The Bigger Picture

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43 - J. Cole's Dreamville Fest | Ep. 43 | Just Dessert Apr 12, 2025

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On this episode of The Bigger Picture, DJ Hed, Elliott Wilson and Jeremy Hecht, the guys talk about J. Cole’s Dreamville festival, what his next moves will be and reflecting on his apology a year later. Along with the other headliners Lil Wayne, Ludacris and more. Their content sparked a back and forth online about A$AP Rocky’s F*ckin Problems, they talk manifestation and more.

Timecodes:

4:20 - Tiramisu???????

10:10 - Dreamville Festival

12:20 - Justice For Petey Pablo?

17:10 - Jeremy Interviewed Ludacris

22:00 - JID Rollout

24:00 - Jeremy Gushes?

26:50 - Jeremy Apologizes to J. Cole

28:30 - Elliott crashes over No Cole Album

31:30 - Hed & Jeremy’s 25 Year Bet

37:00 - Dreamville Fest Bigger Picture Fans

41:00 - Rory Hates Jeremy’s Happy Relationship

44:00 - Hed’s Shenseea Update

47:40 - Manifestation

58:00 - Look That Sh*t Up?

62:40 - The F*ckin Problem

1:14:50 – Elliott - Dot Era Still

1:20:00 – Luther Video?

1:25:00 – Hed Doechii 2K Song Update

1:30:00 – Jeremy x Big Sean

1:34:00 – Elliott’s Bow Wow Moment

1:42:00 – Spotlight

42 - Drake Nokia Reaction, YG Gets Vunlerable, Will Smith & Lil Durk Album Reviews | Ep 42 | Wins & Lawsuits Apr 05, 2025

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The Bigger Picture Elliott Wilson, DJ Hed & Jeremy Hecht breakdown Drake’s Nokia video and whether or not it references Kendrick’s Not Like Us and Super Bowl performance. YG’s new song “2004” and how vulnerable he got, album reviews for Will Smith, Lil Durk and NAV, Drake’s lawsuit updates & a rapper had a problem with Elliott.

41 - A$AP Rocky & Wiz Khalifa Credit, The White Rapper Dilemma & Billboard New Rules | Ep. 41 | Soft Crash Mar 29, 2025

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On this episode of The Bigger Picture, the guys talk about LeBron doing an interview with Pat McAfee and the parallels to the Hip Hop media spaces, A$AP Rocky needing more credit for Playboi Carti’s career, Carti’s chart and sales numbers, Jack Harlow’s new single with Doja Cat, Doechii Charting, white rappers, Russ and LaRussell’s independent approach, Wiz Khalifa’s freestyle run and more.

Timecodes:

7:00 - LeBron & The Media

14:30 - Hed’s F U Number

18:30 - No Elliott x Will Smith Interview?

24:45 - Hed Dissects Elliott’s Behavior

34:00 - ASAP Rocky Needs More Credit

36:00 - Billboard Charts & Playboi Carti

38:00 - Kendrick Ruined Hip Hop???

43:30 - Doechii Charting

45:40 - How Different Eras effected music listening

54:20 - Why Doesn’t Jack Harlow Get More Love?

1:06:00 - LA Radio Banging

1:11:00 - Kendrick at the Olympics?

1:14:00 - Will Elliott Listen To Lil Durk?

1:17:00 - Billboard Chart New Rules

1:26:00 - New Russ Album & Independence

1:42:00 - Wiz Khalifa Run

1:45:00 - Hed Drizzy?

1:49:00 - Buzzer Beater Crash?

1:51:00 - Morning Routines

1:57:00 - Spotlight

2:07:30 - DJ Hed Crash Out?

40 - Is Carti Album Good? Is Kendrick A Hypocrite? Should We Ignore Ye? & New Wale | Ep. 40 | Music vs Artist Mar 22, 2025

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In the 40th episode of The Bigger Picture, the guys had a special Wednesday late night taping and the jokes were flying. After 40 episodes, the chemistry between DJ Hed, Elliott Wilson and Jeremy Hecht has never been better. They talked about Elliott’s free promo for Will Smith and Erykah Badu, Kendrick’s feature on Playboi Carti’s album and being let down by their favorite artists in relation to Kanye. Jeremy went to Rolling Loud and talked to all of Hed’s old and current co-hosts. They discuss Dreamville’s lineup and J. Cole’s The Fall Off as well as Wale’s new song and upcoming album. Can they get through a whole episode without mentioning Drake?

39 - To Pimp An Owl | Ep. 39 Mar 15, 2025

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On today's episode the guys debate if Playboi Carti is a superstar, where the Doechii hate is coming from, Hed has a big announcement Jeremy replies to Akademiks dissing him and Tyler The Creator reposting their clip, what Meek Mill should do next, Hed's update on JID's album, Freddie Gibbs throwing shots at Cole, TPAB stories from Hed and Jay Elect x Jay Z stories from Elliott.

2:48 - Live from Rome

3:30 - Tyler The Creator Co-Signs TBP

5:00 - Akademiks Disses Jeremy?

8:30 - DJ Hed’s Announcement

15:00 - Peace between Hed & Jeremy’s Mom

15:30 - Playboi Carti Mania

17:00 - Is Carti a Superstar?

26:00 - Hed spoke to JID about his album

29:00 - Jeremy Crashes Out for Doechii

31:00 - Why Does Doechii Get So Much Hate?

38:50 - Jeremy Replies To Ak

44:00 - What’s Next for Meek Mill?

50:40 - Freddie Gibbs Takes More Cole Shots

56:00 - Who Will Be At Dreamville Festival?

59:40 - Elliott’s Jay Z x Jay Elect Stories

1:04:40 - Hed’s TPAB Stories

1:08:00 - Tiramisu update?

1:09:00 - TPAB Initial Reception?

1:20:15 - Elliott Crashes on Drake’s IG Caption

1:29:40 - Secret Kendrick TPAB Caption Revealed

38 - Nipsey & Jay Z Stories, Travis @ WWE & Drake Oscar Joke | TBP Ep 38 | Hussle Mania Mar 08, 2025

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On today’s episode the guys reflect on their will.i.am interview from last week, which you can check out below. DJ Hed put his name into the hat for a Drake interview? Drake dropped his iHeart petition and got his name mentioned at The Oscars? Was it funny? Jay Z had his Gold Party, Jermaine Dupri questions independence and the guys debate if hew as right. Hed and Elliott share incredible Nipsey Hussle and Jay Z stories along with the opening of Marathon Burger in LA. They discuss Travis Scott’s WWE moment, Future’s upcoming album, Tory Lanez prison album and JID’s upcoming rollout. And they found some hilarious pics of DJ Hed in Japan. All of this and more on The Bigger Picture.

will.i.am interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywGmc...

37 - will.i.am joins The Bigger Picture - Bet With Tyler, Kendrick Super Bowl & Can J. Cole Battle? | Ep. 37 Mar 01, 2025

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Today on the show, Elliott Wilson, DJ Hed and Jeremy Hecht review some of the comments about last week’s episode. Some people appeared to be upset about their Drake album review. Midway through, the guys got a surprise appearance from the legendary will.i.am who discussed Kendrick’s Super Bowl performance, his own Super Bowl performances and ways he made the most of those moments. They discussed Drake’s global superstardom, whether or not J. Cole can battle Freddie Gibbs or anyone else after dropping out against Kendrick and his infamous Tyler The Creator bet from a decade ago. The Bigger Picture!!!!!!

36 - Drake Album, Jay Z Case Dismissed, A$AP Rocky Free | Ep. 36 | Not Enough? Feb 22, 2025

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In this episode Elliott, Hed and Jeremy debate if Lil Wayne was handed the torch from Jay Z, Drake’s new album Some Sexy Songs 4 U along with the lyrics and business behind it. They also talk about Jay Z’s case getting dismissed and A$AP Rocky being a free man!

Timecodes:

7:10 - Uncle Sam Jack

9:00 - Did Jay Z Pass The Throne To Lil Wayne?

18:00 - Is Drake’s $$$4U Good? Elliott Review:

24:45 - DJ Hed’s Drake Album Review

27:50 - The Spanish Song

31:00 - The UMG Business

40:20 - Were DSPs Burrying The Album?

45:20 - Jeremy Was Annoyed By GIMME A HUG

52:30 - Was SS4 The Women?

57:30 - DRAM vs Drake?

1:00:25 - Freddie Gibbs

1:06:00 - What Will J. Cole The Fall Off Sound Like?

1:13:39 - Jay Z Case Dismissed

1:18:00 - A$AP Rocky is Free!!!!

1:32:00 - Roddy Ricch Album Coming

1:37:30 - Where Is Baby Keem?

1:38:40 - Westside Gunn

1:43:10 - Spotlight

35 - Kendrick Super Bowl Breakdown | Ep. 35 | Buttoned Up Feb 15, 2025

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This week, the guys give their reaction and breakdown of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Half Time show performance while they analyze hidden meanings, behind the scenes info and what this means for Hip Hop.

Timecodes:

0:30 - The Art vs The Artist

18:00 - The Tiramisu

23:00 - The Set List

30:00 - The Messaging

40:00 - Not Like Us

45:00 - Say Drake

55:00 - Irrational Fears

1:06:30 - SSS4U

1:11:00 - Certified Cover Bowl

1:20:00 - SZA & Dot

1:24:45 - “Leave Him Alone”

1:28:00 - 2 Chainz, Larry June & Alchemist

1:32:00 - Spotlight

1:39:00 - Elliott Buzzer Beater Crash Out

34 - LOVE Feb 08, 2025

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On this episode of The Bigger Picture, Elliott Wilson, DJ Hed & Jeremy Hecht discuss Kendrick’s GRAMMY sweep. They talk about the experience on the red carpet where Kai and Elliott peaced things up and Jeremy threw an alley oop to DJ Hed. Kendrick sat with Apple Music, TDE was sued for misconduct, Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR are dropping but Drake will not be on DJ Khaled’s new album. And Elliott had some words for Travis Scott.

Timecodes:

2:40 - TBP is outside

5:55 - Red Carpet: Elliott and Kai

18:30 - Can Shenseea Make Peace?

32:20 - DJ Hed Says the word to Rapsody?

36:50 - Kendrick’s GRAMMY Sweep

43:50 - Kendrick’s Apple Music Interview

50:30 - GRAMMYs improving?

57:30 - TDE Lawsuit

1:07:44 - Drake & PARTY Album Confirmed

1:17:30 - Drake Drops DJ Khaled

1:25:18 - LeBron Excited For The Super Bowl