Did Gucci Mane Snitch on Pooh Shiesty? The Culture Needs A Reset! - Don’t Quote Me

Alan Z From ‘I Love Boosters’ Smoked THE WHOLE Pod In Hip Hop Trivia! (w/ Keke Palmer + Demi Moore) - Don’t Quote Me

We sat down with actor Alan Z to talk about his role in Boots Riley’s new movie ‘I Love Boosters’ alongside Keke Palmer and Demi Moore... we didn't expect him to completely clean out the studio!   Timestamps:   0:00 Intro 0:45 I Love Boosters 12:52 Asian Rap History Lesson 20:10 Jin 22:06 Trivia Challenge

Is Jalen Brunson the Best Knick Ever & Should the Spurs Trade De'Aaron Fox? - Don’t Quote Me

The crew sits down to break down the absolute madness from the NBA Finals. We tackle the big question on every New York fan’s mind: Has Jalen Brunson officially solidified himself as the greatest Knick of all time after this 2026 run? Plus, with his massive contract extension kicking in, should the San Antonio Spurs to look into trading De'Aaron Fox, after his finals meltdown?

The Truth About the Mental Health Crisis in Hip Hop - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 88)

The mental health conversation in hip hop is long overdue, and today, we’re keeping it 100. In this episode of Don’t Quote Me, we aren't just analyzing the culture, we are telling our truths. The industry often glorifies the hustle, but we need to talk about the cost of that grind. We’re discussing why the current approach isn’t working, why the silence is dangerous, and why the culture needs to change.  This is an unfiltered look at the realities of mental health in hip hop and a call to action for the industry to do better. Timestamps:   0:00 Intro (DMX) 4:08 Suicide Prevention 6:17 Choosing Your Friends 8:14 Opening up to Women 10:48 Is Hip Hop Culture Toxic? 15:12 Get Comfortable Being Yourself 17:12 Detach from your Phone 18:20 Men & Women Getting on the Same Page 26:44 Helping Yourself Before Others 28:30 Podcasting is Therapy 32:08 Choosing your Friends 38:26 How MJ Helped Drect

Did Jay-Z Destroy Drake? Roots Picnic Freestyle Breakdown & 38 Spesh vs Jadakiss - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 87)

In this episode, the pod sits down to break down the most explosive weekend in hip-hop this year. We dive straight into Jay-Z breaking his concert silence at the Roots Picnic, Eli's deep-rooted issues with Jay's latest moves, the ongoing friction between Sauce Walka and Drake, and the true cultural impact of Dame Dash. Plus, we dive into Diddy’s surprising new tape, the heavy-lyricism debate of 38 Spesh vs Jadakiss, and how modern podcast interviews are completely manufactured to create fake celebrities. Timestamps: 0:00 Happy B-Day Eli 4:06 Jay-Z’s Roots Picnic Freestyle 12:00 Eli Has An Issue with Jay-Z… 26:08 Jay-Z vs Drake 42:08 Sauce Walka vs Drake 49:34 Dame Dash’s Impact 55:18 Diddy’s New Tape 1:02:40 38 Spesh vs Jadakiss 1:16:07 Interviews Making Celebrities

Mistah Fab on Battle with Royce da 5’9, 2Pac’s Bay Legacy & Clipse “Overrated” Debate - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 86)

Bay Area legend Mistah F.A.B. joins the show for an unfiltered, high-level hip hop debate! In this episode, we dive deep into his legendary battle history with Royce da 5’9", the truth about writing hits for major artists, and why the Bay Area doesn't always protect its legends. We also tackle some of the biggest debates in the culture: Is the Clipse overrated? Who wins the ultimate athlete-rapper battle between Dame Lillard and Shaq? And what really happened with 2Pac in Oakland.