, new music from Justin Timberlake, and more.
3/21/2024 • 56 minutes, 36 seconds
AAWA - Tour Time
This week we delve into some tour news, who’s going and who’s canceling. Non news from Tory’s shooting of Meg, Lil Nas X shock value, Dame Dash’s ego and more.
3/11/2024 • 50 minutes, 48 seconds
AAWA - Cardi's Back... Again
This week we discuss Diddy’s new allegations and why Meek Mill is defending himself, Cardi B’s new rollout, justice for Jam Master Jay, Cam Newton’s fighting skills and more.
3/4/2024 • 58 minutes, 39 seconds
AAWA - The Break Up
This week we discuss Mero speaking on his break up with Desus, Diddy lawyer's up, Freddie Gibbs' beef with JPEGMAFIA, Jeezy's Tiny Desk and more.
2/25/2024 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 22 seconds
AAWA - Super Usher
This week Jon and Sarah recap Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime performance, and his new album Coming Home. Also discuss Beyonce going Country, Kanye dropping Vultures 1 and more.
2/14/2024 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 42 seconds
2024 Grammys Preview
Jon gives you his thoughts, news, and predictions for the 2024 Grammys.
2/4/2024 • 27 minutes, 52 seconds
AAWA - Meagan's Law
Megan Thee Stallion drops HISS, Nicki Minaj drops all sanity and we discuss it.
1/31/2024 • 54 minutes, 55 seconds
AAWA - Finger Lickin' Good
This week Jon and Mayne bring you the latest news surrounding Drake and Mos Def aka Yasin Bey, Kid Cudi and Lupe Fiasco beef, and more.
1/20/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 24 seconds
AAWA - 2023 Look Back
We look back at 2023 biggest stories, beefs, blunders, and whatever else, as well our favorite moments.
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1/11/2024 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 34 seconds
AAWA - The Last of The Year
As promised we gather together one last time in 2023 to talk about Christmas, wings, and Chris Rock.
12/30/2023 • 40 minutes
AAWA - Bah Humbug
As we close out the year we discuss why is everyone so angry, from Kanye to Nicki Minaj and even Drake.
12/21/2023 • 55 minutes, 47 seconds
AAWA - All Hail The Queen
We discuss Nicki Minaj’s fifth studio album Pink Friday 2, Joe Budden’s role in Cam’ron’s beef with Melyssa Ford, Kodak Black’s latest run in with the law, Young Thug’s trial and leading to some Hip Hop revelations and more.
12/10/2023 • 50 minutes, 5 seconds
AAWA - Turkey Talk
This week we discuss Pardison Fontaine responding to Megan Thee Stallion, TI’s issues with his son King, new music from Kanye and more.
12/2/2023 • 34 minutes, 58 seconds
AAWA - No Love For Puff
This week we discuss Cassie’s civil suit against Sean Puffy Combs, Keke Palmer’s relationship drama, new music from Andre 3000, Drake, and Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz and more.
11/19/2023 • 0
AAWA - Shedding Skin
This week we talk beef: Joe Budden vs Everybody, Akademiks vs Saucy Santanta, Lauryn Hill vs Time. Also new music from Megan Thee Stallion, Jeezy drops a double album, and Lady London’s debut album. Plus Jon and Sarah’s anniversary.
11/8/2023 • 59 minutes, 29 seconds
AAWA - Out The Closet
This week Jon and Mayne hold down to discuss The City Girl’s latest effort, former NBA player Dwight Howard’s response to allegations, was museum disasters, first date faux pas and more.
10/29/2023 • 45 minutes, 30 seconds
AAWA - Jada's Kiss of Death
We discuss Jada Pinkett Smith’s press run for her new memoir, dating hi jinx on social media, new music releases and more.
10/22/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 38 seconds
AAWA - Drake Drops and Joe Budden Responds
This week we talk Drake’s latest effort For All The Dogs, and the response it has gotten, plus Sexyy Red’s Trump’s comments, Doja Cat’s T-shirt and more.
10/10/2023 • 58 minutes, 34 seconds
AAWA - Doja Raps
This week we talk new albums from Doja Cat and Nick Grant, Usher will perform at the Super Bowl, and more.
10/1/2023 • 48 minutes, 10 seconds
AAWA - Break Ups To Make Ups
This week we discuss Nicki Minaj’s man Kenneth Petty being dumb and threatening Offset, Drake’s new song Slime You Out feat. SZA and his shot at Megan Thee Stallion, all the break ups happening, and more.
9/23/2023 • 52 minutes, 39 seconds
AAWA - MTV 2023 VMAs
We recap the 2023 MTV VMAs, discuss Diddy giving back publishing, Latto’s jab at Benzino and more.
9/16/2023 • 39 minutes, 26 seconds
AAWA - Cardi B's Bongos
in a short episode we discuss new music from Nicki Minaj, Cardi B and more, plus Diddy gives back publishing and not everyone is happy.
9/10/2023 • 33 minutes, 3 seconds
After Hours No. 12 - Extra Clips
This is a special After Hours. Instead of us getting together and discussing life, this episode is full of conversation that took place after a regular episode. A real after hours if you will. Hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening.
8/27/2023 • 48 minutes, 2 seconds
AAWA - Boyfriend Finder
This week we discuss Usher and Keke Palmer playing the petty card, Hip Hop turning 50, Drake setting trends and more
8/23/2023 • 47 minutes, 32 seconds
AAWA - Tory Lanez Goes To Jail
This week we discuss Tory Lanez sentencing, Lizzo’s allegations, Eminem’s beef with Melle Mel, Reason gripes with his label TDE, the brawl in Montgomery Alabama and more.
8/10/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 10 seconds
AAWA - Kitty Has Claws
This week we discuss Doja Cat vs her fans, Cardi B mic throw, Rolling Loud, Nas’ Magic 2, and Travis Scott’s Utopia and more.
8/1/2023 • 56 minutes, 58 seconds
AAWA - Drake the Activist?
We discuss Ebro’s issues with Drake coming at Childish Gambino, Future taking shots at Russell Wilson, Adam22’s relationship with Lena the Plug, and more. RIP Tony Bennet RIP YNG Cheese
7/22/2023 • 44 minutes, 32 seconds
AAWA - Reel Ads
This week we discuss grandparents, Facebook ads, Keke Palmer’s night out with Usher, Drake kicks off to his tour, the social media wars and more
7/12/2023 • 52 minutes, 44 seconds
AAWA - Back on the BET Awards 2023
The gang is all here to discuss the 2024 BET Awards, Jim Jones and Pusha T’s beef, and more.
7/1/2023 • 44 minutes, 40 seconds
After Hours No. 11 - Healthy Takes
Maney Fontaine returns to give us a health update, and Jon and Sarah recap their time off.
6/26/2023 • 52 minutes, 4 seconds
AAWA - About A Month Ago
Jon and Sarah return and do their best to catch on what they missed during the break.
6/18/2023 • 41 minutes, 46 seconds
AAWA - Louder
This week discuss Mother’s Day, Timbaland’s plan for AI music, Lil Wayne’s disappointment and more. Note: We will be back in 3 weeks
5/20/2023 • 36 minutes, 48 seconds
AAWA - The Appetizers
This week we discuss bread vs chips and salsa, Diddy vs Jermaine Dupri, Machine Gun Kelly vs Jack Harlow. Also Freddie Gibbs’ latest scandal, Timbaland and Biggie, and more.
5/13/2023 • 50 minutes, 37 seconds
AAWA - Ghetto Superstar
We discuss Pras’s troubles, Jack Harlow new album, and more.
5/3/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 17 seconds
AAWA - Ocean AI
This week we discuss all the news coming out of Coachella, AI songs on the rise, recaps of Bel-Air and the series finale of Snowfall at the end, and more.
4/23/2023 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 8 seconds
AAWA - Dreamville Fest
Dreamville Fest, Drake, Complex Rankings
4/9/2023 • 59 minutes, 30 seconds
AAWA - Fight Back
This week we discuss Tekashi 6ix 9ine being jumped, Jonathan Majors arrest and accusations, Tyrese’s beef with Charlamagne tha God, Taxstone and Troy Ave and more.
3/31/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 52 seconds
AAWA - The Mixtape Era
With recent rumors of mixtape site DatPiff shutting down we decided to discuss growing up in the mixtape era. What were our experiences and what were some of our favorites. NOTE: We had some technical difficulties and lost audio when Jon was wondering why didn’t Carl Crawford go to Roc Nation asking for a buyout of Megan Thee Stallion’s contract.
3/23/2023 • 38 minutes, 50 seconds
AAWA - Health is Wealth
Jon is feeling better, and Sarah is a hater! Plus we discuss Hitboy sending shots at fellow producers, Caresha being single, new music from Nicki Minaj and her latest conspiracy theory and more.
3/12/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 54 seconds
AAWA - Verified Snitch?
This week we discuss Boosie’s beef with TI, Quavo declaring the Migos are done, Chris Brown’s backlash for working with Chloe Bailey and more.
2/25/2023 • 52 minutes
AAWA - My Bad
This week we had a passionate debate about Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance, but Jon forgot to hit record! We gathered ourselves and talked about Valentine’s Day, Cardi B and Offset’s meal, and why Drake was subpoenaed to XXXTentacion’s murder trial.
2/18/2023 • 39 minutes, 57 seconds
AAWA - Fallout From The Grammys
This week we discuss The Grammys, winners and losers, the performances, and the drama. Plus preview Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show.
2/11/2023 • 47 minutes
AAWA - Classic Convo
During a slow week we discuss classic albums from the new generation, Beyonce’ tour tickets, Mayne’s birthday and more.
2/2/2023 • 40 minutes, 23 seconds
AAWA - Urine Trouble
This week we talk about Golden Showers, Steven A. Smith beef with Rihanna’s Navy, Gunna’s hard time back outside, and Young Thug’s antics in the courtroom. Plus Jason Lee’s Cardi B interview, Drake shuts down the Apollo, and new music from J. Cole.
1/26/2023 • 1 hour, 32 seconds
AAWA - A Marriage Story
This week we discuss the Coachella lineup, Kanye West marries a Kim lookalike. Lion King the musical and more.
1/19/2023 • 48 minutes, 29 seconds
After Hours No. 10 - The Scent of A Woman
Haven’t done one of these things in a while. We discuss Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too, Jon’s surgery, and Mayne’s exercise.
1/11/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 47 seconds
AAWA - 2022 Look Back
We return in 2023 to look back at the year that was 2022. The wild beefs, the best freestlyes, our favorite albums and more.
1/4/2023 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 34 seconds
AAWA - Raw & Uncut
On this episode we discuss Drake’s trilogy of albums, him and 21 Savage helping each other write, Boosie’s opinion on Jay-Z’s relevancy, Latto’s music leaks, Wil Smith’s new movie Emancipation, and Chris Brown Michael Jackson tribute. Plus new music from Saweetie, Glorilla, Roddy Rich, and Metro Boomin.
12/8/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 32 seconds
AAWA - Drake's Mess
On this episode, we discuss Takeoff’s funeral, we review Drake & 21 Savage’s Her Loss, recap The Grammys nominees, discuss Black Panther (no spoilers), Dave Chappelle’s SNL appearance and more.
11/18/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 27 seconds
AAWA - R.I.P Takeoff
Takeoff lost his life, and we try to discuss it, plus Rihanna’s return isn’t as grand as expected, Diddy almost goes too far on Halloween, and more.
11/5/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 49 seconds
AAWA - Focused On The Wrong Thing
This week we discuss Ye’s visit to Drink Champs, Nicki’s beef with the Grammys, new music from Quavo and Takeoff, Lil Baby’s documentary, and much much more.
10/20/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 21 seconds
AAWA - Who's Got The Juice
This week we discuss DaBaby being blackballed, Cardi B’s Twitter beefs, Diddy vs Mase, new music from Freddie Gibbs, YG, and Tory Lanez, Kanye going full Kanye, and more.
10/7/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 20 seconds
AAWA - Recipe For Disaster
This week we talk Kanye, his break up with Adidas and Gap, his new school Donda Academy, and his interview with Good Morning America, Tory Lanez alleged tussle with August Alsina, Da Baby’s desperate attempt to stay relevant by bringing up his sexcapades with Megan Thee Stallion. Plus Drake sliding into DMs, Cardi B taking a plea deal, and Rihanna performing at the Super Bowl.
9/28/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 29 seconds
AAWA - RIP PnB Rock
This week we discuss the death of PnB Rock, Kanye West’s corporate beef, Nicki Minaj’s latest antics, B2K Drink Champs interview and more.
9/16/2022 • 53 minutes, 36 seconds
AAWA - Passion Talk
This week we discuss Jay-Z’s verse on DJ Khaled’s God Did, and his comments about capitalism in Twitter Spaces, Kanye is on another rant, Kendrick Lamar drops visuals to We Cry Together, and we catch up on news we missed like Fetty Wap pleading guilty to drug charges, Captial Records FN Meka dibacle, ande more.
9/7/2022 • 1 hour, 17 minutes
AAWA - Who Killed R&B?
The gang returns to discuss recent albums from The Game and Megan Thee Stallion, try to answer Diddy’s question, “Who Killed R&B,“ plus Sarah’s trip to the Dominican Republic and Jon’s review of Kendrick Lamar’s Big Stepper’s Tour.
8/24/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 34 seconds
AAWA - The Queen is Back
We discuss Beyonce’s epic return with Renaissance: Act 1, the beefs, the controversary and more. Will Smith’s public apology, Irv Gotti’s public shame, and Ne-Yo’s public baby.
8/6/2022 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 9 seconds
AAWA - The Brand is Gone...
This week we discuss the end of an era as Desus and Mero are no more, Kid Cudi’s early exit at Rolling Loud Miami, and Kanye West’s surprise appearance and not surprising pettiness, plus new music from Megan Thee Stallion, Joey Badass and Calvin Harris, Jon’s review of Lizzo’s Special and more,
7/25/2022 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 6 seconds
AAWA - A Break From The Norm
Jon and Mayne discuss Kanye’s appearance in Cardi B’s Hot Shit video, Nicki Minaj pregnacy rumors, Funk Flex vs Conway the Machine and more.
7/15/2022 • 48 minutes, 37 seconds
AAWA - The Essence
This week Jon and Sarah discuss new music from Cardi B and 21 Savage, Usher’s Tiny Desk concert, Nicki’s beef with Kanye West, and more.
7/8/2022 • 39 minutes, 26 seconds
AAWA - The BET AD-Wards
This week we recap an interesting VERZUZ, an ad heavy BET Awards, Beyonce’s new song Break My Soul, and more.
7/1/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 28 seconds
AAWA - Drake Drops Honestly Nevermind
We return to discuss Lizzo’s latest controversy, Rolling Stone’s Top 200 Hip Hop Albums, surprise announcement from Beyonce, surprise album from Drake, and more.
6/19/2022 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 50 seconds
AAWA - The Greatest Break Up
This week we discuss 30 for 30 The Greastest Mixtape, Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey breaking up, Nick Cannon has baby number 9 on the way, Lil Nas X’s beef with BET, and more.
6/11/2022 • 57 minutes, 17 seconds
About A Week Ago - The Interview
This week we discuss the Migos breaking up, Doja Cat’s audience, Isaiah Rashad, Will Smith and Cardi B’s interviews and Nore’s tweet calling out those who bypass the culture, plus Freddie Gibbs gets into a brawl, UGK VERZUZ Eightball and MJG, and more.
6/1/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes
About A Week Ago - The Return of Kendrick Lamar
This week we discuss Kendrick Lamar’s return to music after 1855 days, Young Thug and Gunna’s chargers, the death of Kevin Samuels, and more.
5/17/2022 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 50 seconds
About A Week Ago - Killer Jokes
This week we discuss Mother’s Day songs, Dave Chappelle being attacked, update on ASAP Rocky’s case, Kim K’s sex tape drama, the return of Yo MTV Raps, and more.
5/6/2022 • 59 minutes, 45 seconds
About A Week Ago - Megan Thee Stallion Speaks, Pusha T Raps
We discuss Megan Thee Stallion’s sitdown with Gale King to recount the night Tory Lanez shot her, Da Baby’s Wal-Mart killing video footage is released thanks to Rolling Stone, and Pusha T has new Coke raps to get off.
4/29/2022 • 48 minutes, 28 seconds
About A Week Ago - Assistant Coachella
We discuss Big Sean and Megan Thee Stallion’s new songs that debuted at Coachella, Drake’s leaked verse sending shots at Pusha T, Lizzo’s SNL appearance, Rubi Rose’s type of man brings in Nicki Minaj and more.
4/23/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 38 seconds
About A Week Ago - Wiz's Workout Wardrobe
This week we discuss the beef between Wiz Kalifah and Gillie Da Kid, Maino’s wild kink, Weeknd’s Coachella check, and a ton of new music.
4/16/2022 • 1 hour, 18 minutes
About A Week Ago - Cultural Defunding
On this episode Jon and Mayne hold it down and talk about The Grammys, new music from Pusha T featuring Jay-Z, TI’s meltdown at a comedy show, Tory Lanez breaking the order of protection, and more.
4/8/2022 • 52 minutes, 17 seconds
About A Week Ago - Smack Talk
We discuss the smack of the century Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, Freddie Gibbs’ beef with with Benny the Butcher, new music from Latto and Denzel Curry, and more.
4/1/2022 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 11 seconds
About A Week Ago - The Unfollowing of Megan Thee Stallion
We try to figure why celebs such as Drake and Rihanna have unfollwed Megan Thee Stallion, Tory Lanez is out to protect Black men, Mase is not letting up on Diddy and J. Prince wants Hip Hop to diss the Grammys. Oh and Pusha T dissed McDonalds on behalf of Arbys.
3/25/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 7 seconds
About A Week Ago - Jussie's Summer Plans
On this episode we discuss Jussie Smollett’s jail time, Kanye West beefing with D.L. Hughley, Tekashi 6ix9ine money problems and dealing with loss.
3/18/2022 • 53 minutes, 32 seconds
About A Week Ago - The Game is The Drink Champ
On today’s episode we discuss The Game’s Drink Champs Interview, the final episode of Jeen-Yuhs, new music and more.
3/11/2022 • 1 hour, 16 seconds
About A Week Ago - Slaughterhouse Fire
On this week’s AAWA, we discuss Joel Ortiz and Kxng Crooked’s “burning” down Slaughterhouse and Joe Budden’s and Royce da 5’9’s reactions, who is rap superstar, the second episode of jeen-yuhs, and more. Plus Euphoria finale spoilers 56:10 - 1:04:09.
3/4/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 50 seconds
About A Week Ago - Kanye'd Out
We discuss part one of Netflix’s trilogy doc on Kanye West, the beef between Youngboy NBA and Lil Durk, new music from Snoop Dogg, Big KRiT, and Earthgang, and more.
2/24/2022 • 58 minutes, 54 seconds
About A Week Ago - Hip Hop's Halftime Show
We return to discuss Kanye’s continued erractic behavior, Hip Hop’s takeover of the Super Bowl halftime show, Roddy Rich’s reality check, DeBaby’s brawl with Danileigh’s brother at a bowling alley and more.
2/17/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 42 seconds
About A Week Ago - Rihanna is Having A Baby
We discuss Rihanna and ASAP Rocky’s baby announcement, and the impact this will have on new music from Rihanna, the Lifetime and A&E Janet Jackson documentary, Gucci Mane keeping the beef alive with Jeezy, Cam’ron’s Funk Flex freestyle, Euphoria, and more.
2/3/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 57 seconds
About A Week Ago - Cardi B's Day in Court
This week we discuss Adele’s postponement of her Las Vegas residency, Cardi B’s good deed, and her big win in the courtroom, Kanye West wanting to edit his Netflix doc, new music, and Complex’s Best Rapper of the Year list.
1/27/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 56 seconds
About A Week Ago - Pushin P
This week we discuss Kanye’s weekend, TI’s bold claim, new albums from The Weeknd and Gunna, plus more.
1/19/2022 • 58 minutes, 22 seconds
About A Week Ago - Excuse My French
This week we discuss where did Jim Jones learn to tongue kiss, Kanye West’s new relationship with actress Julia Fox, Timbaland not knowing Quincy Jones’ history, Jermaine Dupri’s confidence against Puff in a VERZUZ, who rapper Reason thinks is better than Andre3000, Aaliyah’s new album, Trey Songz rape allegations and more.
1/15/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 33 seconds
About A Week Ago - 2021 Wrap Up
We do our best to recap 2021, list our top 5 albums, and look forward to 2022
1/4/2022 • 55 minutes, 22 seconds
About A Week Ago - Jay-Z VERZUZ Everybody
Jay-Z declared no one could stand on that VERZUZ stage with him and the internet reacted, Big Sean sat down with Drink Champs, Roddy Rich has a bone to pick with SaWeetie and more.
12/24/2021 • 54 minutes
About A Week Ago - Too Soon
We discuss Kanye and Drake’s Free Larry Hoover concert, Travis Scott’s first interview since Astroworld, Megan Thee Stallion graduation, and more. P.S. There are SPOILERS for Insecure and And Just Like That.
12/16/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 28 seconds
About A Week Ago - Bone, Thugs, and Bottles
We return after a brief Thanksgiving break to discuss fashion designer Virgil Abloh’s death, Bone, Thugs, & Harmony VERZUZ Three 6 Mafia getting touchy, Rihanna pregnacy rumors, Rico Nasty dealing with hate, Doja Cat not being happy, and more.
12/8/2021 • 58 minutes, 29 seconds
About A Week Ago - RIP Young Dolph
We talk about another rapper, Young Dolph, being gunned down in his hometown, Drake and Kanye squash their beef, VERZUZ between Stephanie Mills and Chaka Khan, Adele’s 30 album, Jay-Z and LL Cool J get inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and more.Note: No episode next week due to the holidays, we’ll be back in 2 weeks. Thanks!
11/24/2021 • 55 minutes, 4 seconds
About A Week Ago - DaBaby and DaBath Water
We get back to our bread and butter and review Silk Sonic’s An Evening with Silk Sonic, and Summer Walker’s Still Over It, then we jump into DaBaby and DaniLeigh’s toxic relationship, Kendrick Lamar’s return to the stage, new VERZUZ coming up and more.
11/17/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 37 seconds
After Hours No. 9 - Cold Takes
We discuss whether women want to pay for everything, who’s the coolest billionaire, dumb sitcom characters, AOL addictions and more.
11/14/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 11 seconds
About A Week Ago - Professional Rappers
This week we breakdown Ye’s (Kanye West) Drink Champs interview, the tragedy that occurred during Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival, new music from Silk Sonic and more.
11/9/2021 • 57 minutes, 45 seconds
About A Week Ago - Candyman
This week Boosie goes too far when it comes to Lil Nas X, new music from Wale and Big Sean, NBA Youngboy gets some good news, Insecure season 5 predictions and more
10/27/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 44 seconds
About A Week Ago - A Cut Above
This week we recap KRS-1 Big Daddy Kane VERZUZ, talk new Kendrick coming out, Kanye’s name change and hair cut, and more.
10/23/2021 • 50 minutes, 42 seconds
About A Week Ago - More Life
We discuss taking care of yourself, Kodak Black’s recent behavior, Kim Kardashian hosting Saturday Night Live, Nicki Minaj defending “blackfishing,” Tik Tok rappers, Nelly vs The St. Lunatics and more.
10/14/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 53 seconds
About A Week Ago - Chappelle's Ted Talk
Sorry for the lateness, we discuss R. Kelly’s guilty verdict, Facebook going down, BET Hip Hop Awards, Dave Chappelle’s final Netflix special The Closer, Lizzo’s Ted Talk on twerking and more,
10/7/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 59 seconds
About A Week Ago - Nicki, Nicki, Nicki...
We discuss the latest chapter in Nicki Minaj’s falling star, Kim Kardashian on Saturday Night Live, J. Cole feeling like he is third place, and more.
9/27/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 40 seconds
About A Week Ago - Civil War
We discuss Fat Joe and Ja Rule’s VERZUZ, Nicki Minaj’s comments on the vaccine, and Karen Civil’s troubles
9/22/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 35 seconds
About A Week Ago - Take The Money And Run
We discuss Freddie Gibbs calling out Kendrick Lamar, Kanye and Drake doing a VERZUZ, 50 Cent’s tasteless comments on actor Michael K. Williams’ death, putting an end to the dinner with Jay-Z debate, and more.
9/14/2021 • 49 minutes, 45 seconds
About A Week Ago - The Certified Lover Boy
We discuss Drake’s Certified Lover Boy album, Kanye’s using Andre 3000 in a Drake diss, Kendrick Lamar’s album may be dropping soon, Lil Nas X’s marketing plan, Bobby Shmurda losing his cool, and actor Michael K. Williams sudden death.
9/6/2021 • 53 minutes, 31 seconds
About A Week Ago - DONDA Arrives
Kanye finally releases DONDA, an album plenty of people heard a month ago, we discuss the album and what role if any did Kendrick Lamar play. Kendrick Lamar’s verse on Baby Keem’s Family Ties has us running wild with speculations on his latest project, plus Jay and Beyonce get criticized for working with Tiffany and Co, Lil Nas X points out hypocrisy, and Tyrese speaks on rich struggles.
8/30/2021 • 57 minutes, 40 seconds
About A Week Ago - Kendrick Speaks
We discuss OnlyFans pivoting from sexual content, Kanye’s pettiness in retaliation to Drake, Kendrick working on his final album and more.
8/23/2021 • 45 minutes, 47 seconds
About A Week Ago - Rumors
We discuss Nick Cannon talking reckless on The Breakfast Club, Lizzo crying due to “fatphobia,” why hip hop isn’t pro vaccine, comedy VERZUZ, and more.
8/19/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 25 seconds
About A Week Ago - MVP
We discuss the legendary battle between the Lox and Dipset, stop questioning the whereabouts of Kanye’s DONDA album, review Nas’ King’s Disease 2 album. Dr. Dre’s relationship with his daughter, Rihanna’s billionaire status and more.
8/10/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 8 seconds
About A Week Ago - Where's Da Apology
Da Baby is fumbling the bag, by doubling down on his Rolling Loud comments, Saweetie is next up to get a meal from McDonalds, Flo-Rida is a top ten rapper when it comes to sales, and Adele might be heading to Vegas.
8/2/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 58 seconds
About A Week Ago - Kanye's Kool-Aid
We discuss Kanye pulling a Kanye, Da Baby's comments at Rolling Loud, the return of the Surreal Life, Lupe Fiasco vs Royce Da 5'9 and more.
7/27/2021 • 57 minutes, 25 seconds
About A Week Ago - Nobody Beats The Biz
R.I.P. to the legend Biz Markie, there might be a Kanye West album, Tory Lanez takes another shot at Megan Thee Stallion, fans aren’t happy with Pop Smoke’s latest album, and Lil Durk was involved in a home invasion.
7/22/2021 • 53 minutes, 36 seconds
About A Week Ago - Do Something Else!
We discuss T-Pain’s rant, Juvenile tarnishing a classic for a positive message, Da Baby teaching lessons and more.
7/16/2021 • 53 minutes, 12 seconds
About A Week Ago - Many Goats
This week we discuss Bulls great Scottie Pippen’s latest comments on Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan, Bill Cosby being released from prison, recap the BET Awards, 2 VERZUZ, and review Tyler the Creator’s Call Me If You Get Lost album.
7/3/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 44 seconds
About A Week Ago - Trick or Troll
This week we preview Soulja Boy VERZUZ Bow Wow, T-Pain messing up music according to Usher, Trick Daddy’s comments on Beyonce and Jay-Z, Meagan Thee Stallion’s beef with Da Baby, update on Britney Spears conservatorship, Nick Cannon’s kids, and Cardi B’s comments on women rappers.
6/26/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 14 seconds
About A Week Ago - Drunk Tales
This week Sarah gets drunk, Juneteenth becomes a federal holiday, more celebs box, and Migos drop Culture 3.
6/18/2021 • 57 minutes
About A Week Ago - Hug It Out
We discuss the Floyd Mayweather Logan Paul fight, new music from Lloyd Banks, Pete Rosenberg, and Lil Baby/Lil Durk as well as the death of Lil Durk’s brother Dthang, the return of Megan Thee Stallion’s alter ego Tina Snow, and more.
6/10/2021 • 51 minutes, 21 seconds
About A Week Ago - Memorial Madness
We review DMX’s Exodus album, Swizz Beatz Timbaland VERZUZ rematch, Diddy and Vivica A Fox longing for past loves, Coi Leray dealing with haters, and more.
6/3/2021 • 55 minutes, 30 seconds
About A Week Ago - Whose Cooking
We discuss upcoming VERZUZ, Kwame Brown cooking his critics, Summer Walker cooking infant food, more info on J. Cole Puff Daddy fight, Maino spazzing on BDot, and more.
5/27/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 40 seconds
About A Week Ago - Out Of Business
We discuss the fallout surrounding Joe Budden and the Joe Budden Podcast, J. Cole’s new album the Off-Season, Nicki Minaj re-releasing Beam Up Scotty, Fat Joe ludicrous claim about DJ Khaled, The Game vs The Paul Brothers, and more
5/19/2021 • 54 minutes, 1 second
About A Week Ago - New Attitude
This week we discuss Xscape VERZUZ SWV and why CoCo didn’t seem to in to it, J. Cole’s latest single i n t e r l u d e and his mini doc, plus the return of TDE’s Isaiah Rashad, update on Pop Smoke’s murder and more.
5/12/2021 • 57 minutes, 50 seconds
About A Week Ago - DJ Khaled Drops Another One
We discuss DJ Khaled’s latest release Khaled Khaled, Kodak Black guilty plea, Black Rob’s funeral and DJ Quik’s beef with Death Row.
5/4/2021 • 42 minutes, 50 seconds
About A Week Ago - Purpose
This week Mayne celebrates the return of his “fav pod”, Sarah breaks down DMX’s funeral, Jon talks his least favorite word to spell in Scrabble and more.
4/30/2021 • 56 minutes, 56 seconds
After Hours No. 8 - Aloha
Jon and Sarah return from Hawaii, and tell Mayne all about it.
4/24/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 15 seconds
About A Week Ago - R.I.P. DMX
We return to discuss the death of DMX, Diddy’s backlash, the next chapter in the Quavo Saweetie relationship and more.
4/17/2021 • 49 minutes, 36 seconds
About A Week Ago - Watch For The Trolls
Sorry for the late episode, Jon and Mayne discuss Lil Nas X’s video and new shoes, Chet Hank’s White Boy Summer declaration, Saweetie and Quavo elevator fight, and Lil Uzi Vert messy ways.
4/3/2021 • 57 minutes, 36 seconds
About A Week Ago - Bitter Saweetie
We discuss the turmoil going with the Joe Budden Podcast, recap Ghostface Raekwon VERZUZ, Saweetie’s break up with Quavo, Derrick Jaxn caught cheating, Kanye West’s billionaire status, and more.
3/25/2021 • 54 minutes, 55 seconds
About A Week Ago - Grammys Recap, Trey Songz Spit, Kirk Franklin's Mouth
This week we recap the Grammys, Kirk Franklin cussin out his son, Trey Songz spitting in mouths, and Cardi B getting the right upset.
3/18/2021 • 49 minutes, 48 seconds
About A Week Ago - Tidal gets sold, VERZUZ gets sold, and Drake drops Scary Hours 2
This week we discuss the onslaught of new music that dropped. Drake’s Scary Hours 2, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s Silk Sonic collab, and ChancetheRapper’s The Heart and The Tongue, our disappointment with Coming 2 America, Jay-Z sells Tidal to Square, and Timbaland and Swizz Beatz sell VERZUZ to Triller.
3/11/2021 • 55 minutes, 7 seconds
About A Week Ago - D'Angelo, T.I.'s Allegations, BIG's Netflix Doc
This week we try to make sense of D’Angelo’s VERZUZ, discuss the seriousness of T.I. and his wife Tiny’s allegations, review Netflix’s Biggie doc “I Got A Story To Tell” and more.
3/4/2021 • 53 minutes
About A Week Ago - Welcome Home Bobby Shmurda, Kim and Kanye Divorce, Meek Mill's Bars
We discuss Kim and Kanye’s divorce, Meek Mill’s controversial “Kobe” bar, Bobby Shmurda release from prison and more
2/25/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 44 seconds
About A Week Ago - Meek Mill vs Tekashi 6ix9ine, Judas and the Black Messiah,
This week we discuss Meek Mill’s run in with Tekashi 6ix9ine, Rick Ross’ Tiny Desk Concert, Megan Thee Stallion’s birthday freestyle, D’Angelo doing VERZUZ, Judas and the Black Messiah and more.
2/17/2021 • 51 minutes, 23 seconds
About A Week Ago - Cardi B's Controversial New Single, The Weeknd's Super Bowl Performance
We discuss The Weeknd’s Super Bowl performance, Card'i B’s new single and the controversy surrounding it, Jay-Z and Nipsey Hussle’s new song, Casanova in more trouble behind bars, and more.
2/10/2021 • 41 minutes, 55 seconds
About A Week Ago - Chloe Bailey Responds To Backlash, T.I. and Tiny's Allegations
We talk about Chloe Bailey hopping on Instagram to respond to the haters, the allegations T.I. and his wife Tiny are facing. LeBron face-off with “Courtside Karen,” Method Man and Wendy Williams one night stand and more.
2/4/2021 • 51 minutes, 14 seconds
About A Week Ago - DaniLeigh's Color, Ashanti VERZUZ Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz versus The Cops
This week we recap Ashanti VERZUZ Keyshia Cole, DaniLeigh’s new controversial song “Yellow Bone,” Jay-Z’s insecurity, Trey Songz getting into a fight with the police, and more.
1/27/2021 • 53 minutes
Review: Jazmine Sullivan - Heaux Tales EP
We’re back to doing reviews, and we kick it off with Jazmine Sullican’s EP Heaux Tales. We discuss the themes of the album as well as the thought provoking tales in between the songs.
1/22/2021 • 32 minutes, 19 seconds
About A Week Ago - Bow Wow's Concert, Dr. Dre Update, Funkmaster Flex vs Jay-Z
We talk Bow Wow holding a show in a pandemic, Dr. Dre is home and Detox might be on the way, Funkmaster Flex says Jay-Z isn’t the best rapper, and more.
1/20/2021 • 34 minutes, 4 seconds
About A Week Ago - Azealia Banks' Cat, Royce Da 5'9 vs Benzino, Kanye West Rumors
This week we return for the first pod of the year to discuss how nothing has changed, a capital hill coup attempt, 2020 rap ups that were less than stellar, Azealia Banks going to far, Royce fighting battles for his man, and more.
1/14/2021 • 41 minutes, 26 seconds
About A Week Ago - E-40 VERZUZ Too Short, Pharell Williams on Drink Champs, and B-Sides
On the last episode of the year we discuss E-40 and Too Short’s Legends of the Bay Verzuz, Pharell Williams appearance on drink champs, and Lil Wayne and Eminem releasing B-Sides. Thanks for listening and see you next year!
12/24/2020 • 54 minutes, 2 seconds
About A Week Ago - Akademiks Gets Schooled, K. Michelle Misses R. Kelly, Snoop Dogg is Anti-WAP
This week we talk about Ashanti getting COVID and postponing the Verzuz, E-40 and Too Short having a battle of the bay this Saturday, Akademiks gets called out on Clubhouse, K. Michelle misses her mentor, and Snoop is not a fan of WAP.
12/16/2020 • 43 minutes, 48 seconds
About A Week Ago - Lil Baby's Night At The London, Teyana Taylor's Threat
This week we discuss Teyana Taylor “retirement,” Lil Baby’s alleged romp with adult film star Ms. London, preview Keyshia Cole vs Ashanti, and more,
12/9/2020 • 56 minutes, 53 seconds
About A Week Ago - Grammy Snubs, Young Thugs Beef With Andre 3000, Nate Robinson Kiss The Canvas
This week we discuss why artists are sad with the Grammys, True Kitchen’s Twerk Gate, Young Thug wanting his ass kissed by Andre 3000, Nate Robinson going night night, Kanye West’s MBDTF turning 10 and more.
12/2/2020 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 3 seconds
After Hours No. 7 - Purple Anniversary
The gang is all here to discuss the election 2020, Jon and Sarah’s trip to Minnesota (7:37), that included a visit to Prince’s home (13:10), a COVID casino (23:19), and a run in with Trumpsters on the way to the Mall of America (35:41). Plus Mayne gives an update on his health (54:53).
11/26/2020 • 1 hour, 29 seconds
About A Week Ago - Jeezy Gucci Mane Verzuz Recap, Megan Thee Stallion's "Debut" Album 'Good News' Review,
We recap the tensest Verzuz thus far between Jeezy and Gucci Mane, Megan Thee Stallion drops her “debut” album in the middle of a pandemic, Fresh Prince reunion, and more.
11/24/2020 • 55 minutes, 54 seconds
About A Week Ago - Jeezy Verzuz Gucci Mane, Benny the Butcher and Boosie Shot
11/18/2020 • 45 minutes, 30 seconds
About A Week Ago - R.I.P. King Von, Post Election Fallout, and Jeezy's First Pick
11/12/2020 • 42 minutes, 8 seconds
About A Week Ago - Reason's Logic, Lil Wayne's Stance, and Travis Scott's Batman
This week we discuss Reason wanting credit for doing the bare minimum, Mike Tyson’s Boosie’s interview, Lil Wayne standing with Donald Trump, Travis Scott’s Batman costume and more.
11/3/2020 • 49 minutes, 3 seconds
About A Week Ago - Kanye's Calling, T.I. Ducks Busta, Drake Likes Raisins
10/26/2020 • 43 minutes, 53 seconds
About A Week Ago - Ice Cube's Plan, Tory Lanez IG Live, and Benny The Butcher
10/21/2020 • 39 minutes, 28 seconds
About A Week Ago - Tory Lanez is Charged, Cardi B Celebrates Her B-Day, And Kanye West's Campaign Ad
10/13/2020 • 1 hour, 59 seconds
About A Week Ago - Tory Lanez Breaks His Silence, Fazion Love's Beef with Dave East
9/30/2020 • 51 minutes
About A Week Ago - Kanye vs The Industry, Biggie vs Jay-Z, Bobby Shmurda Update
Kanye’s new rant against the music industy has people listening, Irv Gotti has a theory on Biggie and Jay-Z beef, and Bobby Shmurda’s release date hits a snag.
9/24/2020 • 35 minutes, 37 seconds
About A Week Ago - Joe Budden Calls Out Charlamagne the God
We discuss Joe Budden pointing the finger at Charlamagne the God for being behind his smear campaign, review Big Sean’s Detroit 2, and more.
9/16/2020 • 42 minutes, 43 seconds
About A Week Ago - RIP Chadwick Boseman, Joe Budden vs Spotify, Monica Brandy Verzuz
9/2/2020 • 35 minutes, 17 seconds
About A Week Ago - Megan Calls Out Tory, Trey Songz Accusations, and Free SZA
8/25/2020 • 53 minutes, 23 seconds
About A Week Ago - Cardi and Meg Drop WAP, Kanye's A Fraud, Azealia Bank's Mental Health
8/10/2020 • 58 minutes, 30 seconds
After Hours No. 6 - Real Talk
8/3/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 33 seconds
About A Week Ago - Megan Thee Stallion Update, Logic Review, and Talib Kewli
7/28/2020 • 50 minutes, 17 seconds
About A Week Ago - Pusha For President w/Maney Fontaine
7/9/2020 • 0
About A Week Ago - Fabolous vs Jadakiss
6/30/2020 • 36 minutes, 3 seconds
About A Week Ago - A Girl With NoName
6/22/2020 • 29 minutes, 46 seconds
About A Week Ago - No Sleep
6/15/2020 • 24 minutes, 47 seconds
About A Week Ago - The Blackout
Jon shares his thoughts on a tough week
6/2/2020 • 29 minutes, 29 seconds
About A Week Ago - Doja Cat Out The Bag
5/25/2020 • 28 minutes, 17 seconds
About A Week Ago - Send In The Clowns
Tekashi 6ix 9ine is back to his trolling behavior and rappers are falling for it, Boosie parenting is criminal, and Nelly has to battler Wi-Fi as well as Ludacris.
5/18/2020 • 27 minutes, 3 seconds
Review: Drake - Dark Lane Demo Tapes
5/13/2020 • 15 minutes, 48 seconds
Review: DaBaby - Blame It on Baby
DaBaby drops his 3rd album Blame It On Baby.
5/4/2020 • 10 minutes, 11 seconds
Review: Tory Lanez - The New Toronto 3
5/1/2020 • 15 minutes, 4 seconds
Review: Lil Uzi Vert - Eternal Atake (Deluxe) - LUV vs. The World 2
4/28/2020 • 7 minutes, 58 seconds
Review: Lil Uzi Vert - Eternal Atake
4/17/2020 • 13 minutes, 58 seconds
Review: PARTYNEXTDOOR - PARTYMOBILE
4/7/2020 • 12 minutes
Review: The Weeknd - After Hours
4/6/2020 • 11 minutes, 6 seconds
Review: Childish Gambino - 3.15.20
Jon reviews what may be the last album from Childish Gambino 3.15.20.
4/6/2020 • 16 minutes, 13 seconds
Review: Jay Electronica - A Written Testimony
4/5/2020 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds
Review: Megan Thee Stallion - Suga
4/4/2020 • 10 minutes, 32 seconds
Review: Jhene Aiko - Chilombo
Jhene drops her follow up to 2017’s Trip, titled Chilombo.
4/3/2020 • 11 minutes, 47 seconds
Review: Jadakiss - Ignatius
4/1/2020 • 14 minutes, 22 seconds
Review: Kamaiyah - Got It Made
4/1/2020 • 6 minutes, 37 seconds
Review: Royce Da 5'9 - The Allegory
3/31/2020 • 20 minutes, 57 seconds
Review: D Smoke - Black Habits
Jon talks Netflix’s Rhythm and Flow Season 1 winner D Smoke’s second studio album Black Habits.
3/29/2020 • 10 minutes, 42 seconds
Review: Justin Bieber - Changes
Jon talks Justin Bieber’s fifth studio album Changes.
3/28/2020 • 10 minutes, 13 seconds
Review: Pop Smoke - Meet The Woo 2
Jon discusses Pop Smoke’s mixtape Meet The Woo 2, as well as a look into drill music.
3/27/2020 • 15 minutes
Review : Yo Gotti - Untrapped
Jon discusses Yo Gotti’s 10th album Untrapped.
3/26/2020 • 0
Review: Lil Wayne - Funeral
Jon discusses Lil Wayne’s 13th studio album Funeral.
3/25/2020 • 19 minutes, 1 second
Review: Mac Miller - Circles (Deluxe)
3/24/2020 • 14 minutes, 54 seconds
Review: Eminem - Music To Be Murdered By
3/23/2020 • 21 minutes, 13 seconds
About A Week Ago - The Viral Remix
3/20/2020 • 43 minutes, 5 seconds
About A Week Ago - The Crown
3/13/2020 • 35 minutes, 59 seconds
About A Week Ago - Contracts Kill
3/3/2020 • 26 minutes, 22 seconds
About A Week Ago - Too Late
We talk about the 5 year anniversary of Drake’s If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, Quentin Miller’s beef with the project and Meek Mill, Wendy Williams comments on gay men, Kodak shooting his shot behind bars, DaBaby shutting down baby rumors and more.
2/17/2020 • 56 minutes, 1 second
About A Week Ago - The Dogg House
Jon discusses Meek vs Nicki, Snoop Dogg vs Gayle King, Eminem at the Oscars, face tattoos, and more.
2/13/2020 • 30 minutes
About A Week Ago - The Bad Boy Way
We discuss Kobe week, the fallout from the Grammys, Mase calling out Puff, and Pastor Troy’s beef with the gay community.
2/3/2020 • 37 minutes, 5 seconds
About A Week Ago - R.I.P. Kobe Bryant
Jon and Sarah discuss the tragic passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, talk Grammys scandal, Meek Mill run in with his ex Nick Minaj and her husband, Kodak Black’s prison stay, and a recap of Power.
1/27/2020 • 53 minutes, 20 seconds
About A Week Ago - Hall of Fame
Jon discusses Biggie and Whitney getting into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, new music from Mac Miller and Eminem, plus a review of Bad Boys For Life, and recap the latest episode of Power.
1/20/2020 • 27 minutes, 59 seconds
About A Week Ago - Yappa Kappa Do
1/13/2020 • 39 minutes
Review: Jackboys - JACKBOYS
1/4/2020 • 8 minutes, 35 seconds
About A Decade Ago - 10 Year Look Back
As the year/decade closes out, we decided not only to look back at just 2019 but the decade as a whole. Thanks to Jon’s research aka google, wikipedia, complex, etc we discuss 10 years in hip hop. The new artists, songs, and more. Plus we miss some things so don’t @ us. Just enjoy and thank you guys for listening we appreciate it!!!
1/1/2020 • 1 hour, 58 minutes, 37 seconds
About A Week Ago - The Big 5-0
This week we discuss Jay and Kanye at Diddy’s birthday party, Future and all his kids, Cam’ron not believing in dinosaurs, 50 Cent calling out Oprah and more.
12/17/2019 • 47 minutes, 43 seconds
About A Week Ago - R.I.P. Juice Wrld
This week I discuss the death of Jucie Wrld, Nick Cannon going all out for Wild n Out, R. Kelly’s new charge and Cardi B’s visit to West Africa.
12/12/2019 • 38 minutes, 39 seconds
About A Week Ago - All That Glitters
This week Jon discusses Grammy nominations, Goldlink’s beef with Mac Miller, and more.
12/2/2019 • 33 minutes, 18 seconds
Review: Tory Lanez - Chixtape 5
Jon and Mayne review Tory Lanez fifth installment in his Chixtape series Chixtape 5.
11/30/2019 • 11 minutes, 34 seconds
Review: Dave East - Survival
11/26/2019 • 11 minutes, 32 seconds
Review: Wale - Wow... That's Crazy
11/24/2019 • 16 minutes, 28 seconds
About A Week Ago - Ari Are You Ok?
This week we discuss Kaepernick’s “pro day,” Kanye standing with Joel Osteen and later with Dr. Dre, Kodak Black may never see the light of day again, and Ari Lennox rants about losing at The Soul Train Awards.
11/20/2019 • 55 minutes, 49 seconds
Review: DaBaby - Kirk
11/19/2019 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds
About A Week Ago - "I" is for Ignorant
Jon discusses T.I. checking his daughter’s virginity, Wack !00 checking Nipsey’s legend status, Chris Brown’s yard sale, Popeye’s chicken sandwich, Instagram hiding likes and more.
11/11/2019 • 49 minutes, 54 seconds
After Hours No. 5 - Wedding Las Vegas Style
11/4/2019 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 16 seconds
About A Week Ago - The List
This week Jon and Sarah discuss Kanye “confirming” Jesus is King, Cardi B taking credit for the current era of female hip hop, Gucci Mane vs The Breakfast Club, Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Singers and more.
10/24/2019 • 49 minutes
About A Week Ago - Ri-Issues
This week Jon and Sarah discuss DMX’s latest bout with addiction, Rihanna turning down the Super Bowl, TI vs Iggy Azalea, recap the latest episode of Power and more.
10/14/2019 • 45 minutes, 46 seconds
About A Week Ago - Seales of Disapproval
10/7/2019 • 58 minutes, 43 seconds
About A Week Ago - Secular Smecular
Jon and Sarah return to talk about Kanye West’s supposed move to gospel, Uncle Luke’s beef with the Super Bowl halftime show, Lil Nas X taking a break, Angie Martinez’s Untold Stories of Hip Hop, and recap the latest episode of Power.
9/30/2019 • 41 minutes, 52 seconds
About A Week Ago - Jesus is Waiting
Jon and Sarah discuss Kanye West’s album Jesus is King missing it’s release date, wrap up Tekashi 6ix 9ine’s testimony, and share thoughts on Jennifer Lopez and Shakira headlining the Super Bowl.
9/28/2019 • 44 minutes, 35 seconds
About A Week Ago - Starting With Some BS!
This week we discuss Tekashi 69 telling it all, Kanye being real, TI calling out Candice Owens at the Revolt Summit, not appreciating Beyonce and recapping Power.
9/19/2019 • 51 minutes, 51 seconds
About A Week Ago - Kanye Returns Home
9/12/2019 • 54 minutes, 15 seconds
Review: Chris Brown - Indigo
9/11/2019 • 15 minutes
Review: Dreamville - Revenge of the Dreamers III
9/9/2019 • 16 minutes, 31 seconds
Review: Rick Ross - Port of Miami 2
9/7/2019 • 15 minutes, 29 seconds
About A Week Ago - Labor Pains
9/3/2019 • 41 minutes, 52 seconds
Review: Beyonce - The Lion King: The Gift
Jon reviews Beyonce’s compilation album inspired by the movie she stars in The Lion King, The Lion King: The Gift.
8/28/2019 • 18 minutes, 2 seconds
Review: Tyler the Creator - IGOR
8/27/2019 • 22 minutes, 5 seconds
About A Week Ago - Power Move
Jon and Sarah discuss more fallout from the Jay Z and NFL deal such as, teams weaponizing Jay Z’s music, JD vs Funk Flex, and Dame Dash being a chatty patty. Plus we recap episode one of Power’s season six.
8/26/2019 • 34 minutes
About A Week Ago - Reasonable Doubt
We discuss Jay-Z’s new partnership with the NFL and all the reaction to it, Joe Budden and Nicki Minaj’s back and forth and how Cardi B and Rick Ross got pulled into it, top women rappers (and somehow forget Missy Elliot), Katy Perry’s sexual misconduct allegations, and more.
8/19/2019 • 57 minutes, 57 seconds
Review: Chance the Rapper - The Big Day
Jon reviews Chance the Rapper’s debut album The Big Day
8/12/2019 • 19 minutes, 59 seconds
Review: Nas - The Lost Tapes 2
8/10/2019 • 18 minutes, 4 seconds
Review: Drake - Care Package
Jon discusses Drake’s compilation album Care Package. Covering over 5 years of Drake music that didn’t make official releases, Jon looks at how well Drake’s content has aged, other rappers who should drop a care package, and what should be on Care Package 2.
8/8/2019 • 20 minutes, 44 seconds
About A Week Ago - ASAP's Home
Jon and Sarah discuss ASAP’s return home, Drake’s Care Package, Wack 100 vs YG and more.
8/5/2019 • 46 minutes, 26 seconds
Review: Big K.R.I.T - K.R.I.T. Iz Here
Jon and Mayne discuss Big K.R.I.T.’s fourth studio album K.R.I.T. Iz Here.
7/25/2019 • 14 minutes, 14 seconds
AAWA - Resilience
We discuss Souja being free, Trump helping ASAP Rocky, R. Kelly update, Cardi B’s new movie, and more.
7/22/2019 • 32 minutes, 44 seconds
Review: Lizzo - Cuz I Love You
Jon and Sarah discuss Lizzo’s third studio album Cuz I Love You.
7/20/2019 • 17 minutes, 15 seconds
Review: Lil Nas X - 7 EP
Jon reviews the hottest act of 2019 Lil Nas X’s debut project 7 EP.
7/17/2019 • 17 minutes, 5 seconds
AAWA - So So Deaf
Jermaine Dupri comments on stripper rap receives backlash, ASAP Rocky’s jail time in Sweden sparks debate due to his past ignorance, looks like R. Kelly is finally done, Diddy teases bringing back Making the Band, and more.
7/15/2019 • 55 minutes, 44 seconds
AAWA - Power Girl Summer
Wherein we discuss Taylor Swift’s plan going bad, La La living her life, Jon saving the pod, ASAP Rocky arrest and more.
7/9/2019 • 30 minutes, 42 seconds
Review: DJ Mustard - Perfect Ten
Jon discusses DJ Mustard’s third studio album Perfect Ten. The second major Hip-Hop compilation album of the year.
7/7/2019 • 16 minutes, 56 seconds
Review: Denzel Curry - ZUU
Jon reviews Denzel Curry’s fourth studio album ZUU.
7/5/2019 • 16 minutes, 10 seconds
Review: YG - 4 Real 4 Real
7/4/2019 • 17 minutes, 57 seconds
AAWA - Award Winning
This week we discuss the BET Awards, Scooter Braun buying Taylor Swift’s masters, new music dropping, Nicki Minaj being likable, and Carmello on a yacht.
7/2/2019 • 42 minutes, 37 seconds
AAWA - Unseasoned Chicken
We discuss Nicki’s poultry, um beef with Miley Cyrus, Cardi B facing charges, Diddy and Drake facing accusations, and more.
6/24/2019 • 45 minutes, 34 seconds
AAWA - Brown Out
This week expecting father Chris Brown comes at Victor Cruz’s attire, Drake drops 2 new songs to celebrate the Toronto Raptor’s first championship, Bill Cosby and O.J. Simpson’s twitter antics and more.
6/19/2019 • 33 minutes, 16 seconds
AAWA - Straight Idiocy
This week we discuss the Beyhive’s behavior, how 50 cent and Lil Xan handled being ran up on, TI vs TMZ, and more.
6/10/2019 • 43 minutes, 16 seconds
AAWA - A Sprained Brain
We discuss David Letterman interviews Kanye West, Jay-Z is declared Hip Hop’s first billionaire, Meek and The Cosmopolitan make up, Cardi B’s new music and more.
6/3/2019 • 35 minutes, 30 seconds
Review: DJ Khaled - Father of Asahd
After skipping last summer, DJ Khaled returns with his style of producing to give fans his 11th studio album Father of Asahd.
6/2/2019 • 15 minutes, 42 seconds
Review: Megan Thee Stallion - Fever
We sit down and discuss one of the hottest rappers in the game right now. Megan Thee Stallion’s debut album Fever just dropped, listen and find out if we think she kept the Hotties happy or is this the beginning of a cool down.
5/30/2019 • 0
AAWA - Drake's Jurassic Bark
Drake is going to the NBA Finals and that’s a good thing, Kanye can’t discuss Drake and that’s a bad thing. Meek Mill’s case got some good news, but he couldn’t celebrate in Vegas, City Girls vs Hazel E, Remy Ma goes to trial, and more.
5/27/2019 • 40 minutes, 50 seconds
Review: Schoolboy Q - Crash Talk
We chat about Schoolboy Q’s fifth studio album Crash Talk.
5/23/2019 • 13 minutes, 35 seconds
AAWA - Thanks
We discuss Future gifting Baby Future a Rolex, Kanye and Kim welcoming their fourth child, Trey Songz is a dad, Safaree’s fur protest, Chance the Rapper’s new song, and Drake’s abs.
5/20/2019 • 35 minutes, 20 seconds
AAWA - Air Drake
This week Jon and Sarah discuss their recent Vegas trip, the Billboard Awards, Drake’s new plane, Joyner Lucas’ Devil’s Work, an awkward Meg Thee Stallion interview, Cardi B’s lipo and Offset’s latest brush with death.
5/13/2019 • 49 minutes, 23 seconds
Review: Anderson Paak - Ventura
We discuss Anderson Paak’s quick follow up to Oxnard, Ventura.
5/1/2019 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds
Review: Khalid - Free Spirit
Us oldies discuss Khalid’s second studio album aimed at a much younger audience than us.
4/29/2019 • 12 minutes, 24 seconds
AAWA - Sunday Service at Coachella
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4/22/2019 • 40 minutes, 48 seconds
AAWA - The Marathon
This week we discuss the tragic killing of Nipsey Hussle, Kodak Black’s ignorant comments, Beyonce Coachella doc coming to Netflix, Billy Ray Cyrus’ verse on Lil Nas X’s Old Town Road remix, and more.
4/8/2019 • 50 minutes, 5 seconds
Review: Dreezy - Big Dreez
Jon and Sarah discuss Dreezy’s latest project Big Dreez.
3/30/2019 • 15 minutes, 2 seconds
AAWA - Swaezy Like A Fox
We discuss Daniel Ceasar’s thoughts on Black America, Cardi’s recent confession to the peanut gallery, Meg Thee Stallion’s mother passing away, Swae Lee’s dry snitching, and Hov’s Blueprint album’s latest accomplishment.
3/25/2019 • 34 minutes, 47 seconds
Review: Offset - Father of Four
3/24/2019 • 10 minutes, 38 seconds
Solange - Soon As I Get Home
Solange returns with Soon As I Get Home, an experimental follow up to her critically acclaimed A Seat At The Table.
3/21/2019 • 10 minutes, 3 seconds
AAWA - Old Head Energy
Soulja Boy gets arrested, Kodak Black tries to kill Sticky Fingaz, Jess Hilarious profiles, and Jon recaps Honey: Rise and Dance, and Empire.
3/18/2019 • 28 minutes
2 Chainz - Rap or Go To The League Review
3/14/2019 • 21 minutes, 20 seconds
AAWA - MJ and RK
We discuss the two biggest stories of the week. Michael Jackson’s child molestation allegations were front and center in HBO’s documentary Leaving Neverland. While R. Kelly decided to do a sit down interview with Gale King that seemed to do more harm than good.
3/11/2019 • 36 minutes, 9 seconds
Future - Future Hndrxx Presents: The Wizrd
We discuss Future’s seventh studio album Future Hndrxx Presents: The Wizrd
3/6/2019 • 14 minutes, 3 seconds
21 Savage - I Am Greater Than I Was Review
We get back to our roots. We review 21 Savage’s I Am > I Was the album dropped right before the year ended and obviously before 21 got arrested by ICE.
3/4/2019 • 15 minutes, 42 seconds
AAWA - Sloppy Kraftsmanship
The Jussie Smollett saga takes another turn, R. Kelly turns himself in due to new chargers, and Ja Rule has an interesting 90s night.
2/25/2019 • 38 minutes, 22 seconds
AAWA - The Greatest Story Ever Sold
Jussie’s story is falling apart, Tekashi’s story is taking another turn, and Justine Sky’s story about Shek Wes is a classic he say/she say. Plus 50 Cent has beef with the NYPD, Drake takes a stand, and TI and Floyd butt heads again.
2/18/2019 • 46 minutes, 26 seconds
AAWA - Boycott
2/11/2019 • 41 minutes, 18 seconds
AAWA - 21 Savagery
21 Savage is arrested by ICE, Tekashi 6ix9ine takes a plea deal, The Game is keeping the same energy by calling out more names, Empire’s Jussie Smollett suffers a horrible attack, and more.
2/4/2019 • 43 minutes, 56 seconds
AAWA - The Games We Play
Chris Brown is in the news for the wrong reason again, The Game takes a shot at Kanye, J. Cole claims he’s the greatest right now, and more.
1/28/2019 • 36 minutes, 53 seconds
AAWA - All Hail King Soulja
This week we discuss Soulja Boy having the best week ever, Ja Rule having a rough week, Dame Dash allegedly tried to get Beyonce from Jay, rapper CupcakKe blasts abusive ex-boyfriend, Future blasts Ciara and Russell Wilson, R. Kelly update.
1/21/2019 • 51 minutes, 44 seconds
AAWA - Loose Cannon
We discuss Lil Uzi Vert calling it quits, Rea Sremmurd breaking up, writer/interviewer Toure sexual harassment news, Dame Dash throwing Jay-Z under the R. Kelly bus, and Travis Scott Super Bowl performance controversy.
1/15/2019 • 36 minutes, 14 seconds
AAWA - Surviving These Times
Jon and Sarah discuss Lifetime’s six-part docu-series Surviving R. Kelly.
1/9/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 57 seconds
About A Year Ago - 2018 Wrap Up
We look back at 2018’s best and worst moments, and then discuss our favorite albums of the year
1/8/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 48 seconds
Takeoff - The Last Rocket
Jon and Mayne discuss Takeoff’s debut album The Last Rocket.
*Recorded Nov. 24, 2018
12/31/2018 • 11 minutes, 11 seconds
Quavo - Quavo Huncho Review
We review the debut album from Migos member Quavo.
12/28/2018 • 17 minutes, 11 seconds
AAWA - Jet Ski Apologies
This week we discuss the ongoing saga that is Cardi B and Offset’s relationship, Kodak Black’s interview with Ebro, Kanye arguing with himself, and new old music from Beyonce and SZA.
12/23/2018 • 35 minutes, 30 seconds
Meek Mill - Championships Review
12/15/2018 • 24 minutes, 32 seconds
AAWA - The Straw That Broke Cardi's Back
This week our relationship guru Maney Fontaine weighs in on Cardi leaving Offset, Nicki’s new boyfriend and more.
12/14/2018 • 32 minutes, 41 seconds
AAWA - Meek Inherited The Earth
12/5/2018 • 36 minutes, 30 seconds
AAWA - Hard Times
This week we discuss Tekashi’s arrest, Tory Lanez vs Joyner Lucas, and that’s about it. It was a slow week.
11/26/2018 • 26 minutes, 19 seconds
Vince Staples - FM! Review
This week we discuss West coast rapper Vince Staples’ latest album FM!
11/20/2018 • 17 minutes, 27 seconds
AAWA - Netflix and Jill
This week we discuss Jill Scott’s air head, Kanye’s generosity, Trey Songz career, White on White crime, and more.
11/19/2018 • 34 minutes, 59 seconds
Ella Mai - Ella Mai Review
11/15/2018 • 16 minutes, 8 seconds
AAWA - Toothless Aggression
This week we discuss Mac Miller’s cause of death, our least favorite members of legendary Hip Hop groups, dental work, Future being savage, and more.
11/13/2018 • 36 minutes, 18 seconds
TI - Dime Trap Review
We had every intention to discuss TI’s tenth studio album Dime Trap, but got sidetracked into talking about his notorious bouts with infidelity. A slight deep dive aside enjoy this episode. Thanks.
11/10/2018 • 18 minutes, 5 seconds
Belly - Immigrant
We review Belly’s follow LP Immigrant.
11/8/2018 • 58 minutes, 1 second
AAWA - Thank U, Next
Ariana and Pete Davidson aren’t done with each other just yet, Nicki and Cardi claim to be done with each other for now and Kanye says he’s done with politics.
11/6/2018 • 34 minutes, 28 seconds
After Hours No. 4 - 1up
We discuss dildo size, porn, co-workers, cracked iPhones, and more.
10/31/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 1 second
AAWA - Tricks or Treats
We talk 50 Cent the bully, Kanye playing both sides, why men hate tell all books, Tekashi 6ix9ine avoiding trouble then not so much, and more.
10/29/2018 • 47 minutes
Usher "A" Review
We review Usher’s surprise drop album A aka Man in the Trap aka Midlife Crisis The Album.
10/24/2018 • 25 minutes, 18 seconds
AAWA - June Swoon
We talk owning months, who do we believe in the Drake and Pusha T interviews, is Nicki dissing Cardi, is Cardi becoming a caricature of herself, ASAP Rocky over orgies, BET Hip Hop Awards and more.
Note: Sorry about the audio issues
10/22/2018 • 30 minutes, 15 seconds
AAWA - Shop Talk
This week we talk Ariana Grande calling off her engagement with Pete Davidson, Drake on The Shop with LeBron, Quavo’s dreams, and more.
10/15/2018 • 33 minutes, 22 seconds
Lil Wayne - Tha Carter V Review
After 6 long years we finally get Lil Wayne’s 12 studio album Tha Carter V. We discuss the wait, Wayne’s legacy in the game, and more.
10/12/2018 • 25 minutes, 17 seconds
AAWA - Whatchamacallit
This was a slow week, especially when we declared we are done with Kanye. We discuss Nicki’s new documentary, Cardi’s new car, and Suge Knight Jr.’s new claims of Tupac being alive.
10/8/2018 • 33 minutes, 18 seconds
AAWA - Flamin Hot Takes
Kanye continues to take one step forward 23 steps back, Nicki tries to end beef, but not her own, Lil Wayne finally drops Tha Carter V, and more.
10/1/2018 • 32 minutes, 52 seconds
AAWA - Kanye Stays East?
Kanye is still on the clean up tour, calling out foes, dropping new music, SNL and staying in the Chi. Drake isn’t in a hurry to shut down rumors of him and Kim, him and Jimmy Jam’s daughter, or him texting Eleven from Stranger Things. The Carter V didn’t drop, so the waiting game continues, Tinashe’s takes her talents to Dancing With The Stars, and more.
9/24/2018 • 33 minutes, 29 seconds
AAWA - 2 Weeks and 3 Interviews Later
We discuss Weezy season approaching, Nicki’s latest antics on Queen Radio, This Week in Kanye, new music, and Eminem interview with Sway and his response to MGK.
9/17/2018 • 46 minutes, 31 seconds
YG - Stay Dangerous Review
YG drops his third studio album Stay Dangerous. In a way its a return to what’s worked for YG in the past, and it glimpse to what’s to come.
9/13/2018 • 14 minutes, 53 seconds
AAWA - RIP Mac Miller
We discuss Mac Miller's tragic death, Cardi vs Nicki, Nas' response to Kelis, This Week in Kanye, and is Joe Budden a better MC than Eminem?
9/10/2018 • 59 minutes, 59 seconds
Mac Miller - Swimming Review
NOTE: This was recorded Sept. 3, 2018, before the untimely death of Mac Miller. This week we discuss Mac Miller's fifth studio album Swimming. After a tough year that included a public break up and a DUI Mac Miller delivers what may be his best product to date.
9/8/2018 • 12 minutes, 56 seconds
AAWA - Rap God vs Rap Devil
Eminem drops a surprise album Kamikaze and takes aim at everyone. While we speculate if Joe Budden will respond, Machine Gun Kelly didn’t waste time firing back at Marshall Mathers. Kanye returns to Chicago, talks missing friends, radio politics, TMZ, and Drake. Plus Cardi in the news, DJ Khaled new venture and more.
9/4/2018 • 31 minutes, 26 seconds
AAWA - Never Too Late
We discuss Queen Radio, Madonna's "tribute," Kanye's wedding attire, Birdman apologizing to Lil Wayne, and more.