In Living Color

Rest in Power, Takeoff

In this relatively somber episode of The Breaks, Fresh and Confucius reflect on the untimely passing of Migos co-founder Takeoff. But a bigger, two-part discussion lies behind all the fond memories. What does this mean for the longevity of hip-hop artists and why are white people so quick to scapegoat the genre when tragedy strikes?

Hip Hop Facts fills you in on plenty of Migos trivia plus Paul Mooney’s role on In Living Color.

Just in time for Election Day, Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion pleads rappers to stay directly out of partisan politics…lookin’ at you, Killer Mike.

Lastly, Confucius Reads the News about Elon Musk’s Twitter changes, Drake & 21 Savage’s new collaboration, and the latest punches from Clarence Thomas and Chief Justice Roberts.

Rap Loves Comedy

Confucius and Fresh talk about the connection between hip-hop and comedy. Then, inspired by the success of Saucy Santana, they discuss whether hip-hop is ready for an openly gay rapper.

You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about the collaborative record that DJ Premier and 50 Cent never made, the connection between In Living Color and the Superbowl halftime show, how the introduction of Soundscan helped hip-hop, and more.

Fresh states the Unpopular Opinion that radio is still a musical gatekeeper.

Confucius talks about NBA Youngboy’s acquittal on gun charges, Desus and Mero’s split, the passage of a bill codifying same-sex marriage in the House of Representatives and more in his Confucius Reads the News segment.

All Things Grammys

This week on The Breaks hosts Confucius and Fresh:

Discuss this year’s Grammy Awards.
Jump into the drama surrounding Kirk Franklin after his son Kerrion released a profanity laden phone call from the gospel artist.
Drop little known facts about about Grammy history, the movie “Paid in Full,” the tv shows “In Living Color” and “Snowfall” and more in the latest installment of Random Hip-Hop Facts
Fresh states the Unpopular Opinion that while it’s wonderful to see the Black Pumas represent Austin on the national stage, he still thinks Austin is being unfairly depicted as a guitar only town.
Inspired by the Megan the Stallion and Cardi B’s Grammy performance of WAP! Confucius encourages men to stop policing women’s behavior and fathers to stop policing their daughter’s sexuality in his Confucius Says segment.

You can hear the latest full broadcast of The Breaks Saturday night show.