Hard Knock Life Podcast

"Gentrify your own hood, before these people do it." This is the beginning JAY-Z's "Nipsey Hussle Freestyle" during his B-Sides 2 concert in the newly renovated Webster Hall in New York City. It sparked a conversation about the sociopolitical impact of gentrification on longtime residents in the target community... and JAY-Z's potential involvement in the gentrification of Brooklyn. Guest: Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd DJ Rob Champion, TW: twitter.com/djrobchampion, IG: instagram.com/djrobchampion, Cooler Than Ecto Podcast, SC: soundcloud.com/coolerthanecto Let us know how you feel about our topic of discussion! TW: twitter.com/hklpodcast, IG: instagram.com/hklpodcast Hosted & moderated by lion saul goodman TW: twitter.com/rawrandthelike, IG: instagram.com/rawrandthelike Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: twitter.com/ft_mika_, IG: instagram.com/ft_mika_

"Gentrify your own hood, before these people do it." This is the beginning JAY-Z's "Nipsey Hussle Freestyle" during his B-Sides 2 concert in the newly renovated Webster Hall in New York City. It sparked a conversation about the sociopolitical impact of gentrification on longtime residents in the target community... and JAY-Z's potential involvement in the gentrification of Brooklyn. Let us know how you feel about our topic of discussion! TW: twitter.com/hklpodcast, IG: instagram.com/hklpodcast Guest: Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd DJ Rob Champion, IG: instagram.com/djrobchampion Cooler Than Ecto Podcast, SC: @coolerthanecto Powered by Classic Material NY IG: instagram.com/classicmaterialny Hosted & moderated by lion goodman TW: twitter.com/lionofbedstuy, IG: instagram.com/lionofbedstuy Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko, SC: @thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: twitter.com/ft_mika_, IG: instagram.com/ft_mika_ Visuals by Modern Marvel TW: twitter.com/SimplyDop3, IG: instagram.com/marvin_h, SC: @modern_marvel

While this episode was recorded well before the announcement of JAY-Z's billionaire status, the question is still whispered between these two married moguls/musicians. Did Hov need Bey's global audience? Did Bey need Hov's business acumen? What stories do the business and music tell? Let us know how you feel about our topic of discussion! TW: twitter.com/hklpodcast, IG: instagram.com/hklpodcast Guest: Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd DJ Rob Champion, IG: instagram.com/djrobchampion Cooler Than Ecto Podcast, SC: @coolerthanecto Powered by Classic Material NY IG: instagram.com/classicmaterialny Hosted & moderated by lion goodman TW: twitter.com/lionofbedstuy, IG: instagram.com/lionofbedstuy Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko, SC: @thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: twitter.com/ft_mika_, IG: instagram.com/ft_mika_ Visuals by Modern Marvel TW: twitter.com/SimplyDop3, IG: instagram.com/marvin_h, SC: @modern_marvel

While this episode was recorded well before the announcement of JAY-Z's billionaire status, the question is still whispered between these two married moguls/musicians. Did Hov need Bey's global audience? Did Bey need Hov's business acumen? What stories do the business and music tell? Guest: Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd DJ Rob Champion, TW: twitter.com/djrobchampion, IG: instagram.com/djrobchampion, Cooler Than Ecto Podcast, SC: soundcloud.com/coolerthanecto Let us know how you feel about our topic of discussion! TW: twitter.com/hklpodcast, IG: instagram.com/hklpodcast Hosted & moderated by lion saul goodman TW: twitter.com/rawrandthelike, IG: instagram.com/rawrandthelike Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: twitter.com/ft_mika_, IG: instagram.com/ft_mika_

With the "official" celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Wu-Tang Clan, and the premiere of Showtime's "Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men," we discuss our favorite albums from the Wu-Tang Clan and its original members. Also, a great discussion about Ghostface Killah! Let us know who is your favorite member on our social media platforms: TW: twitter.com/hklpodcast, IG: instagram.com/hklpodcast Guest: Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd Powered by Classic Material NY IG: instagram.com/classicmaterialny Hosted & moderated by lion goodman TW: twitter.com/lionofbedstuy, IG: instagram.com/lionofbedstuy Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko, SC: @thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: twitter.com/ft_mika_, IG: instagram.com/ft_mika_ Visuals by Modern Marvel TW: twitter.com/SimplyDop3, IG: instagram.com/marvin_h, SC: @modern_marvel

With the "official" celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Wu-Tang Clan, and the premiere of Showtime's "Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men," we discuss our favorite albums from the Wu-Tang Clan and its original members. Also, a great discussion about Ghostface Killah! Let us know how you feel about our topic of discussion! TW: twitter.com/hklpodcast, IG: instagram.com/hklpodcast Hosted & moderated by lion saul goodman TW: twitter.com/rawrandthelike, IG: instagram.com/rawrandthelike Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: twitter.com/ft_mika, IG: instagram.com/ft_mika

With the "official" celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Wu-Tang Clan, and the premiere of Showtime's "Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men," we guess each other's favorite Wu member. The guesses are as surprising and interesting as the answers. Let us know who is your favorite member on our social media platforms: TW: twitter.com/hklpodcast, IG: instagram.com/hklpodcast Guest: Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd Powered by Classic Material NY IG: instagram.com/classicmaterialny Hosted & moderated by lion goodman TW: twitter.com/lionofbedstuy, IG: instagram.com/lionofbedstuy Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko, SC: @thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: twitter.com/ft_mika_, IG: instagram.com/ft_mika_ Visuals by Modern Marvel TW: twitter.com/SimplyDop3, IG: instagram.com/marvin_h, SC: @modern_marvel

With the "official" celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Wu-Tang Clan, and the premiere of Showtime's "Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men," we guess each other's favorite Wu member. The guesses are as surprising and interesting as the answers. Let us know how you feel about our topic of discussion! TW: twitter.com/hklpodcast, IG: instagram.com/hklpodcast Hosted & moderated by lion saul goodman TW: twitter.com/rawrandthelike, IG: instagram.com/rawrandthelike Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: twitter.com/ft_mika, IG: instagram.com/ft_mika

Lil Nas X's "Old Town" was initially released independently in December 2018, and gained popularity on social video sharing app TikTok. The song achieved a rare feat in Billboard history when it simultaneously charted on the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Country Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts in March 2019. However, Billboard quietly removed "Old Town Road" from its Hot Country chart for "not [embracing] enough elements of today's country music." What? Why? How? Guest: DJ Rob Champion, IG: instagram.com/djrobchampion Cooler Than Ecto Podcast, SC: @coolerthanecto Powered by Classic Material NY IG: instagram.com/classicmaterialny Hosted & moderated by lion goodman TW: twitter.com/lionofbedstuy, IG: instagram.com/lionofbedstuy Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko, SC: @thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: twitter.com/ft_mika_, IG: instagram.com/ft_mika_ Visuals by Modern Marvel TW: twitter.com/SimplyDop3, IG: instagram.com/marvin_h, SC: @modern_marvel

Lil Nas X's "Old Town" was initially released independently in December 2018, and gained popularity on social video sharing app TikTok. The song achieved a rare feat in Billboard history when it simultaneously charted on the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Country Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts in March 2019. However, Billboard quietly removed "Old Town Road" from its Hot Country chart for "not [embracing] enough elements of today's country music." What? Why? How? Guest: DJ Rob Champion, TW: twitter.com/djrobchampion, IG: instagram.com/djrobchampion, Cooler Than Ecto Podcast, SC: soundcloud.com/coolerthanecto Let us know how you feel about our topic of discussion! TW: twitter.com/hklpodcast, IG: instagram.com/hklpodcast Hosted & moderated by lion saul goodman TW: twitter.com/rawrandthelike, IG: instagram.com/rawrandthelike Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: twitter.com/ft_mika, IG: instagram.com/ft_mika

Hip-Hop celebrated the 25th anniversary of Nas's classic album, "Illmatic." His debut is regarded as one of the greatest rap albums of all time. Can we say the same about his career? Has Nas been able to match the success or acclaim of "Illmatic" in the last 25 years? Guest: DJ Rob Champion, IG: https://www.instagram.com/djrobchampion/ Cooler Than Ecto Podcast, SC: @coolerthanecto Powered by Classic Material NY IG: instagram.com/classicmaterialny Hosted & moderated by lion goodman TW: twitter.com/lionofbedstuy, IG: instagram.com/lionofbedstuy Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko, SC: @thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: twitter.com/ft_mika_, IG: instagram.com/ft_mika_ Visuals by Modern Marvel TW: twitter.com/SimplyDop3, IG: instagram.com/marvin_h, SC: @modern_marvel

Hip-Hop celebrated the 25th anniversary of Nas's classic album, "Illmatic." His debut is regarded as one of the greatest rap albums of all time. Can we say the same about his career? Has Nas been able to match the success or acclaim of "Illmatic" in the last 25 years? Guest: DJ Rob Champion, TW: twitter.com/djrobchampion, IG: instagram.com/djrobchampion, Cooler Than Ecto Podcast, SC: soundcloud.com/coolerthanecto Let us know how you feel about our topic of discussion! TW: twitter.com/hklpodcast, IG: instagram.com/hklpodcast Hosted & moderated by lion saul goodman TW: twitter.com/rawrandthelike, IG: instagram.com/rawrandthelike Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: twitter.com/ft_mika, IG: instagram.com/ft_mika

The term GOAT (Greatest of All Time) is overused in both music and sports, but when could it apply? And how? We explore the label and put our case studies to the task. William Carroll Smith II. AKA The Fresh Prince. AKA Will Smith. From West Philadelphia, born and raised. Grammy and Academy nominated. Grammy winner. Rapper. Actor. Mogul. Global superstar. GOAT? Guest: Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd Powered by Classic Material NY IG: instagram.com/classicmaterialny Hosted & moderated by lion goodman TW: twitter.com/lionofbedstuy, IG: instagram.com/lionofbedstuy Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko, SC: @thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: twitter.com/ft_mika_, IG: instagram.com/ft_mika_ Visuals by Modern Marvel TW: twitter.com/SimplyDop3, IG: instagram.com/marvin_h, SC: @modern_marvel

The term GOAT (Greatest of All Time) is overused in both music and sports, but when could it apply? And how? We explore the label and put our case studies to the task. William Carroll Smith II. AKA The Fresh Prince. AKA Will Smith. From West Philadelphia, born and raised. Grammy and Academy nominated. Grammy winner. Rapper. Actor. Mogul. Global superstar. GOAT? Guest: Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd Let us know how you feel about our topic of discussion! TW: twitter.com/hklpodcast, IG: instagram.com/hklpodcast Hosted & moderated by lion saul goodman TW: twitter.com/rawrandthelike, IG: instagram.com/rawrandthelike Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: twitter.com/ft_mika, IG: instagram.com/ft_mika

Part two covering Hip-Hop's relationship with professional sports, check out episode 22 for part 1. This time, how does the music unite the rapper and the professional athlete? How do professional sports league look at and use the music? And which league has the most athletes in rap? Also, a funny story about Snoop Dogg's youth football league. Guest: Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd Powered by Classic Material NY IG: instagram.com/classicmaterialny Hosted & moderated by lion goodman TW: twitter.com/lionofbedstuy, IG: instagram.com/lionofbedstuy Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko, SC: @thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: twitter.com/ft_mika_, IG: instagram.com/ft_mika_ Visuals by Modern Marvel TW: twitter.com/SimplyDop3, IG: instagram.com/marvin_h, SC: @modern_marvel

Part 2 covering Hip-Hop's relationship with professional sports, check out 022 for Part 1. This time, how does the music unite the rapper and the professional athlete? How do professional sports league look at and use the music? And which league has the most athletes in rap? Also, a funny story about Snoop Dogg's youth football league. Guest: Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd Hosted & moderated by lion saul goodman TW: twitter.com/rawrandthelike, IG: instagram.com/rawrandthelike Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: http://twitter.com/ft_mika, IG: http://instagram.com/ft_mika

Hip-Hop lost an artist and advocate, but mainstream media was convinced that rap is still violent and Black on Black crime is still unavoidable. We explore the origins of these racist tropes and celebrate the life and legacy of Nipsey Hu$$le. Guest: Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd Hosted & moderated by lion saul goodman TW: twitter.com/rawrandthelike, IG: instagram.com/rawrandthelike Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: http://twitter.com/ft_mika, IG: http://instagram.com/ft_mika

Hip-Hop lost an artist and advocate, but mainstream media was convinced that rap is still violent and Black on Black crime is still unavoidable. We explore the origins of these racist tropes, and celebrate the life and legacy of Nipsey Hussle. Please note: This episode was recorded before the murder suspect was identified and captured. Guest: Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd (STILL DON'T FORGET TO #CANCELMELTON) Powered by Classic Material NY IG: instagram.com/classicmaterialny Hosted & moderated by lion goodman TW: twitter.com/lionofbedstuy, IG: instagram.com/lionofbedstuy Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko, SC: @thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: twitter.com/ft_mika_, IG: instagram.com/ft_mika_ Visuals by Modern Marvel TW: twitter.com/SimplyDop3, IG: instagram.com/marvin_h, SC: @modern_marvel

Hip-Hop's history with professional sports is as old as Hip-Hop itself. Pro athletes have wanted to be rappers. Rappers have wanted to be pro athletes. In this episode, the gang explores how the two industries make money together. Next week, the music. Also, a tribute to Nipsey Hu$$le. Guest: Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd Let us know how you feel about our topic of discussion! TW: twitter.com/hklpodcast, IG: instagram.com/hklpodcast Hosted & moderated by lion saul goodman TW: twitter.com/rawrandthelike, IG: instagram.com/rawrandthelike Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: twitter.com/ft_mika, IG: instagram.com/ft_mika

Hip-Hop's history with professional sports is as old as Hip-Hop itself. Pro athletes have wanted to be rappers. Rappers have wanted to be pro athletes. In this episode, the gang explores how the two industries make money together. Next week, the music. Also, a tribute to Nipsey Hussle. Guest: Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd (STILL DON'T FORGET TO #CANCELMELTON) Powered by Classic Material NY IG: instagram.com/classicmaterialny Hosted & moderated by lion goodman TW: twitter.com/lionofbedstuy, IG: instagram.com/lionofbedstuy Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: twitter.com/thecainmarko, IG: instagram.com/thecainmarko, SC: @thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: twitter.com/ft_mika_, IG: instagram.com/ft_mika_ Visuals by Modern Marvel TW: twitter.com/SimplyDop3, IG: instagram.com/marvin_h, SC: @modern_marvel