Charlamagne Analyses Kendrick Diss Track & Can Drake Use the N Word

Hip Hop & Rap

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED ON MAY 1 BEFORE DRAKE AND KENDRICK DROPPED AGAIN ON MAY 3. In this episode Charlamagne Tha God is joined by Nyla Simone and they discuss their recent experiences at the Black Effect Podcast Festival and a visit to a strip club. The conversation delves into the sustainability of podcasting as a business and the importance of lowering expectations. They then analyze Kendrick Lamar's new song 'Euphoria' and its response to Drake's recent diss track. They also touch on the use of the N-word and the cultural backgrounds of biracial artists. They analyze specific lines from Kendrick Lamar's song and discuss the themes and subtopics they represent. They touch on accountability, the interpretation of lyrics, references to other artists, the use of gun bars and violence in rap, the concept of authenticity, the industry's perception of Drake, the dynamics between Drake and Kendrick, and the portrayal of women in rap. They also share personal anecdotes and opinions on various aspects of the song. The conversation revolves around the ongoing rap feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. We also pays tribute to Dallas Penn, a podcasting pioneer who recently passed away. RIP Dallas Penn Chapters 00:00 The Black Effect Podcast Festival 05:12 The Sustainability of Podcasting 06:35 The Controversy Surrounding the N-Word 23:30 The Importance of Timing in Diss Tracks 25:27 Strip Club Etiquette and Cultural Differences 29:10 The Desire for an Older Strip Club 31:02 Family and Personal Growth in the Music Industry 31:49 Accountability and Reaping What You Sow 33:16 Interpreting References and Meanings 34:39 The Use of Gun Bars and Violence in Rap 37:35 Authenticity and the Industry's Perception of Drake 38:34 The Dynamics Between Drake and Kendrick 41:30 Examining the Portrayal of Women in Rap 01:04:11 Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Feud 01:06:00 Analyzing the Diss Tracks and Their Impact 01:08:27 Discussing the Cultural Significance and Race in Hip-Hop 01:14:05 Examining Specific Lyrics and References 01:19:07 Predicting Future Responses and the Current Score 01:37:58 Remembering Dallas Penn 01:46:26 #AskAnIdiot 01:50:07 Talking to Animals and Favorite White Person 01:55:16 Heaven Without Family and Reincarnation 02:05:11 Thoughts on Kanye West and Marijuana Legalization The Brilliant Idiots podcast is hosted by Charlamagne tha God, host of Power 105.1’s radio show, The Breakfast Club & internationally touring stand up comedian & Flagrant's Andrew Schulz. From music, comedy, relationships, to pop culture, politics and current events, everything is on the table for analysis. But take what you hear with a grain of salt, because while their perspectives are often brilliant, they're liable to be idiotic too. Follow the idiots on social: Charlamagne tha God Instagram - http://bit.ly/2XOv2wM Andrew Schulz Instagram - http://bit.ly/2XLG6iV AlexxMedia Book Studio Time - https://youtu.be/OL2Ny1I--rk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexxmedia/ Get tickets to Andrew Schulz LIVE: https://www.theandrewschulz.com #BrilliantIdiots #Charlamagne #AndrewSchulz