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April 17, 2023

Rap Republicans

By: Elizabeth McQueen

Fresh and Confucius interview Austin comedian Victor Martinez Jr. who’s performing at the comedy show “Tabernacle: starring Confucius Jones and Friends” Sunday, April 16th at Antone’s.

Then the hosts discuss DJ Akedemiks recent deal with Rumble, and how it’s a sign of hip-hop’s tendency towards conservatism.

You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about RZA’s original lyrics on Kanye’s “Dark Fantasy,”  Biz Markie’s original lyrics for “Just a Friend,” that time when Curren$ey, Jay Electronica and Mos Def formed a group, and more!

Fresh states the Unpopular Opinion that Jah Rule has a better catalog than 50 Cent.

Confucius talk about the arrest of the man who murdered Cash App founder Bob Lee, the fight over the legality of the mifeprestone,  the reinstatement of expelled Tennesee legislators Justin Pearson and Justin Jones  and more on Confucius Reads the News.


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September 27, 2021

Diddy vs Dupree?!?

This week on the Breaks Confucius is out so: After recent events, Fresh explains why he thinks Jermaine Dupree could hold his own in a Verzuz against Diddy. He talks about the recent comments by Lil Duval calling out Black Celebrities for not supporting the release of Boosie Badazz’s biopic “My Struggle.” In this week’s […]

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September 20, 2021

Dr. Nicki vs The Vaccine

This week on the Breaks: Confucius and Fresh discuss Nicki Minaj’s recent comments about the COVID-19 vaccine. Both hosts discuss whether Drake’s music has become redundant after the release of his latest record “Certified Lover Boy.” In this week’s installment of Hip-Hop Facts you’ll learn about the origin of the term hip-hop, how KUTX DJ […]

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September 13, 2021

Rest in Power MKW

This week on The Breaks: Confucius and Fresh pay tribute to actor Michael K. Williams. The hosts discuss the upcoming Verzuz between Jah Rule and Fat Joe. In this week’s installment of Hip-Hop Facts you’ll learn interesting tidbits about Jay Z’s “The Blueprint,” Nas, the time the Lox almost stabbed Mike Tyson, Beanie Sigel’s album […]

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September 8, 2021

Boosie Be Quiet!

This week on The Breaks: Confucius and Fresh talk about Boosie Badazz’s reaction to Lil’ Nas X’s pregnant promo pictures,  and encourage the “Set it Off” artist to stop commenting on things he shouldn’t be commenting on. The hosts talk about the feud between Kanye and Drake, and bemoan the fact that André 3000 got […]

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August 23, 2021

Kendrick Speaks!

In this episode of The Breaks Confucius and Fresh talk about Kendrick Lamar’s recent announcement that his upcoming record will be his last with Top Dawg Entertainment. Both hosts talk about the recent addition of Aliyah’s music to streaming services. In this week’s installment of “Hip-Hop Facts” you’ll learn interesting things about T.I., Diddy, Ghostface […]

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August 9, 2021

Dipset Debacle

This week on The Breaks: Confucius and Fresh discuss the latest Tekashi 6ix9ine  related drama between 21 Savage and Wack 100. Both hosts talk about Tyler the Creator’s most recent interview with Laura Styles on Hot 97. In this week’s installment of “Hip-Hop facts” you’ll learn interesting things about  Jim Jones’ “Summer in Miami,” Tupac’s […]

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August 2, 2021

Is Ye Back?

This week on The Breaks: Confucius is out, so Fresh talks about Kanye West’s latest unfulfilled promise to release his latest album, Donda, on July 24th and wonders if this new record signals a return of the old Kanye. Fresh lays out who he thinks might win the upcoming versus between Dipset and the Lox. […]

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July 19, 2021

Fresh Returns!

This week on The Breaks: Cohost Fresh Knight is back! Confucius and Fresh discuss the recent death of Biz Markie, and talk about the relatively young life span of many rappers. Both hosts explain how they feel about posthumous albums after the recent posthumous release of “Faith” from Pop Smoke. You’ll hear the hosts reactions […]

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