What's The Headline

This week in Hip-Hop was jam-packed. We discuss Nipsey Hussle's legacy 4 years later, the potential Verzuz rematch between The LOX and Dipset, …

This week, J. Cole released his first interview in years, and it was INSPIRATIONAL. On this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline…

On this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast, we take a hard look at the conflicting versions of himself that Logic has presented over the years. We also discuss the passing of music great …

On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we discuss Grandmaster Melle Mel's sharp critique of Billboard and VIBE's list of the 50 Greatest Rappers Of All Time, and his comments about JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar, …

Biggie Smalls was the illest…Big had a top-notch flow, a booming voice, and lyrics drenched in authenticity and humor. The all-time great MC born Christopher Wallace said it was all a dream, and then he took us on a …

On this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline, we discuss the life and legacy of Dave from De La Soul. We also talk about …

On this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline, we breakdown the highs and the lows of the 2023 Grammy Awards, with deep dives on the year's biggest surprises, best performances and the most important …

On this episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline, we discuss De La Soul's announcement that music they recorded for Tommy Boy is coming to …

On the final episode of the year for AFH's What's The Headline, we run down Ambrosia For Heads' 15 Best Rap Albums of 2022, and discuss why each one made the list. 0:00 Intro 3:40 Our process for reviewing albums for …

On this episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline, we discuss the best Rap verses of 2022 and which ones made our top 10. Check Spotify or …

Nas has released King's Disease III, the third in his series of KD albums produced entirely by Hit-Boy. In this episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast, we review the album song by song and rate it on …

The nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards are in, and they are not without controversy. Some of Rap's best artists have been snubbed, and the stage is set for an epic clash of the titans between JAY-Z and Kendrick …

Last week's death of Takeoff from the Migos marks more than 60 Rap artists who have been lost to gun violence. The latest episode of AFH's What's The …

0:00 Intro
3:00 Coolio’s Rap legacy
9:20 Do people think of Coolio as an LA artist?
11:15 The Game names his top 5 LA Rap albums
13:20 What are …

Rapper Big Pooh joins AFH's What's The Headline to discuss his album To Dream In Color, fighting to keep his dreams alive, working with TDE and …

Cormega joins the latest episode of AFH's What's The Headline to discuss his album The Realness 2. This is one of the realest interviews of the year.  

0:00 Intro
1:25 Cormega speaks on what his purpose is in music
…

This week on Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline, we talk about why we disagree about the quality of JAY-Z's "GOD DID" verse, discuss the three things that happened in 1996 which forever divided Hip-Hop and detail …

Meyhem Lauren and Daringer have joined forces to create a new album. They speak in detail about the making of Black Vladimir as well as discussing their extensive careers, on the latest episode of AFH's What's The …

Diamond D speaks in-depth about the making of his album The Rear View. He also discusses the day he spent with Dr. Dre, spending time with Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock, names his top 5 producers, and more on this …

Pete Rock and Funkmaster Flex are at war over the future of New York Hip-Hop. On this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline we explain why the two icons are fighting, and what's at stake.  0:00 Intro …

Rappers are fans too...On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we do a deep dive into the Top 5 MC lists of 30 of Hip-Hop's greatest artists.  0:00 Intro 1:10 Ice Cube said Lil Wayne is the greatest rapper …

Rolling Stone recently released an incredibly controversial list of the Top 200 Rap Albums Of All-Time. On this week's episode of AFH's What's The …

After 5 years, Kendrick Lamar has released Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, his long-awaited follow up to DAMN. Like its predecessor, Mr. Morale …

Black Star (Yasiin Bey fka Mos Def and Talib Kweli) have released No Fear Of Time, their first album in 24 years. We review the Madlib-produced album on this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, and we discuss …

Pusha-T has released his album It's Almost Dry, which was produced by both Kanye West and Pharrell. Pusha says the album was his Verzuz between Kanye and Pharrell. On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we …

We discuss JAY-Z's many sneak disses on this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast. We also talk about Will Smith's ban …

After making progress in recent years, the 2022 Grammy Awards dropped the ball again when it came to Hip-Hop. We break down their misses, the new Dreamville mixtape, Freddie Gibbs and Benny The Butcher's feud and more …

Benny The Butcher continues his hot streak, with the release Tana Talk 4. We review the album, song by song, in addition to discussing Joell Ortiz and Kxng Crooked's The Rise & Fall of Slaughterhouse and Fly …

Last week, Joe Budden and Royce 5'9 had a heated public exchange with Joell Ortiz. On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we provide an in-depth timeline of the rise and fall of Slaughterhouse.

Dr. Dre led one of the greatest halftime performances in Super Bowl history. On this week's episode of What's The Headline, we unpack the symbolism …

The Wu-Tang: An American Saga TV series depicts that origin story of the Wu-Tang Clan. The show's creators call it "historical fiction." On this week's episode of What's The Headline, we look at many of the show's …

J. Cole has been using guest verses to make the case that he is the best rapper alive. We discuss his greatest appearances, Snoop Dogg being back on …

A new crop of MCs is emerging to take the throne from Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Drake. We name the 10 best rappers of the Now School. On episode …

We discuss 2021's biggest Hip-Hop stories and best Rap album on this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline:

0:00 Intro
1:48 The biggest Hip-Hop stories of 2021 (Impact)
2:45 Busta Rhymes tore down the stage at …

Kanye West and Drake did a concert together last week. The world believed they had made peace, but Drake performed several songs in his set that contained Kanye disses. We break down the history of their feud and the …

The fight between Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia was one of the biggest stories of the week, but their ability to move past it, given their history, is an even bigger story. We discuss that, the premiere party …

The 2022 Grammy nominations have arrived, and the year’s best album wasn’t even nominated. Here are the biggest misses and predictions for the winners. On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we discuss all …

Joell Ortiz joins episode 68 of AFH's What's The Headline. He discusses his new album The Autograph, his top 5 Brooklyn MCs, using one of his songs as his wedding vows and more.  

0:00 Intro
1:00 The partnership Joell …

Kanye West's appearance on Drink Champs has become one of the biggest Hip-Hop moments of 2021. On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we discuss why, after years of being dismissed as crazy, the world is …

Hip-Hop took over the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, with the induction of JAY-Z and LL Cool J. We discuss their legendary careers, MF DOOM, …

AZ has released Doe Or Die 2, an album that was nearly 10 years in the making. AZ join's AFH's What's The Headline to discuss the album, his biggest musical influences, and what he's learned over his 25+ year career.  

…

Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One have wanted to battle each other for decades. They finally got the chance on Verzuz, Hip-Hop's biggest stage. We score the battle, round by round, on episode 64 of AFH's What's The Headline:

…

KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane are the next participants to do battle on Verzuz. Dr. Dre is taking over the Super Bowl halftime performance with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige. We discuss this and more …

After saying it would never happen, The Fugees have reunited…and it may just be the beginning. We discuss that, J. Cole's new "Heaven's EP" single, …

Andre 3000's has made the best verse of 2021, and one of the finest of his career, and it may never be officially released. We discuss that, Common's new album, and more on episode 61 of AFH's What's The Headline:

…

The battle between Kanye West and Drake has reached a fever pitch, with the release of Drake's Certified Lover Boy less than a week after Kanye's Donda reached DSPs. On this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's …

Kendrick Lamar has announced that his next album will be his final one for Top Dawg Entertainment, the label he has been on for his entire career. Although both Kendrick and TDE will have success in the future, it is …

Blu and Mickey Factz join episode 58 of AFH's What's The Headline to discuss their new Nottz-produced EP The Narrative, Mickey's battle with Royce 5'9, their 2009 XXL Freshman cover, Below The Heavens and more:  

0:00 …

On the latest episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we review Nas' King's Disease 2 album song by song, and rank it in his catalog:

0:00 Intro
2:05 The Hip-Hop community is still buzzing about The LOX Verzuz Dipset
…

On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we score the supremely entertaining LOX Verzuz Dipset battle and recap all the trash talk, round by round. This was by far the most lively Verzuz yet, and, at times …

Episode 55 of AFH's What's The Headline podcast unpacks the evolution of the discord between Lupe Fiasco and Royce 5'9:  

0:00 Intro
0:58 Kanye …

After 20 years, the HRSMN—Ras Kass, Canibus, Killah Priest and Kurupt—have released their long-awaited The Last Ride album. Kurupt joins AFH's What's The Headline to discuss the making of the project, his Death Row …

On episode 53 of AFH's What's The Headline, we discuss the incredible career of Biz Markie, JAY-Z's lawsuit against Jonathan Mannion, the potential Rap battle between Conway The Machine and Jim Jones, and more:

0:00 …

Evidence has released his album Unlearning, Vol. 1 and it's a masterpiece. He explains how he unlearned everything about making music to create some …

Skyzoo joins episode 51 of AFH's What's The Headline to discuss his new album, All The Brilliant Things:

0:00 Intro
3:24 Skyzoo discusses why he moved from Brooklyn to Atlanta
7:10 Skyzoo explains the concepts …

On episode 50 of AFH's What's The Headline, we name our 10 best Rap albums of 2021 so far:  

0:00 Intro
2:03 We listen to more than 1,000 albums …

De La Soul's music may finally be coming to streaming music platforms. We discuss that, unreleased DMX music and more on episode 49 of Ambrosia For …

We review DMX's Exodus album song by song on episode 48 of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline:

0:00 Intro
2:02 First impressions of DMX’s Exodus album
6:50 Exodus was made before DMX’s passed and is true to his …

On episode 47 of Ambrosia For Head's What's The Headline, we do a comprehensive review of J. Cole's The Off Season album. We discuss:

0:00 Intro
1:08 …

On episode 46 of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline, we discuss:

0:00 Intro
2:38 TDE Releases new Isaiah Rashad music, not Kendrick Lamar
7:26 J. …

On episode #45 of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline, we lay out the evidence for why Kendrick Lamar is releasing new music this week, debate Nas and JAY-Z's verses on "Sorry Not Sorry" and more:  

0:00 Intro
1:00 …

In episode 44 of Ambrosia For Heads What's The Headline podcast, we discuss the following:  0:00Intro 0:40Shock G brought the Funk to Hip-Hop 4:45…

On episode 43 of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline, we discuss:  0:00​ Intro 1:48​ EPMD, K-Solo, Keith Murray, RZA, DJ Kool, Inspectah Deck and …

On episode 42 of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast, we celebrate the life, legacy and legend of DMX:  0:00​ Intro 1:02​ The times we met DMX and stood in his presence 14:30​ Why DMX wanted to be a fireman …

This week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline podcast is part of a continuing series where we examine some of the best years in Hip-Hop. In episode 41, we make the argument for 2000. Note: this was recorded before …

T. Eric Monroe is one of Hip-Hop's all-time great photographers. In the 90s, he took iconic photos of Tupac, Biggie, Guru, Big Pun, Lauryn Hill, D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, Puff Daddy, Dr. Dre, Mos Def and Talib Kweli, De La …

It's been a big week for Hip-Hop. On episode #39 of Ambrosia For Head's What's The Headline, we discuss:  0:00​ Intro 0:20​ Raekwon vs.  Ghostface Killah Was The Best Hip-Hop Verzuz Yet 4:45​ This Was A Real …

On episode #38 of Ambrosia For Head's "What's The Headline" podcast, we discuss:  0:00​ Intro 0:51​ Why Did It Take 30 Years For Nas To Win His First Grammy 5:44​ Illmatic Got Zero Grammy Nominations 7:50​ Was This …

On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline podcast, we discuss:  

0:00​ Intro 1:20​ JAY-Z Will Make Much More Money From Ace Of Spades Now With His Sale To LVMH 5:09​ JAY-Z Sells TIDAL To Square For $297MM 10:14

DMX is working on a new album that will feature Griselda, Pop Smoke and others. What's more, the album will mark X's return to Def Jam, the record label that powered him to superstardom in the beginning of his career. …

Pharoahe Monch and his band th1rt3en (with Marcus Machado and Daru Jones) have released A Magnificent Day For An Exorcism, his first album in more than six years. Pharoahe joins Ambrosia For Heads; What's The Headline …

Run-D.M.C. LL Cool J. Whodini. The Fat Boys. Kurtis Blow. Beat Street. Breakin'. Fresh Fest. Def Jam...Those are just a few of the reasons that make …

Eminem and Snoop Dogg have been beefing for months and, according to Daz Dillinger, it's been longer than that. Snoop says they're good, but Em has yet to declare a truce. We breakdown the history of the feud in this …

On the latest edition of AFH's What's The Headline, we discuss the life and legacy of MF DOOM. We cover his early days before KMD, the controversy with their second album, the ascension of the DOOM character, the …

Phife Dawg has a new album coming. Lil Wayne may have sold his publishing. Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five are getting a Lifetime …

On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we name our 20 Best Rap Albums of 2020. With new music from Busta Rhymes, Black Thought, Benny The Butcher, Royce 5'9, Jay Electronica, Run The Jewels, Freddie Gibbs …

Statik Selektah has released his new album, The Balancing Act, featuring Nas, Joey Bada$$, Black Thought, Method Man, Styles P, Jadakiss, Jack Harlow, Conway The Machine, Benny The Butcher, Evidence, Sean Price and many …

This week is the 10 year anniversary of Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album. Many consider it to be Kanye's best work, but is it a …

Lyric joins the latest episode of AFH's What's The Headline to discuss the making of Closer Than They Appear, her phenomenal new album which was executive produced by Phonte. She describes how her dream of working with …

Last week, Busta Rhymes released his new album, Extinction Level Event 2, and it shook up the Hip-Hop world. The project features Rakim, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, M.O.P., Q-Tip, Anderson …

MC Eiht's latest album, Lessons, features B-Real, Kurupt, Havoc, Talib Kweli, Conway The Machine, DJ Premier and more. Eiht joins this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline to discuss life lessons he's learned …

When word broke that Ice Cube was working with Donald Trump, it had many wondering if the man who released AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted was still true to the game..We discuss that, Killer Mike's new Black-owned bank, T.I. …

On this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we discuss Scarface's need for a kidney transplant, Big Sean's harsh words for Kanye West, the most underrated MCs in groups, why the rumor that Kendrick Lamar …

Many questioned Joe Budden for leaving Complex's Everyday Struggle at the peak of its success. Budden then went to Spotify and became the number 1 music podcaster in the world. Now, Budden has left that platform and is …

The LOX have released Living Off Xperience, their fourth studio LP as a group. The album features production by Swizz Beatz, Scram Jones, Araab Muzik, Nottz, Scott Storch, Statik Selektah, Large Professor and more. …

Last week, Nas released his King's Disease album. Where does it stand in his catalog. We discuss that, the arrest of Jam Master Jay's suspected …

In this episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast, we discuss Nas' discography. While Nasir Jones has at least a handful of great …

Rakim has challenged Big Daddy Kane to finally battle him in the Verzuz series. Who would win? We discuss that, Rick Ross vs. 2 Chainz, Jaguar …

This week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline podcast discusses the Snoop Dogg & DMX Verzuz battle, new music by J. Cole and Joey Bada$$, why …

Duckwrth was influenced by OutKast, A Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu, The Neptunes and more, but he's carved out his own unique sound. He join's AFH's What's The Headline podcast to discuss what to expect from his …

Legendary MC, Producer and DJ Lord Finesse has released a project featuring his remixes of Motown classics. The Diggin' In The Crates crew member joins AFH's What's The Headline podcast to discuss how he re-made songs …

Freddie Gibbs is one of Hip-Hop's most credible MCs. Few would put Drake in that category. So...why does Freddie list Drake as one of the 5 best MCs …

When it comes to pushing culture forward, Hip-Hop often leads the way. However, it is still woefully behind in its treatment and portrayal of women. …

After releasing his song "Snow On Tha Bluff," J. Cole once again found himself found himself under attack. On this week's episode of AFH's What's The …

Last week, Dave Chappelle released his latest comedy special, 8:46, and it was not very funny, at all...but, that was the point. In this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline podcast, we discuss Dave's special, …

Legendary producer Prince Paul (Stetsasonic, De La Soul, Gravediggaz and more), and his longterm collaborator Don Newkirk, have joined forces again …

In this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' podcast, What's The Headline, we break down why LL Cool J truly might be Hip-Hop's GOAT MC. We also …

In his song “Takeover,” JAY-Z says “You don’t really want it with Hov” to anyone thinking of challenging him. Now, nearly 20 years later, it’s JAY-Z …

Is there really a difference between mixtapes and albums these days? Should mixtapes be held to the same standards as albums in an artist's catalog? …

Mack 10 recently explained why Westside Connection broke up, but were they ever really a group? That, Kanye West's billionaire status, Erykah Badu vs. Lauryn Hill, Dr. Dre vs. Puff Daddy, Teddy Riley vs. Babyface, …

Havoc from Mobb Deep joins the latest episode of Ambrosia For Head's What's The Headline? podcast. Havoc provides an in-depth look at the making of Mobb Deep's The Infamous, for its 25th anniversary. He discusses the …

In this week's episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast, we discuss the epic beat battle between DJ Premier and RZA. In celebration of Q-Tip's 50th birthday, we also discuss his impact on Hip-Hop as a …

In this week's episode of What's The Headline podcast by Ambrosia For Heads, Reggie Williams and Jake Paine, AFH's Founder and Editor-In-Chief, respectively, discuss whether JAY-Z has been avoiding recording a song with …

In episode 2 of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast, we discuss the at home DJ movement led by D-Nice, Dr. Dre's The Chronic being included in the Library of Congress, Ice Cube's Big Brother: Big 3, and …

Welcome to episode 1 of What's The Headline, a podcast brought to you by Ambrosia For Heads. Each week, AFH’s Founder Reggie Williams and its Editor-In-Chief Jake Paine will discuss life through the lens of Hip-Hop. …