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A$AP Rocky Shares Harlem Stories That Made Him, Rihanna, Fatherhood & Impact | The Jason Lee Sho

A$AP Rocky Shares Harlem Stories That Made Him, Rihanna, Fatherhood & Impact | The Jason Lee Sho Hotney 1 Streams • 3 days ago

A$AP Rocky does not sit down for an interview like a typical rapper. He pulls up with history, Harlem pride, big ideas, and enough stories to remind you why Flacko has always moved different.

Sitting down with Jason Lee in the heart of Harlem, Rocky opens up about the city that made him, the people who believed in him early, and why he sees himself as more than an artist. From music and fashion to performance art, film, family, and community, this is a conversation about legacy from someone who has spent his entire career building one.

But this interview is bigger than celebrity stories.

Rocky speaks on Harlem as a feeling, a responsibility, and a source of inspiration that follows him everywhere. He reflects on giving back to the neighborhood, being honored by local leaders, and even jokes about one day becoming “Mayor Mayers.” There are conversations about politics, representation, Black communities, and what it means to use influence for something bigger than yourself.

He also gets personal.

Rocky opens up about losing his brother, the impact of A$AP Yams, surviving difficult chapters, and learning how to turn pain into purpose. He talks honestly about growth, the pressure of being misunderstood, and why people should be allowed to evolve beyond who they were in their past.

Of course, Jason and Rocky also get into Rihanna, their relationship, raising their children, and what being a present father means to him. Behind the fashion, the headlines, and the superstar image is a man who is deeply proud of his family and intentional about the life he is creating for them.

There are funny moments, wild Harlem stories, fashion debates, internet chaos, and plenty of classic Jason Lee energy.

Rocky also talks about his artistry, why his live shows are meant to feel like full worlds instead of just concerts, the creative vision behind Don’t Be Dumb, and why he refuses to make music just to fit whatever trend is popular at the moment. For him, the goal has always been bigger than a hit record: it is about making art that lasts.

Stylish, reflective, hilarious, and completely unfiltered, this is A$AP Rocky in full form: the artist, the father, the fashion icon, the Harlem kid, and the visionary still finding new ways to move culture forward.

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The Lil Wayne Episode | Friends Keep Secrets

The Lil Wayne Episode | Friends Keep Secrets Hotney 6 Streams • 18 days ago

We got Wayne. The original, the godfather of everything we listen to, the ultimate intersection of lyricism and swag, one of the best rappers of all time no question. We’ve been waiting for this day so long we don’t even know what’s gonna happen, Benny's body might disintegrate. We have so many questions for this man. What was it like getting signed by Cash Money at age 11? Was Wayne the first Lil? Or at least the first big Lil? How did he record songs in jail, just, logistically? How did he discover Drake, what are the details behind that story? Does he ever feel like the chosen one? Who eats less healthy, Dave or Wayne? Why is the Sixth Sense his favorite movie of all time? What’s the real truth about ancient aliens? And why can't he look at milk? As a bonus we discuss best practices for crowdsurfing and Benny tells us about the time he was hospitalized by Eric Andre. Thanks for watching us hang out with Lil Wayne and Lil Twist. We respect you!

What happens:
0:00 intro
0:25 waiting for wayne
0:58 wayne arrives
1:40 has wayne ever sat when he rapped
2:23 getting signed at 11
5:31 benny's first mentor
6:18 being a recording artist while still in school
7:40 becoming a dad at 14
9:07 wayne's first car
9:21 wayne's second car
12:13 watching his son become a rapper
13:23 recording songs in jail
14:28 was jail ever scary
16:05 ancient aliens & the age of disclosure
17:03 j-rod the roswell alien
19:57 would you trade your life for all the answers
21:09 wayne doesn't sleep
22:42 how wayne takes a vacation
24:19 does wayne get anxiety
25:50 ideal sleep temperatures
26:33 the sixth sense
27:37 haunted hotel
28:41 wayne's diet
32:43 has wayne always felt like the chosen one
33:04 how wayne picks songs
33:40 influences
35:28 wayne's favorite rappers
36:55 signing drake
37:47 signing nicki minaj
39:28 how wayne approaches a feature
40:12 who decides what's a hit
41:19 the first big lil
43:25 did wayne ever get starstruck
44:55 meeting lebron at 16
46:09 wayne's obama speech shout-out
46:50 performing at the white house
47:29 forgetting the words
48:19 performing in saudi arabia
50:16 crowd surfing strategies
51:19 hospitalized by eric andre
54:14 skate tricks
55:56 getting your voice to cut through
57:00 doing every beat in the pack
57:51 how wayne builds a verse
59:50 the year wayne became the best
1:01:03 did wayne invent bling bling
1:01:25 the intersection of lyricism and swag

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Mýa Opens Up About Surviving Abuse, Staying Single & Finding True Self-Love | The Jason Lee Show

Mýa Opens Up About Surviving Abuse, Staying Single & Finding True Self-Love | The Jason Lee Show Hotney 4 Streams • 2 months ago

Mýa has spent decades being one of the most recognizable women in music, but this conversation reveals the woman behind the image in a way fans rarely get to see. Graceful, thoughtful, and surprisingly vulnerable, she opens up about the lessons that come with longevity, independence, heartbreak, and learning how to choose yourself over everything that no longer serves you.

One minute she’s talking about colorism, veganism, fasting, and the wellness routine that keeps her looking timeless, the next she’s reflecting on surviving an abusive relationship, finding her voice after years of silence, and the painful experiences that ultimately led her to a deeper sense of self-love. What appears to be effortless peace is actually the result of decades of healing, discipline, faith, and hard-earned wisdom.

But don’t mistake her calm for passivity.

Mýa gets candid about navigating the music industry independently, protecting her privacy in an era built on oversharing, and why she’s never felt pressured to follow society’s timeline for marriage, motherhood, or happiness. She discusses her new album Retrospect, collaborating with icons like Snoop Dogg and Too Short, her dreams of living around the world, and the purpose-driven legacy she hopes to leave behind through her music, philanthropy, and future projects.

Reflective, inspiring, funny, and deeply personal, this is Mýa at her most authentic, looking back on everything she’s survived while proving she’s still evolving, still creating, and still very much writing her next chapter on her own terms.

00:00 - 01:45 | Meet the Icon: Mýa
01:46 - 05:15 | Mýa Gets Real About Colorism
05:16 - 19:33 | Mýa's Secret to Looking This Good at 46
19:34 - 21:55 | The Power of Choosing Yourself
21:56 - 29:42 | Mýa Opens Up About Abuse & Healing
29:43 - 31:14 | Why Men Are Still Obsessed With Mýa
31:15 - 35:00 | The Story Behind Retrospect
35:01 - 37:50 | How Mýa Navigates Today's Music Industry
37:51 - 42:13 | The Adventures That Changed Mýa's Life
42:14 - 44:33 | Writing Her Truth: Mýa's Memoir
44:34 - 48:00 | Mýa Talks Mortality & Legacy
48:01 - 56:45 | Why Mýa Is Happy Being Single
56:46 - 01:00:00 | "I Married Myself": Mýa Explains
01:00:01 - 01:07:50 | The Music That Made Mýa
01:07:51 - 01:16:29 | Smash or Pass Gets Interesting

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Dame Dash SNAPS: Jay-Z, Love Story With Aaliyah, Homophobia & Defends 'Becky With The Good

Dame Dash SNAPS: Jay-Z, Love Story With Aaliyah, Homophobia & Defends 'Becky With The Good Hotney 7 Streams • 2 months ago

Dame Dash walks into The Jason Lee Show exactly how you’d expect: loud, combative, hilarious, and completely unwilling to play by anybody else’s rules. But underneath all the chaos, interruptions, and viral one liners is a man who still sees himself as a visionary fighting to protect his legacy, his freedom, and his name.

From the second the interview starts, Dame turns a simple conversation into a full blown masterclass on independence, ownership, and why he believes the industry has spent years trying to rewrite his story. One minute he’s going off about Rockefeller, Daddy Yankee, and the business politics behind iconic decisions, the next he’s ranting about therapy, corporate culture, **** rumors, the “devil’s narrative,” and why he refuses to let anyone define him through gossip clips online.

Of course, nobody escapes the smoke.

Dame fires shots at Charlamagne, defends his complicated history with Jay Z and Roc-A-Fella, reflects on Aaliyah with raw emotion, and explains why loyalty means more to him than fame, money, or public perception. Whether he’s talking about Memphis Bleek, BET deals, art galleries, passing laws in Chicago, or feeling misunderstood by the culture he helped build, every answer somehow turns into a deeper conversation about power, respect, and survival.

Messy, intense, funny, uncomfortable, and impossible to look away from, this is Dame Dash completely unfiltered, fighting for control of his own narrative in real time while reminding everybody why his presence still shakes the room decades later.

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00:00 - 00:41 | Meet The Tycoon: Dame Dash Pulls Up
00:42 - 03:35 | Daddy Yankee’s Sign-Off
03:36 - 05:32 | Dame Dash Compares Jason Lee To Charlamagne
05:33 - 08:58 | “Put Respect On My Name”
08:59 - 10:20 | Why Dame Thinks Jay-Z Is “Evil”
10:21 - 21:07 | The Roc-A-Fella Sale Explained
21:08 - 30:30 | Dame Dash Clears Up His Narrative
30:31 - 33:50 | Nicki “Licky” & Aaliyah Rumors Addressed
33:51 - 39:30 | Dame Dash Opens Up About Therapy & Jail
39:31 - 40:51 | Dame Speaks On Memphis Bleek
40:52 - 44:33 | Laws, Education & Mossad Conspiracies
44:34 - 55:15 | Dame Dash Breaks Down Real Business
55:16 - 56:50 | Rachel Roy & “Becky With The Good Hair” Rumors
56:51 - 01:00:35 | How To Really Scale A Business
01:00:36 - 01:04:00 | Dame Dash Talks Bankruptcy
01:04:01 - 01:06:25 | Does Charlamagne Secretly Hate Dame?
01:06:26 - 01:09:31 | Don’t Do Business With The Devil
01:09:32 - 01:12:04 | Dame Dash Gets Challenged On His Theories
01:12:05 - 01:16:48 | Dame Dash Speaks On Cam’ron “Betrayal”
01:16:49 - 01:19:42 | Why We Struggle To Work Together
01:19:43 - 01:21:55 | Dame Dash Speaks On Louis Carr & BET
01:21:56 - 01:25:31 | All About OG Stories
01:25:32 - 01:37:43 | Dame Dash & Aaliyah’s Love Story
01:37:44 - 01:41:00 | Dame Addresses Queen of Harlem Rumors
01:41:01 - 01:42:45 | Aaliyah, R. Kelly & Who Held Dame Down
01:42:46 - 01:44:39 | Dame Dash On Positivity & Peace
01:44:40 - 01:49:20 | The Biggest Misconception About Dame Dash
01:49:21 - 02:03:34 | Erase The Shade Gets REAL

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Drake Hit with Bombshell Lawsuit Tied to Gambling, Fake Streams

Drake Hit with Bombshell Lawsuit Tied to Gambling, Fake Streams Hotney 20 Streams • 7 months ago

Drake, whose real name is Aubrey Graham, is named in a new federal class-action lawsuit alleging he promoted an online casino that allegedly operated as illegal real-money gambling — and that money from the platform was then used to help artificially boost music streams. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the explosive allegations in the complaint with criminal defense attorney Mauricio Padilla.

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He Performed One Of The BEST Covers of ALL TIME.. Just Listen! | AGT 2025

He Performed One Of The BEST Covers of ALL TIME.. Just Listen! | AGT 2025 Hotney 8 Streams • 9 months ago

Chuck Adams dedicates his audition to his mom and performs an incredible cover rendition of the song "Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls on AGT 2025!

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⭐ AMERICA'S GOT TALENT 2025 IS BACK! ⭐
Get ready for America's Got Talent like never before in 2025! Hosted by the charismatic Terry Crews, and with judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B, this season promises more incredible auditions, show-stopping performances, and powerful Golden Buzzer moments. The talent is off the charts as new acts compete for a chance at the spotlight. Who will steal the show this year? Stay tuned to Top Talent Channel for weekly Best Of AGT Auditions, Golden Buzzers, and Full episodes of AGT 2025. Watch on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
Why isn't Heidi Klum on America's Got Talent? Heidi Klum, a beloved judge for 11 of the past 12 seasons, left AGT to focus on hosting Project Runway's 21st season, premiering July 31, 2025. Her exit was also influenced by possible scheduling conflicts and business decisions, as she commands one of the highest salaries in reality TV

NEW❗️BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT 2025!! 🇬🇧
Britain's Got Talent 2025 is here with more talent, drama, and excitement than ever! Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and new guest judge KSI bring their A-game to the table as they search for the next big sensation in the UK. From breathtaking singers to mind-blowing magicians and jaw-dropping dancers, this season of BGT is packed with unforgettable moments. Follow Top Talent for weekly highlights of the Best BGT 2025 Auditions, Golden Buzzers, and Full episodes of BGT 2025.

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