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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.

 

 


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October 25, 2021

OG Ron C Speaks

This week on the Breaks: Confucius and Fresh talk to legendary Houston DJ OG Ron C.  He reached out to them after they spoke on his comments about DJ Screw on on The Donnie Houston podcast. He also talks about his early days as co-founder of Swishahouse and tells a hilarious story about Pimp C. […]

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October 18, 2021

Freddie Gibbs vs Dr. Umar?

This week on The Breaks: Confucius is out so Fresh talks about the proposed boxing match between Freddie Gibbs and Dr. Umar Johnson. Fresh explores his thoughts about Rory and Mal, formerly of the Joe Budden podcast, getting a deal for $10 million dollars to start their own podcast. In this week’s installment of Hip-Hop […]

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October 11, 2021

The Breaks Live at ACL Fest 2021

This week on the Breaks: Confucius and Fresh were out at the Austin City Limits Festival for weekend 2.  You’ll hear their interviews with Austin artists Mike Melinoe and Sheila, recorded live at the ACLfest Bonus Tracks stage. In this week’s installment of Hip-Hop Facts, you’ll hear about the surprising connection between Megan Thee Stallion […]

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October 4, 2021

What’s Next for NBA Youngboy?

This week on The Breaks: Confucius and Fresh talk about their plans for the Austin City Limits Music Festival. You can catch them on October 8th on the Bonus Tracks Stage at 12:30pm. The hosts talk about what the future may hold for NBA Youngboy after his album Sincerely, Kentrell, knocked Drakes Certified Lover Boy out of the top spot on […]

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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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