4 chapters across the catalog
Mo Facts highlights the role of Vibe Magazine in fueling the deadly rivalry between Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. He argues that the magazine's coverage made the "East Coast vs. West Coast" war public, distracting from movements like the Million Man March.
Mo Facts proposes a conspiracy theory that Quincy Jones acted as a "cleanup man" for the industry. He points out that the deaths of Tupac, Biggie, and Aaliyah cleared the path for Will Smith, Jay-Z, and Beyonce to become the dominant stars of the next generation.
Mo Facts discusses the A&E show "First 48" as a cross-section of urban criminality. He references a Notorious B.I.G. lyric to argue that the media treats black-on-black violence as "a nobody killing a nobody," only showing interest when a white person is involved. The hosts criticize politicians like Kamala Harris and Barack Obama for lacking nuance in criminal justice reform, which they claim leads to either mass incarceration or community neglect.
Adam Curry and Mo introduce the seventh episode of the podcast in Austin, Texas. They discuss the different perspectives people have when hearing the phrase "more money more problems," contrasting the music of Diana Ross with the Notorious B.I.G.
