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Drake Dissed Kanye West Throughout Their Concert Dec 13, 2021

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Kanye West and Drake did a concert together last week. The world believed they had made peace, but Drake performed several songs in his set that contained Kanye disses. We break down the history of their feud and the lyrics of the songs Drake used to publicly wage warfare against Kanye, on this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline:
0:00 Intro 1:10 Drake and Kanye West have been fixated with each other for years
2:50 Kanye West and Drake did a massive joint concert last week
7:10 Rap-A-Lot founder J. Prince brokered the recent peace between Drake and Kanye, after years of feuding
12:25 Pusha-T and Drake have were beefing with each other, and Kanye was involved
15:30 Pusha-T revealed to the world that Drake had a son, in a diss record
16:59 J. Prince put a stop to the war of words between Pusha-T, Kanye and Drake in 2018
19:00 The highlights of the Kanye West and Drake concert that were covered by the media
27:38 The history of Kanye West and Drake’s 11-year beef
35:20 Kanye West describes the kind of psychological warfare Drake wages
39:00 Drake is the king of sneak disses
41:30 Kanye West used his concert with Drake to perform a number of his greatest hits
42:30 Drake performed 12 songs; why did he choose these records out of his massive catalog
44:20 Drake dissed Kanye West throughout his entire set
45:00 How Drake used his 12-song set to wage warfare against Kanye
1:19:30 RIP Greg Tate
1:22:10 Dr. Dre has new music coming this week
1:23:50 Russ released Chomp 2, one of the best Hip-Hop albums of the year

Breaking Down Three 6 Mafia Verzuz Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Dec 06, 2021

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The fight between Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia was one of the biggest stories of the week, but their ability to move past it, given their history, is an even bigger story. We discuss that, the premiere party for You Are Now Watching Video Music Box--Nas' documentary on Ralph McDaniels--and more on episode 70 of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline:

0:00 Intro
6:50 The expectations going into the Three 6 Mafia and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Verzuz
11:50 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia have had longstanding tension between them
16:40 The similarities between Three 6 Mafia and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
25:10 Other Verzuz battles where there could have been fights
29:00 DJ Paul and Gangsta Boo did something during the Bone performance that might have set Bizzy Bone off
31:20 Recapping the fight between Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia blow by blow
40:30 Was this fight a publicity stunt?
47:10 DJ Paul discusses how he feels about Bone Thugs-n-Harmony after the fight
48:00 Bizzy Bone explains the fight and what led up to it
53:30 How this fight will impact the Verzuz brand long term
54:40 The bigger story than the fight is Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia’s ability to get past it
55:50 Highlights from the Three 6 Mafia and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Verzuz
1:00:00 Who won the Verzuz
1:02:50 Remembering Virgil Abloh
1:08:00 Recapping the premiere party for You Are Now Watching Video Music Box, Nas’ directorial debut celebrating Ralph McDaniels
1:12:40 New music of the week from Nick Grant, Reef The Lost Cauze, Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Remedy, Mach-Hommy, and Page Kennedy.

The Biggest Rap Snubs By The 2022 Grammys Nov 29, 2021

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The 2022 Grammy nominations have arrived, and the year’s best album wasn’t even nominated. Here are the biggest misses and predictions for the winners. On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we discuss all of the Rap categories, make our picks and predict who will win the awards. This installment was recorded prior to the death of Virgil Abloh. AFH's offers its condolences to his friends and family, and there is a tribute to him on ambrosiaforheads.com.

0:00 Intro
6:20The 2022 Grammy nominations have been announced
7:00 The biggest Hip-Hop snubs by the 2022 Grammy nominations
20:58 Certain artists were placed in the wrong Grammy categories
23:20 J. Cole is getting much deserved recognition from the Recording Academy
25:38 The 2022 nominees for Best Rap Performance; AFH’s picks and predictions of the winner
33:12 The 2022 nominees for Best Melodic Rap Performance; AFH’s picks and predictions of the winner
37:10 The 2022 nominees for Best Rap Song; AFH’s picks and predictions of the winner
41:45 The 2022 nominees for Best Rap Album; AFH’s picks and predictions of the winner
51:40 Kanye West’s Donda is a contender for the 2022 Album Of The Year Grammy
1:00:10 Kanye West’s extensive history with the Grammy Awards
1:06:38 November was National Hip-Hop Month
1:11:00 The legacy of Young Dolph
1:16:19 New music of the week by Apollo Brown & Stalley, Freddie Gibbs & Jadakiss, Redman & Method Man, and CRIMEAPPLE.

Joell Ortiz Shows Why He Is 1 Of Hip-Hop’s Realest MCs Nov 22, 2021

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Joell Ortiz joins episode 68 of AFH's What's The Headline. He discusses his new album The Autograph, his top 5 Brooklyn MCs, using one of his songs as his wedding vows and more.
0:00 Intro
1:00 The partnership Joell Ortiz has with Mello Music Group
3:00 How Joell Ortiz approaches storytelling in his music
4:50 Joell Ortiz was competing with JAY-Z when he first started
7:00 Joell Ortiz names his top 5 Brooklyn MCs
8:25 It’s becoming cool again to listen to great Hip-Hop
9:47 Joell Ortiz speaks about always striving for new heights
14:20 Joell Ortiz on how Stretch Armstrong changed his life
17:05 What Joell Ortiz would change about leaving Aftermath Entertainment
19:40 On being born to be an MC
20:45 Joell Ortiz on the benefits of keeping a low profile
23:55 The story behind Slaughterhouse’s “I Will” with Eminem
26:25 Joell Ortiz on creating his first Hip-Hop love song
29:00 On using his song “Lifeline” as his wedding vows
32:20 Joell Ortiz on how he uses music as therapy
36:40 The power of revealing secrets through music
38:52 Joell Ortiz on working with Cyhi The Prynce and their similarities
43:20 Why Joell Ortiz made a song about growing older
49:00 Why Joell Ortiz is always making new music

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What The Media Didn't Cover From Kanye West’s Drink Champs Nov 15, 2021

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Kanye West's appearance on Drink Champs has become one of the biggest Hip-Hop moments of 2021. On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we discuss why, after years of being dismissed as crazy, the world is listening to Ye again.
0:00 Intro
1:30 The Kanye West Drink Champs interview is one of the biggest Hip-Hop events of the year
2:40 The early media coverage of the Kanye West interview focused on click bait topics
9:50 Breaking down Ambrosia For Heads’ approach to reporting Hip-Hop news
14:26 Why What’s The Headline did not cover part 1 of the Kanye West Drink Champs interview
20:40 It was no coincidence that Kanye opened up on Drink Champs
22:40 Kanye has had other great interviews that have been overshadowed by negative headlines
24:00 People have used Kanye’s mental illness to inappropriately dismiss everything he says
30:15 Ye says Talib Kweli, Big Sean, John Legend and others betrayed him
33:40 Kanye West says Black people are born into a vote
38:50 Ye breaks down the forces exerting control over people
40:40 Does Kanye undermine himself with some of his own statements?
41:50 What Kanye West and Elon Musk have in common?
43:30 Kanye West speaks in detail about Black empowerment 49:50 Ye speaks about why the term “rapper” has become derogatory
51:50 Kanye West says artists have a responsibility to make redemptive music
54:43 How Kanye West and Drake should settle their beef?
1:05:09 How this interview will change the perception of Kanye West’s Donda album
1:08:22 Is Kanye West’s Drink Champs appearance the best interview of 2021?
1:12:16 Why are people responding differently to this Kanye West interview than they have in the past?
1:19:00 Benny The Butcher has signed a deal with Def Jam Records
1:26:46 Snoop Dogg wants to run Death Row Records
1:31:50 Three 6 Mafia will face Bone Thugs-N-Harmony on Verzuz
1:33:00 UTFO’s Kangol Kid has stage 4 colon cancer
1:34:15 New music from Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak / Silk Sonic, Joell Otiz, Malik Moses, Your Old Droog, J-Tek, and more.

JAY-Z & LL Cool J Took Over The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nov 01, 2021

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Hip-Hop took over the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, with the induction of JAY-Z and LL Cool J. We discuss their legendary careers, MF DOOM, Nas' upcoming documentary on Video Music Box and one of the best new music weeks of the year for Hip-Hop, on episode 66 of AFH's What's The Headline.
0:00 Intro 1:55 Hip-Hop’s place in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
5:35 JAY-Z and LL Cool J are Hip-Hop’s 2021 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
6:00 Is LL Cool J the most under-respected Hip-Hop artist of all-time
8:10 Remembering the impact of LL Cool J’s legendary career 8:46 He bursts onto the scene with Krush Groove
12:23 LL Cool J was the first Rap artist to make a major comeback
17:00 LL was one of the first Hip-Hop artists to go from music to Hollywood
19:00 LL Cool J brought his early collaborators with him to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony
20:00 Dr. Dre gave LL Cool J an amazing induction speech
23:50 Hip-Hop brought 2 billionaires, a living legend and a former President of the United States to the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame stage
24:30 Dr. Dre and LL Cool J have a lot of unreleased music together
26:20 Dr. Dre is entering a new chapter in life and his career
29:50 Barack Obama and Dave Chappelle inducted JAY-Z into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
31:51 Remembering the impact of JAY-Z’s historic Hip-Hop career
33:00 JAY-Z, Nas and Biggie competed for to be Hip-Hop’s King Of New York in the '90s
34:20 JAY-Z was Hip-Hop’s King Of New York in the 2000s
39:30 JAY-Z is one of only 2 MCs who have at least 4 classic albums apiece
42:15 JAY-Z is moving to a place where his business moves might eclipse his musical accomplishments
47:06 JAY-Z played a significant role in getting Barack Obama elected president
51:45 JAY-Z thanked Rakim, KRS-One, Chuck D, Big Daddy Kane and LL Cool J in his acceptance speech
56:28 Similarities between JAY-Z and LL Cool J
1:03:38 Reflecting on MF DOOM a year after his passing
1:07:06 The Harder They Fall soundtrack features new music from JAY-Z, Lauryn Hill, Ceelo Green, Seal and more
1:09:58 Nas is producing a documentary on Ralph McDaniels and Video Music Box
1:15:45 Damian Lillard had a standout freestyle where he talks about not joining a dream team
1:17:44 Ghostface Killah celebrates the 25th anniversary of his Ironman album
1:21:00 A$AP Rocky released Live.Love.ASAP on streaming platforms for its 10th anniversary
1:26:50 Snoop Dogg and Freeway lost close family members this week
1:28:42 New music from Planet Asia, J-Live (on DSPs), Ransom & Rome Streetz, Stalley and Apollo Brown, Reason, Big Sean & Hit-Boy, YG and more.

AZ Details The Making Of Doe Or Die 2 Oct 26, 2021

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AZ has released Doe Or Die 2, an album that was nearly 10 years in the making. AZ join's AFH's What's The Headline to discuss the album, his biggest musical influences, and what he's learned over his 25+ year career.
0:00 Intro 1:15 AZ names his biggest Soul music influences
2:39 AZ details how he developed his Rap style
3:31 AZ names the 7 MCs who influenced him the most
4:50 AZ speaks on how life in New York has changed since the release of Doe Or Die
7:20 How AZ has changed his lifestyle to be healthier
9:35 AZ weighs in on the Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One Verzuz 10:40 Why he decided to have Idris Elba open Doe Or Die 2
11:40 What AZ still wants to accomplish in his career
14:17 The responsibility and benefits that come with owning his own record label
15:25 What he looks for in artists he would sign to his label
16:00 Working with Lil Wayne, Conway The Machine and The Alchemist on Doe Or Die 2’s “Ritual”
19:03 Why AZ wanted Rick Ross on Doe or Die 2
20:11 How AZ selected the other MCs he featured on Doe Or Die 2
20:58 Featured verses that launched MCs careers
22:15 Not realizing the impact of Nas' Illmatic while recording it
22:50 The musical chemistry between AZ and Pete Rock
23:40 How he became AZ the Visualiza 24:26 AZ reflects on reuniting with The Firm and Dr. Dre on Nas’ “Full Circle” from King’s Disease
27:30 Why it took many years to make Doe Or Die 2
30:30 What AZ from 2021 will tell AZ from 1996
31:15 The pros and cons of keeping up with the music scene
33:10 Why it was more pressure to make Doe Or Die than making Doe Or Die 2 33:50 AZ’s book and his plans for 2022 and beyond

Scoring KRS-One Verzuz Big Daddy Kane Round By Round Oct 18, 2021

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Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One have wanted to battle each other for decades. They finally got the chance on Verzuz, Hip-Hop's biggest stage. We score the battle, round by round, on episode 64 of AFH's What's The Headline:

0:00 Intro
1:10 KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane battled on Verzuz
7:50 Big Daddy Kane has wanted to battle KRS-One for decades
9:45 Strategy played a big part in this Verzuz
12:30 Big Daddy Kane Verzuz KRS-One was long a boxing match between fighters with completely different styles
14:50 Scoring KRS-One Verzuz Big Daddy Kane round by round
14:55 Round 1: KRS-One - “Criminal Minded” vs. Big Daddy Kane - “Just Rhymin’ With Biz”
18:25 Round 2: KRS-One - “I’m Still #1” vs. Big Daddy Kane - “Nuff Respect”
21:05 Round 3: KRS-One - “MCs Act Like They Don’t Know” vs. Big Daddy Kane - “Young, Gifted & Black”
22:48 Round 4: KRS-One - “The MC” and “Outta Here” vs. Big Daddy Kane - “Rap Summary”
25:04 Round 5: KRS-One - “Jack of Spades” vs. Big Daddy Kane - “Set It Off”
27:18 Round 6: KRS-One - “My Philosophy” vs. Big Daddy - Kane “Mortal Combat”
29:00 Round 7: KRS-One - “Super Ho” and “Jimmy” vs. Big Daddy Kane - “I Get The Job Done”
32:37 Round 8: KRS-One - “Part Time Suckas” vs. Big Daddy Kane - “Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy ft Nice & Smooth”
35:25 Round 9: KRS-One - “Black Cop” and “Take It Easy ft Mad Lion” vs. Big Daddy Kane - “Raw”
38:00 Round 10: KRS-One - Freestyle vs. Big Daddy Kane - Freestyle
41:35 Round 11: KRS-One - “Represent The Real Hip-Hop ft Das EFX” vs. Big Daddy Kane - Freestyle and “Smooth Operator”
45:00 Round 12: KRS-One - “Step Into A World” vs. Big Daddy Kane - “Wrath Of Kane”
48:35 Round 13: KRS-One - “South Bronx” vs. Big Daddy Kane - “Ain’t No Half Steppin’”
50:41 Round 14: KRS-One - “Sound of Da Police” vs. Big Daddy Kane - “Platinum Plus” (Big L)
53:36 Round 15: KRS-One - “Poetry” and “Love’s Gonna Getcha” vs. Big Daddy Kane - Freestyle
56:27 Round 16: KRS-One - Freestyle vs. Big Daddy Kane - Freestyle and “Another Victory”
58:45 Round 17: KRS-One - “The Bridge Is Over” vs. Big Daddy Kane - “The Symphony" ft Masta Ace & Craig G
1:05:25 Round 18: KRS-One - Freestyle vs. Big Daddy Kane - “Warm It Up Kane”
1:09:08 Round 19: KRS-One - “9mm Goes Bang,” “Ah Yeah,” “Self-Destruction” and “Mad Izm”
1:16:44 And the winner is…

Dr. Dre Has Broken Pop Culture Barriers Once Again Oct 04, 2021

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KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane are the next participants to do battle on Verzuz. Dr. Dre is taking over the Super Bowl halftime performance with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige. We discuss this and more on episode 63 of AFH's What's The Headline:
0:00 Intro
4:50 J. Cole brought bars to Brooklyn with The Off Season Tour
15:55 Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One will be the next to battle on Verzuz
17:50 Did the people want Big Daddy Kane Verzuz Rakim 22:10: Who was your first favorite rapper
25:40 Does Big Daddy Kane have a deep enough catalog to battle KRS-One?
31:25 What are Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One’s top 5 records
35:50 What each of KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane needs to do to win their Verzuz
46:20 Who will win Big Daddy Kane Verzuz KRS-One
49:00 Other artists who should face off on Verzuz
53:40 Dr. Dre, Eminen, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige will be the halftime performers for the Super Bowls
54:10 Super Bowl LVI will be Dre Day and Hip-Hop is celebrating
59:15 A history and timeline of Hip-Hop Super Bowl performers
1:04:20 Dr. Dre has set new boundaries for Hip-Hop and Pop culture before
1:08:00 Will Dr. Dre release a new album after the Super Bowl
1:10:00 What songs Mary J. Blige will perform at the Super Bowl
1:11:10 JAY-Z’s role in making this historic Super Bowl halftime show happen
1:15:00 Will JAY-Z be a surprise performer at the Super Bowl LVI halftime
1:17:15 Is this Super Bowl halftime just a reflection of where culture is now
1:20:50 Rap City is returning for one night only
1:25:00 New music of the week— Meek Mill, Andy Mineo, D Smoke, Wale & J. Cole, Solemn Brigham, Maticulous, Neek The Exotic & Large Professor, and more

The Fugees Put Aside Their Differences To Settle The Score Sep 27, 2021

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After saying it would never happen, The Fugees have reunited…and it may just be the beginning. We discuss that, J. Cole's new "Heaven's EP" single, Ja Rule's Verzuz, new music from Westside Gunn and Blu, and more on this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline:

0:00 Intro
1:00 The Fugees have reunited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their album The Score
2:30 Why 25th anniversaries matter more than others
8:40 How The Fugees went from near bust to being one of the biggest artists in music
15:40 Is the excitement around their reunion about The Fugees or Lauryn Hill
19:50 Why The Fugees broke up and the personal differences they had to overcome to reunite
33:15 What motivated The Fugees to reunite now
41:40 This may be the beginning of a new chapter for The Fugeest
43:10 J. Cole stakes his claim as Hip-Hop’s best MC on “Heaven’s EP”
43:40 J. Cole is very intentional about releasing singles outside of albums
48:15 Why J. Cole released “Heaven’s EP” now
49:30 Is J. Cole using this single to remind the Grammy Awards about The Off-Season album
52:50 J. Cole says he represents intelligent people who grew up harshly
55:00 J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar and Drake all question themselves but in different ways
58:20 Is J. Cole the best MC between him, Kendrick Lamar and Drake
1:00:48 J. Cole is the Tim Duncan of Hip-Hop
1:03:15 J. Cole is able to do anything Kendrick Lamar and Drake can but doesn’t get the props for it
1:04:57 Drake tells J. Cole he is one of the greatest rappers to touch a mic
1:07:26 Ja Rule is getting his flowers after his Verzuz with Fat Joe
1:07:40 50 Cent killed Ja Rule, using Ja Rule’s hit-making formula
1:10:00 Why does Hip-Hop tear down its biggest stars
1:19:00 Styles P says part of his Verzuz strategy was influenced by Tekashi 6ix9ine
1:20:27 Benny The Butcher’s collaboration with Drake has leaked
1:23:20 Westside Gunn has released 2 of 2021’s best albums, with his HWH8 series

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