Albe Back Living with Big Pun, Friendship with Kanye & Starring in the Movie ATL - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 89)

Albe Back Living with Big Pun, Friendship with Kanye & Starring in the Movie ATL - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 89)

We are back with Episode 89 of Don’t Quote Me, sitting down with Albe Back to uncover what it was really like living under the same roof as his cousin, the legendary Big Pun. Albe down his early days working alongside Kanye West, classic Def Poetry Jam moments, and behind-the-scenes stories from starring in the iconic movie ATL. Plus, the crew debates the hardest verses of all time, the 2026 Big 3, and an insane untold story about Nas and Pun. Timestamps:   0:00 Kanye Intro 1:29 Favorite Phone & Ringtone 6:29 Cast Intros / Porn Nicknames (LMAO) 9:44 Albe & Big Pun Are Cousins 15:30 Nas vs Pun (The Boxing Story) 20:07 John Blaze 21:00 Hardest Verse All-Time (Pun vs J. Cole) 23:30 Future (The Lyricism Convo) 24:47 The 2026 Big 3 29:02 The Million Dollar Freestyle Bet 32:34 How Albe Met Kanye West (Ye) 34:50 Def Poetry Jam 41:06 The Movie ATL

"Doctors Killed My Father" Battle Rapper Real Deal Warns of Medical Malpractice - Don't Quote Me

In this deeply personal clip, battle rapper Real Deal opens up about the tragic loss of his father, Charlie, to severe medical malpractice. Sharing a firsthand account of the systemic failures, lack of communication, and fatal oversight his family experienced, Real Deal issues a crucial warning to anyone navigating the hospital system for their loved ones. Click here to sign a the petition to extend the statute of limitations in Pennsylvania for medical malpractice: https://www.change.org/p/state-legislature-extend-the-statute-of-limitations-in-pennsylvania-for-medical-malpractice?source_location=search [https://www.change.org/p/state-legislature-extend-the-statute-of-limitations-in-pennsylvania-for-medical-malpractice?source_location=search] Buy Justice for Charlie Merch Here: https://realdealraps.com/merch [https://realdealraps.com/merch]

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