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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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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

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 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