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May 2, 2022

Who Shot Megan?

By: Elizabeth McQueen

Confucius and Fresh talk about the online controversy surrounding a Lil Durk impersonator and Tekashi 6ix9ine and discuss their thoughts about Megan Thee Stallion’s interview with Gayle King.

You’ll learn Hip-Hop Facts about Mary J Blige’s appearance in the “Not Tonight Video,” how Napster contributed to the success of Shaggy’s song “It Wasn’t Me,” why the “Men In Black” soundtrack is important, and more!

Fresh states the Unpopular Opinion that Lauryn Hill’s “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” is the single greatest album by a female artist of all time.

Confucius talks about the FDA’s plan to ban menthol cigarettes, Joe Biden’s plea for $33 million in aid to Ukraine, Elon Musk’s recent purchase of Twitter, and more in Confucius Reads the News.

 

 


Episodes

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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July 12, 2021

Dame vs Jay

This week on The Breaks: Fresh is still out, so Confucius discusses  Nicki Minaj’s recent collaboration with BIA, and how happy he is to see her back making music Confucius talks about Drake’s latest dating shenanigans. In this week’s installment of Hip-Hop Facts you’ll learn about “Elevators” by Outkast, “Passing Me By” by The Pharcyde, […]

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July 5, 2021

Kim Verzuz Nicki?

This week on The Breaks: Fresh is still out, so Confucius talks about the recent news that Lil’ Kim would like to do a Verzuz with Nicki Minaj. Confucius breaks down the Verzuz battle between Bobby Brown and Keith Sweat In this week’s installment of Hip-Hop Facts you’ll learn interesting tidbits about Nas’ classic records […]

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June 28, 2021

Confucius vs Verzuz

This week on The Breaks:  Fresh is still out so Confucius talks about the recent Verzuz between Souja Boy and Bow Wow, both of whom have been accused of physically assaulting women and asks whether the organizers of Verzuz should be more accountable when it comes to the artists they showcase. Confucius talks about the […]

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June 14, 2021

Is Lil Baby the new Lil Wayne?

This week on The Breaks: Fresh is still out, so Confucius explores the idea that Lil Baby reminds people of Lil Wayne. Confucius discusses the foolishness of “T.I” trying to deny the multiple sexual assault allegations that have been brought against him in his new song “What It’s Come To.” Confucius talks about the recent […]

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