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December 3, 2019

Megan Thee Stallion & The Grammys

By: Confucius and Fresh

This week on The Breaks:

  • In his Unpopular Opinion segment, Fresh explains why he thinks Megan Thee Stallion wasn’t nominated for a Grammy in the “Best New Artist” category.
  • Confucius and Fresh talk to Austin’s Eazy Boi about his new record “Griffin,” fatherhood and his thoughts on the city’s hip-hop scene.
  • Confucius implores people to stop complaining about how there’s no good music being made today in his Confucius Says segment.
  • Confucius and Fresh interview the organizers of  the Down South Love – Black Friday Show Texas Hip Hop ShowcaseThe show which features acts like Milkweed, Vontay Galaxy and DJ Confucius Jones, will be from 7pm – 1 am at Come and Take It Live.

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