Don’t Quote Me
- Episodes
- 86
- Released
- every two weeks
- Latest episode
- Oct 28, 2026
About the podcast
Don’t Quote Me is the newest podcast making waves across the net! Join Drect, Rain910, The Last MJ, June PZ & PC for weekly discussions of battle rap, hip hop culture, sports and every day life.
Episodes 86
This Episode Might Get Us Canceled - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 96)
The original crew is back for another unfiltered episode of the Don’t Quote Me podcast! We talk about Diddy coming home and whether artists should actually work with him, major industry rule changes on sample …
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The original crew is back for another unfiltered episode of the Don’t Quote Me podcast! We talk about Diddy coming home and whether artists should actually work with him, major industry rule changes on sample clearing, and Drect and Rain get personal with stories about their interactions with Don Cannon and DJ Drama. Plus, we dive into a wild flight attendant story, debate standards in modern dating, let off some steam with PC’s "Grind My Gears," segment and close it out with Drect’s Trivia Challenge.
Is Tay Roc vs Rum Nitty a TOP 10 BATTLE ALREADY?! - URLTV SUMMER MADNESS XVI Recap (Ep. 95)
We’re back with an in-depth breakdown of Summer Madness XVI! Join us as we unpack everything that went down - giving you the raw, unfiltered perspective on what it was like experiencing the battles live in the …
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We’re back with an in-depth breakdown of Summer Madness XVI! Join us as we unpack everything that went down - giving you the raw, unfiltered perspective on what it was like experiencing the battles live in the building versus watching through the camera lens.
Shout out to our special guests Ness Lee, Mike Sick, and Doctor Spill (the official Summer Madness DJ) for jumping on the pod to share their insights.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0: 42 Cast Intros
4:11 J2 vs Swamp
11:00 Arsonal vs Snake Eyes
15:34 John John vs A. Ward
30:27 Chess vs Ill Will
37:21 Twork vs Ave
41:40 Rum Nitty vs Tay Roc
The Ultimate Guide to URL Summer Madness XVI, DQM Cypher Recap & The South vs New York - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 94)
It’s time for Summer Madness again! 🔥 Battle rap veteran Ness Lee pulled up to DQM for a wild, unfiltered conversation you don't want to miss. We’re talking the science of writing masterful verses and breaking …
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It’s time for Summer Madness again! 🔥 Battle rap veteran Ness Lee pulled up to DQM for a wild, unfiltered conversation you don't want to miss. We’re talking the science of writing masterful verses and breaking down all the heavy matchups for Summer Madness XVI. Plus, we break down our recent DQM Cypher, and debate The South vs. New York... another classic MJ vs. Rain argument.
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:26 Cast Intros 2:34 DQM Cypher Recap 14:42 Ness Lee Joins the Pod 17:09 Crafting Masterful Verses 23:34 Ness Calls Out URL Rappers 25:52 Summer Madness Breakdown 28:09 Twork vs Ave 32:16 Tay Roc vs Rum Nitty 38:13 Snake Eyes vs Arsonal 41:25 Swamp vs J2 44:27 Chess vs Ill Will 46:28 John John vs A Ward 49:11 Battle & Performance of the Night 52:53 Pregnant Kewchie 57:07 Take the Podcast Mics! 58:54 The South vs New York
Terence Crawford CALLS OUT Boots Ennis... Who Wins? - Don't Quote Me
Terence Crawford recently dropped a bombshell by calling out Jaron "Boots" Ennis for a potential mega-fight. Even though Crawford later claimed on Twitter that he was just joking, the boxing world immediately …
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Terence Crawford recently dropped a bombshell by calling out Jaron "Boots" Ennis for a potential mega-fight. Even though Crawford later claimed on Twitter that he was just joking, the boxing world immediately erupted into debate over who would actually prevail if these two elite welterweights met in the ring. In this segment, Eli breaks down the entire matchup, analyzing Crawford's championship resume against Boots' explosive skill set to determine who really takes the crown.
Bink! on Creating Roc-A-Fella Classics, Giving Neptunes Their Drums & Ranks Top Producers - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 93)
Legendary producer Bink! The Humble Monsta pulls up to the studio for Episode 93 of Don’t Quote Me to break down his iconic Roc-A-Fella run, giving The Neptunes their signature drum sounds, ranking the greatest …
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Legendary producer Bink! The Humble Monsta pulls up to the studio for Episode 93 of Don’t Quote Me to break down his iconic Roc-A-Fella run, giving The Neptunes their signature drum sounds, ranking the greatest producers of all time, and explaining why working closely with Jay-Z meant he couldn't link with Nas during their infamous beef. From the making of "1-900-Hustler" to working on J Dilla's The Diary, this episode delivers an unfiltered look into the golden era of hip hop, beatmaking and the music business.
Timestamps:
0:00 Biggie Intro
1:41 Cast Intros
4:25 Bink Never Had Tags
5:55 Fenix Felxin’ & A.I. Music
9:23 “Type Beat”
12:44 Switching Careers
13:46 The Producer Challenge
17:04 J Dilla
18:07 Working on The Diary (J Dilla)
19:40 Producers that Raps
20:48 1-900-Hustler
22:05 Taking Beats Back
22:49 Lights Camera Action (Remix)
26:06 Beast from the East
27:28 Bink & Rick Ross
29:46 Bink’s Signature Style
31:59 Mafia Music 3 (Working with Nas)
34:07 Dream Collab
38:12 Underrated Rappers & Producers
48:47 Matulu Shakur
51:03 Trivia
59:33 Samples
1:02:00 Bink vs The Neptunes
Mook vs Surf, Scarface vs Fabolous, Young Thug’s Impact & Bud Crawford’s Resume - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 92)
In this episode, the pod sits down to deliver an exclusive Patreon update on the 38 Spesh vs Jadakiss debate, tap into battle rap match-ups with Mook vs. Surf and Lux vs. Hitman, and break down who truly holds …
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In this episode, the pod sits down to deliver an exclusive Patreon update on the 38 Spesh vs Jadakiss debate, tap into battle rap match-ups with Mook vs. Surf and Lux vs. Hitman, and break down who truly holds the title for most talented battle rapper of all time. Plus, we crown the best non-hit track on 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin', analyze Bud Crawford’s legendary boxing resume, and get into a heavy debate weighing Scarface’s 20-year run against Fabolous’ 3-album peak. Finally, we unpack Young Thug’s game-changing impact on music and discuss who stands as the true forefathers of rap’s new era.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:07 38 Spesh & Jadakiss Update (Patreon)
5:54 Mook vs Surf / Lux vs Hitman
12:42 Most Talented Battle Rapper?
14:54 Best Non-Hit on GRODT
18:42 Bud Crawford’s Resume
26:04 20 Years vs 3 Albums Scarface vs Fabolous)
38:35 Young Thug’s Impact of Music
44:47 Forefathers of Rap’s New Era
Do Black People Exist?, The Community vs Jay-Z & Target, World Cup Racism & Rick Ross - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 91)
In this episode, the pod sits down to celebrate big moves as Rain announces his new record deal, PC turns another year older, and the crew drops a major Cypher announcement. Plus, we recommend hip-hop tracks to …
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In this episode, the pod sits down to celebrate big moves as Rain announces his new record deal, PC turns another year older, and the crew drops a major Cypher announcement. Plus, we recommend hip-hop tracks to casual rap fans, share our initial thoughts on the new Rick Ross album, and discuss whether the pod should start going live. Finally, we dive heavy into culture and current events: unpacking the community's backlash against Jay-Z and Target, addressing the deep-rooted issues around racism in the World Cup, debating what defines the Black experience, and we talk a little boxing.
Timestamps:
0:09 Rain Announces Record Deal
6:09 Happy Bday PC & Cypher Announcement
8:23 Recommending Tracks for Casual Rap Fans
14:48 Should We Go Live?
16:17 New Rick Ross Album
23:45 The Community vs Jay-Z & Target
36:20 The World Cup & Racism
45:24 What is a Black Person?
1:07:28 Boxing Conversation
Jay-Z Just Ended the GOAT Debate, 38 Spesh vs Jadakiss & Top 5 Rap Groups of All-Time - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 90)
In this episode, the pod sits down to celebrate a historic milestone as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony finally secure their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame… of course it turns into a Top 5 Rap Groups of all time …
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In this episode, the pod sits down to celebrate a historic milestone as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony finally secure their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame… of course it turns into a Top 5 Rap Groups of all time debate. Plus, we crown the best RZA beat in Wu-Tang history, revisit the heavy-lyricism debate of 38 Spesh vs. Jadakiss, and break down whether greatness is built on god-given talent or raw skill. Finally, we discuss Adrien Broner’s wild warehouse comeback livestream, dissect Jay-Z’s 3 most legendary live performances, and unpack the media drama surrounding Jalen Brown and the Celtics.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro (Bone Thugs)
1:12 Bone Thugs Hollywood Walk of Fame
2:07 Migos vs Bone Thugs
4:01 Top 5 Groups All-Time
12:19 Cast Intros (Hat Argument)
17:12 Best RZA Beat
24:12 38 Spesh vs Jadakiss
50:36 God-Given Talent vs Skill
56:33 Adrien Broner’s Comeback
1:00:58 Jay-Z’s Performances
1:08:49 Jalen Brown
Albe Back Living with Big Pun, Friendship with Kanye & Starring in the Movie ATL - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 89)
We are back with Episode 89 of Don’t Quote Me, sitting down with Albe Back to uncover what it was really like living under the same roof as his cousin, the legendary Big Pun. Albe down his early days working …
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We are back with Episode 89 of Don’t Quote Me, sitting down with Albe Back to uncover what it was really like living under the same roof as his cousin, the legendary Big Pun. Albe down his early days working alongside Kanye West, classic Def Poetry Jam moments, and behind-the-scenes stories from starring in the iconic movie ATL. Plus, the crew debates the hardest verses of all time, the 2026 Big 3, and an insane untold story about Nas and Pun.
Timestamps:
0:00 Kanye Intro
1:29 Favorite Phone & Ringtone
6:29 Cast Intros / Porn Nicknames (LMAO)
9:44 Albe & Big Pun Are Cousins
15:30 Nas vs Pun (The Boxing Story)
20:07 John Blaze
21:00 Hardest Verse All-Time (Pun vs J. Cole)
23:30 Future (The Lyricism Convo)
24:47 The 2026 Big 3
29:02 The Million Dollar Freestyle Bet
32:34 How Albe Met Kanye West (Ye)
34:50 Def Poetry Jam
41:06 The Movie ATL
"Doctors Killed My Father" Battle Rapper Real Deal Warns of Medical Malpractice - Don't Quote Me
In this deeply personal clip, battle rapper Real Deal opens up about the tragic loss of his father, Charlie, to severe medical malpractice. Sharing a firsthand account of the systemic failures, lack of …
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In this deeply personal clip, battle rapper Real Deal opens up about the tragic loss of his father, Charlie, to severe medical malpractice. Sharing a firsthand account of the systemic failures, lack of communication, and fatal oversight his family experienced, Real Deal issues a crucial warning to anyone navigating the hospital system for their loved ones.
Click here to sign a the petition to extend the statute of limitations in Pennsylvania for medical malpractice: https://www.change.org/p/state-legislature-extend-the-statute-of-limitations-in-pennsylvania-for-medical-malpractice?source_location=search
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Alan Z From ‘I Love Boosters’ Smoked THE WHOLE Pod In Hip Hop Trivia! (w/ Keke Palmer + Demi Moore) - Don’t Quote Me
We sat down with actor Alan Z to talk about his role in Boots Riley’s new movie ‘I Love Boosters’ alongside Keke Palmer and Demi Moore... we didn't expect him to completely clean out the studio! Timestamps …
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We sat down with actor Alan Z to talk about his role in Boots Riley’s new movie ‘I Love Boosters’ alongside Keke Palmer and Demi Moore... we didn't expect him to completely clean out the studio!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:45 I Love Boosters
12:52 Asian Rap History Lesson
20:10 Jin
22:06 Trivia Challenge
Is Jalen Brunson the Best Knick Ever & Should the Spurs Trade De'Aaron Fox? - Don’t Quote Me
The crew sits down to break down the absolute madness from the NBA Finals. We tackle the big question on every New York fan’s mind: Has Jalen Brunson officially solidified himself as the greatest Knick of all …
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The crew sits down to break down the absolute madness from the NBA Finals. We tackle the big question on every New York fan’s mind: Has Jalen Brunson officially solidified himself as the greatest Knick of all time after this 2026 run? Plus, with his massive contract extension kicking in, should the San Antonio Spurs to look into trading De'Aaron Fox, after his finals meltdown?
The Truth About the Mental Health Crisis in Hip Hop - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 88)
The mental health conversation in hip hop is long overdue, and today, we’re keeping it 100. In this episode of Don’t Quote Me, we aren't just analyzing the culture, we are telling our truths. The industry often …
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The mental health conversation in hip hop is long overdue, and today, we’re keeping it 100. In this episode of Don’t Quote Me, we aren't just analyzing the culture, we are telling our truths. The industry often glorifies the hustle, but we need to talk about the cost of that grind. We’re discussing why the current approach isn’t working, why the silence is dangerous, and why the culture needs to change. This is an unfiltered look at the realities of mental health in hip hop and a call to action for the industry to do better.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro (DMX)
4:08 Suicide Prevention
6:17 Choosing Your Friends
8:14 Opening up to Women
10:48 Is Hip Hop Culture Toxic?
15:12 Get Comfortable Being Yourself
17:12 Detach from your Phone
18:20 Men & Women Getting on the Same Page
26:44 Helping Yourself Before Others
28:30 Podcasting is Therapy
32:08 Choosing your Friends
38:26 How MJ Helped Drect
Did Jay-Z Destroy Drake? Roots Picnic Freestyle Breakdown & 38 Spesh vs Jadakiss - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 87)
In this episode, the pod sits down to break down the most explosive weekend in hip-hop this year. We dive straight into Jay-Z breaking his concert silence at the Roots Picnic, Eli's deep-rooted issues with …
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In this episode, the pod sits down to break down the most explosive weekend in hip-hop this year. We dive straight into Jay-Z breaking his concert silence at the Roots Picnic, Eli's deep-rooted issues with Jay's latest moves, the ongoing friction between Sauce Walka and Drake, and the true cultural impact of Dame Dash. Plus, we dive into Diddy’s surprising new tape, the heavy-lyricism debate of 38 Spesh vs Jadakiss, and how modern podcast interviews are completely manufactured to create fake celebrities.
Timestamps:
0:00 Happy B-Day Eli
4:06 Jay-Z’s Roots Picnic Freestyle
12:00 Eli Has An Issue with Jay-Z…
26:08 Jay-Z vs Drake
42:08 Sauce Walka vs Drake
49:34 Dame Dash’s Impact
55:18 Diddy’s New Tape
1:02:40 38 Spesh vs Jadakiss
1:16:07 Interviews Making Celebrities
Mistah Fab on Battle with Royce da 5’9, 2Pac’s Bay Legacy & Clipse “Overrated” Debate - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 86)
Bay Area legend Mistah F.A.B. joins the show for an unfiltered, high-level hip hop debate! In this episode, we dive deep into his legendary battle history with Royce da 5’9", the truth about writing hits for …
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Bay Area legend Mistah F.A.B. joins the show for an unfiltered, high-level hip hop debate! In this episode, we dive deep into his legendary battle history with Royce da 5’9", the truth about writing hits for major artists, and why the Bay Area doesn't always protect its legends. We also tackle some of the biggest debates in the culture: Is the Clipse overrated? Who wins the ultimate athlete-rapper battle between Dame Lillard and Shaq? And what really happened with 2Pac in Oakland.
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Nappy Roots on Going Platinum in 8 Months, Working with Kanye West & Surviving Robbery - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 85)
In this episode, the pod sits down with Skinny and Scales of the legendary Nappy Roots to trace their journey from rapping in Kentucky to becoming multi-platinum icons. We talk everything from the early days of …
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In this episode, the pod sits down with Skinny and Scales of the legendary Nappy Roots to trace their journey from rapping in Kentucky to becoming multi-platinum icons. We talk everything from the early days of signing to Atlantic Records and going platinum in just 8 months, to the importance of A&Rs and the shift from technical rhyming to making records that move the culture.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:53 Rapping in Kentucky
8:03 Signing to Atlantic Records
12:53 Importance of A&Rs
16:12 Music Influences
20:31 Technical Rhyming vs Feeling
26:03 Battle Rapping
32:30 Hit Records
38:20 Working with Anthony Hamilton
42:21 Chitlin Circuit
50:50 Working with Kanye
53:58 Andre 3000 Story
1:00:00 Having a Black-Owned Brewery
1:08:17 Surviving Robbery
Did Gucci Mane Snitch on Pooh Shiesty? The Culture Needs A Reset! - Don’t Quote Me
MJ, PC, Wolf & Eli break down the newest drama surrounding Offset and Lil Tjay's beef over a gambling debt.
Offset vs Lil Tjay: The Danger Behind Gambling & Internet Rap Beef - Don’t Quote Me
MJ, Eli, Wolf & PC talk about the biggest headlines in hip hop right now.
Poison Pen on Fat Joe & Pun Terrorizing Events, Taylor Swift Joining His Group & Eminem - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 84)
In this episode, the pod sits down with Poison Pen (of Rebel Armz, Team Homi fame.) He talks everything from the transition between Indie and Commercial Rap to the era of The Tunnel, and the real history of …
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In this episode, the pod sits down with Poison Pen (of Rebel Armz, Team Homi fame.) He talks everything from the transition between Indie and Commercial Rap to the era of The Tunnel, and the real history of bringing Battle Rap back to New York.
We chop it up about the wild reality of seeing Fat Joe and Big Pun terrorize the Lyricist Lounge, his personal Eminem story, and the hilarious truth behind Taylor Swift joining Team Homi. Plus, we get into his Brooklyn Mt. Rushmore, meeting Nas and Biggie, the Chino XL vs 2pac situation, and tell some legendary rap stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
6:01 Indie vs Commercial Rap
8:32 Fat Joe’s stories
13:33 Tunnell
15:17 Bringng Battle Rap Back to New York
19:18 Rebel Armz
21:21 Pen Bet Against Drect 😂
26:41 Fake DJ’ing
30:15 Craziest Battle Rap Moment
34:25 Meeting Biggie
37:15 Brooklyn Mt. Rushmore
40:18 Meeting Nas
45:11 Chino XL vs 2Pac
50:18 Eminem Story
55:55 Taylor Swift is in Team Homi
59:14 Most Underrated Rappers
Jay-Z Calls to Remove Rap Battles From the Culture. Is He Wrong? (GQ Interview) - Don't Quote Me
"I don’t know that battling needs to be a part of the culture anymore." - Jay-Z. Hov just broke his silence in a massive GQ cover story, and he’s coming for the foundations of the game. He claims breakdancing …
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"I don’t know that battling needs to be a part of the culture anymore." - Jay-Z.
Hov just broke his silence in a massive GQ cover story, and he’s coming for the foundations of the game. He claims breakdancing is dead, and now he’s questioning if Battle Rap even belongs in Hip Hop anymore. Is this "growth," or is the billionaire mogul officially out of touch with the streets? The DQM crew goes in on this one.
Lil Wayne Isn't Top 10? Eminem vs YoungBoy & The Deconstruction of Nicki Minaj - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 83)
Is the Lil Wayne "Top 10" conversation officially closed, or are we trippin? On this episode of Don't Quote Me, the cast gets into a heated debate over the "Time Capsule" argument - which rappers will actually …
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Is the Lil Wayne "Top 10" conversation officially closed, or are we trippin? On this episode of Don't Quote Me, the cast gets into a heated debate over the "Time Capsule" argument - which rappers will actually be talked about 100 years from now? Plus, Eli compares NBA YoungBoy’s cultural impact to Eminem, and we break down why the Nicki Minaj discourse has finally reached a boiling point.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:30 Cast Intros
03:38 TI vs Lil Wayne
16:09 The Time Capsule Argument
29:50 Meek Mill is Missing
32:29 YOU HATE NICKI MINAJ!
42:53 The Last Dragon (Battle Rap)
1:05:38 Social Media Messed Everything Up
1:08:18 Definition of a Superstar
1:22:344 Eminem vs YoungBoy
1:27:08 Have You Ever Lost a Good Woman?
Interviewing A White Woman…
In this clip MJ sits down with Kristi to talk about hip hop, culture and relationships. Before you ask here is her Instagram: @kristi.luminabeautybar
Debating The Top 10 Battle Rappers of All-Time - Don’t Quote Me
After Drect dropped his viral Top 10 Battle Rappers list on social media, the pod sat down to debate who was missing.
Did Rain Crash Out Over 50 Cent & T.I. Debate?
Rain addresses the viral video of him and MJ's argument over 50 Cent vs T.I.
Complex Names NBA YoungBoy Best Rapper, IShowSpeed's Africa Tour & The Gatekeeping Epidemic in Rap - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 82)
In this episode, the pod sits down to talk about everything from the Complex list naming NBA YoungBoy the best rapper alive and iShowSpeed's chaotic tour through Africa, to the gatekeeping epidemic currently …
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In this episode, the pod sits down to talk about everything from the Complex list naming NBA YoungBoy the best rapper alive and iShowSpeed's chaotic tour through Africa, to the gatekeeping epidemic currently stifling the music industry. PC’s “Grind My Gears” is hilarious, June compares rappers to Marvel characters and Rain and MJ introduce new segments.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:28 Cast Intros
3:28 History of Max B
12:59 Popular Songs We Haven’t Heard
18:14 Complex Names YoungBoy Top Rapper
26:15 Is the Economy Affecting Music? (Gatekeeping)
36:52 iShowSpeed & Streamers
44:23 Marvel Heros vs Rappers
50:26 Last Man Standing (Nas fans)
56:14 Hip Hop Quotable
56:57 Grind My Gears (Hilarious)
01:11:40 Keep Cooking (Albums Reviews)
1:22:28 Dr. Knockboot (Dating Advice)
1:27:11 What Do You Call (new Game)
50 Cent vs T.I. Debate Almost DESTROYS the Podcast! - Don’t Quote Me
Things get heated when MJ, Rain, Eli, Drect & PC talk about the biggest beef in hip hop right now...
Affion Crockett on Rap vs Comedy, Classic Scene with Eddie Murphy & Steve Harvey's Advice - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 81)
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:52 How Rain & Affion Met 5:40 Longevity in Comedy 8:30 How Affion Chose Comedy 10:57 How Fans Treat Celebrities 12:22 Transition fro TV to Movies 15:08 Rap vs Comedy (The Grind) 19:11 …
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:52 How Rain & Affion Met
5:40 Longevity in Comedy
8:30 How Affion Chose Comedy
10:57 How Fans Treat Celebrities
12:22 Transition fro TV to Movies
15:08 Rap vs Comedy (The Grind)
19:11 Prepping a Special
22:00 What Comedian Inspired You?
26:26 Eddie Murphy Story
28:43 Pass The Aux
35:16 A Hip Hop Story
39:15 Top 5 Rappers
42:37 When Did Rain Start Rapping
44:13 Denzel vs Russell Simmons Impression (LMFAO)
Did J. Cole Fall Off? This Hot Take Sparks HEATED Debate
Drect & Lord Owen have it out over Drect's post on threads earlier this week.
How To Build a Record Label: Vision Play on Industry Secrets & Success - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 80)
In this episode, the pod sits down with the full roster of Vision Play Ent. to celebrate the release of their new album, The VZN SZN. We talk everything from the internal chemistry of the squad and the …
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In this episode, the pod sits down with the full roster of Vision Play Ent. to celebrate the release of their new album, The VZN SZN. We talk everything from the internal chemistry of the squad and the transition from the booth to the boardroom, to the individual journeys of artists and executives like JY, Rain910, Maliibu Miitch, Lea Robinson, and A.Chic.
We chop it up about the "Battle Rappers can't make music" stigma, the reality of ghostwriting in the industry today, and tell a few legendary stories you won't hear anywhere else. From Roc Boy Beats breaking down the hardware vs. software debate to stories about the Bronx and Issa Rae, we’re giving you a front-row seat to Vision Play.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro (The Lox - Blood Pressure)
2:33 What’s Going On?
8:24 Malibu Mitch
12:20 Lea Robinson
17:00 Nicki Minaj & Foxy Brown
25:20 Rain910
28:01 Part 2
28:40 PC
29:47 A.Chic
37:50 Battle Rappers Can’t Make Music
40:54 Movie
45:28 Ghostwriting in the Industry
49:14 Punchline Rappers
55:33 Top Candy
57:11 JY
59:00 The Beasley Story
1:06:50 Roc Boy Beats
1:08:05 Producer Hardware vs Software
1:10:35 Managing Writers and Artists
1:17:16 Rap Labels Breaking Up
1:22:21 Jy, Rain & Bink! Story
2026 Hip Hop Awards - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 79)
In this episode, the pod sits down for the big one: the 2026 DQM Hip Hop Awards. We talk everything from the Newcomer of the Year to best album. Our producer Wolf steps from behind the camera to join the pod as …
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In this episode, the pod sits down for the big one: the 2026 DQM Hip Hop Awards. We talk everything from the Newcomer of the Year to best album. Our producer Wolf steps from behind the camera to join the pod as we celebrate a huge milestone - the official toast to 3 years of Don’t Quote Me.
We chop it up about our favorite (and funniest) DQM moments, the viral clips that cleared 100k, and interview some familiar faces. From the Best Comment to the highly anticipated Moment of the Year, we’re handing out flowers and telling some legendary stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:20 Opening Interviews
2:24 Show Start
3:03 Opening Quote
4:59 Shoutouts + Sponsors
8:17 Cast Intros
10:50 Newcomer of the Year
12:27 Rap Battle of the Year
14:27 Jack Danz Interview
15:16 Worst Moment
17:02 Lyricist of the Year
20:30 Song of the Year
23:10 Music Video of the Year
25:36 DQM Episode of the Year
34:20 Steve Digi & Steve Canal Reactions
38:41 Toast to 3 Years
39:22 Cast Member of hte Year
41:00 Funniest Moment (DQM)
45:00 Viral Clip of the Year (over 100k)
46:27 Best Comment
49:41 Supporter of the Year
52:16 Moment of the Year
54:17 Verse of the Year
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