Yanadameen Godcast with Lord Jamar

Yanadameen Godcast episode #043 The Yanadameen Godcast this week features special guest Paul Guthrie who has been studying the teachings of Nation of Islam co-founder W.D. Fard and doing a critical analysis of his teachings. His studies have led him to question whether many of the beliefs held by followers of W.D. Fard are true or is their faith misplaced? 0:00 - 0:52 Intro + Todays mathematics 0:53 Brief history 6:44 Guest intro: Paul Guthrie 7:37 Introducing the Debates Series 12:39 Lord...

Yanadameen Godcast episode #042 The Yanadameen Godcast convene to once again to discuss events that have transpired over the past week in the world of current affairs, politics, and hip hop. After sharing that he voted in the midterm elections, Lord Jamar was in the firing line of a lot of criticism from people who accused him of "wasting his time because voting doesn't change anything" or that "voting won't bring down white supremacy". Lord Jamar reponds to these critics. In music news, 50...

Yanadameen Godcast episode #041 Since revealing that Flipmode Squad has reassembled to record a 20-year anniversary album, the anticipation from fans of hiphop has been off the charts. Rah Digga whet the appetite further by dropping a snippet of a track on Instagram with her verse. Something less appetizing, however, is the genetically-modified and fake food that has been slowly creeping into our food chain with videos showing all manner of products from cabbage and lettuce to eggs and beef...

Yanadameen Godcast episode #040 In a time when there seems to be more Black consciousness and there has been a revival in the "Black & Proud" movement, skin bleaching remains an ever-present scourge in Black society. Is the practice simply "self-hatred" or do we just have to accept it as part of the culture? This is the question in today's discussion which goes into what exactly is melanin? Also, was the recent spate of parcel-bombs that were delivered to Democrat figures a genuine act of...

Yanadameen Godcast episode #039 We have seen increasing numbers of incidents where white people are calling the police on Black people who are going about their business. From the "BBQ Becky" incident in Oakland that triggered everything off, to the recent case of the white woman who claimed that a 9-year-old Black boy groped her in a store in situation that shared uncomfortable similarities to the Emmitt Till episode. With the odds overwhelmingly stacked against Black people in outcomes of...

This week's Godcast delves into the sideshow that Kanye West seems to be morphing into and asks what could be the cause of his erratic behavior - is he really suffering mental health issues or is it simply a case of attention-seeking (12:25)? Another rapper who has been back in the spotlight this week is Lil Wayne, as the long-awaited Carter V album was finally released - essentially marking the end of his prolonged feud with Birdman and Cash Money Records (21:56). How has Wayne managed to...

In this week's Yanadameen Godcast, Lord Jamar recaps the Congressional Black Caucus he attended as a guest of Congressman Andre Carson (11:51). The panel also looks into the case of Botha Jean who was shot and killed in his own apartment by Amber Guyger - an off-duty Dallas PD officer (1:07:45) Other topics on today's show include: Roc Marciano's album "Behold A Dark Horse" (33:39), the recording process in the early days of hiphop (41:18) and ask why DJs seem to no longer feature these days...

The Godcast returns after a couple of impromptu shows during the planned break. To ease back into the normal programming schedule, this show kicks off on a "hiphop lite" mode with Lord Jamar and Rah Digga doing a rapid fire "Name Your 3 Favorite..." (5:19) Also making a return is the "Word On The Street" segment with Skitzo. This time, Skitzo takes to the streets of Times Square to ask if white people say the n-word when they sing along to rap music (39:05) 0:00 - 0:46 Todays mathematics +...

Just when the Godcast is on a break, news comes through that Eminem has dropped a "suprise" album and on this album is a "diss" response to the words that Lord Jamar has had for Eminem. The Godcast panel reconvenes to talk about the verse that Eminem directed towards Lord Jamar and break down the lyrics to see if he's really saying anything or not. 0:00 - 0:48 Todays mathematics + Intro 0:49 Updates from the "hiatus" 2:50 Rah Digga recaps "Sounds Of The City" show 8:00 The elephant in the...

The Yanadameen Godcast responds to the "backlash" from viewers to the previous episode where Lord Jamar stated that Michael Jordan has been rumored to have invested in prisons and he's never denied it (0:46), as well as the storm around the Charlamagne rape accusations (9:08). Lord Jamar also breaks down how there seems to be an attempt to circumvent Black people and elevate Eminem imto G.O.A.T. status in rap (19:44) There is also analysis of the interview that former Def Jam Recordings...

This week's show covers a wide spectrum of topics beginning with the news of LeBron James opening a school in his hometown Akron, Ohio (6:11). Lord Jamar and Rah Digga discuss this in the broader context of the curriculum and funding of the school and what intentions LeBron has for the school? Skitzo makes a return to the Godcast with a "Word On The Street" segment covering the ban on smoking in public housing by the New York City Housing Authority (21:46). What is behind this action -...

Yanadameen Godcast episode #030 In this week's Yanadameen Godcast, the conscious cartoon makes a return as the panel discusses Black hair and the politics that surrounds our hair (2:35). Also, following the murders of Nia Wilson (24:38) and Markeis McGlockton (28:27), Lord Jamar asks if there is a race war being incited against Black people (32:06)? Are Black people prepared for a revolution (33:42)? Lastly, the show looks at a subject that is largely taboo to discuss amongst Black people...

Yanadameen Godcast episode #029 Lord Jamar gives the mathematics of the day at the start of each show, and in this episode he explains the meaning behind it (1:32). Also in today's show is an analysis of President Trump's body language (24:06) and his haphazard presidential style (29:25). In entertainment news, everyone was caught off-guard by the marriage between Stevie J and Faith Evans (34:45). Lord Jamar and Rah Digga give their thoughts on the suprise announcement, and then discuss the...

Yanadameen Godcast episode #028 After noticing a lot of commenters (predominantly male) having something to say about Rah Digga wearing weaves, she addresses the comments and details the reasons why some Black women wear weaves. On the back of Lebron James moving to the Los Angeles Lakers, Lord Jamar and Rah Digga have a brief talk about sports - and discuss why soccer, the biggest sport in the world, isn't popular in the United States. Finally, Rah Digga raises the matter of whether or not...

Yanadameen Godcast episode #027 By popular demand, Lord Jamar and Rah Digga have made it happen and brought the comedian Godfrey to the Yanadameen Godcast to give his perspective on various things that are currently making the news. The discussion covers firstly Godfrey's background (2:19) and path into comedy (5:35) before Rah Digga puts some talking points on the table for debate (31:30) Please send a donation our way to show your appreciation of the show, and help us keep improving and...

Yanadameen Godcast episode #026 In an era when it seems that so-called "mumble" rap is thriving and lyricism is on the critically endangered list, Lord Jamar and Rah Digga welcome to the Yanadameen Godcast two of Philly's finest spitters in RJ Payne and Mad Squablz. Find out how both artists got into hiphop and honed their skills, then turn the volume all the way up as they drop absolute fire on solo freestyles before closing out with an unrehearsed back-to-back which will have you reaching...

Yanadameen Godcast episode #025 The rap music family has been hit with a double tragedy as, once again, two young artists, XXXTentacion and Jimmy Wopo, have had their life taken away far too soon (7:39). As the details emerge and it appears to be a robbery motive behind the killing of XXX, Lord Jamar questions why there is a tendency amongst young Black entertainers to move around with bags full of money (11:15)? Also in this episode is a review of the new music from JAY Z and Beyoncé...

Yanadameen Godcast episode #024 Lord Jamar and Rah Digga continue the "Hiphop Conversations" series with another spirited debate on the legacy Lil' Kim left in the game (0:42) before Lord Jamar names his top female MCs (8:57). Acknowledgement is given to the groups that shaped hiphop (26:54), the most impactful men of hiphop (50:31), as well as showing some love to acts from other regions besides New York (53:48). 0:00 - 0:41 Intro + Todays mathematics 0:42 The Lil' Kim impact argument...

Yanadameen Godcast episode #023 Lord Jamar and Rah Digga revisit the conversation about the top MCs in hiphop, but this time discuss the individuals and groups who had a lasting impact and left a legacy in hiphop. Rah Digga lists the top female MCs who she credits with having an impact on the game (54:14) and this ignites a heated debate when Lil Kim's name is mentioned (1:00:20) as Lord Jamar questions whether her legacy has been a positive or negative (1:02:16)? 0:00 - 0:44 Intro + Todays...