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The Real Report brings together hip hop veterans and long-time friends Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda for unfiltered, entertaining, and hilarious cultural commentary. From pulling back the curtain on the music industry, to globe-trotting adventures with 50 Cent or chopping it up with comedians and other special guests, every episode delivers the perfect mix of honest insight and comedy. If you’re looking for the real story on music and culture this is your new favorite show.
Listen on Apple PodcastsDJ SpinKing joins Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda on The Real Report to break down his return to music with “Beat Go” featuring DaBaby and Fetty Wap, the making of A Boogie wit da Hoodie’s “Timeless,” and the relationships that put him on tour with Cardi B and in the room when Pop Smoke met 50 Cent. He also opens up about surviving a teenage crash on train tracks, explains why he refuses money to play records, weighs talent against social media popularity in today’s DJ culture, recalls DJing Pacha with broken equipment and no headphones, and reveals how investing his last $30,000 into “Adult Swim” helped generate 150 million views. Stream "Beat Go" by DJ SpinKing feat. Dababy & FettyWap https://open.spotify.com/track/3QtsVavoSXlvL09gCNJAOE?si=75326dc700b94a79 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Undefeated boxing legend Terence “Bud” Crawford joins Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda on The Real Report to discuss retiring at 42-0, his fights with Canelo Álvarez and Errol Spence Jr., and why he believes Jaron “Boots” Ennis should thank him for the comparisons that helped build his name. Bud opens up about being shot in the back of the head two weeks before a fight, the hardest punch he ever took, sparring Tim Bradley, staying disciplined with money, and giving back through his sports academy and community work. He also shares his thoughts on Jake Paul, Shakur Stevenson, Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia, Adrien Broner, Claressa Shields, and the biggest fights boxing fans still want to see. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gillie Da King and Wallo267 of Million Dollaz Worth of Game join Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda for a hilarious and unfiltered conversation about Boots Ennis vs. Terence Crawford, Philadelphia’s new generation of rappers, fake streaming numbers and why today’s artists struggle to build real fanbases. They debate Max B vs. Big Daddy Kane, react to Jay-Z responding to Drake, Nicki Minaj and Kanye West, call Peter Gunz to discuss the King of New York title, and explain why social media has made everybody act tough. Gillie and Wallo also discuss KO Party, Wallo’s book Yes to You, No to Them , their growing business empire and the lessons they learned coming out of Philadelphia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1090 Skrap and OnPointLikeOP join Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda to discuss Skrap returning home after eight years behind bars, beating his murder case and spending hundreds of thousands of dollars fighting for his freedom. The brothers also address Tylil’s allegations, the controversy surrounding Skrap’s viral photo at Nipsey Hussle’s mural, their relationships with Pop Smoke, Kay Flock, Sleepy Hallow, G Herbo, Kevin Gates and Michael Rainey Jr., plus the rise of 1090 Music Group and their move into streaming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda are back with a packed solo episode of The Real Report, breaking down Jay-Z’s massive Yankee Stadium run and surprise appearances from Nas, Eminem, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Pharrell, Jeezy, Usher, Fat Joe, Jadakiss and more. They also react to Raising Kanan, Chris Brown and Usher’s viral tour moments, the growing influence and money behind streamers, where LeBron James should play next, Future’s album and his tension with NBA YoungBoy, Adrien Broner’s comeback plans, whether 50 Cent could sell out Citi Field, and the debate over dogs being allowed off leash. Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code REALREPORT for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Skilla Baby joins Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda on The Real Report for a revealing conversation about surviving a shooting, returning to the streets only days later and turning the experience into motivation to improve his health, faith and career. The Detroit rapper breaks down creating “Thick One” and “West to East” with 42 Dugg, investing his music money into real estate, buying houses for approximately $20,000 and becoming one of the youngest Black developers from his neighborhood. Skilla also speaks on the dangers of record-label advances, Detroit loyalty, working with Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, Wiz Khalifa, Nas and Erica Campbell of Mary Mary, plus his upcoming album The Price of Fame. He also reveals how two years of acting classes helped him land a role in Power: Origins, shares lessons from working with Omar Epps on Moses the Black and opens up about giving away a house, supporting students and contributing $50,000 to a Detroit gun buyback. Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code REALREPORT for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DJ Envy pulls up on The Real Report for a special car episode with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda, giving them a closer look at the cars, stories, and culture behind his collection. Envy talks about building his reputation in the car world, the celebrity whips he has brought out from 50 Cent, Cardi B, Offset, Pusha T, French Montana, Snoop, Trina, Killer Mike, Kevin Hart, and 85 South, and why old schools, foreigns, and custom builds mean so much in hip-hop. From Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bentleys, Rolls Royce Cullinans, and Bugattis to the Impala SS, 1969 Camaro, 1970 Chevelle, Demon 170, Hellcat, and BMW 850 CSI, this episode is a ride through luxury cars, classic cars, car shows, and the stories only DJ Envy can tell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The Real Report, Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda sit down with legendary DJ, producer, and Fool’s Gold founder A-Trak for a deep conversation on DJ culture, hip-hop history, and the records that changed the game. A-Trak breaks down launching Fool’s Gold, helping introduce Kid Cudi’s “Day ‘N’ Nite,” touring with Kanye West, forming Duck Sauce, winning world DJ battles as a teenager, playing the first Coachella, and why G-Unit’s global reach was different. The episode also dives into classic DJs, crate-digging, overseas club culture, independent artists, technology changing DJing, and what still keeps A-Trak passionate about music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The Real Report , Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda recap a wild week starting with their trip back from Ibiza and Italy before breaking down the BET Awards, Druski’s controversial sax stunt, and the viral moment outside the awards. The guys also get into Jaron “Boots” Ennis’ big fight, the AI rap controversy behind the “Rubbers” track, B2K vs Pretty Ricky VERZUZ reactions, Polymarket scams, Malik Beasley’s betting situation, the Mexican Batman story, Big Tigger’s alleged incident, major NBA trades including Ja Morant to Portland and LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, Ferrari’s electric car debate, BlackRock selling Bitcoin, and GTA 6 preorders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Tony Yayo sits down with Max Siegelman to talk about the rise of Siegelman Stable, turning his father’s racing stable logo into a luxury fashion brand, and building major collaborations with the New York Knicks, Yankees, Rangers, Mets, Ford, Indy 500, and the US Open. Max breaks down how athletes and celebrities like Jalen Brunson, Carmelo Anthony, Steph Curry, Aaron Judge, Kendall Jenner, and Justin Bieber helped bring attention to the brand, while also sharing the family story, Virgil Abloh’s influence, the equine therapy giveback, and why Siegelman Stable is more than merch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The Real Report, Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda sit down with Albee Al, Breannie, & Thunz for a raw conversation about Jersey, jail, street politics, music, and survival. Albee opens up about growing up around gentrification and the streets, doing time in max, getting respect behind the wall, how his music caught fire in the jails, and why he had to change his way of thinking. The crew also gets into Gunna and Young Thug, Lil Durk’s case, Pooh Shiesty, Gucci Mane, police technology, rats, ATL politics, Summer Jam, Jersey’s top rappers, and the advice Albee Al wants to give the kids coming up after him. Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code REALREPORT for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joseph Sikora, best known as Tommy Egan from Power, joins Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda on The Real Report for a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation about bringing Tommy to life, his first day on set, finding out Ghost was going to die, getting his own spin-off with Power Book IV: Force, and how 50 Cent helped build the world around the character. Joseph also talks about his hip-hop roots, Kay Slay crediting him for graffiti, Chicago culture, working with Tom Cruise, his wild time on Ozark, directing an episode of Raising Kanan, shooting a commercial with Michael Jordan as a kid, and why New York pizza beats Chicago deep dish. From crazy Tommy fan stories to his favorite rappers, Polish family roots, acting, auditions, and his dog Pirate stealing the show, this episode gets into the man behind one of TV’s most iconic street characters. Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code REALREPORT for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda are back on The Real Report for a solo episode celebrating the Knicks bringing a championship back to New York. The guys break down Jalen Brunson becoming the king of NY, the parade, wild fan reactions, Knicks fans taking over the city, and why this win could motivate every other New York sports team. They also react to James Harden’s Houston arrest, Haiti making the World Cup, Kai Cenat’s Streamer University chaos, the UFC event at the White House, and artists backing away from political events. Later, Yayo and Murda discuss Nipsey Hussle’s upcoming posthumous album, vinyl releases, Jay-Z teaming up with Target for the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt , and how business, legacy, and public backlash all collide in hip-hop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN sit down with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda on The Real Report to break down Big Pun, 50 Cent, Nas, Prodigy, Capone-N-Noreaga, Drink Champs, and New York hip-hop history. N.O.R.E. speaks on working with Big Pun, why Pun was one of the best people he ever met, Pun asking him to connect with DJ Whoo Kid, Pun being the first person he saw receive a wire transfer, and why Capital Punishment is a classic. He also explains why 50 Cent was always solid with him, how 50 became one of the first people to give him time for an interview, and how their relationship stayed strong after executive pushback. N.O.R.E. also talks about getting in the studio with Nas, releasing his first solo album after The War Report , meeting Capone, seeing The Notorious B.I.G. at Hot 97, acting in Paid In Full , getting banned from Black clubs in New York, The Tunnel era, Chris Lighty, Hip-Hop police, breaking Pharrell, going Latin with his music, and the exclusive “LA LA” story involving Prodigy being taken off the record. DJ EFN explains how Drink Champs started, how the name came together, why the DJ-and-rapper format worked, and how the show helped change hip-hop podcasting over 10 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Loaded Lux joins Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda on The Real Report for a deep conversation on the state of battle rap, why the culture lost momentum after moving away from YouTube, and what it would take to make battle rappers feel like stars again. Lux breaks down the legacy of his legendary Calicoe battle, from the hearse and pallbearers to the obituary and the pressure of returning to the stage after four years. The crew debates dream matchups like Lloyd Banks vs Fabolous, Drake wanting to battle Murda Mook, Joe Budden vs Hollow, and why penmanship hits different in front of a live crowd. Lux also speaks on transitioning into music, his new project, and how battle rap shaped the way he lives, thinks, and performs. Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code REALREPORT for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Key Glock sits down with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda on The Real Report to talk about his new album, "Project X", why he already feels like he took over the summer, and how the Sexyy Red record came together after he had the beat first. Key Glock opens up about growing up in Memphis, starting music with no gimmicks, keeping himself relevant through his lifestyle, and the producers and features behind his new project. He also breaks down his fashion sense, why he mainly wears Jordans, his top 5 sneakers, and his most expensive pairs. The crew also gets into Key Glock's love for cars, the Ferrari truck, still owning every car he ever bought, his connection to the Chiefs and Grizzlies, acting, real estate, treating watches like investments, the AP-Swatch collab, and why he’s showing love to the fans as he gears up for a Key Glock summer. Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code REALREPORT for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this solo episode of The Real Report, Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda are back breaking down a packed week of hip-hop, sports, and real-life conversations. The guys start with stories from their trip to Malaysia, meeting the prince, seeing a one-of-one Bugatti, and dealing with turbulence on the jet before jumping into Jay-Z’s response to Drake at Roots Picnic, including the Tory Lanez bar, Beyoncé line, Dame Dash shot, and what Drake, Kanye, Nicki, Tory, or Kendrick might do next. They also get into the Kentucky social media settlement with Meta, whether parents or platforms are responsible for kids’ screen time, teen takeovers, and how social media creates real-world problems. Later, the conversation turns to a tragic Michigan graduation shooting, the pressure around prom season, and whether online flexing makes young people targets. The episode closes with the Knicks and Spurs heading to the NBA Finals, Yayo and Murda’s thoughts on New York’s chances, their memories from 1999, and a shoutout to Garden of Dreams. Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code REALREPORT for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of The Real Report, Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda sit down with NBA champion Speedy Claxton to talk about his journey from Christ The King and Hofstra to the NBA, playing alongside Allen Iverson, winning a championship with the San Antonio Spurs, and what it was like being coached by Gregg Popovich. Speedy breaks down the transition from player to coach, shares stories about Tim Duncan, Kobe, LeBron, MJ’s aura, and gives his take on today’s game, including why Wemby has the potential to be one of one. He also opens up about coaching the next generation, keeping young players focused, and why Hofstra might need to put up that Speedy statue. Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code REALREPORT for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this solo episode of The Real Report , Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda react to Drake putting up “Michael Jackson numbers” and debate whether Jay-Z should respond to the shots being thrown his way. The guys also break down Rich Homie Quan’s controversial AI video, the future of AI in music and social media, Ray J claiming his celebrity boxing match was supposed to be fixed, and whether certain celebrity fights would actually sell. Later, the conversation shifts to viral teen takeovers across the country, shots fired near the White House and the reporter reaction that sparked debate online, Funk Flex and DJ Periera’s social media back-and-forth, the latest updates in Lil Durk and Foolio’s legal cases, and a hilarious discussion about robot maids, self-driving cars, and what the future might really look like. Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code REALREPORT for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Battle rap star Bonnie Godiva joins The Real Report with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda for an unfiltered conversation on the current state of battle rap, viral disrespect in battles, and why the culture isn’t as massive as it once was. Bonnie breaks down her top male and female battle rappers, the biggest checks during the Caffeine era, battling men, and the wildest lines that helped make her one of the highest viewed female battle rappers ever. The crew also gets into her time on Wild ‘N Out with Nick Cannon, industry politics, female rap today, women being pressured into getting BBLs, the Drake vs. Kendrick battle, and whether artists like Doechii can reach Kendrick-level success. Yayo and Murda keep the jokes flying while Bonnie gives real insight into battle rap, fame, and surviving the entertainment industry. Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code REALREPORT for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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