Bad For The Community
Unfiltered Commentary on the Latest News in Black Culture, Music, and More! Three influential voices in Boston’s music scene—RobThe508God, Nate Nics, and Saint Yves—come together to break down culture, music, politics, and the societal issues that shape our world today. With their distinct perspectives, the hosts invite listeners to join them at the table for engaging weekly commentary on current events. Their candid discussions highlight the intersections of creativity, culture, and community, offering insights that are as entertaining as they are thought-provoking!
Wed, March 26, 2025
Episode 122 : "Nazi Adjacent" | Tesla Protests, Kanye's Last Strike, Playboi Carti's "MUSIC" Album
There's no love lost when it comes to Elon and Kanye on this podcast! We're called Bad For The Community but they're the definition of it. On this week's episode, we discussed the protests against Tesla and Kanye's distasteful tweet about Beyonce's twins. The discussion led to an interesting conversation about self-accountability and our role in empowering these types of behaviors. We also spoke on Playboi Carti's polarizing new album, Kendrick Lamar's hypocrisy, and more! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Video games/ NBA Playoffs predictions 16:00 - Intro/ The generation of comfortability 21:30 - Tesla protests & Elon Musk's Fox News interview 45:00 - Kanye's gone too far...again/ Should you stop wearing Yeezys? 1:05:00 - Looking back at Chance the Rapper's 'Acid Rap' 1:16:20 - Playboi Carti's 'MUSIC' album/ Is Kendrick Lamar a hypocrite? 1:31:30 - How down bad you gotta be to AfterPay your DoorDash order? 1:35:45 - Cordae's Tiny Desk performance with his mom 1:39:30 - John Cena's heel turn/ Travis Scott's smack to Cody Rhodes 1:43:35 - Influencer's ridiculous 4am morning routine 1:52:00 - Outro/ Stefon Diggs to the Patriots? Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/kKcw1rGYjPk Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Wed, February 26, 2025
Catherine T. Morris on Establishing BAMS Fest and The Road to Growing Boston's Creative Economy
Catherine T. Morris, the founder of BAMS (Boston Arts & Music Soul) Fest, joined us for one of the most thoughtful and insightful conversations we've had yet on the podcast! As advocates for the Boston music and arts scene, it was important for us to recognize and learn more about Catherine's contributions toward the scene. Her mission to build racial equity and economic empowerment to Black creatives and entrepreneurs is evident through her work the growing success of BAMS Fest, and her role as the Director of Arts & Creativity at The Boston Foundation. During our conversation with Catherine, we learned more about her journey, including: her experiences with racism in the METCO program, her early work as an event coordinator during her college years, and her time spent in Philadelphia (which ultimately inspired her return to Boston and sparked the idea of BAMS Fest). Catherine also shared with us the criteria behind BAMS Fest's selection process for performers, advice she has for up-and-coming artists, and her overall views on the state of the creative economy in Boston. This conversation is a must-listen and one we're sure you're going to love and appreciate! Catherine T. Morris (Special Guest) LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4idv1Ms Instagram: https://bit.ly/43corBu Follow Us on Social Media: www.BadForTheCommunity.com Instagram: https://bit.ly/45QSopC Twitter/X: https://bit.ly/3cnWAD8 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3XHAaoM
Tue, February 18, 2025
Episode 120 : "Agents of Chaos" | Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show, New Drake & PND Album, Ye Meltdown
We're back and we've got a lot to get to this week! Before we tackled the bigger news of the week, we kicked off the show with a fun debate on where certain singers stack up on a scale of 1-10. We then gave a breakdown and shared our thoughts on the Super Bowl, specifically Kendrick Lamar's divisive Halftime Show performance! In the second half, we reviewed Drake & PartyNextDoor's highly anticipated collab album "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" . And lastly, we spoke Ye's name for the LAST time on the podcast after Kanye West's latest internet antics. Tune in and enjoy the conversation! Let us know what y'all thought about Kendrick's Halftime Show performance and Drake & PND's new album! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Rating singers on a scale of 1-10 17:40 - Reacting to the Eagles dominant Super Bowl win over the Chiefs 22:20 - Did Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show live up to expectations? 44:00 - Is criticism around Serena William's appearance warranted? 55:45 - Rappers who have the catalogue to perform at the Super Bowl 1:00:00 - Review of Drake & PND's new album "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" 1:29:30 - Ye's recent internet antics/ "Treat him like a crackhead" 1:44:00 - If you were on an island and could only listen 1 artist's catalogue...? Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/JADst1soDH0 Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Fri, January 31, 2025
Episode 119: "Lawsuits & Goonicides" | Drake's Lawsuit Against UMG + Man Caught with His Pants Down
What is going on?!? It's only been a few weeks of 2025 and things are already starting to get real WEIRD! We kicked off this week's episode with our reactions to the viral clip of an Arizona man getting caught with his pants down at a drive-thru, and then "unaliving" himself in what the internet has dubbed "a goonicide". You can't make this sh-t up... Later on, we broke down Drake's absurd lawsuit against UMG for defamation and how the lyrics of "Not Like Us" have been spun. We also shared our thought's on Drake alluding to LeBron being a cheater, TikTok potentially being banned (recorded before ban lift), and LiAngelo Ball's $13 million record deal. It's a stacked and hilarious show that you surely won't want to miss! Tune in and enjoy the conversation! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: Coming Soon Time Stamps: 0:00 - Does Nicki Minaj belong in the Big 3 conversation? 6:00 - Things that came out of Boston vs Brockton 11:45 - Intro/ Nate pulled out the studious fit 14:00 - Reacting to the “goonicide”/ Man gets caught in drive-thru with his pants down 36:50 - Reacting to Drake’s lawsuit against UMG/ Is this the last straw? 54:55 - Is Drake snitching on LeBron for cheating? 1:07:20 - Is TikTok actually going to get banned? (Recorded before ban lift) 1:14:15 - Reacting to LiAngelo Balls $13 million record deal 1:18:20 - What does Brandon Jennings have against Jayson Tatum? 1:26:50 - Yves’ conspiracy theory on the California wildfires 1:30:00 - Rob dunks on religion/ Favorite character from the Bible? 1:34:10 - Outro/ Put our jerseys in the rafters Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Fri, January 17, 2025
Episode 118: "The Blessings Model" (feat. Ikenna Ndugba)| The Man Behind 617Peak & Words Speak Life
We’re joined by friend of the show, Ikenna "Ike" Ndugba—founder of the nonprofit arts organization ‘617Peak’ and co-founder of the music label ‘Words Speak Life’! On this week’s episode, we dived into Ike’s journey of uplifting the Boston youth through his work with 617Peak and managing up-and-coming talents, such as Nay Speaks and Yanna G, through the success of Words Speak Life. We learned about the origins of 617Peak, the impact it’s making in such a short time, and the challenges Ike has faced in building it from the ground up. He also shares insights into his success with Words Speak Life and how he balances it all with his career as a pro basketball player. This is a conversation packed with purpose and passion, and certainly one you won’t want to miss! Tune in enjoy! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/otXZwMihiig Time Stamps: 0:00 - What’s the story behind Nate’s hatred for Drake? 8:20 - The usage of AI in music/ When is it acceptable? 23:00 - Intro/ Ike on his BMA nominations for Manager of the Year 26:45 - Why and how Ike started 617Peak/ Investing in the Boston youth 41:45 - How did Words Speak Life come into play?/ Blessings vs business model 54:50 - Ike on balancing his pro basketball career along with 617Peak and Words Speak Life 1:00:30 - Ike reflects on his time in Switzerland while playing out there 1:18:15 - Reacting to the Boston Calling 2025 lineup 1:24:00 - 617Peak vs. Teen Empowerment vs. BeatTheOdds 1:38:50 - Ike’s 2025 goals for 617Peak, WSL, and his hoops career 1:40:30 - Outro/ Giving Ike his flowers/ The importance of “paying it forward” Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok Ikenna "Ike" Ndugba (Guest) Instagram: https://bit.ly/4gWe7So Twitter/X: https://bit.ly/4aoFbHj
Thu, January 09, 2025
Episode 117: "WOAHOOOHH" | New Music from Joey Bada$$, Lil Baby, Drake & LiAngelo Ball
We’re kicking off the new year with reactions and hot takes to the latest music drops, including: LiAngelo Ball's unexpected banger "Tweaker", Lil Baby’s latest album “WHAM” , Joey Bada$$'s bold return with “The Ruler’s Back”, and Drake’s leaked “Fighting Irish” freestyle, plus more! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/WwlfZ0VsOLA Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro/ Reacting to LiAngelo Balls's instant classic "Tweaker" 13:00 - Tyler Herro vs Amen Thompson/ Jimmy Butler suspension 20:00 - Joey Bada$$ "The Ruler's Back"/ Is he dissing Kendrick? 36:45 - Doechii "Denial is a River" music video/ Industry plant? 43:15 - Lil Baby's new album "WHAM"/ Does he need a new bag? 1:08:30 - Drake's "Fighting Irish" freestyle/ Is LeBron a fake friend? 1:35:30 - Outro/ Is Conductor Williams actually nice? Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Wed, January 01, 2025
Episode 116: "The Inflection Point" | Reacting to BMA Loss, Jay-Z Allegations, UnitedHealthcare CEO & More!
THE LAST EPISODE OF 2024!! ... ignore the fact we technically dropped this in 2025... Since we've been on a short hiatus, we jumped right into the topics that had the media in a frenzy: the civil lawsuit against Jay-Z and Luigi Mangione's deadly shooting of then-CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson. We also reacted to our unsurprising loss at the 2024 Boston Music Awards, looked back at our favorite BFTC moments of 2024, and shared our individual and podcast goals for 2025. In the second half of the episode is where things really started cooking! We spoke on the seemingly downward trajectory society has been heading in and questioned what year did things generally start going to sh-t (with politics, music, race relations, corporate monopolies, AI, etc.). We even entertained the conversation around young white men feeling "oppressed" in modern society (haha). It definitely made for a thought-provoking conversation that's fitting for such a strange year in history. Goodbye 2024 and hello 2025! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/Zkg_GooKKoo Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro/ What we missed since our last recording 2:30 - Reacting to allegations against Jay-Z & how he's handled the situation 14:15 - Reacting to losing at the Boston Music Awards... once again 23:15 - Looking back at our favorite BFTC moments 34:00 - What our individual and podcast goals are for 2025? 58:30 - Is Luigi Mangione a terrorist or a martyr?/ Will any change come? 1:14:15 - What year did the "simulation" start?/ Society on a downward trajectory 1:34:15 - Is there any cultural cache in being a young white man in modern society? 1:54:30 - Rob & Nate on their experience at Monday Night RAW 1:58:20 - Outro/ Shoutouts and appreciations Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Thu, December 12, 2024
Episode 115: "Let It Breathe" (feat. Svmbv) | R&B Hot Takes, African Parents, Rhythm + Flow & More!
On this week's episode, we're joined by Svmbv! Svmbv is an incredible young talent from Brockton, MA, who seems to be able to do it all: singing, songwriting, producing, and engineering! We had a real fun conversation with Svmbv about his early start in music, his long-term aspirations, and the huge influence that his family & friends have had on his journey as an artist. We also shared some of our hot takes on R&B music, discussed what it's like growing up with African parents, and reacted to the finale of Netflix's 'Rhythm and Flow'. Tune in and enjoy the conversation! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/yG4ZTPjFGrk Time Stamps: 0:30 - DreTL won Rhythm & Flow?!?/ Reacting to the finale 13:15 - What is an "album" nowadays?/ "Best New Artist" 17:30 - Intro/ How BFTC met Svmbv/ Svmbv's musical beginnings 37:45 - Svmbv's end goal in music/ Prioritzing publishing & artist development 52:15 - Having strict parents/ Would you beat your kids? 1:07:20 - Svmbv reacting to his BMA nomination for Singer/Songwriter 1:17:20 - Who's on your 2024 Spotify Wrapped? 1:24:30 - Are you a real R&B lover?/ R&B music hot takes 1:43:30 - Svmbv's writing process and how he finds inspiration 1:54:30 - African parents' taboo: locs, piercings, tattoos 2:05:30 - Outro Svmbv (Special Guest) Instagram: https://bit.ly/49y6UVF Twitter/X: https://bit.ly/3OPrTK1 Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Bonus · Fri, December 06, 2024
[Clip] Drake vs. UMG: Is the Label Intentionally Devaluing Their Top Artist?
Drake has filed legal petitions against Universal Music Group (UMG), alleging that the music corporation manipulated streaming platforms to artificially boost the popularity of Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us." Rumors are floating around that Drake and UMG are in the midst of re-negotiations ... is this UMG's attempt at devaluing Drake's stardom to weaken his bargaining power? Let us know in the comments! FULL EPISODE: https://spoti.fi/49tCxQ7 Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Wed, December 04, 2024
Episode 114: " Nasty Work" | Drake Takes Legal Action Against UMG
Just when we thought things couldn't get any worse for Drake in 2024... news drops of him taking legal action against his own label for the success of "Not Like Us! We reacted and discussed on how this looks optically for Drake, whether UMG is intentionally devaluing their own artist, and how this will potentially impact Kendrick Lamar's performance at the Super Bowl. The topic of UMG and Spotify allegedly inflating the streams of "Not Like Us" led to an interesting conversation about social engineering. How much of our thoughts our OWN thoughts? We also discussed Kai Cenat's Mafiathon II, revisited Kendrick's "GNX" album a week later, and teased the idea of a BFTC Cypher for the end of the year. Tune in and enjoy the conversation! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/3UVLvQ1uDgo Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro/ Rob issues an apology to J. Cole 3:15 - Drake files actions against UMG/ Is the label negotiating with Drake in bad faith? 26:45 - How much of our own thoughts are our OWN thoughts?/ Social engineering & AI 42:20 - Corporations should focus on sustainability over profitability/ Sympathy fatigue 56:30 - Kai Cenat's Mafiathon II/ Nasty chat comments directed at Sexyy Red 1:11:35 - Revisiting "GNX" album a week later 1:15:15 - BFTC Cypher on the way?/ Where's Yves' 16? 1:25:00 - Outro Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Bonus · Sat, November 30, 2024
[Clip] J. Cole's Rollout for "The Fall Off" | How Should Cole Pivot from the Big 3 Beef?
In the past few weeks, J. Cole has been re-releasing his old mixtapes on streaming services, which leads us to believes his highly-anticipated album "The Fall Off" is on the way. With the aftermath of the Big 3 beef and Kendrick Lamar's momentous 2024 overshadowing Cole's rollout, how should Cole move forward with releasing his presumed final album? Let us know in the comments! Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Tue, November 26, 2024
Episode 113: Kendrick Lamar's "GNX" Review, J Cole's Rollout Getting Stepped On, Rhythm & Flow Recap
The boogeyman is back! This past Friday afternoon, Kendrick Lamar surprised us all with his sixth studio album "GNX". After his decisive victory in the beef against Drake and the announcement of his upcoming Super Bowl Halftime appearance, it was only right that Kenny dropped a full length project to capitalize on his massive momentum. We gave our breakdown and thoughts on the album, reacted to the the early reception, and discussed whether we think this is THE album or simply a taste of what's to come. We also spoke on Cole's "The Fall Off" rollout being hijacked be the release of "GNX" and how we think Cole should move forward. We also recapped the first four episodes of the new season of Netflix's "Rhythm and Flow", a rap competition show. Friend of the pod, SeeFour, is one of the participants featured in Season 2 and we're rooting for him as he represents Boston on such a huge platform! Tune in and enjoy the episode! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/Hk_OOI8_-zM Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro/ Free Lil Durk?/ Diddy running the jails 6:10 - Initial thoughts and review of "GNX" 15:00 - Breaking down "GNX" tracklist/ Is Kendrick the GOAT? 34:40 - Does "GNX" crack Kendrick Lamar's top 3 albums? 46:45 - J Cole's rollout being hijacked/ Re-release of "The Warm Up" 1:11:15 - Yves calls in to give his take on "GNX"/ Is this enough? 1:29:00 - Recapping Netflix's "Rhythm and Flow"/ SeeFour representing 1:44:15 - Outro/ Seasonal depression/ Beyonce's X-Mas performance Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Wed, November 20, 2024
Episode 112: "Get Your Aura Up" (feat. AvenueBLVD & Chase N. Cashe)
Fresh off their latest collab album “Summers Ain’t Forever”, Boston’s own Avenue & New Orlean-bred Chase N. Cashe came through to the set for some meaningful conversations! Avenue has remained a mainstay in the Boston music scene as an artist since 2017 and has also found success as an executive through his co-founded label "Words Speak Life". Chase has had a length career himself as an artist/producer, producing classic records such as Lil Wayne's "Drop the World" and Drake's "Look What You've Done". Together, the two have a boatload of experience in the music game and through their travels, providing valuable insight and knowledge to any aspiring artists out there listening! Tune in and enjoy the conversation! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/EEi_cMxGlQs AvenueBLVD (Special Guest) Instagram: https://bit.ly/3APXwQe Twitter/X: https://bit.ly/4hTaSvH Chase N. Cashe (Special Guest) Instagram: https://bit.ly/4fWiQTe Twitter/X: https://bit.ly/4i0WgdZ Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Bonus · Tue, November 19, 2024
[Clip] Is Tyler the Creator Making a Case for the Next "Big 3"? | Tyler the Creator vs J. Cole
With Tyler's newest album release "CHROMAKOPIA" and the recent comparisons being made between Tyler the Creator and J. Cole, we weighed in on the conversation! We gave our initial thoughts on "CHROMAKOPIA", compared Tyler's and Cole's discographies, and discussed which artists we believe is a part of the "next Big 3". Do you believe that Tyler the Creator belongs in that conversation? Let us know in the comments! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/4WWny7nSJgs Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Bonus · Mon, November 18, 2024
[Clip] Reacting to Trump's Decisive Win Over Kamala Harris | Are We Screwed?!?
After a presidential election unlike any we've ever experienced, things have finally come to a conclusion... another Trump presidency! With the rumors of Project 2024 and a Republican-majority Congress, how do we feel about another 4 years of Trump? What were the reasons behind Kamala Harris' decisive loss? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/DYSkOwC7Bzc Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Tue, October 29, 2024
Episode 111: "Underground Zingz" (ft. Feed The Family)
After releasing their classic self-titled debut album, Boston's own Feed The Family came through to discuss their follow-up "Zing Language" and much more! From serving zings and facing the harsh consequences of street life, Feed The Family have transitioned and solidified themselves as one of New England's top rap groups, receiving co-signs from the likes of Griselda's Westside Gunn. In this episode, we discussed everything from how their new album came together, the group's focus on the "underground" demographic, and even took a deeper look at their own traumas and the hypocrisies of capitalism in America. Tune in and enjoy the conversation! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/pSgmBVwTq4o Time Stamps: 0:00 - Would you rather teleport or get 8 hours of sleep in 5 minutes? 6:00 - Introducing FTF/ Was there pressure to outdo the first album? 16:30 - Being a part of the underground wave/ "Scare the h-es music" 26:00 - Why isn't hip-hop valued in Boston the same way it is in NY? 32:00 - Living on borrowed time/ Shaykh reflecting on his 10-year bid 35:15 - How did Feed The Family come together as a collective? 48:45 - How did FTF get connected with 1000Words & Westside Gunn? 59:00 - Getting into the album/ Favorite tracks/ Behind the skits 1:07:30 - Why did they choose Amy Winehouse as the album cover? 1:08:30 - Bori on wanting to make people happy/ "Ball of sunshine" 1:23:00 - Shaykh's faith/ The theology behind the Abrahamic religions 1:32:00 - The generational divide around mental health/ Drugs and capitalism 1:59:00 - The impact and legacy FTF wants to leave behind 2:08:00 - If we had a record label, which Mass artists would we sign? 2:19:00 - Outro Feed The Family (Special Guests) Feed The Family (Group): https://bit.ly/4eYHWAP BoriRock: https://bit.ly/3YHZMCq Shaykh Hanif: https://bit.ly/40ugUfU Dun Dealy: https://bit.ly/3AjpwM0 Top Hooter: https://bit.ly/4f3ieee Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | <a href="https://bit.ly/3cnWAD8" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" targ
Thu, October 10, 2024
Episode 110: "3 Me When See Me" (feat. Jo Saza) | Ultimate Iron Chamber Recap
After a decisive win at the Ultimate Iron Chamber, the newly-crowned Grand Master of the Chamber, Jo Saza, joined us on this week's episode! We kicked off the episode with a recap of the Ultimate Iron Chamber, as Jo Saza explained his mentality and preparation leading up to the event. We also discussed what Saza plans to do with the $5,000 grand prize, how he plans to keep the momentum going, and how his background as a student of theater & show production has helped shape his artistry. In the second half of the episode, we reacted to a polarizing tweet from friend of the show, RobPutsInWork, that had the timeline buzzing over the weekend. We got Tomo on the phone as we debated the topic of blood diamonds vs lab diamonds and our community's obsession with luxury goods. Tune in and enjoy the conversation! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/F6l_zPhLbDQ Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Ultimate Iron Chamber and live stream recap 10:30 - Jo Saza's preparation process for The Chamber 16:15 - Reacting to Jo Saza's masterclass 1st round performance 29:30 - How Saza's going to spend the $5,000 grand prize? 34:00 - Demoitis/ Holding on to music for too long/ The Hooligans 48:30 - Saza on studying show production/ Setting up AstroWorld 1:06:45 - Reacting to RobPutsInWork's polarizing take on lab diamonds 1:30:00 - Outro/ What Saza's got coming in the future Jo Saza (Special Guest) Instagram: https://bit.ly/4eBROzX Twitter: https://bit.ly/3YiKsvB Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Thu, September 26, 2024
Episode 109: "Get Outside" (feat. WHERE'S NASTY)
On this week's episode, we sat down with Jason Almeida, better known as WHERE'S NASTY, a creative director, DJ, and event producer from Providence, RI. We explored his journey into hip-hop, the changing landscape of music discovery, and why numbers don’t define success in the culture. Nasty also shared his experiences throwing parties in high school, getting into DJing in college, and how he co-founded Stay Silent PVD, the force behind iconic events like Day Trill. We also discussed the differences between Boston's and Providence's music scene, the balance between visibility and money in the creative industry, and the importance of understanding your audience through data. Anddd... we might've also touched on (pause) the Diddy situation toward the end of the episode. Tune in and enjoy the conversation! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/oyDGCfmwBR0 Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro/ How Where's Nasty got into hip-hop 10:00 - How discovering music used to be vs. now/ The Internet era 24:30 - Numbers aren't the real metric for hip-hop/ Being outside 38:30 - Boston vs. Providence/ "Providence is Boston's cool cousin" 55:15 - Nasty on throwing parties in high school, DJing in college 1:07:15 - How Stay Silent PVD & Day Trill came together 1:24:00 - What's keeping Nasty in New England?/ Visibility vs. money 1:33:15 - Nasty on the importance of data & knowing your consumers 1:52:30 - Reacting to Diddy's arrest/ Is Hov next?!? 2:02:00 - Outro WHERE'S NASTY (Special Guest) Instagram: https://bit.ly/3zKIElw Twitter/X: https://bit.ly/4gCPU3E Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Wed, September 11, 2024
Episode 108: RIP Rich Homie Quan, Ice Spice vs Cleotrapa, Apalachee High School Shooting
On this week's episode, we kicked things off with a casual conversation on obesity and broke down three simple habits everyone should follow to stay healthy. We also reacted to the recent and unexpected passing of Rich Homie Quan (15:00) and how big of an influence music plays when it comes drug abuse. We later dived into the news of the Apalachee High School shooting (34:15) and couldn't help ourselves from entertaining the idea of teachers being strapped up. Switching gears, we weighed in on the Ice Spice & Cleotrapa tour drama. (50:30) Of course, no episode is complete without some music talk! We shared our thoughts on Big Sean's and Doechii's new albums (1:04:00), Cole’s verse on the new A$AP Rocky single (1:14:50), and why A$AP Rocky’s secret weapon (Rihanna) might be his only chance to catch another hit (1:19:00). Tune in and enjoy the episode! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/rrc5UP_JSiI Time Stamps: 0:00 - Obesity in the US/ 3 things everyone should do to stay healthy 15:00 - Reacting to Rich Homie Quan's passing/ Gatekeeping grief 25:00 - Is it human nature to have at least 1 self-sabotaging habit? 34:15 - Apalachee High School shooting/ Should teachers be strapped up? 50:30 - Ice Spice & Cleotrapa tour drama/ Whose side are you on? 1:04:00 - Thoughts on Big Sean's and Doechii's new albums 1:14:50 - Cole's verse on new A$AP Rocky single/ Is Cole getting formulaic? 1:19:00 - A$AP Rocky needs to use his secret weapon... Rihanna 1:21:45 - Outro Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Thu, September 05, 2024
Episode 107: "Hi, We're Sociopaths" | Revealing Our Low-Vibrational Behaviors & Toxic Traits!
The OG gang is back with another week of Bad For The Community! We kicked off the show with a hypothetical: "What if someone from the future told you your dreams would never work out?" Would you change up or follow the course? We also talked about secret talents we wish we had, which led to Nate and Tomo freestyling some stand-up comedy. We later spoke on the controversy surrounding Keith Lee's latest DC trip and questioned why people on the internet care so much about random people's opinions. After seeing the viral clip of Dr. Bryant and Cam Newton, Rob has the guys look inward and get honest about their own low-functioning behaviors and toxic traits. It gets real interesting, but you'll just have to tune in to find out! Enjoy the episode! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/Mu1ja_5nJSg Time Stamps: 0:00 - Time travel hypotheticals/ Lucid dreaming 7:00 - What's your secret talent?/ Nate & Tomo try stand-up comedy 14:00 - Intro/ Abington Man 19:00 - Keith Lee's opinion on DC restaurants/ Why do people care? 36:15 - Raising kids in broken homes/ Cam Newton & Nick Cannon 43:15 - What's everyone's low-functioning behavior/ Toxic traits 1:33:45 - How did our childhood affect our low-functioning behavior? 1:43:30 - Macklemore cancels UAE show in support of Sudan 1:46:15 - Reacting to "Days Before Rodeo" selling 200k units first week Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Thu, August 22, 2024
Episode 106: "Words Speak Life" | Yanna G on Her New Album, Self-Discovery, and Personal Fulfillment
We had a beautiful and uplifting conversation on this week's episode with Boston's own, Yanna G! We kicked off the conversation discussing her newly released album "On Everything I Love", how she prioritizes her mental health, and what has been her biggest obstacles as she traverses life as an artist and a young woman. We later reacted to Tyler the Creator's comments on certain artists taking up space in the music game, specifically those from outside the culture. We even shared our thoughts on Michael Rubin's comments about "Black on Black hate" and whether people should be able to speak on communities that they're not from. We ultimately ended the conversion on a high note, discussing the importance of seeking fulfillment in life and pouring into yourself & the people around you. Enjoy the episode! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/9I5_p56lTtE Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro/ Yanna G on her album "On Everything I Love" 4:00 - What does Yanna do to prioritize her mental health? 12:00 - Finding her sense of self after leaving a 4-year relationship 15:00 - Yanna's biggest obstacle in music... allowing help 18:45 - Tyler the Creator's comments on certain artists taking up space in the music game 28:15 - Why are cultural appropriators influenced more by the negative stereotypes of Black culture? 37:00 - Michael Rubin's comments on "Black on Black hate" 54:00 - How does Yanna's faith influence her and her music? 1:02:30 - Pouring into yourself and other people/ Sense of fulfillment 1:10:30 - Outro/ Takeaways from the conversation Yanna G (Special Guest) Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yEYjm9 Twitter: https://bit.ly/46UeiJH Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Wed, August 14, 2024
Episode 105: "Off The Nitrous" | Kanye's Nitrous Addiction, Drake Drops 100 Gigs & Team USA Basketball
We're back with a full house this week! We kicked off with Team USA basketball's legendary Olympics run, questioning why Jayson Tatum isn't playing and if LeBron has finally solidified his status as G.O.A.T. We revisited Vultures 2 after Johnny changes his stance on the album, and reacted to the allegations of Kanye being addicted to nitrous because of his manipulative dentist. After releasing 100 gigabytes worth of studio footage and 3 new tracks, we shared our takes on Drake's approach post-beef. We also reacted to Lil Yachty claiming he can write a better verse than Joe Budden, Kodak's interesting anti-drug message to the the youth, and Kamala Harris' handling of pro-Palestine protesters during her rally. Enjoy the episode! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/9I5_p56lTtE Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro/ Team USA/ Why isn't Jayson Tatum playing? 14:15 - Is LeBron the unanimous GOAT now? 23:15 - Is Kanye's antics a result of nitrous addiction? 40:30 - Drake released 100 gigabytes of footage and new music 53:30 - Is "Not Like Us" losing steam and getting tired? 1:05:30 - Can Lil Yachy write a better verse than Joe Budden? 1:14:00 - Kodak Black is the wrong messenger for anti-drugs 1:21:30 - Presidential race updates/ JD Vance f--ks couches?? 1:29:30 - How Kamala Harris handled pro-Palestine protesters 1:41:00 - Outro/ Who goes inside the pool at a pool party? Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Tue, August 06, 2024
Episode 104: "I No Black" | Lil Yachty Isn't Hip-Hop, Drake & PND Collab, Kamala Harris' Blackness
It's been a controversial week, to say the least! We kicked off with Nate recapping his weekend with The Chamber taking over NYC and the Broccoli City Festival in D.C. In the past week, Lil Yachty stirred up waves with his latest comments on hip-hop and leaking a song with Drake without getting permission from the artist they sampled. We discussed Drake teasing a collab album with PartyNextDoor, Kanye's unfinished Vultures 2 release, and Tory Lanez latest single that he recorded and released in prison. Kamala Harris' "Blackness" has also recently been questioned by her political opponent, Donald Trump. In an effort to clear up any confusion, we took it upon ourselves to create the "official" Blackness test. Who asked? Nobody. Should you take it seriously? Probably not, but we did it anyways for sh-ts and giggles. We also reacted to the transphobic attacks and gender controversy surrounding Imane Khelif's participation in the Olympics women's boxing, and the reveal of Robert Downey Jr. being casted as Dr. Doom in Marvel's upcoming movies. It's a jam-packed episode from start to finish and our man, Johnny Wav, is subbing in for Yves while he's on vacation. Enjoy the episode! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/KOUQ80uVLjE Time Stamps: 0:00 - Nate recaps The Chamber NYC & Broccoli City 16:30 - Sexyy Red, Flo Milli, Latto/ Johnny wants a real eater 24:30 - Lil Yachty should stop commentating on hip-hop 38:00 - Yachty & Drake using Mr_Hotspot sample without permission 47:30 - Drake and PartyNextDoor tease upcoming collab album... 54:00 - Vultures 2/ Does anyone care for new Kanye music in 2024? 1:02:00 - Tory Lanez is still cooking up in prison/ Prison Tapes 1:10:00 - Trump questions Kamala Harris' Blackness 1:15:30 - BFTC comes up with their "official" Blackness test 1:35:30 - Olympics gender controversy/ Transphobic misinformation 1:49:00 - Is Marvel desperate for casting RDJ as Dr. Doom? 2:02:30 - Outro/ People own pet rets?!? Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Tue, July 23, 2024
Episode 103: "That's Your Mans?" | Assassination Attempt on Trump, College Football 25 & More!
We've got A LOT to get to this week, you don't want to miss it! On this week's episode, we kicked off with Yves' intervention on Rob's and Nate's addiction to the newly released College Football 25 video game. We also reacted to the assassination attempt on Former President Trump's life and entertained some conspiracy theories around the situation. We quickly discussed Amber Rose's surprising appearance at the RNC, the major IT outage caused by Crowdstrike, and the political crisis in Haiti that seemingly no one is talking about. In the second half of the episode, we got back into some music topics! We discussed Childish Gambino releasing his last album under the "Gambino" moniker, got into a passionate debate about whether or not Big Sean is "corny", and whether or not it was a boss or b-tch move for Drake to allegedly ban Schoolboy Q and other TDE members from performing in Canada. Enjoy the episode! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/Sfq6IkkQnm8 Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro/ Rob & Nate are addicted to College Football 25 16:30 - Assassination attempt on Trump/ Is this a conspiracy? 38:30 - Problems in Haiti/ Tourist islands being exploited 53:00 - Amber Rose & Hulk Hogan at the RNC/ Major IT outage 1:00:00 - Childish Gambino's "last" album/ Drake comparisons 1:08:00 - Big Sean fighting the "corny" allegations 1:35:00 - Boss or b-tch move: Drake banning TDE from Canada? 1:43:00 - Outro/ Is there a difference between Sexyy Red & Cardi B? Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Wed, July 17, 2024
Episode 102: "Compound V Me"
We've got a "super" good episode of BFTC for y'all this week! We kicked off with some light politics and why President Biden might need the help of Compound V if he has any chance of winning the presidential race (recorded before the assassination attempt on Trump). We also reacted to the viral clip of Michael Ealy & Meagan Good's intimate hug, Rob and Nate's excitement for the return of a College Football video game, and the wild video of a Philly man "relieving" himself on a woman's leg. We also discussed Jalen Brunson leaving $100 million on the negotiation table, Jaylen Brown being left off of the Olympics, and sequels of childhood movies we want to see. In the second half of the episode, the comic book/anime nerd in us was brought out as we engaged in passionate debate over superheroes and which superpowers we would want to have. Enjoy the episode! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: Time Stamps: 0:00 - Trying not to say the n-word 5:30 - If we have Compound V to rappers... 9:00 - Should Biden drop out or stay in the race? 19:00 - Intro/ Readdessing Bronny James clip 25:00 - Reacting to viral clip of Michael Ealy & Meagan Good 37:00 - Coach Rob & Coach Nate excited for College Football 25 43:00 - Philly man "relieves" himself on woman's leg 47:00 - Jalen Brunson leaving $100 million on the table 55:00 - Jaylen Brown being left off the Olympics team 1:00:00 - Sequels of childhood movies we want to see 1:06:30 - Superheroes/ Superpowers you would want to have 1:45:00 - Outro/ Proud Family intro remix Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Mon, July 08, 2024
Episode 101: "The Podcast About Nothing"
As much as we'd love to argue about music and sports all day, we got bigger fish to fry on this week's episode! With the presidential election coming up, we reacted to the presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, shared our thoughts on the polarizing presidential race, the hopelessness young voters feel, and the current flaws of our political system. Before jumping into politics, we kicked off with some light-hearted topics, including Bronny James getting drafted to the Lakers and why nepotism might not be so bad after all. Enjoy the episode! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/Jlx0sLFz9QU Time Stamps: 0:00 - Working in the city/ Taking the train vs driving 16:00 - Rob discovered the importance of "walking" 22:30 - Cousin rankings/ Having successful cousins 29:00 - Bronny getting drafted to the Lakers/ Does he need his own name? 50:00 - Reacting to the Biden vs Trump debate/ 2024 presidential election 1:08:00 - How to get the younger generation to vote 1:21:30 - Are we at the tail end of capitalism?/ Income inequality 1:30:30 - Who are you voting for in 2024?/ Should Biden step down? 1:37:00 - Outro/ Stop reading books?!? Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Fri, July 05, 2024
Episode 101: "The Podcast About Nothing"
Presidential election season is heating up! On this week's episode, we reacted to the presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump and shared our thoughts on the polarizing presidential race, the hopelessness young voters feel, and the current flaws of our political system. Before jumping into politics, we kicked off with some light-hearted topics, including Bronny James getting drafted to the Lakers and why Black nepotism might not be so bad in this case. Enjoy the episode! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/pEY6TTQZ_X4 Time Stamps: 0:00 - Working in the city/ Taking the train vs driving 16:00 - Rob discovered the importance of "walking" 22:30 - Cousin rankings/ Having successful cousins 29:00 - Bronny getting drafted to the Lakers/ Does he need his own name? 50:00 - Reacting to the Biden vs Trump debate/ 2024 presidential election 1:08:00 - How to get the younger generation to vote 1:21:30 - Are we at the tail end of capitalism?/ Income inequality 1:30:30 - Who are you voting for in 2024?/ Should Biden step down? 1:37:00 - Outro/ Stop reading books?!? Bad For The Community www.BadForTheCommunity.com Instagram: https://bit.ly/45QSopC Twitter: https://bit.ly/3cnWAD8 Rob (The508God) Instagram: https://bit.ly/3x1ocWy Twitter: https://bit.ly/34OS4t9 Yves (Saint Yves) Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ynks84 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3QJ2iUq Nate (Nate Nics) Instagram: https://bit.ly/3z6MUXl Twitter: https://bit.ly/3wYIwI Send us a Text Message and Drop us Some Questions, Topics, Etc.
Sat, June 29, 2024
Episode 100: "Who Gon' Clean This Up?"
WE FINALLY DID IT! 100 EPISODES OF BAD FOR THE COMMUNITY!! It was only right that we celebrated the milestone with the ones we started with and brought back Tomo and Deion to the couch! We kicked off the episode celebrating the Celtics winning their 18th championship, discussing why Rob is Jaylen Brown's new #1 hater, and how Celtics' fans are going too far with their Kyrie Irving hate. We later reminisced on our our favorite moments of the podcast, while also reflecting on the sacrifices made to make the show happen. In the second half of the episode, we reacted to Kendrick Lamar's "The Pop Out" and provided a breakdown for what was an iconic moment in rap history. We later discussed the difference between Kendrick's cultural impact vs Drake's, and what will Drake's legacy be when it's all said and done. With that being said, we want to thank each and everyone of you who consistently tune into the podcast and giving us a reason to come every week! We appreciate y'all! Enjoy the episode! #BFTC100 Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/pcYYCUS_9lk?si=hCMBlBf418L8BSxG Time Stamps: 0:00 - BFTC 100/ The gang's back together 1:30 - Celtics winning their 18th chip/ Kyrie hate out of hand? 12:00 - Celtics parade/ Why Rob is Jaylen Brown's new #1 hater 20:00 - Reflecting on 100 episodes of BFTC/ Sacrifices 35:15 - Our favorite moments from the podcast 56:00 - Reacting to Kendrick Lamar's "The Pop Out" 1:07:30 - Should Dr. Dre have been at the show...? 1:25:00 - Breaking down Kendrick's masterclass performance 1:53:10 - Kendrick's cultural impact vs Drake's? 2:10:30 - Outro/ Thank you to The Community! Find us at www.BadForTheCommunity.com Follow us: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok
Wed, June 12, 2024
Episode 99: "Main Character Syndrome" (feat. Ishafromthe978)
Ishafromthe978 is in the building for this week's episode of Bad For The Community! Hailing from Lawrence, MA, Isha is the pride and joy of her city and one of the hottest artists in the scene right now! She sat down to talk with us about her Master of the Chamber win, the love-hate relationship she has with her hometown, and her mentality shift as an artist as she outgrows old friends and balances motherhood. With her "1Night" music video generating over tens of thousands of views, Isha also...
Wed, June 05, 2024
Episode 98: "The Two Man Game" | Leaked Reference Tracks, Cardi B vs Bia, and More!
Yves and Rob are holding it down this week! On this episode, we kicked off with our reactions to Drake's leaked reference tracks, rap being held to a lower standard compared to other genres, and older artists extending their careers at the expense of fresh and young talent. We also shared our thoughts on the latest music releases: Eminem "Houdini", Meek Mill "5am in Philly", and Roddy Richh "Survivor's Remorse"!In the second half, we reacted to Cardi's shots at Bia on the "Wanna Be" remix and...
Wed, May 29, 2024
Episode 97: "The Game Needs Saving!" (feat. Meech)
We got a loaded episode for y'all this week! Friend of the show and talented rapper in his own right, Meech (of Van Buren Records) joined us for a lengthy conversation about "life". We kicked off this week's episode with some lively debates on Apple Music's polarizing Top 100 Best Album's list, Rob's conspiracy theory around Drake and Sexy Redd's collaborations, and the declining shelf life and value of music.The second half of the episode is where things really start to open up with some dee...
Wed, May 22, 2024
Episode 96: "Should Stop, Must Stop"/ Diddy Exposed & Congress Turns Into WorldStar
Save all that "Brother Love" sh-t! We kicked this episode off with our reactions to the released footage of Diddy assaulting Cassie and our thoughts on abusers being protected because of their money and influence. We later reacted to a viral video of Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett clapping back at Marjorie Taylor Greene by referring to her "bleach blonde bad built butch body". The conversation turned into a heated debate between us as we argued what standards of professionalism elected politi...
Tue, May 14, 2024
Episode 95: "Sick of These..."/ Metro Groomin Tweets Are the Least of Our Concerns
It's a lot of creepy stuff going on in the world and it's time we address it! We kicked off the episode reacting to the viral clip of Nate proclaiming his hatred toward Drake, leading to Rob and Yves to ask themselves who they hate on that type of level (1:00). We also reacted to the Metro Boomin's resurfaced questionable past tweets (14:45), how we think predators and groomers should be dealt with (30:50), and whether it was appropriate for a teacher to record his students unbraiding his hai...
Mon, May 06, 2024
Episode 94: "This is Hip-Hop"/ Full Breakdown of Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Beef
It's the biggest rap beef we've seen yet, with all eyes currently on Kendrick Lamar and Drake! With the release of Drake's latest response "The Heart Pt. 6", we are breaking down the the entire beef and recapping each diss track from the past week (from "Euphoria" to "The Heart Pt. 6")! It's a great time to be a fan of hip-hop, sit back and and enjoy the ride! [Recorded on May 5, 2024]Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/fnvyhLkmu7wTime Stamps: 0:00 - Intro/ Rob ba...
Fri, April 26, 2024
Episode 93: "Take It to the Chin"
Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/CAaP_X2XOvIRecorded on April 20, 2024Time Stamps:0:00 - Childish Gambino previewing new music6:30 - Tyler the Creator deserves to be in the top tier conversations16:00 - Intro/ Quavo vs Chris brown beef36:00 - Reacting to Drake's "Taylor Made Freestyle"/ AI Usage1:09:00 - Surviving Drake??1:24:00 - Should society have more grace?/ "Taking it to the chin"1:33:00 - What's going on in the world1:41:00 - The misuse of buzz words and disor...
Sat, April 20, 2024
Episode 92: "The Real Big 3"
It's been nearly 3 months since we last saw the trio of Rob, Nate, and Yves podding together, but we're finally back to show the world who the REAL Big 3 is! It's a jam-packed episode, featuring live reactions to Drake's "Pushups" diss record and Rick Ross' timely and hilarious response! We shared our thoughts on Metro Boomin and Future's "We Still Don't Trust You", revisited J. Cole's apology, and speculated on how Kendrick might respond to Drake, now that the clock is ticking! Enjoy the epi...
Mon, April 15, 2024
Episode 91: "Black Jesus" (feat. MARQUISE! fka OG Swaggerdick)
On this week's episode, we have the pleasure of being joined by MARQUISE, formerly known as OG Swaggerdick! Marquise played an influential part in pushing Boston's hip-hop music scene forward during the 2010s. During this conversation, Marquise retells us his comeup story, his newfound journey as a father, what ultimately inspired him to change his name from OG Swaggerdick, and more. Enjoy the episode!Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/mJgyWH0NnoE Time Stamps:0:0...
Wed, April 10, 2024
Episode 90: "Music Lovers Only" (feat. Nahli & Qui$e)
Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/5j_y3BEIlTA?si=t4kWoFDWoAeO_AqlTime Stamps:0:00 - Intro/ Big 3 rap beef17:00 - Reaction to J. Cole’s “7 Minute Drill”33:15 - Is “To Pimp a Butterfly” overrated/ What qualifies as a great album of all time?40:30 - Summer Walker vs SZA/ “SOS” vs “Over It”47:15 - Is Beyonce the G.O.A.T. over Michael Jackson?1:04:30 - “Cowboy Carter” review/ What is Beyonce’s best album?1:09:30 - Did Beyoncé outshine Miley’s vocals on “II Most Wanted”?1:1...
Tue, March 26, 2024
Episode 89: “508 Babies" (feat. FELIX! & Jiles)
On this week's episode, we're joined by FELIX! and Jiles, two members of the Van Buren Records collective and dope artists in their own right! Hailing from Brockton, MA, Rob and Yves are no strangers to the quality music FELIX!, Jiles, and VB have been putting out for the last few years and the growing success that's come along with it. With FELIX! in town for a few days from LA, he and Jiles stopped by to discuss the origins of Van Buren Records, their recent On The Radar freestyles, the sto...
Thu, March 14, 2024
Episode 88: "No Regrets" (feat. CAEV)
Boston's own CAEV came by to kick it with Rob and Yves on this week of Bad For The Community! CAEV let us in on some of his wildest life stories, his change of mindset as he approaches year 10 in his music career, and gave us a peek inside his unique mind. CAEV is unlike most people you will ever meet and lives life with no f--ks given, making for one of the most fascinating conversations we've had yet!Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/JizT1MjC5GETime Stamps0:00 - Int...
Thu, February 22, 2024
Episode 87: "Championship Celebration" (feat. DeevoDaGenius & Dream Team)
Huddle up! On this week's episode, we're joined by the talented Lowell producer DeevoDaGenius, and he made sure to bring plenty of friends with him! The "Dream Team", as they call themselves, is a collection of Massachusetts artists assembled by Deevo to bring us one of the hottest basketball-inspired albums out, "Champion Sound"! The Dream Team came through to tell us how they came together to create this impressive body of work (12:30), the stories behind their studio sessions ("practice" a...
Tue, January 30, 2024
Episode 86: "Inside the Simulation"
Are you ready for this week's conversations? If so, you're in for one hell of a ride as we kick off the episode by navigating through the concept of simulation theory and the question of God's existence. We later react to Megan Thee Stallion's latest "Hiss" single, which sparked a social media tirade from Nicki Minaj over the weekend. We also discussed Ice Spice's musical development (or lack thereof), and chimed in on whether we think Kendrick Lamar is "washed".In the second half, we reacted...
Wed, January 17, 2024
Episode 85: "Elephant in the Room"
First episode of 2024! We're back, better than ever, and welcoming the new year with a banger this week! We kicked off with our reactions to NBA YoungBoy saying he's "not too big" on fatherhood as a father to 11 children, Lil Nas X trolling Christianity once again for his album rollout, and Gypsy Rose's release from prison 8 years after plotting the murder of her mother in a bizarre series of events.We later reacted to Stephen A. Smith's rant against Jason Whitlock, the conversations around B...
Thu, December 21, 2023
Episode 84: "The Midas Touch" (ft. Midas)
This week, we're joined by the artistic collective, Midas! Midas is a supergroup of young and ambitious creatives from Brockton, MA who combine their many talents to produce though-provoking visual art. We kicked off the episode with our opinions on Playboi Carti's latest releases, Kanye's rants, Draymond Green's suspension, and the media's response to the Josh Giddy situation vs Kyrie Irving.Midas then shared the story of how they all met and came together to form the group, their favorite M...
Thu, December 14, 2023
Episode 83: "$30K on the Parlay"
Rob, Yves, and Tomo are back with another week of "Bad For The Community"! After reacting to a funny video of a Black man code-switching to get a white woman's number, we discussed whether code-switching is a valuable skill or fraudulent behavior. As the holiday season gears up, Matty Owens joins the show via phone call to talk about his Christmas music project and his collaborations with artists in the Boston community. We later shared our most memorable Christmas memories, including the tim...
Wed, December 06, 2023
Episode 82: "Just The Two of Us"
Yves and Rob are holding it down this week! The guys kicked off by reminiscing on the time they got caught up with weed by their parents and revisited the stripper daughter conversation from the last episode. After Rob recently cheated on his barber, the guys dived into a hilarious conversation around barbershop culture, being assertive at the barbershop, and the times gone wrong when Rob's parents would cut his hair.In the second half of the episode, Yves and Rob reacted to Rubi Rose's #1 On...
Mon, November 27, 2023
Episode 81: "the culture ruined us" (feat. Tyler Loyal)
We're joined by Tyler Loyal on this week's episode! Tyler Loyal is a talented and versatile Boston music artist, who recently released his well-regarded debut album "the internet ruined us"! On this episode, Tyler spoke on how he maintains a healthy balance between rapping and being melodic on his songs, the interpretations behind his album, and his experience with superficial relationships.In the second half of the episode, things turned up a notch with us discussing our levels of parental s...
Tue, November 14, 2023
Episode 80: "Magic Chocolate" (feat. Scoobz Frm Boston & Dom Leafy)
From the blog era of Boston hip-hop to now, Scoobz Frm Boston and Dom Leafy have seen it all! On this week's episode, Scoobz and Dom came through to kick it with us and share their opinion on the current state of the Boston music scene and who they think is next to blow from the city. We also took a trip down memory lane, looking back at the Bandemic, our favorite eras of music & fashion, and the impact late Mayor Menino had on the Boston youth. We then wrapped up the episode by lis...
Thu, November 02, 2023
Episode 79: "The Intergalactic Slave Ship" (feat. Edosa)
The state of the world is f–ked! On this week's episode, friend of the show Edosa came through to discuss a range of topics with the gang! We kicked it off right away by speaking on the Palestine & Israel conflict and the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting. We also spoke on thing people are too old to be doing, which led to an interesting debate about whether people should age out of playing video games.In the second half of the episode, we compared "The American Dream" that was sold to our pa...
Tue, October 24, 2023
Episode 78: "Scammers and Ghostwriters"
The gang is back with another incredibly entertaining episode of Bad For The Community! In this week's episode, we kicked off with the scamming allegations that DJ Envy is facing, which transitioned into a conversation on why we think health insurance is the biggest scam out there. We also spoke on why people have to pick their college degree wisely, questioned if Gillie Da Kid was actually a ghostwriter for Lil Wayne, and reacted to G Herbo and Southside's controversial appearance on Funny M...
Wed, October 11, 2023
Episode 77: "Start with 'Why?'" (feat. Sanye)
On this week's episode, we're joined by the Grand Master of the Chamber, Sanye! Sanye is one of the most talented young artists coming out of Boston; and he came through to reflect on his huge Chamber win, his mentality as he's progressed in his life, and the things he's got planned for the future.Unlike most episodes, we found ourselves getting really introspective and delving into topics of how people's perceptions of you can shape you, the paranoia of being too accessible to people, and th...
Tue, October 03, 2023
Episode 76: "Do Your Homework"
On this week's episode, we kicked off with our reactions to being nominated for "Music Podcast of the Year" by the Boston Music Awards! We also reacted to other notable nominations, snubs, and gave our predictions on the heavily contested "New Artist of the Year" award. We later recapped the highly-anticipated Ultimate Iron Chamber and our breakdown of how things went down that night.Later in the episode, we gave our live reactions to Lil Yachty's new track "The Secret Recipe", which featured...
Wed, September 20, 2023
Episode 75: Boston's Hip-Hop Culture UNDER ATTACK + Ultimate Iron Chamber Predictions
It's certainly been an interesting week for Boston's "hip-hop culture", for better and for worse! Before getting into that, we kicked off this week's episode with Yves discussing his bucket list of must-watch concerts, while Nate and Rob reflected on their recent freestyles on CWTFB Radio. We then addressed a viral tweet that caused Boston's hip-hop scene to go on the defense over the weekend, which led us into a conversation about the ignorant stigmas of Boston and its prominent Black commun...
Thu, September 14, 2023
Episode 74: "Getting Old"
There was A LOT to get to this week! On this week's episode, we kicked off with the news of Paqui's 2023 One Chip Challenge getting pulled off the shelves after a Worcester student sadly passed away from eating the chip. Later on, we talked about the anticipation behind Drake's and Doja Cat's upcoming albums, and predicted which album will secure the Billboard #1 spot during the first week. We also reacted to Kendrick Lamar's leaked diss verse toward Big Sean, Columbus Short's pettiness towar...
Thu, August 31, 2023
Episode 73: "Semantics"
This episode's got everything you've grown to love about Bad For The Community! On this week's episode, BFTC kicked off by discussing if music videos even matter anymore, what the difference between an "artist" and a "creative" is, and also, things start to get heated between Tomo & Rob over a battle of semantics. Later on, Tomo & Yves recapped their "Mind of a Hustla" art exhibit, Nate unboxed his new sneakers gifted from Converse, which led to a Nike vs Adidas debate and other funny...
Tue, August 15, 2023
Episode 72: "Blame It On The..."
The guys are back to do what they do best! On this week's episode, we kicked it off with some fun back and forth on our favorite movies & TV shows (2:30), before speaking on the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop and how each one of us was introduced to the genre (23:25). We later spoke on the younger generation and whether we should be concerned about them because of the "content" that's being put out nowadays (36:00).In the second half of the episode, the guys dive into a deeper discussion abo...
Mon, August 07, 2023
Episode 71: "Timeless" (feat. Nay $peaks)
On this week of Bad For The Community, we're joined by the highly-talented Boston artist/poet known as Nay $peaks! At the young age of 19, Nay has shown to be wise beyond her years, which is evident throughout our conversation with her and especially her debut album, "Nayborhood Healer". In this episode, Nay spoke on her victory at the The Chamber #003 earlier this year (2:50), and how that momentum carried into her freshmen year of college in Atlanta (8:20). She also shared with us the story...
Mon, July 31, 2023
Episode 70: "Lost Grief" (feat. Tori DelValle aka ThirteenVic)
On this special episode of Bad For The Community, we're joined by a super talented visual artist and designer, Tori DelValle (aka ThirteenVic)! Tori recently held her first art gallery exhibit at NOSA Boston titled "Lost Grief". Before getting into "Lost Grief", Tori tells the story of how she connected with Yves months prior to help work on the gallery (14:30). After telling us about how she got started with her art, Tori explained the inspiration behind "Lost Grief" (18:45), which led to a ...
Mon, July 31, 2023
Episode 69: "Risk vs Reward" [Audio Exclusive]
On this audio-exclusive episode, we got introspective as we reflected on the risks and rewards of the choices we've made in our careers. Before getting into that conversation though, Rob shared about his experience at the Drake concert in Boston (13:45) and the story of his first funeral (23:30). The discussion transitioned into us reflecting on our journeys and contemplating the question "Would you rather follow the money or your passion?" (30:30)Later on in the episode, we spoke on Joe Bide...
Sat, July 15, 2023
Episode 68: Usher Wrecking Homes, Threads vs Twitter, and The Redemption Chamber
We missed y'all! We know it's been a couple weeks but we're back and debuting a new setup! On this week's episode of Bad For The Community, we kicked it off with a topic everyone has been talking about lately... Keke Palmer's boyfriend trying to publicly shame her on the internet for her attire and behavior at an Usher concert (8:30). We later spoke about Twitter's newest competitor by Meta called "Threads" (29:00), anticipation before Drake's show in Boston (42:40), and the upcoming Redempti...
Wed, June 21, 2023
Episode 67: "Besteas & Stans" (feat. Teatea)
On this week of Bad For The Community, we're joined by none other than Teatea! Teatea is a talented artist and producer from Boston, as well as a friend of the show. During the episode, Tomo spoke on his latest album "MARVELOUS" (17:15), we discussed on Gunna's new album and the lack of features and collaborators (21:00), before getting into YK Osiris' sexual assault on Sukihana (33:00). Later in the episode, Teatea reveals the origins of the iconic Boston/MA meme pack (1:05:30), we discussed...
Tue, June 13, 2023
Episode 66: Zion's Scandal, Apple Vision Pro, $50 Billion or 5 Minutes with God??
You already know how we rockin'! On this week's episode of Bad For The Community, we kicked off with a heated debate about which one of our cultures has the best/worst cuisine. We reacted to the announcement of Apple's new mixed reality headset that costs $3499 (9:45), Nate's disappointment with the way artists settle for the bare minimum with their music (20:40), Zion Williamson's wild Twitter scandal with his escort lover (29:05), and discussed whether we would choose to have $50 billion or...
Tue, June 06, 2023
Episode 65: "Attack of the Barbz"
On this week's episode of Bad For The Community, the guys get straight into the recent Twitter clash between Rob and Nicki Minaj stans "the Barbz", after Rob tweeted an unfavorable music opinion about the rapper (0:00). Nate later offers a word of advice on how to address cults on social media (25:00). During the episode, we also discussed rapper Chika's Twitter rant toward a mother and her crying toddlers during to first-class flight (39:40), Gunna's new single "Bread & Butter" and our p...
Wed, May 31, 2023
Episode 64: "NBA Dumbboy Has a Problem" (feat. Kleo)
On this week's episode of Bad For The Community, we're joined by a familiar face in Kleo, who originally appeared on Episode 42! We discussed the idolization of athletes and rapper baby mothers from men and women (6:15), reacted to Ja Morant's gun suspension (17:10), and shared some hots takes about the NBA Conference Finals (31:05).Later in the episode, we answered a viewer question on whether it is more acceptable for a Black man or for a Black woman to have a White partner (41:35). We last...
Wed, May 17, 2023
Episode 63: "Believe It When I See It"
We're back with another week of Bad For The Community! On this episode, we addressed the podcast's lack of consistency and our need to expand the team (8:00). We also discussed Biden's $42B student loan forgiveness being approved and why we shouldn't get our hopes up just yet (24:35). Yves shared his desire to become a tour photographer (41:20), while we all shared our predictions for the 2023 NBA Finals, which led to Rob and Nate making a $100 bet (55:35). Enjoy the episode and s...
Thu, April 27, 2023
Episode 62: "Get in Your Glo" (feat. Baby Indiglo)
On this week's episode of Bad For The Community, we had the pleasure of being joined by one of Boston's waviest DJs, Baby Indiglo! Indiglo is best known for her DJ sets at the Silk R&B parties and her well-curated SoundCloud mixes. We kicked off the episode with Indiglo spoke on how she got started with the Silk R&B events (4:00), how Boston's nightclub scene compares to Providence (13:35), and her transition to becoming a full-time DJ (30:00). Later on in the episode, we discussed if...
Sat, April 15, 2023
Episode 61: "A.I. Can't Believe It"
Who would've ever thought we'd be opening an episode of BFTC to a "Munch" cover from Kanye? On this week's episode, we kicked off by playing a few A.I.-generated covers and spoke on what potential impact A.I. technology would have on the music industry. We then spoke on Drake's new single "Search and Rescue" and the shots he had toward Kanye (9:00), Megan Thee Stallion's first pitch at the Astro's game (17:30), and which albums from 2022 we're actually still listening to (26:20).Later in the ...
Wed, April 05, 2023
Episode 60: "Morales or More Roles?"
After a string of guest features, we're back on our own with another exciting episode of Bad For The Community! On this week’s episode, we dived into a range of topics, from Massachusetts’ ridiculously overpriced housing market (8:25), to the tragic Nashville school shooting (18:55), and how Elon Musk is ruining twitter… once again (22:10). We also reacted to the shocking texts revealed by Johnathan Majors’ lawyer during the heat of his domestic violence controversy (31:50), and gave our two ...
Tue, March 28, 2023
Chavo on Working with Pierre Bourne, Chavo's World 3, Moving From Boston to Atlanta
On this week of Bad For The Community, we had the pleasure of chopping it up with Chavo, an emerging artist signed to Pierre Boure’s “Sosshouse” label. Chavo is well known for his “Chavo’s World” series, a collaboration between him and Pierre; as well being the son of none other than Benzino, a legendary rapper and co-founder of The Source magazineChavo took us on a journey through his life, starting with his upbringing in Boston, before spending some time in Miami, and eventually landing in ...
Tue, March 21, 2023
Episode 59: "Habitual Line Steppers" (feat. Nahli)
On this week’s episode, we’re joined by a very talented R&B singer and friend of the show, Nahli! After recently winning The Chamber (R&B Edition), Nahli speaks on her win and how she felt going into the head-to-head competition against a stacked list of other great R&B artists from the Boston music scene (13:00). Despite a great night of performances, we debated on The Chamber’s voting system (20:30), possible rule changes, and whether remixes to popular songs should be allowed (...
Wed, March 08, 2023
Episode 58: "Draaaakkkeeee" (feat. 4PF Rami)
Woooo... Do we got an episode for y'all! On this week of Bad For The Community, we're joined by Rami, better know as @4PF_Rami on Twitter! Rami is known for his viral tweets that will have you laughing hysterically, while simultaneously wondering if he has any sort of shame. Now for the first time ever, we got a chance to ask Rami a few questions and have him react to his most viral, questionable tweets!We kicked off the episode by asking Rami if he's worried at all about his digital footprin...
Sat, February 25, 2023
Episode 57: "What's Love Got To Do With It"
On this episode of Bad For The Community, we kicked off by sharing our thoughts on Rihanna's Super Bowl Halftime Show and how it compared to past performances (6:00). The conversation then transitioned into discussing the dynamics of Rihanna's relationship with A$AP Rocky (21:10) and whether or not, we would be okay with our woman partner making significantly more money than us (26:30). Later in the episode, we shared how each of us spent our Valentine's Day with our partners (32:20), and why...
Fri, February 24, 2023
Episode 56: "Guess We'll Never Know"
The gang is back with another episode of Bad For The Community! On this episode, the guys kicked off by discussing the limits of what they're willing to do for money, Brooklyn Nets' Cam Thomas being fined $40k for saying "no homo" during an interview (13:50), and Nate & Yves reflect on the listening party/photo gallery they put together for Nate's latest EP ".photos" (18:30).The guys later share their thoughts on the Astroboy-inspired red boots that have taken social media by storm (35:50...
Fri, February 10, 2023
Episode 55: "Peaks and Valleys" (feat. Kei & Sadiq)
On this week's episode, we're joined by Boston's rising star, Kei, along with her manager, Sadiq Ervin! Kei is no stranger to the podcast and she's returned to reflect on her past year of accomplishments, while also sharing the personal struggles she's been going through. In the episode, Sadiq speaks on how he met Kei and eventually became her manager (10:00), Kei reveals that things in her life aren't always as great as they seem (26:40), and talks about the sustainability of being a f...
Fri, January 27, 2023
Episode 54: "Poetry in Motion" (feat. Amanda Shea)
On this week of Bad For The Community, we're joined by award-winning Boston spoken word artist, Amanda Shea! We kicked off the episode with Amanda speaking on being awarded the inaugural Spoken Word Artist of the Year at the 2022 BMAs (1:00) and the current state of opportunities for spoken artists compared to musicians (19:00). Amanda also spoke on quitting her accounting career to pursue her purpose full-time and the risks/reward that came with that decision (26:00).Later on in the episode,...
Sat, January 21, 2023
Episode 53: "We Gotta Do Better"
On this week of Bad For The Community, we kicked off the episode by reacting to the new MLK memorial statue in Boston and the controversy surrounding its "interesting" design. After listening to Moneybagg Yo's latest single "On What You On" (feat. Glorilla), a debate sparked between Nate and Rob surrounding the music video's toxic depiction of Black relationships (9:30). Later in the episode, we shared our thoughts on the idea that Boston's music scene is full of hate (33:50), and also ...
Wed, January 11, 2023
Episode 52: "Guess Who's Going to Jail Tonight"
We're back and kicking off 2023 with a banger! On this week's episode, we kicked off by reacting to popular Twitch steamer, Kai Cenat's response to one of his friends being accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a party hosted by Kai (14:50). This led to a conversation around protecting the victim vs your brand, the ineptitude of the police in sexual assault cases, and being more precautious when throwing parties/events (42:50).In the second half of the episode, we quickly discussed the To...
Thu, December 29, 2022
Episode 51: "Whole Lotta Gang Sh-t" (ft. CWTFB Radio)
The two biggest podcasts in Boston finally came together to give the people an overdue crossover episode! After recently winning the BMA's "Music Podcast of the Year" award, the hosts of CWTFB Radio (Charlie, Shanelle, and Kash) came through to speak on their win (11:30). And of course, the inevitable question was raised, "Who has the better podcast... BFTC or CWTFB (33:45)?"We later learned about the origins of CWTFB Radio (42:10), discussed if BFTC was in need of a female co-host (54:30), a...
Sat, December 17, 2022
Episode 50: "Somebody's Favorite" (feat. Angel)
On our 50th episode of the show, we're joined by model/stylist, Angel (@2kaangels)! After recapping our week, we kicked off the episode by reacting to the latest news of Brittney Griner's release from Russian prison (20:35). We also reminisced on classic TV shows we used to watch as kids (27:00), discussed the evolution of AI technology and the scary reality we're headed in (33:00), and spoke on whether or not we would physically discipline our children in the future (48:00).In the second hal...
Fri, December 09, 2022
Episode 49: "We Off That" (feat. Kristopher Carter)
On this week's episode of Bad For The Community, we're joined by Boston multimedia artist, Kristopher Carter (aka "IsThisCarter")! After allegedly having his car windshield smashed (attached with a note reading "STOP"), Carter addressed his controversial perception in the Boston creative scene (20:20). We also asked him to clarify certain posts/callouts he's made toward other artists (25:00) and what his intentions are with his music (40:35).Later on in the episode, we shared our condolences ...
Wed, November 30, 2022
Episode 48: "Coquito is Hip-Hop" (feat. Dom Dior)
We're joined by Boston artist, Dom Dior, on this week's episode! Dom Dior is not only a friend of the show, but a part of the KOBK music collective, along with Rob, Tomo, and Yves. Dom came through to chop it up us with on a number of topics and also spoke on his recently released Drill/House EP "Saturation".The episode kicked off with us reflecting on our Thanksgiving and how much the holiday varies by culture, which eventually led to the question of whether or not washing your underwear in ...
Tue, November 22, 2022
Episode 47: "Better Late Than Never II"
Sheeesh! On this week's episode of BFTC, we went full barbershop mode and debated several interesting music topics. Before that though, the episode kicked off with us discussing fashion, the declining shopping experience at the mall, and how Elon Musk is quickly ruining one of our favorite apps (20:00). Later on in the episode, we debated who we thought would win in a Verzuz between the 2016 XXL Freshmen Class (37:40), who has the greater hits between Travis Scott and Chief Keef (50:00), what...
Wed, November 09, 2022
Episode 46: "Meat Lover's Pizza"
It's been a few weeks, but we're back with another jam-packed episode of "Bad For The Community"! We kicked it off by speaking on Elon Musk's recent acquisition of Twitter and whether we think the end of Twitter is near (0:08). We then had to pay our tributes to Takeoff after his tragic passing, which then led to an important conversation around the impact of music and its influence on gun violence (7:30). Of course, we also shared our thoughts on the new Drake x 21 Savage collab album (26:10...
Thu, October 13, 2022
Episode 45: "Low Vibrational Negrocity"
Just when we started wondering what we were going to talk about this week, Draymond Green punched the SH-T out of his own teammate and Kanye decided to wild out with his "White Lives Matter" shirts. You can't make this stuff up! We kicked off this episode by reacting to the leaked video of Draymond superman punching Jordan Poole (0:20), Kanye's recent social media tirade and his polarizing relationship with the Black community (20:30), and discussed whether we should be separating an ar...
Fri, October 07, 2022
Episode 44: "Enter The Chamber" (feat. Exoshakeem)
We our back with a new setup and a special guest this week, Exoshakeem! After performing at The Chamber, Nate, Rob, Exo, and Tomo recap their experience on going to head-to-head in a Verzuz-like competition between each other and other Boston rappers (2:00)! We also discussed being snubbed by the Boston Music Awards and not receiving a nomination for "Best Music Podcast" (49:10). Exoshakeem also speaks on his process of creating his latest EP "DELUXE" and what he's got coming up next (1:10:10...
Wed, September 21, 2022
CLUB INDGO Interview: ILL ADDICTS & Sança on Joining Forces & Working as a Creative Collective
On this week of Bad For The Community, we're joined by CLUB INDGO, one of New England's most promising and talented creative collectives! After finding chemistry through their collaborations, rap group ILL Addicts (ProSwervez, Juelz, ALI, and Dochee) and singer Sança came together to form CLUB INDGO, along with their producer Buu and photographer Dalvin Lopes. During this conversation, CLUB INDGO spoke on how the creative consortium came together (2:00), their hands-on approach to their...
Sat, September 17, 2022
Episode 43: "Call Me Captain Munch"
We're back! After surviving the One Chip Challenge, the gang is back together with another entertaining episode! On this episode, we reflected back on nostalgic memories of our first phone (4:20), compared DJ Khaled's music to the Fast & Furious series (18:30), while also sharing our thoughts on Jay-Z's loooooong ass verse on "God Did" (26:20).We also spoke on Kanye's immaturity and his outburst on Instagram (33:20), mocked Jay-Z for being disconnected with his takes on capitalism (42:40)...
Thu, August 25, 2022
Episode 42: "It Ain't Hatin' If It's Valid" (feat. Kleo)
Is it hating!? Is it corny?? Kleo, a self-proclaimed "hater" and a highly talented artist in his own right joined us this week in one of our most entertaining episodes of Bad For The Community! We kicked off the show with an impromptu Lil Wayne vs Jay-Z debate, before making our comparisons of all-time NBA players to rappers (7:00). After Bad Bunny's huge performance at Fenway Park last week and the City of Boston awarding him his own day, we shared our fascination of Bad Bunny's massive popu...
Thu, August 18, 2022
Episode 41: Get Ya Cape On (feat. Johnny WAV)
We back with another one! With Yves making a return to the pod, he filled us in on his recent trip to Dominican Republic (2:50) and how he managed to get himself stuck on a zip-line (14:50). Friend of the show and recurring guest, Johnny WAV, also joined us and shared his experience at the Kendrick Lamar/Baby Keem concert show (17:20). Nate, who also attended the show, let us know whether or not the performance elevated Kendrick's MMATBS (26:00). Later on in the episode, Rob addressed his Pha...
Fri, August 12, 2022
Episode 40: Men in Black (feat. HAAWWS)
We're joined by HAAWWS on this week's episode of Bad For The Community! For those of you who may not know, HAAWWS is a talented rapper from Boston and recently dropped his 7-track album, NSFW! HAAWS spoke on why he decided to drop his album on the same day as Beyonce (3:30) and how his approach toward NSFW compared to his previous project, This Is My Story (15:20). We also discussed if the Boston music scene is getting too friendly (21:15) and with everyone putting on their own events, we sha...
Thu, August 04, 2022
Episode 39: Putting In Work (feat. RobPutsInWork)
Back with another one! On this week's episode of BFTC, we're joined by ROB (no, not that one) aka RobPutsInWork! ROB is a talent manager and manages some of our favorite up-and-coming artists, such as SeeFour, Najee Janey, and $ean Wire, and more! We kicked off with ROB telling us why he wants to migrate and settle down in Nigeria in the near future (1:30), what we would do if we we won the Mega Millions billion dollar jackpot (14:15), and reminisced on some of our favorite Black films ...
Fri, July 29, 2022
Episode 38: Gotta Stay Black (feat. SAINT LYOR)
Brockton's own SAINT LYOR touched down to chop it up with the gang on this week's special episode of Bad For The Community! Things kicked off with LYOR reflecting back on his Brockton High days (3:30), with LYOR later explaining how he adjusted to the culture shock of attending a PWI (9:30). LYOR also spoke on the generational divides between our generation and our parents, leading us to question whether our generation is narcissistic and desensitized (22:00). With the recent Sesame Pla...
Thu, July 14, 2022
Lucius Firmin on Starting His Own Clothing Brand CRAV* and Addressing Social Issues Through Fashion
On this week of Bad For The Community, we're joined by Lucius Firmin, the founder of the clothing brand CRAV* (Change Requires Accepting Values)! The interview kicked off with Lucius describing the ups & downs of his upbringing and what attracted him to fashion (11:30), how he's used his brand CRAV* to highlight social issues (23:05), and how he caught the attention of Kyrie Irving and other NBA players with his statement fashion pieces (43:00).Later on in the interview, Lucius spoke on h...
Thu, July 07, 2022
Episode 37: Certified Demon (feat. Lando Senju)
On this week's episode of Bad For The Community, we're joined by the young and talented Boston artist, Lando Senju! After organizing and performing at his first event "On The Block", Lando came through to speak on his experience. Lando also shared with us his favorite animes (17:20), growing apart from unsupportive friends (29:30), and the story on when his parents filed a missing person report during his prom night (54:25)!In the second half of the episode, we broke down the 2022 XXL Freshma...
Thu, June 30, 2022
Episode 36: "Who Made You The Coochie Boss?" (feat. Sofia & Seykia)
A LOT has changed in the past week! After nearly 50 years, the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Roe v. Wade ruling, jeopardizing reproductive rights in over half of the states in the U.S. On this week's episode, friends of the show, Sofia and Seykia, joined us to weigh in on the controversial discussions, regarding abortion laws, body autonomy, and SCOTUS's latest actions against human rights.Before we shared our opinions on such a serious matter, we kicked off the episode on a light-hea...
Wed, June 22, 2022
Episode 35: "Honestly, This Album Sucks"
We back! This week's episode kicked off with reactions to the Celtics loss to the Warriors in the NBA Finals and Jayson Tatum's letdown performance in Game 6 (2:00). After releasing his surprise dance album "Honestly, Nevermind", the gang broke down Drake's latest effort and shared their biggest gripes about the project (11:30). To be honest, the majority of the episode was us criticizing the album and for valid reasons... it wasn't good!Later on in the episode, we discussed the anticipation ...
Fri, June 10, 2022
Episode 34: "Go DJ! That's My DJ!" (feat. Brandi Chanel)
On this week's episode of Bad For The Community, we're joined by one of Boston's dopest DJs, Brandi Chanel! You know the vibes, and more often than not, she's the one setting them! With her upcoming Morning Show and Night Show events coming up (June 25), it was only right that Brandi came through to give us a taste of what to expect!After a successful KOBK Summer Kickoff over the weekend, Yves, Rob, and Nate reflect on the event, and make the distinction between someone on AUX and an actual D...
Wed, June 01, 2022
Episode 33: Do It for The THRILL (feat. Cameron Teleau)
You already know how we rockin'! We're joined by friend of the show & talented visual artist Cameron Teleau on this week of Bad For The Community! On this episode, Cam shares several stories: how THRILL came about and grew to become a staple in Boston's music scene (4:30), the trials and tribulations he faced after dropping out to pursue his passions (27:30), and his favorite art pieces and events he's worked on (32:40).Later on in the episode, we discussed the recent mass shootings in Uv...
Tue, May 17, 2022
Episode 32: Mr. Morale & The Big Slatts
The time has arrived! After years of waiting and months of anticipation, Kendrick Lamar has finally dropped his fifth studio album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Before we could get to our breakdowns and initial reviews, we started the episode discussing the shocking news of Lil Keed's unfortunate passing (2:00) and the recent R.I.C.O. charges against Young Thug and his YSL music label (4:00). Before we dived into the album, we shared our thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's "The Heart Part 5" (...
Fri, May 13, 2022
Episode 31: The Calm Before the Storm
*This episode was recorded on May 7, 2022* Back with another one! On this week of Bad For The Community, we (Yves, Tomo, and Rob) kicked it off with Tomo sharing the story of Orion Sun wearing pieces from his ClothesByTomo brand during her concert (2:55) and Yves reflecting on his recent birthday (7:10). We also discussed the controversy around Kevin Samuels' death (13:15), Dave Chapelle's attacker getting turn into a pretzel (30:40), and sharing our thoughts so far on season 3 of Atlant...
Fri, May 06, 2022
Episode 30: Burnt 4 Da Community (feat. Fuego, Retro & Sabo)
Absolute chaos and pure entertainment! On this week of Bad For The Community, we're joined by artists/friends of the show Fuegoveli, Retro Gmt, and Yung Sabo! Sabo kicked it off by asking if everyone would be okay with their partner doing OnlyFans if they were bringing in the bag like Bhad Bhabie (3:00). We spoke on the white girl who was trending after rapping Lil Baby lyrics (8:50), Nate training in the past to be a professional wrestler, and letting Rob try wrestling moves on him (23:15). ...
Wed, April 27, 2022
Episode 29: Prophets & Puppet Strings
Back with another special episode of Bad For The Community! On this week's episode, Nate Nics kicked it off by sharing his experience at the Lucky Daye & Cousin Stizz shows (1:00) and why white people need to "stop moshing to everything" (8:30). After checking in with Rob and Yves, the guys spoke on hip-hop culture being toxic , why there aren't more gay rappers, and how "conscious rap" has become derogatory (39:35).In the second half of the episode, the guys give their initial reviews of...
Thu, April 14, 2022
Krispy on Dropping Out, Moving to LA, and Pursuing His Passion as a Director
On this week's episode of Bad For The Community, we're joined by visual director, Krispy (of Krispy Productions)! After deciding to drop out of college in his third year, Krispy moved to New York, and later L.A., to further pursue a career in directing. Since then, Krispy has worked with the likes of 2 Chainz, Jazz Cartier, J1Hunnit, and many more! Through speaking with Krispy, it's clear that he's willing to do what it takes to bring his visions to life. Throughout the conversation, Krispy e...
Mon, April 04, 2022
Episode 28: Better Late Than Never
We're back with another special episode of Bad For The Community! We know, we know... it's all anyone's talked about for the past week... Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. But believe us, this is NOT an episode you want to miss! After giving our initial thoughts on The Slap (2:30) and whether Will was justified or went too far (9:20), we broke into a deep discussion/debate on identity politics. What started off as a conversation about Will Smith & Chris Rock, eventually,...
Tue, March 22, 2022
Maye Star on Wanting to Be the GOAT, Falling Out with His Producer, and Dropping 3 Albums in 2 Years
On this week's episode of Bad For The Community, we're joined by Roxbury's very own, Maye Star! After not dropping much music from 2017 to 2019, Maye Star made a huge splash when he dropped 3 albums in 2 years, including his 2021 album "Summer Star" (9:45). Maye Star explains how a falling out between one of his close friends/producer led to him losing access to all of his music, and how he managed to bounce back musically during the pandemic (20:50).Maye Star also tells us about his as...
Thu, March 10, 2022
Episode 27: Written in the Stars (feat. Max Moody)
On this special episode of Bad For The Community, we're joined by a talented music artist we have much respect for... Max Moody! Max recently dropped his latest project "Written in the Stars" and he speaks on how the project came together and the story behind some of the tracks (7:30). Max also shares how he got into making music, when he decided to take it seriously, and what he hopes listeners take away from it (29:50). The guys also discuss the pros and cons of being musically ...
Tue, February 22, 2022
Episode 26: "Came Out Bussin"
With the entire BFTC gang all together again, the guys put on a masterclass performance on this week's episode of Bad For The Community! After a mouse infiltrated its way to the studio, Rob and Tomo share childhood stories of living with mice (5:40). Nate, Tomo, and Yves breakdown the first part of Kanye's "jeen-yuhs" documentary after watching it in theaters (16:15), the guys react to Isaiah Rashad's leaked sextape (29:00), leading them to discuss the differences between being gay and queer ...
Fri, February 11, 2022
AyyDot Interview: Producing for Wale, The Decline in Hip-Hop, and the Future of the Metaverse
On this week of Bad For The Community, Rob & Yves take a trip to New York City to sit down with music producer, AyyDot! AyyDot, originally from Brockton, MA, has produced for the likes of Wale, Millyz, and Dave East! AyyDot is currently signed to Wale, and has produced for him multiple times on songs like "The Glass Egg" and "Staying Power"!During the interview, AyyDot speaks on his early beginnings in music (2:00), how he managed to secure a placement on Wale's album (7:30), and how that...
Sat, January 29, 2022
Episode 25: Big D Energy (feat. Kei)
With a massive snow storm hitting Boston, we didn't get the chance to record a new episode. But we couldn't just the leave The Community hanging, so we had to drop an episode from the BFTC archives! Kei made her highly-requested return to Bad For The Community after making her debut on Episode 19! On this episode, Rob, Yves, Nate, and Kei wonder how far they would go to cancel their student loans (5:00), and what's the difference between lying to yourself and speaking things into existence (2...
Thu, January 20, 2022
Episode 24: Baby Goat (feat. SeeFour)
We got the "Baby Goat" in the building on this episode, SeeFour! With his new single "Sun Up" out now, SeeFour came through to talk about his upcoming project "Spirit of a Warrior" (13:30), taking a break from performing to focus on balancing life (10:00), and gives a word of advice to artists about "Pay 2 Play" schemes (27:45)!Also on this episode, we revisited our conversation from last week about cultural appropriation and gatekeeping (53:30)! We also spoke on the importance of curating pe...
Wed, January 12, 2022
Vasjan Interview: Vas Addresses Haters of His Music & Criticisms of Cultural Appropriation!
This week, BFTC is joined by a very special guest... Boston's hottest music promoter turned rapper, Vasjan! Vas began making music in 2021, and has amassed over 2 million+ streams with his first 5 released songs! However, Vas' success has also ignited controversy around his subpar rapping ability and accusations of cultural appropriation as a white rapper in the culture!In this interview, Vas addresses the criticisms of cultural appropriation and the haters of his music! Vas also details his ...
Sun, January 02, 2022
Episode 23: #DropTheArchive
New Year, Same Us! It's 2022, but the gang is still very much Bad For The Community! On the first episode of 2022, the guys reflect on their past year and grade their 2021, share what their favorite BFTC episode was, and what they hope to accomplish in 2022. Tomo also makes his long awaited return to the podcast!Also in the second half of the episode, the guys review "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (SPOILER ALERT), the "Insecure" series finale, and share their thoughts on "Atlanta" announcing their...
Wed, December 22, 2021
Episode 22: One For The Books (feat. Echezona)
It's the last BFTC episode of 2021, and we had to end the year off right with our special guest host, Echezona! Eche is a talented rap artist from Boston, who's achieved noticeable success with his 2020 breakout record "Galileo" (which was featured in NBA 2K21) and his recent Afro-pop records "Arm's Length" and "Big Chop". In this episode, Eche pays homage to his roots and the origins of his music career, explains the timeline between his debut EP "Self Care" to now, and addresses the p...
Fri, December 17, 2021
Episode 21: Free The Man Dem
After a string of guest appearances, the trio of Rob, Yves, and Nate are holding it down on their own this week! On this episode of Bad For The Community, they react to the Kanye West & Drake "Benefit" Concert, Travis Scott's recent interview with Charlamagne the God, and share their thoughts on this year's Boston Music Awards!In the second half of the episode, the guys also speak on topics submitted by The Community (viewers of the show), including advice they would give to their younger...
Sat, December 11, 2021
Tamera King Interview: "Traumatized Lover" EP, Purpose Beyond Music, and No Label Academy with IDK
Tamera King is an incredible singer from Boston and came through to talk about her brand new project "Traumatized Lover" (Out Now)! In this interview, Tamera shares how she confronted her past relationship traumas in her music, what she feels her bigger purpose is beyond music, and her career-changing experience at IDK's No Label Academy!Tamera King is also under the Family Famous umbrella, along with Clark D & Guyclaude. Clark also joined in on this interview to talk about his relationsh...
Wed, December 08, 2021
Episode 20: You No Black (feat. Kieh)
Bad For The Community is back in rare form! We're joined by our guy Kieh, who is an artist, producer, and engineer in the Boston music scene. On this episode, Kieh talks about how he balances being an artist and an engineer, and his recent collaboration with Haawws on "This Is My Story" EP!Also on this episode, we had a very entertaining conversation about who is allowed to say the n-word, what it means to be black, and we also share our predictions of the winners of the 2022 Grammy Awards! E...
Thu, December 02, 2021
Clark D & Guyclaude Interview: Can't Rest When You're Broke!
Returning guest, Clark D and his brother Guyclaude have been working in the music industry for the past 4 months during their recent move to Atlanta from Boston. During this sit-down interview with BFTC, the duo speak on their newly-released project "A Family Affair", the lessons they've learned while living in Atlanta, and the problems they have with artists who aren't treating their music as a business! These pair of brothers are nothing short of confident, but they've got the knowledge and...
Fri, November 26, 2021
Episode 19: Red Flags (feat. kei)
If you let her tell it, she's just "your average shorty from the Bean"... but our special guest host, kei, is much more than that as you'll learn in this week's episode of Bad For The Community. kei sat down with Rob and Yves to speak on her debut project "Baby Steps", the unexpected love she's received since dropping the EP, and how she emerged through a dark time in her life in order to create "Baby Steps".Also on this episode, the hosts discussed how they deal with people with sneaky inten...
Wed, November 10, 2021
Episode 18: F- The Club Up!
Whewwww... BFTC got a whole lot to discuss on this week's episode! After 8 lives were lost (Rest in Peace) at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival, the guys share their initial reaction to the chaos and discuss who was really at fault. The guys also break down Kanye West's "Drink Champs" interview, Summer Walker's sophomore album "Still Over It", and also talk about the fatigue they face in their personal lives.Who's more controversial... Kanye or Michael Jackson? Is Travis really to blame for ...
Wed, November 03, 2021
Episode 17: Bricked Up (feat. Bree$h Mobb)
On this episode of BFTC filled with plenty of reckless entertainment, we're joined by the local supergroup, Bree$h Mobb! Cashus Knight, Matty Owens, and Niko Valid, representing the Mobb, came by to talk about their recent show "Breesh Against the Machine" and a potential collab album in the works for later this year!Also on this episode, we debate if you should charge your friends for gas money, Matty Owens shares how he personally knows the current WWE Champion, Nate talks about his music b...
Thu, October 28, 2021
Episode 16: Off The 'Tron (feat. Pimpdaddydane & Big Sosa)
On this special episode of the BFTC podcast, the crew is joined by two dope and talented artists from the Boston music scene, Pimpdaddydane and Big Sosa! Dane & Sosa talk about how they came together to make music after beefing with eachother, the origins of Dane's debut album "Trap Goddess", and Sosa breaks down to everyone "bad b*tch IG model math". This is definitely not an episode you'll want to miss, enjoy!Watch on YouTube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/tIrTH1M7jwoBad For ...
Wed, October 20, 2021
Episode 15: Off Your Rocker
YOU ALREADY KNOW HOW WE ROCKIN... The BFTC crew back with another one! Fresh off his "camping" trip for his 22nd birthday, Rob reflects on his birthday week; Yves, Nate, and Tomo discuss about a listening party where they seen Jadakiss. The topic of Hitman Holla's recent home invasion (prayers up to his wife and family) leads to the guys discussing if they should own a gun. The guys also share their thoughts on Meek Mill's album cover, Dave Chappelle's newest Netflix special, and the la...
Thu, October 07, 2021
Episode 14: Baaaahhd For The Community
On this audio-exclusive episode of BFTC, the guys share their thoughts on the upcoming 2021-22 NBA season, Meek Mill's new album "Expensive Pain", and the FOMO around watching Squid Game. The guys also discuss the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show lineup (Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Snoop Dogg), revisit a heated debate from a past episode, and give their late reviews on the Lil Nas X album "Montero". Enjoy the episode!The guys also made a bet to see who would hypothetically...
Wed, September 29, 2021
Episode 13: She Bad Tho
After a two-week long hiatus, the BFTC crew is back with another episode filled with reckless entertainment that will have you realizing exactly why the pod is called Bad For The Community! The crew discussed how Saint Yves and Tomo "allegedly" caught COVID over the hiatus, break down the Border Patrol/Haitian refugees controversy, and review new music that dropped in the past week (including J. Cole's new "Heaven's EP"). Also, on this episode, Saint Yves challenges Tomo's claim that politici...
Fri, September 10, 2021
Episode 12: Donda & Certified Lover Boy Review
The time has finally arrived! Two of the most anticipated albums of the year, Kanye West's Donda & Drake's Certified Lover Boy, have released and it's time for BFTC to weigh in on the conversation! Special guest hosts, Johnny Wav and Nomso, join Rob and Yves to talk about which album they enjoyed more and the highlights/lowlights of each record. Will any of these albums receive high praise or will they leave the fans who've patiently waited disappointed?Watch on YouTube for the full exper...
Thu, September 02, 2021
Episode 11: ONE CHIP CHALLENGE (feat. Johnny Wav)
Go directly to the Bad For The Community YouTube channel (link below) to fully experience this episode! You don't want to miss it!The #BFTC crew, along with guest host Johnny Wav, took on the Paqui 2021 #OneChipChallenge!! This chip was no joke and it left some of the hosts... *cough cough* Rob... regretting ever eating the Caroline Pepper & Scorpion Pepper infused chip. Just watch the hilarious reactions for yourselves. You don't want miss a second of this highly entertaining episo...
Fri, August 27, 2021
Episode 10: Roger That!
Another week, another great episode of Bad For The Community! After a stretch of guest episodes, Yves, Rob, and Nate decided to hold it down on their own for this one. Rob brought his new puppy to the BFTC table and you wouldn't believe the name Rob gave him... SMH On this episode, the guys talk about Kendrick Lamar's final album with TDE, OnlyFans getting rid of sex work, and share stories from their past about teachers who overabused their powers. Also, the BFTC crew brought it all the way ...
Fri, August 20, 2021
Episode 9: Students of the Game (feat. TREVO)
We gotta be good for the Community at this point with all the heat we've been dropping! Saint Yves makes his return to the table and the crew is joined by talented Boston rapper TREVO! TREVO shares his story of perserverance as an artist in the city, how he managed to breakthrough his dark moments during the process of creating Prudential, and how the TREVO x Young Rob collab on the deluxe album version came together. Also in this episode, the guys talk about the devastating news of the ...
Wed, August 11, 2021
Episode 8: Fronto Backpack (feat. MonaVeli)
WE BACK!! The #BFTC gang has returned to form after a two week hiatus, and brought on a special guest host to chop it up with! #MonaVeli is a talented rapper/singer/songwriter from Brockton, MA. She sat down with BFTC to talk about everything from her recent trip to Costa Rica, her musical influences & inspirations, and shared her thoughts on the growing music scene in Brockton!Later in the episode, BFTC and MonaVeli gave their two cents on the DaBaby controversy, discussed if Kanye is or...
Wed, July 21, 2021
Episode 7: Myth Into Reality (Feat. Myth Boston)
The BFTC crew has been waiting to get DodsonBoston and LA on the show to showcase their brand Myth... and now it's finally reality! Dodson and LA are co-founders of the clothing company, Myth Boston, and they speak on how Myth came together, the lessons learned along their journey, and how they managed to get a Boston Celtics player to rock their clothes to a game.On this episode, we discuss which era of fashion had the most drip, how to balance pleasing others vs doing you as a creative, and...
Wed, July 14, 2021
Episode 6: Top Shottas (feat. Rocka)
If you’re about your bag, trying to better yourself, have an entrepreneurial spirit, then this episode is for you! On this episode, we brought on KOBK co-founder, Rocka Shotta to speak on entrepreneurship, his lifestyle as a trader, and of course... the origins of KOBK. It's an insightful and empowering conversation about the price of knowledge, having a hustling mindset, and how to monetize your hobbies to turn them into passions! As Rocka said in the beginning of the show... this episode is...
Fri, July 09, 2021
Episode 5: How to Do a BBL
The BFTC gang is back with another one! In this episode, the group shares what they each think their toxic trait is, debate over the best sitcom TV shows, and talk about their favorite Pixar movies. Fresh off of vacation, Yves talks about his trip to Cali, Tomo and Rob share their struggles of being blind, and the group also discuss about Brazilian Butt Lifts! Enjoy the episode!*Recorded on June 26, 20210:00 - Intro2:00 - Having glasses/The struggle of being blind7:00 - Yves talks about his r...
Sat, July 03, 2021
Episode 4: Clark D & Family Famous
Our friend and talented Boston artist, Clark D, joins the BFTC Podcast to talk about his Family Famous annual performance show, his journey as an artist, and his upcoming move to Atlanta. Clark's big personality is evident out the gate and he drops plenty of gems and insight for other independent artists and creatives. Enjoy the episode!Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NPYt28z3a1AFollow Us on Social Media and Show Some Love!Bad For The CommunityInstagram: https://bit.ly/3uTfZm4...
Mon, June 28, 2021
Episode 3: Bad Rhymes for Community Reasons?? (ft. Rhyme or Reason)
On this BFTC x Rhyme or Reason "fusion" episode, the BFTC crew is joined by AJ, aka Macho Munch, 1/3 of the Rhyme or Reason podcast! AJ talks about catching smoke from local artists about his negative opinions on their music, the guys get blunt about their first time watching porn, Nate unboxes his Black-owned handbags collection, and more! This episode is some funny sh*t, so we hope y'all enjoy! (Recorded on June 11, 2021)*Technical issues on Tomo's mic this episode, he switches mics halfway...
Mon, June 14, 2021
Episode 2: Internalized Oppression
You already know how we rockin! Yves and Rob reflect on their recent trip to New York as they catch up with Tomo and Nate. Tomo plays the group possibly "the worst song you ever heard". The guys discuss the Lakers playoff elimination, Naomi Osaka forfeiting the French Open, and the media's unfair criticism toward black athletes. Rob talks about his late grandfather being a colorist and opens up the conversation about internalized oppression among marginalized communities. The guys also chime ...
Fri, June 04, 2021
Episode 1: Just The Beginning
It's the very first episode! Rob, Yves, Tomo, Nate & Deion chop it up about the 2010s Hip Hop Mt. Rushmore list, which leads to a heated debate between Rob and Nate. The guys also discuss who would win in a potential matchup between Soulja Boy and Bow Wow. Rob, fresh off vacation, reflects on his time in Florida; and Tomo brings up the topic of UFOs to the table. It's a jam-packed first episode of the BFTC Podcast, and it only gets bigger and better from here!Follow Us on Social Media and...
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