Holdin’ Court Podcast

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Angela Lewis Speaks on Snowfall, Damson Idris & Why British Actors Keep Landing American Roles. Mar 09, 2026

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Download OG Network on Roku, Google Play, Fire TV, Apple TV, or The App Store. Angela Lewis sits down to talk about her unforgettable role on Snowfall and what it was like working alongside Damson Idris, whose portrayal of Franklin Saint became one of television’s most iconic performances. During the conversation, Lewis also addresses the ongoing debate about British actors landing major American roles and the assumptions surrounding training and opportunity in Hollywood. Is it about preparation, perception, or something deeper in the industry? Angela Lewis shares her perspective from inside one of TV’s most celebrated crime dramas.

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B-High on Atlanta’s Music Ecosystem, Media Power, and Educating the Next Generation. Feb 16, 2026

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Atlanta has long been recognized as a global force in hip-hop and contemporary music. In this in-depth conversation, B-High reflects on the city’s cultural foundation, the infrastructure that supports its artists, and the responsibility that comes with shaping the narrative.

As the founder of one of Atlanta’s leading music media platforms and a professor at Clark Atlanta University, B-High offers a unique dual perspective — operating at the intersection of media, industry, and academia.

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Big Gipp BLOWS THE LID OFF ATLANTA: Labels, Police & a DARK TRUTH Behind Hip-Hop’s Power Feb 09, 2026

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Hip-hop legend Big Gipp doesn’t hold back as he dives into one of the most uncomfortable conversations in rap history. From the Atlanta Child Murders to the city’s iron grip on the hip-hop industry, Gipp suggests a chilling connection between record labels and law enforcement — one that targets artists, controls narratives, and decides who rises and who gets erased.

Is Atlanta’s dominance in hip-hop purely organic… or strategically protected?
Are artists being watched, guided, or sacrificed once they become too powerful?

This explosive conversation pulls back the curtain on power, politics, trauma, and control — and asks the questions the industry doesn’t want answered.

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The Cast Of "My Cherie Amour" On Being The #1 Thriller On OG Network And Clique-ish KC Politics. Feb 02, 2026

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Step inside the making of OG Network’s #1 psychological thriller as the stars and visionary behind My Cherie Amour pull back the curtain in this must-watch exclusive interview. Lead actresses Ariana Tolbert and Ashton Farris deliver raw, unfiltered insight into the emotionally charged performances that captivated audiences, revealing how they built layered, complex characters navigating obsession, betrayal, and survival. Joining them is writer/director Khalid Abdulgaadir, who breaks down the creative inspiration, real-world influences, and bold storytelling choices that shaped My Cherie Amour into one of the most talked-about independent thrillers of the year. From casting decisions to character psychology, Abdulgaadir explains how he crafted a tense, intimate narrative that resonates far beyond the screen. The conversation goes deeper—nothing is off limits. The cast and creator speak candidly about the politics of the Kansas City film community, the challenges of independent filmmaking, gatekeeping, and what it truly takes to push culture forward outside traditional industry systems.

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Attorney Cecilia Nuby Brown and Chris Lee Talk $70 Million RICO Lawsuit Against Westport and Expose Racist Tactics In KC. Jan 26, 2026

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Attorney Cecilia Nuby Brown steps into the fire representing three Black-owned businesses—Euphoric, LLC, UniKC, LLC, and The Sourze, LLC—in a bombshell $70 MILLION lawsuit that could rock Westport to its core.

The suit targets the Westport Community Improvement District (CID)—the powerful governing body of Westport—along with multiple property landlords, alleging intentional interference, lost expected revenue, and actions that crippled the businesses’ ability to survive and profit.

This isn’t just a lawsuit… it’s a reckoning.
Power, politics, money, and Black entrepreneurship collide in a case that raises serious questions about who really controls opportunity in Kansas City

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Tela BREAKS HIS SILENCE on Signing to Suave House Records — The REAL Story Behind Tony Draper, J. Prince & 8Ball & MJG Jan 05, 2026

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Legendary Memphis rapper Tela sits down for a powerful, unfiltered conversation about his roots, rise, and resilience in the music industry. Born and raised in Memphis, Tela opens up about his upbringing in one of hip-hop’s most influential cities and how the streets, the culture, and Southern grit shaped his sound and mindset.In this exclusive interview, Tela reflects on his journey to rap stardom, breaking into the game with independent powerhouse Suave House Records, a label that helped define Southern hip-hop in the 1990s. He then details his high-profile move to Rap-A-Lot Records, explaining the business decisions, challenges, and lessons learned while navigating the industry at a high level.Tela also shares behind-the-scenes stories of collaborating with hip-hop legends like Scarface, 8Ball & MJG, Jazzy Pha, and rap mogul J Prince. From studio sessions to label politics, Tela breaks down what it really took to survive—and thrive—during the golden era of Southern rap.This is a must-watch story of independence, loyalty, and legacy, offering rare insight into Memphis hip-hop history, the rise of Southern rap, and the mindset of an artist who helped pave the way for generations to come.

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B-Legit Gets REAL: (Part 2) From Daryl Hall to Dark Days, E-40’s Genius & a Life-Changing Weight Loss. Dec 23, 2025

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Part 2 goes deeper. 🔥 B-Legit pulls back the curtain on working with Daryl Hall, surviving depression in an industry that doesn’t show mercy, and why E-40 is one of the sharpest minds hip-hop ever produced. Then he breaks down his weight loss journey, mindset shift, and what it took to reclaim his health and focus. This ain’t a highlight reel — this is growth, game, and gems straight from a West Coast legend.

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B-Legit (Part 1) Talks Growing Up In Vallejo, Early Days With E-40 and The Click and Their Rise To Success. Dec 15, 2025

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Legendary Bay Area rapper B-Legit sits down for one of his realest conversations yet, breaking down his journey from the streets of Vallejo, California to becoming hip-hop icons alongside his cousins and groupmates E-40, D-Shot, and Suga-T as The Click.

In this episode, B-Legit opens up about the early grind, family ties, Vallejo’s influence on their sound, and how they built a movement that would help shape independent rap and West Coast hip-hop forever.

No industry myths. No watered-down stories. Just raw game, real history, and legacy talk straight from one of the architects.

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B2K Clears the Air: Betrayal, Growth & The Reunion Nobody Saw Coming Dec 03, 2025

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B2K pulls up for a powerful and emotional conversation about brotherhood, healing, and what it really took to overcome years of infighting, pride, and public pressure. For the first time, all four members open up about the journey from conflict to forgiveness — and how personal growth made space for a new era of unity.

From child stars to global R&B icons, the group breaks down the behind-the-scenes moments fans never knew, the fallout that almost ended everything, and the breakthroughs that brought them back into alignment. They share how maturity, communication, and accountability helped rebuild trust and preserve their bond.

And yes… they reveal exclusive details about the new B2K tour, how the culture shaped their comeback, and why this chapter means more to them than any chart-topping hit.

If you’re a fan of real conversations, growth, and legendary groups reclaiming their narrative — this is one you don’t want to miss.

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Damizza Breaks Down Shady Industry Moves & His Journey Helping The Careers Of Jay-Z, Ja Rule, Irv Gotti & Mariah Carey. Nov 24, 2025

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Damion Young, also known as Damizza, is an American radio executive, record producer, artist and author. Young began his career as a studio assistant at the age of 12, where Young went on to popularize numerous artists while working at Santa Barbara’s KHTY station, including Fiona Apple, Garbage and Hootie & the Blowfish, and later served as the head of Los Angeles’ Power 106 and New York’s Hot 97. Young would later go on to produce Crybaby (Mariah Carey song) featuring Snoop Dogg. Young, has also worked with Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and Korn. Young would later go on to produce for artists Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Lil Wayne and Ludacris, and claims a hand in the reunion of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg and the resulting 2001 (a.k.a. Chronic 2001). Young was named the 4th most powerful person in hip-hop by The Source magazine 2 years after being named program director Power 106, after he helped Jay-Z find an international audience, helped Janet Jackson rekindle her career, helped Dr. Dre with advice on 'how to break the white kid from Detroit' and introduced the world to Eminem.

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