4 chapters across the catalog
The hosts analyze the cultural impact of Donald Trump's mugshot, noting a shift in hip-hop toward supporting him as a "brother" who has been through the system. They discuss the "45 Savage" moniker and how Trump's perceived "trashy" status makes him more relatable to certain segments of the youth. The segment also touches on the pressure put on artists like Lil Wayne regarding their political affiliations.
Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg is criticized for saying he would "eviscerate" Lil Wayne for meeting with Donald Trump. The hosts take issue with the term "eviscerate," noting its historical connection to lynching and disembowelment, and accuse Rosenberg of tearing down Black men who think freely.
Marc Lamont Hill criticizes Lil Wayne for meeting with Donald Trump, calling him a "sellout" who is doing it "for free." The hosts discuss Lil Wayne's massive influence on modern hip-hop culture and Hill's attempt to marginalize him for engaging with the Platinum Plan.
The hosts revisit Marc Lamont Hill's 2018 firing from CNN over comments regarding Palestine. They find it ironic that Hill, who was "canceled" for his own discourse, is now attempting to "cancel" Lil Wayne and Ice Cube for their political meetings with the Trump administration.
