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Our first of two ThrowBLKs specials this month turns back the clock to the coldest story ever told! Big thanks to everyone who tuned into our latest episode of 'Don't Steal This Podcast', featuring the pre-cursor to one of our two ThrowBLKs this month: the Rocafella Tier List. Shoutout to everyone on Discord and YouTube that joined in on the conversation with their own rankings, and even requests for tier lists from other legendary labels! As we covered a monumental chapter in hip-hop history books during the holidays, we'll wrap up our Roc series with an album that influenced multiple artists, genres and much more: Kanye West's "808's and Heartbreak". Tune in to hear our track-by-track revisit of an album we know like the back of our hand, along with the personal moments from our 2008 lives that set the stage for this classic, including some amazing Story Time with J5's friend Kizer as they remember one of their craziest college days in VCU with Kid Cudi before his flight to Hawaii. 🔊 Tune in every month on Patreon as ThrowBLKs covers more of our favorite albums from different eras in music -- all genres are on the table! As a patron, you'll be able to enjoy these bonuses early before they're released for all listeners.

Our 'Purple Haze' ThrowBLKs left us with one question: where does the Rocafella catalog rank amongst the greatest albums ever? J5 and MC return for an all-new Don't Steal This Podcast, catching up with the Printers on their 2026 start, the two incredible albums we have in store for March's ThrowBLKs and a very special tier list for the entire discography of Rocafella Records! Tune in to hear our thoughts on where each album should land, the Diamond Tier's heavy impact on music and much more. Let us know: where would your favorites land in your own list?

This month, we're taking a ride to Memphis for one of the city's greatest albums ever! Tune into an all-new ThrowBLKs as J5 and MC break down Project Pat's 'Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin' — a gritty Memphis masterpiece that solidified Pat as one of the most recognizable voices in hip-hop. Released in 2001 with the Hypnotize Camp behind him, this album added to the multiple anthems in Pat's early career, including unforgettable production from DJ Paul and Juicy J, and the signature flow that influenced multiple generations of rappers. We're going track-by-track through the project, highlighting our favorite moments, verses, records and more in the conversation of southern royalty. 🔊 Tune in every month on Patreon as ThrowBLKs covers more of our favorite albums from different eras in music -- all genres are on the table! As a patron, you'll be able to enjoy these bonuses early before they're released for all listeners.

This month on ThrowBLKs, we're celebrating Cam'ron's 'Purple Haze' — easily one of our favorite albums of all-time. Continuing our Rocafella journey from November, we're unpacking the chaotic buildup to this album: Dipset's meteoric rise, the anticipation that came from one of the best bootlegs ever and the label chaos that became a big part of the album's history. We go track-by-track through the entire album, breaking down our favorite verses, standout moments and the tracks that solidified Cam as one of our favorite MCs ever. Press play and join us in revisiting a certified classic, but have those karaoke mics ready. 🔊 Tune in every month on Patreon as ThrowBLKs covers more of our favorite albums from different eras in music -- all genres are on the table! As a patron, you'll be able to enjoy these bonuses early before they're released for all listeners.

Our final 2025 ASF List bonus features our special convo with the heartbeat of The Hundreds, Westside 5ive! We honored RSWD on Don't Steal This Podcast following February's closing of the historic LA store, and Westside 5ive was a pivotal piece in the new generation of Fairfax streetwear. We hear how he views the culture shifting as a bittersweet feeling, along with his favorite moments created at The Hundreds that range from Curren$y to Nipsey Hussle. Also tune in for the lessons 5ive learned from Ben and Bobby Hundreds, J5's story behind the classic Hundreds Christmas commercial, the incredible year for Westside's 'Modders Kitchen' brand and the high anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI. Special thank you to all of our patrons that showed love to an amazing ASF List release! As we release these bonuses to all listeners throughout next week, we'll be working on the release of 'ThrowBLKs: Purple Haze' to drop early for patrons -- stay tuned for the cover, details on the release and more very soon.

Our first Patreon drop of 2026 continues the amazing conversations for our 2025 ASF List bonuses, featuring our close friend of the show, Innerview Q! We catch up with the talented multi-hyphenate after being a huge part in one of the biggest moments for the genre this year: Max B's release from prison! Tune in to hear the entire story behind his conversation with Max, including the shock from the news of Max's release, special praise to Karen Civil for connecting the dots and his excitement for Biggavel's next steps in 2026. We also chat about the moments that would make Q's personal 2025 list, Michael Jordan cigars and more.

The 2025 ASF List bonuses continue with a very special friend of The BlkPrint, Modi Oyewole! Tune in to hear how business in 2025 has went for the extremely talented creative, inspiring changes in the world of golf culture through the Thursday evening L.A. collective, 'swang'. We learn more about his passion toward removing the barriers for this historical sport through inclusion, the stories Modi hopes to illustrate within the community's influence and the love that comes from our people finding new ventures. Also tap in for a moment of personal appreciation from J5, Modi's 2025 moments that would make his own personal list and more.

Our bonus editions of the 2025 ASF List continue with honors for our very first guest on BlkPrint Radio, Mario Kristian! Hear the stories behind an incredible year for the founder of No Free Coffee, from the special streetwear collaborations to the best moments in the fifth anniversary of his brand. We celebrate more anniversaries as Mario describes how he was contacted for Godzilla's 70th anniversary, his appreciation for Curren$y's amazing album run in 2025 and more.

Our 2025 ASF List Deluxe features five exclusive calls with some of this year's nominees, and we're kicking it off with our very first guest on Episode 1 of The BlkPrint: Anwar Carrots! Anwar's 'Homegrown' Collection debuted in Walmart and quickly became one of 2025's best streetwear capsules. Hear his entire approach to the collaboration with the retail giant, highlighting his passion for taking care of the community in tough times. We also chat about how the 'Carrots' brand evolved throughout the year, Anwar's favorite moments of the year and the benefits of "doing the homework" for your goals in 2026.

Guess who's back? 🎭 Josh Peas returns to The BlkPrint alongside J5 for the reveal of the 2025 ASF List — the only list that matters! Hear the very anticipated catchup between J5 and Josh before our full spectrum on 2025, breaking down the moments that shaped the year ranging from pop culture and community to sports and music. As we celebrate the crash of the sneaker market this year, we also answer questions such as... which ASF List moments will fade out fast in 2026? Why was everyone in Europe this summer? Can Josh BND his way to the Super Bowl? Tune in for all of these highlights that shape this year's incredible list, covering Timothee Chalamet, ICE raid protests, Tyler the Creator, the Dodgers dynasty, Sora's role in the Janky League and much more. Stay tuned next week for an extended look at the 2025 ASF List, featuring conversations with five of this year's honorees: Anwar Carrots, Mario Kristian, Modi Oyewole, Innerview Q and Westside 5ive!

Let's end the most important year for The BlkPrint the only way we know how! On the last DSTP of the year, J5 and MC look back at 2025's rollercoaster moments that helped spark many amazing journeys ahead. Hear the first rundown of 2026's ThrowBLKs schedule, along with a very special celebration for J5's official next chapter at Warner Music! We also chat about the areas of concern in Netflix's 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning' documentary, the albums and songs that took over our Spotify Wrapped/Apple Music Replay and more to close out the year. This definitely won't be our last special of 2025, and we're not talking about the 'Purple Haze' ThrowBLKs either -- stay tuned for more details very soon. 👀

Who knew the story behind hip-hop's biggest tragedy would also ignite one of the most memorable moments in the genre? This month on ThrowBLKs, we're hitting the time machine to revisit a highly competitive era as two emcees begin their legendary careers as egos clash throughout the city. Hear how Nas' game-changing debut "Illmatic" influenced another 1994 rap classic, leading Ghostface and Raekwon to call out The Notorious B.I.G. -- the incomparable rookie that was very close to another rising talent in Brooklyn named Jay-Z. As years pass, Jay-Z and Nas both become involved in the controversial beef with B.I.G. and 2Pac, both receiving individual disses from the two legends. Unfortunately, tensions lead to deaths that left a very empty throne for the taking. Rap fans witnessed many years of sneak disses and competitive jabs between Nas and Jay-Z, setting a slow burn for the release of two albums that changed both artists' careers: 'The Blueprint' and 'Stillmatic'. Hear our track-by-track relisten of both albums to share why their showdown still runs conversations today, including our favorite moments between the projects, a retrace of how the battle was viewed within New York City and the parallel's between 2024's clash between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. 🔊 Tune in every month on Patreon as ThrowBLKs covers more of our favorite albums from different eras in music -- all genres are on the table! As a patron, you'll be able to enjoy these bonuses early before they're released for all listeners.

Wedding rings and Tootsies wings -- what other better combo is there? This week on 'Don't Steal This Podcast', we take the "love is blind" theory to entirely new heights. J5 introduces the Printers to his new reality obsession with the latest season of 'Married at First Sight' on Peacock. As matchmakers arrange strangers to meet for the very first time at the altar, we only have one question: how do we get MC on this show? Hear how they prepare for the possible reality debut, circling back to the treatment of one of the most notable members of 'The Real World' in a much different time! Also tune in to hear all the excitement that awaits the final two ThrowBLKs of 2025 in 'The Blueprint vs. Stillmatic' and 'Purple Haze', quick thoughts on the 2026 GRAMMYs nominations and the anticipation of this year's Spotify Wrapped / Apple Music Replay releases.

This year's BlkPrint Halloween special features a ThrowBLKs episode for the very first time, and this classic definitely fits the theme! We've covered a wide range of nu-metal throughout 2025's incredible library, but we haven't formally introduced you to the originators -- or in their words, the leaders. Never have we had a chance to review a five-time platinum album that dominated MTV so bad, TRL had to begin retiring music videos! Today, we'll be recording our latest installment of retro reviews to honor the story of Jonathan Davis and what many consider as the magnum opus from his legendary band KoRn, 'Follow The Leader'. Hear our favorite moments in one of nu-metal's most important albums, dominated by the influence of the Triple X Generation (Ice Cube's words, not ours!), the frustrations that come with feeling like industry prostitutes, a diss track that Jonathan touts as "the worst song ever" and the unmatched self-reflection from the notorious KoRn frontman. 🔊 Tune in every month on Patreon as ThrowBLKs covers more of our favorite albums from different eras in music -- all genres are on the table! As a patron, you'll be able to enjoy these bonuses early before they're released for all listeners.

If we mysteriously disappear this month, just know the Swifties did it -- we're tellin! This week on 'Don't Steal This Podcast', J5 and MC set new feng shui in BlkPrint Studios with some new Halloween umbeyonce, spooky nights at the movies and the terror that spreads throughout your local Target. Hear our promise to Meelz to touch grass for The A Show's '4K+1 Run', along with our mixed thoughts on 'HIM' and J5's month-long marathon of 'Hooptober' horror films -- just don't judge the Letterboxd finesse. We also chat about the legitimacy of the music industry vinyl exploit, Taylor Swift's Billboard takeover (quote fingers), very early 2026 ThrowBLKs placements and a special RIP to a legend in soul music, D'Angelo.

One of rap's realest rivalries creates a motion picture with a plot twist nobody saw coming! This month on ThrowBLKs, J5 and MC finally get a chance to pay respects to the Trap God himself in our look back at one of the greatest "Gangsta Grillz" mixtapes of all time. Before he was viewed as Atlanta's Most High, he was an underground artist that sparked a civil war and faced a murder case in his hip-hop rookie year. Hear our teenage viewpoints within the immediate rise of Guccimania and the fallout between Jeezy and DJ Drama that lead to the start of an incredible mixtape trilogy. Tune in for our track-by-track analysis of 'The Movie', revisiting the numerous classic jabs from Drama throughout the tape, the street anthems that continued the So Icey phenomenon and the multiple eras that had the chance to blossom from Gucci's unprecedented 2008. How can you fail when you stick by the four pillars of death, mayhem, murder and madness? Also, speaking of ATL veterans: we give an early look at the next 'DSTP' with J5's review of Young Thug's 'UY SCUTI', including ALL of the internet responses to the controversial songs, interviews and much more!

See how caffeine (and solitary confinement) can fry a man's brain? On this week's Don't Steal This Podcast, J5 and MC catch the Printers up on the life changing ventures ahead for themselves and for one of their favorite artists in the game! Hear their thoughts on a very rare moment for Young Thug in his insightful interview on Big Bank's 'Perspektives with Bank' podcast. No worries about the drama of leaked phone calls -- we skip that in exchange for this Friday's 'UY Scuti' release and the surprising change we have to take regarding Gunna's innocence. Also tune in for our full experience on this year's Halloween Horror Nights, our favorite moments of the night and the special show ahead when Turnstile touches down in LA in October.

This month on ThrowBLKs, we cover an absolute classic from 2004's defining leaders of pop culture! Name any rapper, any singer, radio station, TV show from the early aughts -- there's a high chance they were involved with one of hip-hop's biggest (and loudest) producers in the game. Lil Jon built his Atlanta empire into one of the city's biggest sub-genres, dominating his own hometown while becoming a household name across the country. With his Eastside Boyz partners by his side, the group released their final album that lives on as an incredible victory lap for the sound they helped usher (no pun) into the mainstream. Join J5 and MC as they revisit the early years of Lil Jon's illustrious career, a special quiz on numerous southern classics in their "Crunk Or Not Crunk?" test, along with a full track-by-track retrospective of our favorite moments, verses and records from 'Crunk Juice'. 🔊 Tune in every month on Patreon as ThrowBLKs covers more of our favorite albums from different eras in music -- all genres are on the table! As a patron, you'll be able to enjoy these bonuses early before they're released for all listeners.

Sorry for the wait, ladies and gentlemen -- we're producing blockbuster scripts! J5 and MC return from an all-timer ThrowBLKs for an all-new episode of Don't Steal This Podcast as the summer winds down. They celebrate the good news MC shares in his next chapter, discussing the importance of staying true to your purpose and navigating the beauty that comes with life changes. After, we jump into our gaming bag with our thoughts on the military 'Battlefield' gatekeepers, Sony's dishonorable 'Spider-Man' choice and the call for rehab as 'NBA 2K26' touches down in two weeks. Also tune in for our very first preview on this month's ThrowBLKs for Lil Jon's 'Crunk Juice', the revival of Atlanta's classic genres on Metro Boomin's latest, Young Thug's questionable choices following Gunna's 'Last Wun' and the new pop star controversy as 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' put belt to ass.

We're joined by special guest A Plus to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Future’s 'DS2' — the album that turned a comeback into a legacy. From the fallout of 'Honest' to the Dubai arrest of DJ Esco that sparked a creative reset, we break down the highs, lows and lasting impact of one of hip-hop’s most influential albums ever.