About this episode
In this episode of the Brilliant Idiots, Nyla Simone joins Andrew Schultz and Charlamagne Tha God dive into the ongoing drama between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. They break down the diss tracks these two heavyweights dropped and take wild guesses about Drake's next chess move. Plus, they get into the nitty-gritty of street cred and how Instagram can make or break your rep. They can't help but notice the eerie silence from other artists when it comes to backing Drake in this showdown. They toss around ideas and speaking of hot topics, they tackle the sticky accusations thrown at Drake, like being labeled a creeper. They dissect Questlove's input and how the West Coast vibe adds spice to rap battles. And of course, they're not done until they dish out what they think Drake and Kendrick should do next. They discuss the latest drama involving DJ Vlad and Morgan Jerkins. And in a thoughtful twist, they round it all off with a chat about critical race theory and the importance of team harmony. Chapters 00:00 Celebrating the 500th episode of the Brilliant Idiots Podcast 01:27 Andrew's feelings after selling out Madison Square Garden 03:42 Andrew's experience with 50 Cent at Madison Square Garden 04:42 The impact of 50 Cent's support for Andrew 05:12 The release of Kendrick Lamar's diss tracks 09:28 Drake's response with the release of his diss tracks 11:21 The impact of the diss tracks on the music industry 15:13 The impact of the diss tracks on Drake's reputation 23:23 Speculating on Drake's next moves 26:29 The coordinated effort to take Drake down 30:13 Exploring strategies for Drake to regain credibility 35:21 The Lack of Support for Drake 39:53 The Impact of Public Perception 44:00 Drake's Handling of the Battle 53:22 The OVO Mole Theory 55:08 Kendrick's Victory Lap 01:04:03 The Significance of the West Coast Sound 01:09:38 The Controversy Surrounding Drake and Kendrick Lamar's Lyrics 01:11:04 The Importance of Proof in Rap Battles 01:11:29 The Impact of Diss Tracks on Artists' Careers 01:19:35 The Dynamics of the Comedy Central Roast 01:20:30 The Challenges of Performing Stand-Up Comedy 01:29:38 The Debate About Race and Representation in Hip-Hop Culture 01:44:00 Understanding Perspectives and Power Dynamics 01:46:36 Playing Positions in Team Building 01:57:44 Resentment and the Importance of Loving What You Do ************************************ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks By Charlamagne Tha God (Pre Order) https://a.co/d/gpFlOol Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Alice Randall "My Black Country" Out Now! https://a.co/d/1VTFp9i Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" https://blackeffect.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices