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Low End Marauders#81: Nixed in VIBack at it with another episode of the show! Nick holds things down for the crew and in this episode of the Low End Marauders podcast, Nick discusses the ongoing beef between Joey Badass and West Coast rappers, particularly focusing on Ray Vaughn. The conversation dives into the competitive nature of rap, highlighting Joey's diss tracks and the responses from his rivals. After that, Nick also covers Pusha T's recent criticism of Travis Scott, emphasizing loyalty issues within the industry. He also asks if there's a way for Travis Scott to make amends with Pusha for what he did...2025-06-2049 min
Low End Marauders#80: Friday: The Greatest Hood Movie of All Time?Back at it with episode 80, Nick holds the fort down this episode. We kick things off with a celebration of one of the greatest hood movies of all time: Friday. The movie turns 30 in 2025, and Nick asks if it is the greatest hood movie of all time, over Boyz in the Hood, Menace 2 Society, and more. His answer may surprise you based on quotables, longevity, cast, and messaging in the movie. After that, social media is flooded with pictures left and right of Mt. Rushmore on certain subjects from Air Jordans, comedians, basketball players, etc. One that has struck...2025-04-2547 min
Low End Marauders#79: $uper Bowl $ubliminal $hots 4 UIn this episode of the Low End Marauders podcast, Nick holds the fort down and discusses Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance, which garnered mixed reviews despite being the most-watched halftime show in history. Nick dives into the visuals, themes, and audience reactions to Kendrick's performance. Following this, Nick reviews the new collaborative album by Drake and Party Next Door, '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U,' sharing personal opinions on the tracks and the overall reception of the album. Find out how Nick reviewed the album and what report grade he gives the collaborative album. All that plus shoutouts, an...2025-02-2040 min
Low End MaraudersBONUS: Nick's Top Ten Rap Albums of 2024Happy 2025 ladies and gentlemen! As 2024 is now in the rearview mirror, our 1/3rd cohost Nick takes a look back on some of the best albums to hit streaming services over the last 12 months. With records from the East and West Coasts, some down South and the Midwest, see what Nick chose as his best rap albums from 2024.
More episodes are dropping in 2025! We'll see you there!
CHAPTERS:
0:00: Intro
5:58: Albums #10-#6
15:50: Albums #5-#2
29:14: Honorable Mentions
35:44: ...and the Number One Album Is...
Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter/X...2025-01-0340 min
Low End Marauders#78: Top Dominance Ent.Back at it again with another new episode of the podcast as Nick is here to talk about the label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). The label celebrated 20 years of being around in hip hop and to celebrate, the website HipHopDX made a list of their 20 greatest albums. From Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, and SZA, find out who made the list along with their respective album(s). After the list, Nick gives his thoughts regarding the list and names his top ten albums that came from the camp. Plus, he briefly discussed three albums that made the countdown that he...2024-12-1239 min
Low End Marauders#77: OutKast is EverlastingBack again for the second episode of season five of the show. Nick holds it down and talks about OutKast. Everyone knows that Andre and Big Boi are one of the greatest hip hop groups of all time, but what is the greatest song from the duo? Dissect podcast did a Last Song Standing season on which song is the one to rule them all and the answer that was selected may surprise you. Nick weighs in on the answer to which the show selected and gives his thoughts on what song should be crowned if not their answer...2024-10-1035 min
Low End Marauders#76: New Orleans' Selective OutrageBack at it again with another new episode and another new season of the Low End Marauders podcast! Nick kicks season five off by describing how some season five episodes will change throughout the season and gets right into the big news and uproar that has been going around. On September 8th, just hours before the beginning of kickoff on NFL Sunday week one, The NFL announced that Kendrick Lamar will be performing on the Super Bowl Halftime Show on February 9th, 2025. (Incorrectly announced on the 5th while recording.) While some people have expressed excitement on Kendrick performing, many...2024-09-1135 min
Low End Marauders#75: 2 Pimp A CanadianBack again with the season four finale! Nick holds down the fort as he kicks things off with his review on the 2024 BET Awards. The lone marauder gives his hot takes on the best, worst and WTF moments of the award ceremony and asks if or how BET can make their summertime ceremony more enjoyable for the at home viewers. Next, Kendrick Lamar popped out and showed people how to unite Los Angeles with a concert held at the Kia Forum in LA. The rapper surprisingly brought out rappers old and new to join him on stage on June 19...2024-07-041h 13
Low End Marauders#74: The 2024 Rap Royal RumbleBack again and apologies for the late upload! Nick holds it down again with a brand new episode with A LOT to talk about! With everything going on with the Kendrick Lamar/Drake rap battle, we decided to spend this episode covering the entire saga, from it's beginning with Drake and J. Cole's "First Person Shooter" (October 3, 2023) and everything in between to Drake releasing "The Heart Part 6" (May 5). Nick gives his takes on everything that happened in the rap battle timeline and asks a big question at the end concerning the loser of the beef. All that, and shout outs...2024-05-091h 01
Low End Marauders#73: Everybody Hates DrakeLate upload, but we are back again with another new episode of the Low End Marauders podcast! Nick holds things down again as he talks about how everyone is coming after Drake thanks to Future and Metro Boomin's new album We Don't Trust You. Nick gives his takes on Kendrick Lamar's verse on the much talked about track "Like That", if Kendrick does drop a diss track on Drake and if he should respond back. Plus, Nick quickly touches on Drake and Lil Wayne being caught in a picture using a teleprompter during a stop on Drake's tour. After that...2024-04-0558 min
Low End Marauders#72: How the West (Coast Rap Scene) Was Lost (The Solo Episode)After a long break the show is BACK for 2024 and back with another new episode of the show! Only Nick holds things down for this time around as he kicks things off by touching on why fans were underwhelmed by Jeezy's Tiny Desk performance. Fans called out the show by saying the audience in attendance was bad for the show, the setlist that he had and the location of the show. Nick gives his thoughts on everything and if he liked or hated the show. Next up, Cardi B came back with a new track "Like What (Freestyle)" which...2024-03-0654 min
Low End Marauders#71: 2023: Nothing to Rap AboutBeen gone for a minute but we are BACK with another new episode of LEM! Nick and Jared are back at the helm and we kick things off with the breaking news of the split between Cardi B and Offset. Cardi recently told fans on Instagram Live that she is now single, only to fuel the fires (again) of Offset cheating on her, especially with rumors going around the he slept with Chrisean Rock at a party that all three attended. We give our thoughts on the entire situation and find out what both parties should do post breakup...2023-12-132h 14
Low End Marauders#70: Divorced Girl FallOn our 2023 NFL Week 3 Miami Dolphins massacre over the Denver Broncos episode, Nick and Jared hold things down and kick things off over the huge news that Usher will be headlining the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show in Las Vegas. The marauders touch on if Usher's halftime show will be better than Rihanna's and what we should expect when he hits the stage in 2024. Next up, Chris Brown and R&B singer Tinashe go blow for blow with words after the songstress recently said in an interview that regretted doing songs with both Brown and R. Kelly. Chris caught...2023-09-272h 01
Low End Marauders#69: Aging Against the MachineBeen gone for a minute but we are finally back with another new and funny episode of the podcast. We kick things off with LL Cool J's comments on rappers retiring on Sway In The Morning. Before kicking a freestyle on the show, he talks about how rap isn't a sport and calls out those who flirt with want to retire as a way of being bored with their careers. The marauders give their take on LL's words on retirement and why we shouldn't fall for it. After that, we talk about ageism in hip hop today after rapper...2023-08-302h 10
Low End Marauders#68: Adult Essence Fest ExpoWe are BACK with a brand new episode and a brand new season of the Low End Marauders podcast! Jared and Nick are back once again with new topics to talk, debate and discuss. We kick things off with Drake on tour with 21 Savage and with the first stop in Chicago (July 5), Drake calls out Childish Gambino for his 2018 hit "This is America" by calling it overrated and over awarded while performing "Headlines". The boys talk about the moment and wonder about the motive of the move 5 years later and ask who we are taking if a beef were...2023-07-192h 06
Low End Marauders#67: Plastic Surgical SummerIt's the end of season three and Nick and Jared are here to take us out in style. We sadly kick things off from where we left last time with the unfortunate passing of Wild N Out/85 South Show cast member DC Young Fly's girlfriend Jacky Oh. Oh passed away (May 31) due to a surgical procedure called a "mommy makeover". The marauders talk and give their condolences to her and discuss if the toxic culture of plastic surgery for women in rap will be a continuous trend due to her passing or if the trend will sadly continue. Next up...2023-06-212h 18
Low End Marauders#66: Missy Elliott: G.O.A.T. Status?? (The Artificial Imitation Episode)It's been a long time.... But we are back yet again with another new episode of the show! Nick and Jared are back again to kick things off with Ice Cube voicing his opinions on AI generated music that has been going around on social media for a while. Cube calls it demonic and says that he will sue anyone if a creator tries to use his voice on an AI generated song without his permission. We ask if Ice Cube is overreacting on the entire situation and if rappers and musicians should follow suit on suing people. Next...2023-06-072h 31
Low End Marauders#65: OVO JimBack again after being gone for a while! Nick and Jared are here to give you more hip hop news and questions since our last episode! We kick things off by discussing Complex's first annual Hip Hop Media Power Ranking List that made its rounds on April 3rd. Coming in at #1 was Joe Budden due to his success with his highly popular Joe Budden Podcast. We ask if the good folks at Complex got the list right and who should be higher or lower on the list. After that, 6ix9ine made headlines for all the wrong reasons when...2023-04-192h 11
Low End Marauders#64: De La Soul: G.O.A.T. Status??It's been a long time, we hate we left you. But now we got a new episode to step to! Nick and Jared hold things down again and kick things off with Complex's List of the Best Rapper Alive for 2022 and they have decided to name Sir 21 the Savage as that. The marauders have a problem with Complex naming him that considering that both Kendrick Lamar and Pusha T have had a better year than him. They name who was the better rapper of 2022 out of those three and give their takes on why 21 Savage was named that from the...2023-02-282h 27
Low End Marauders#63: Pushing PleasHappy 2023 to you and yours! We are back with more madness and hip hop topics for the new year as Nick and Jared catch you up with everything that's happen since we last left off due to the holidays. We sadly start the show off with the untimely passing of former Three 6 Mafia member, Gangsta Boo who died at the age of 43. As of this episode (recorded January 9), there has been no official cause of death but the marauders do look back and talk about their favorite memories and songs from her. We then shift from the sad to...2023-01-112h 20
Low End Marauders#62: good music, b.A.A.d decisionsBack at it again with another new episode of the show with Nick and Jared (and Kyle in spirit) and the marauders kick things off with an interesting list from Rolling Stone. The music magazine published (November 28) online their 50 worst decisions in music history with some hip hop picks thrown in the mix. One pick is an obvious one from (you guessed it) Kanye West and two were picks from the 90s. See what we said about those decisions that Rolling Stone mentioned plus a surprising tidbit from one rapper on the list thrown in during the segment. Next...2022-12-142h 05
Low End Marauders#61: The Fantastic Four-PeatHappy belated Thanksgiving to everyone here in the states, as Nick and Jared are finally full from leftovers and are back with another new episode of the show! The marauders kick things off by celebrating Nas' new album King's Disease III by alerting the listeners of its critical and fan praise between producer Hit-Boy and rapper Nas. The marauders ultimately crown the new as a rare achievement for Nas as a four-peat on him and Hit-Boy four album run. (King's Disease, KD II, Magic & KD III) We later dive in and give our picks on which other artists may...2022-11-302h 34
Low End Marauders#60: Listen to the OGs!!!Back again with a late upload and technical issues for this episode (apologies!). Nick and Jared hold things down with Kyle in spirit as they sadly start things off with the untimely passing of former Migos member Takeoff who was shot and killed in Houston back on November 1st. We give our thoughts on the situation that took place and give our favorite Migos moments and songs. We then shift to a lighter but messier note with Drake, and his new album with 21 Savage, Her Loss. We ask if Drake was doing too much with all the shots on...2022-11-171h 43
Low End Marauders#59: Ego Trippin'Another new month, another brand new episode of the podcast. Despite the technical difficulties and late post, Nick and Jared are here to give inputs on this episode and we kick things off with all things Kanye West and his rollercoaster of a week. We start with the timeline of everything that has happened to Kanye since the last episode with him being on HBO's The Shop and having that episode pulled to his controversial and damning appearance on N.O.R.E.'s Drink Champs interview (and later pulled off the Internet) to him losing over $600 million due...2022-11-022h 13
Low End Marauders#58: Only Built for Midstreams (The White Approval Matters Episode)Back again with a brand new episode of the show! This go around Nick and Jared hold things down for Kyle as they first get into DaBaby and him saying that he's being blackballed from the industry after his 2021 Rolling Loud festival comments after dropping his new album Baby on Baby 2. His latest single "Boogeyman" has people talking about it for some good and some wrong reasons. We discuss if his album is worth listening to, if he should be forgiven for his actions and if he is or isn't getting blackballed. After that, Kanye West is back in the...2022-10-112h 15
Low End Marauders#57: DJ Akademiks' Digital SlapsSorry for the late post but we are back with a brand new episode with Nick and Jared. The guys kick things off continuing on commenting on PnB Rock's death and hearing Fat Joe's comments on his death on Hell of a Week on Comedy Central. We talk about his comments and ask if he was out of line with what he said. Next up, we swerve off track to talk about Rihanna headlining the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show. We give our thoughts on it and expectations so far. After that, we get back on course and talk about Dissect P...2022-09-301h 59
Low End Marauders#56: Rhythm IncriminationLate but back with another episode of the podcast! Nick and Jared hold things down and sadly kick things off with late breaking news on the sad passing of PnB Rock. Rock was sadly killed after being robbed at LA's famed Rosoce's Chicken & Waffles while dining with his girlfriend. As more on the story progresses, we give our shocking thoughts and feelings on the entire situation. We move on to a lighter note and talk about Joey Bada$$'s list of rappers turn actors. Social media did have some thoughts and let their opinions fly after Joey appeared on...2022-09-142h 17
Low End Marauders#55: Hurt People Hurt People (The Hard Work Beats Talent Episode)It's been a long time but we are BACK and have a brand new episode of the podcast for you! Nick and Jared hold things down and kick things off with 50 Cent. 50 was recently on a Houston radio station and commented on how today making a rap record is easy, since everyone in 2022 sounds the same, over the same beats and sounds, we ask each other if 50 is right and what rappers can do to make themselves sound different in today's landscape. Next up, Ms. Nicki Minaj gets honored at this year's VMAs (August 28) with the highest honor of...2022-08-162h 26
Low End Marauders#54: 2pacalypse 2022Back again with another new episode with Nick & Jared kick things by starting off with some New York beef with Conway the Machine venting his frustrations on NY DJ Funk(master) Flex on him not being able to play Conway's music and accuses him of gatekeeping. As the two keep trading shot via social media, we ask if Conway should care about his music being played on the radio or if he should stick to streaming services and the mixtape world. Next up, one of the greatest ever, Jay Z, made a surprise appearance on Kevin Hart's new show...2022-07-201h 54
Low End Marauders#53: Producer Equality over Inflation (The 2 Year Anniversary Episode)Back again with another new episode and another BRAND NEW SEASON of the show. Nick and Jared kick the season off after enjoying the long 4th of July weekend with Bobby Shmurda's rant on producers wanting him to pay up to 5 digits for beats that he wants, but feels like they are asking for way too much money. Some producers are responding back on why they feel the need to charge more for their beats. The marauders discuss on if producers should be getting paid the same as rappers or if they should be getting paid more. After that, the 2022...2022-07-051h 58
Low End Marauders#52: Honestly,... It's Bad DrakeApologies for the late drop, but Nick and Jared are back with the final episode of season two and they go out with a bang by kicking the off with Rolling Stone's Top 200 Greatest Hip Hop Albums of All Time list that had a lot of people talking for better and mostly for worse. We talk about what the magazine ranked as number one and one particular album that ranked higher than a lot of critical applauded and fan favorite albums (list further below in the notes). Next up, The Game is on his rap Wrestlemania rollout with his new...2022-06-222h 23
Low End Marauders#51: Yo! MTV Raps: Better than BET's Rap City?Back again with another new episode with Nick & Jared kicking things off with an old school vs. new school generation battle with Soulja Boy claiming that the old school rappers that came before him, haven't done anything for the new generation of rap artists (May 30) and legendary producer Pete Rock talks down on the new generation of rap by saying that drill rap (a subgenre of rap music with violent, gritty and realistic lyrics rapped over a slowed down beat) is trash due to him seeing people in his native Brooklyn dying in the street (May 27). We address both...2022-06-071h 52
Low End Marauders#50:...You Might Just Get Hit With the R.I.C.O. (The Pushing 🅿rison Episode)Despite those damn delays, we are back with our half century episode and we kick things off by giving out our Report Card Rating on Kendrick Lamar's Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers album which had the whole world talking when it came out on the 13th. We also talk about the controversy surrounding the album with Kendrick bringing in Kodak Black to appear on the album due to his legal problems in the past and ask if he was right to be featured on Mr. Morale. After that, YSL gets in deep trouble with Young Thug and Gunna being arrested...2022-05-241h 54
Low End Marauders#49: Beastie Boys: G.O.A.T. Status??Sorry for the delay (again) but we are back with a brand new episode with Nick and Jared rocking the mic and kicking things off with up and coming rapper DDG taking to Twitter and saying that rappers today are ten times better than rapper from the past. We debate on if DDG was right to make those comments and some of our comments may surprise you and we'll tell you who is better in what from the old and new schools. Next up, Pusha T is having a hell of a year so far with his album It's...2022-05-102h 06
Low End Marauders#48: Doja Cat: Rapper in Disguise??Sorry for the delay! but we are back with another new episode with Nick and Jared and we kick things off with A$AP Rocky and him getting busted at LAX. Rocky was arrested and then later released due to a shooting incident that happened back in November 2021 where he allegedly shot a man in his hand in the Hollywood area. We give our quick thoughts on the entire situation surrounding him and if it'll hurt his career. After that, Fivio Foreign went on The Angie Martinez Show (April 12) and told Angie that Jay Z was the greatest rapper...2022-04-251h 51
Low End Marauders#47: Comedy Ain't For Everyone...For this episode Nick and Kyle hold things down and kick things with the slap seen around the world! Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at The Oscars before presenting an award had the whole world talking even though Will won an award for his role in King Richard later on in the night. But the slap has drawn a lot of criticism from fans, viewers of the live show and celebrities alike. As of stepping down from The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences back on the first, and then a week later being banned for a decade from...2022-04-091h 58
Low End Marauders#46: Retirement: Hip Hop's Best April Fool's PrankOn this episode of the podcast, Nick and Jared hold things down and talk about social media's biggest troll who goes by the name of 6ix9ine telling a judge that he's gone broke and the bubble has popped. He also says that he's so broke right now that he can't afford gas according to his manager Wack 100 when back in September 2021 he claimed to have had a "$43 million worth of business". We give our thoughts and takes on 6ix9ine going broke and drop some gems on him. After that, Kanye West is back at it again with...2022-03-272h 01
Low End Marauders#45: Megan the Stallion: (Super)star?On this episode of the show, all three marauders are back in our makeshift Internet studio and we kick things off on Joe Budden talking down on Megan the Stallion on his podcast by saying she isn't a superstar due to album sales or lack their of. We give our takes on what makes a superstar and if Megan fills in those credentials to be called a superstar. Speaking of Joe Budden, he let his feelings be known along with Royce da 5'9 when their former Slaughterhouse MCs, Joell Ortiz and Kxng Crooked made an album titled "Rise & Fall of S...2022-03-121h 54
Low End Marauders#44: The Jeen-yuhs vs. The Judge?On this episode, Nick and Kyle hold the fort down and kick things off by report card rating this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar & Mary J. Blige with most viewers saying that they enjoyed the show with some criticizing the show of it being too short to Eminem kneeling during the set. We give our thoughts on the set and drop some easter eggs on some things you didn't know during the performance. Next up, Kanye West (yeah we're talking about him again) had a roller coaster like two weeks since...2022-02-261h 44
Low End Marauders#43: A$AP FentyFor this episode, all three marauders are back and ready to talk about the biggest music story of 2022 (...so far) with Rihanna and Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky expecting their first child together after pictures of the two were spotted holding hands around New York and Rihanna sporting her pregnancy bump for the world to see. Even though the two are becoming first time parents, we ask each other if we'll be hearing new music from either before the year is up. Next up, in 1992, Snoop Dogg was signed to Death Row Records at the age of 22 and released...2022-02-131h 56
Low End Marauders#42: Death by CriticismOn our Jackie Robinson/mid season finale episode, all the marauders are back to record and back to give their hot takes starting on Kayne West's jeen-yuhs Netflix documentary coming in February (16th) and Mr. West lashing out at directors Coodie & Chike and Netflix to let him in to have the final say and see on his upcoming documentary to (as of this recording) no avail. We ask if the upcoming four and a half hour documentary will be better with or without Kanye's hands on the film. Next up, social media keeps adding more gas to the fire...2022-01-302h 11
Low End Marauders#41: Thot SauceOn our Dirk Nowitzki episode of the show, Nick and Jared hold the fort down and kick this episode off with Drake's red hot rumor of him "allegedly" placing hot sauce inside of a condom after having sex with an Instagram model earlier in the week (Around January 12) and now the unnamed model is suing him for the damage. We call cap or no cap on the story and give our takes (and questions) on the whole situation between the two. Next, with Kanye having an interesting two weeks with now new girlfriend model/actress Julia Fox (Uncut Gems...2022-01-151h 55
Low End Marauders#40: He's the Producer, I'm the RapperHappy New Year to you and yours! Nick & Jared are back with another (late but) new episode for 2022 and they kick things off with Big Sean's interview on N.O.R.E.'s Drink Champs podcast/show to give his side of the story after Kanye West came through weeks before. Sean Don discusses how angry he was with Kanye West's appearance and said that he's owed $6 Million from Kanye. The marauders ask if Big Sean can have a successful career in 2022 without Kanye after being signed to his label for 5 years. Next up, Jay Z breaks the internet with...2022-01-021h 49
Low End Marauders#39: Travis Scott's Indifferent InterviewFor our final episode of 2021, Nick and Jared hold it down and talk about Drake withdrawing his GRAMMY nominations for next month's show due to unknown reasons by him and his management team. We discuss if he didn't take his name off the ballots if he would have won or not and give our takes on why he made the decision. Next up, back on December 9th, Travis Scott finally broke his silence in an interview with Charlamange tha God on the entire Astroworld concert tragedy that happened last month (see Episode 37), to mixed reviews from fans and critics. We...2021-12-182h 17
Low End Marauders#38: Keep It 2 Virgils (All's Fair in Love and Verzuz Battles)Apologies for the delay! but we are here with another episode of the show and the marauders Nick and Jared are giving you a good show as with them starting the show off by paying their respects to hip hop fashion innovator Virgil Abloh who had died from cancer at the age of 41. The marauders discuss the celebs he worked with and the album covers he designed from Kanye West, Pusha T, 2 Chainz, Pop Smoke and many more and talk about our favorite album that was designed by him. Next up, GRAMMY season is approaching and we talk about 2022...2021-12-052h 01
Low End Marauders#37: Travis Scott's Tragic KingdomOn this episode of the show, all three marauders are back to open the show about the sad news of frapper Young Dolph being shot and killed at a bakery in his hometown of Memphis, TN for a charity drive to give back to his hometown. The marauders pay their respects, give their favorite songs and give their takes on the entire situation that took place (November 17). We go from one tragedy to the next with Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival becoming one of the most deadliest music concerts in history with (as of this recording) 10 deaths due to crowd...2021-11-202h 26
Low End Marauders#36: Simpin' Ain't Easy...For this episode, Nick and Jared hold it down in Kyle's absence to discuss Kanye West's latest appearance on N.O.R.E.'s Drink Champs Podcast/Show and give their hot takes and thoughts about everything thing Kanye talked about from him saying that signing former labelmate Big Sean was the "worst thing he's ever done", being "half vaccinated", saying he prefers Kid Cudi over Travis Scott and even calling Big Sean and John Legend sellouts. We breakdown the conversation and talk about the takeaways during the segment. Next, the Will Smith/Jada Pinkett Smith saga continues as...2021-11-062h 14
Low End Marauders#35: 50 Cent: One Album Wonder? (The Nycholas Kaepernick Episode)For this episode of the podcast, the marauders are back and this time discussing Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's rap skills on Tech N9ne's new single "Face Off" to lots of laughs and the roasting of one marauder during the discussion. Find out what our thoughts are and who's the worst athlete to show off their rap skills. Next up, 50 Cent celebrates his second album The Massacre being apart of Insider's article of the 21 albums that have sold a million copies in its first week (source below). Despite his second album going platinum six times (as of this episode), e...2021-10-231h 59
Low End Marauders#34: Are Music Videos (and its Creativity) Dying?For this episode of the show, all three marauders are back to record and are talking about R. Kelly's recent conviction and being arrested and ask if we can listen to his music now with all the allegations that have come to light now that he faces 10 years to life in prison and ask if R. Kelly's career is over. Next up, as news broke out back on October 4, the NFL as announced that at Super Bowl LVI the halftime show will feature legendary producer/rapper Dr. Dre along with Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar...2021-10-092h 07
Low End Marauders#33: Nicki Minaj's Inoculation ReceptionFor our Scottie Pippen episode, both Nick and Jared hold it down and talk it about Nicki Minaj's headline making two weeks about her being hesitant about getting the vaccine for COVID-19, her cousin and him being impotent, her Twitter beef with MSNBC's Joy Ann Reid and her lashing out at BET for not having her song "Seeing Green" be nominated for a BET Hip Hop Award this year. We give our takes on if or if not the song should be nominated this year for the show and what Nicki can do in order to stay on top...2021-09-252h 15
Low End Marauders#32: DondaVisionFor this episode of the podcast, Nick and Kyle talk about two highly anticipated albums that dropped since our last episode: Kayne West's Donda and Drake's Certified Lover Boy. The marauders give our report card ratings on both albums and discuss what they loved and hated about both albums and also wonder if both men will put the bad blood behind them after Drake came for Kanye on his track "7am On Bridle Path". Next, after the unexpected death of actor Michael K. Williams (Omar from HBO's The Wire, Albert White from HBO's Boardwalk Empire) many took to social...2021-09-111h 30
Low End Marauders#31: Top Dawg ExodusFor this episode of the show, we talk about Kendrick Lamar's recent announcement that he was leaving his long time label Top Dawg Entertainment after his next full length album. The marauders ask what is Kendrick's next move after he drops his album and then wonder if the label will still be strong without Kendrick? Next up, we speak on a potential TDE vs. Dreamville Verzuz battle after Dreamville label rapper Bas appearing on a Power 106 radio interview in LA and speaking about who the label should face if a Verzuz battle were able to happen. After that, with...2021-08-281h 57
Low End Marauders#30: Game, (Dip)set, MatchFor our 30th episode of the show, we open things up about talking about Nas' new album, King's Disease 2 and talk about what is his best song in his entire catalog due to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith ranking "Hate Me Now" as his favorite song of all time by the Queens MC plus our favorite song off of the new album by him. Then, the marauders watch and enjoyed the Dipset vs. The LOX Verzuz battle (August 3rd) from The Hulu Theatre from Madison Square Garden and discuss what went wrong went the Dipset army after fans online declaring...2021-08-141h 40
Low End Marauders#29: DaBaby's Career: DOA?For this episode we kick things off with Kanye West teasing everyone for the release of his album DONDA only to not release the album (again). We give our takes on if we should be excited for his album despite the pump fake from him again and find out who out of the three marauders isn't that excited for the album. Next, with the Lupe & Royce Show sadly coming to an end with what started as a friendly spat between two rappers on who is the best has evolved into a personal war of words with the two Midwest...2021-07-311h 57
Low End Marauders#28: Is Hip Hop (Originality) Dead?For this episode of the show, we kick things off with T-Pain's Twitch rant on how everything in hip hop sounds the same and how no one right now is being original. We give our hot takes on if T-Pain is right about no one standing out and doing anything different and find out who says originally is dead in the genre. Next up, Royce da 5'9 had a lot to say about West Coast rappers in a tweet (July 11) by saying that the rappers out West are making the best albums right now. See if we agree or...2021-07-171h 57
Low End MaraudersBONUS: Low End Marauders' Top 5 Albums of 2021... So Far...For this special bonus content episode of the show, the marauders give our individual top 5 albums of the year so far and we voice our opinions on who we want to hear drop and album later on this year!2021-07-0421 min
Low End Marauders#27: What's Beef? (Second Season Premiere)On our second season premiere of the show, we dive into Tyler, the Creator's new album "CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST" and we give our thoughts on if his album is the best hip hop album of 2021 and why you should or shouldn't listen to it as well as us discussing his BET Awards performance and the award show itself and plus the marauders discuss what they liked and didn't liked from the live telecast. Plus, Megan the Stallion and her man Pardison Fontaine were coming after Da Baby due to him collaborating with her accused shooter from...2021-07-032h 12
Low End Marauders#26: First Year FinaleOn our season one finale of the show, we first get into T.I. calling it a career with him announcing that his next album, "Kill The King" will be his last album that he will put out. We talk about if he really is retiring from the music game and whether we take it serious too due to rappers "retiring" and then coming back out. Next up, social media was heated earlier in the week due to My Mixtapez releasing a Mount Rushmore photo of Atlanta "GOATs" with Young Jeezy, Future, Rich Homie Quan & Lil Baby making the...2021-06-191h 34
Low End Marauders#25: Rap's Mount Rushmore (The Drumming Distraction Episode)On this episode of the show, we start off by giving congratulations to the Class of 2021 and salute now doctor Master P in earning a degree at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. We talk about his accomplishment and wonder what was his second best achievement was out of him playing in the NBA or him starting No Limit Records (with Kyle's distracting drumming in the background) Next up, we talk about this year's BET Awards (June 27th) and talk about if Megan the Stallion and DaBaby who are the most nominated for the ceremony if their nominations are well deserved despite...2021-06-051h 49
Low End Marauders#24: A Cole SummerFor this episode of show, we take a look at J. Cole's last two weeks leading up and beyond him dropping "The Off-Season". We give our grades on how the album is and if it was better than some of his last projects plus we discuss his recent basketball efforts overseas in Africa and think about if he could have made it in the NBA today. Next, with the self destruction of The Joe Budden Podcast still going on we give our thoughts on Joe firing his longtime podcast partner and contributor to the show Rory live on his...2021-05-222h 02
Low End Marauders#23: 40/40 Club: Are the Best Rappers Today Over 40??On our Jordan (or LeBron) episode of the podcast, we highlight some new music after a cryptic video from Top Dawg Entertainment made the headlines and Internet highlighting new music from someone from the label. We say who it is and if we are excited to hear more from them or if it was the right call from the artist AND we discuss J. Cole's new hit "i n t e r l u d e" just ahead of his upcoming album The Fall Off (May 14th). Also, after reportedly changing his verse after hearing Jay Z's on DJ...2021-05-081h 49
Low End Marauders#22: Recognize and AppreciateFor this episode of the podcast, we start things off with Funk Flex's comments on Cardi B and her lyricism. We debate if Cardi B's lyricism or lack thereof makes her a terrible rapper and we give our takes on terrible female rappers and how she can or if she can redeem herself with the comments from him. Next, we talk about the 3 hour 4/20 Verzuz concert (not battle) between Method Man and Redman and how it delivered laughs, an emotional tribute to both Black Rob and DMX and mostly the songs that were performed. We give our hot takes on...2021-04-241h 45
Low End Marauders#21: The Life & Rhymes of DMXOn this episode of the show, we sadly start things on our reactions to the sad passing of DMX (April 9) and give our favorite moments that X gave the fans and list some of our favorite songs from him plus we give a moment of silence for the dark man of the unknown. Next we transition onto Lil Nas X and his controversial two weeks with his Satan shoes from Nike release to him hitting number one with his song "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" but were people right to be outraged over his "satanic shoes" or did...2021-04-101h 47
Low End Marauders#20: The Female (Rapper) Appreciation EpisodeFor our 20th episode of the show, the marauders discuss what they loved and hated about the 2021 Grammy Awards due to the women ruling the night with wins throughout most of the main categories. Then, Raekwon vs. Ghostface Killah. The Verzuz battle that was highly entertaining from it's (on time) start to its incredible finish. We give our takes on who won the Verzuz and what songs they should have played for the fans. Also, with trading shots to WWE superstars to attacking Drake via tweet for not giving him the respect he deserves after saluting Bow Wow, Soulja Boy...2021-03-271h 43
Low End Marauders#19: Soulja Boy's Social Media SmackDown!For this episode, we welcome back Kyle to the show after missing the last episode and talk about The Weeknd and his label XO pulling out of the GRAMMYs due to After Hours being snubbed for this year's show. Is he right on having being robbed from this year's show or he overreacting? Plus, speaking on the GRAMMYs we give our picks or this year's rap categories which air on March 14th (CBS). Also, Soulja Boy goes after the WWE in a tweet and manages to piss off some of the superstars of the promotion including multiple time world...2021-03-131h 33Low End Marauders#18: Lauryn Hill: G.O.A.T. Status??On this (heavily edited due to technical difficulties) episode, Nick and Jared discuss Meek Mill's no good, terrible, very bad two weeks involving Tekashi 6ix9ine and his controversial Kobe Bryant lyric on Lil Baby's "Don't Worry". We give advice on what he can do to save face and to prevent himself from making himself look even worse. Plus, Jay-Z is eligible for the illustrious Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the first time this year. If he makes it in his first eligible year is he the greatest rapper alive with all that he's done so far in...2021-02-271h 16
Low End Marauders#17: 808s & SoulmatesFor this episode, the marauders rate and discuss The Weeknd's Super Bowl Halftime Show and say if it was as bad as some people thought it was. Then, The Game says he can outrap Kendrick Lamar and says he's the real king of Compton. We debate on if The Game is telling the truth with that statement. Plus, Cardi B's "Up" got released to some mixed reviews from people. We share our thoughts on if the video and song and if it will get her back on top of the women's rap game. Also, after he drops his final album...2021-02-131h 43
Low End Marauders#16: Pardon This InterrupTIonFor this episode of the show, the marauders discuss the potential Verzuz battle between Tupac & The Notorious B.I.G. due to creators/producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland doing what they can to make that happen for the fans. We give our take on who should represent each camp on the potential battle. Then, we give our takes and opinions on Trump pardoning Lil Wayne and Kodak Black on his final day of office before Biden takes over. Later, we honor the late great Kobe Bryant and talk about early his rap career from the '90s and see...2021-01-301h 37
Low End Marauders#15: The Death of Kanye Kardashian??For our 15th episode, the marauders talk about the rumored divorce between Kanye West and Kim Kardashian and talk about if we may get "Old Kanye West" back post divorce if the rumors are true. Afterwards, the crew talk about if Bad Meets Evil/PRhyme rapper Royce da 5'9 coming to the aid of Eminem with his beef with former The Source co-publisher Benzino is a good look on his part. Whereas his podcast partner, Lupe Fiasco says Em should be able to fight his own battles. We'll discuss who's in the right. Plus we finish our analysis on...2021-01-161h 22
Low End Marauders#14: 106 & PeachtreeHappy New Year ladies and gentlemen!, for our first episode of 2021, the marauders are back and talk about Master P and NBA All Star Baron Davis attempting to buy Reebok for $2 billion. Will the two turn the shoe brand back to where it once was as one of the biggest brands next to Nike and Adidas? We give our thoughts on if it will work or not. Plus, Bow Wow (Shad Moss), wants to revive BET's 106 & Park and bring it to Atlanta for the revival, but is it a good idea to bring the show back even though MTV...2021-01-021h 12
Low End Marauders#13: 2020: The Year COVID Killed Live MusicHappy Holidays! For the final episode of 2020, the marauders throw everything out of the window and kick back to discuss their favorite hip hop albums of the year, their worst albums and songs of the year, (Spoiler Alert: Lots of 6ix9ine made our worst of!) moments that made us go WTF?! (and made us laugh too!) and what we want to see more or less of in hip hop in 2021! Plus, laughs, shoutouts and our final album recommendations of the year! We'll see you in 2021 for more great content and laughs!!
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Low End Marauders#12: G.O.A.T.: (Greatest Overused Acronym of All Time)For our second to last episode of 2020, the marauders weigh in on this year's rap Grammy nominations and voice our opinions on who got robbed for the coveted gramophone award and which album should be let go for our picks in the Best Rap Album category. Plus, we laughed, we shook our heads (in disbelief) and got disappointed at the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. fight from last Saturday night (November 28) but crowned Snoop Dogg the MVP of the entire pay per view. We tell you what other sports we would like to hear Snoop Dogg commentate in...2020-12-051h 58
Low End Marauders#11: Is Your Favorite Hip Hop Classic Album, Really A Classic Album??For this episode, the marauders get hyped up after witnessing the Gucci Mane vs. Jeezy Verzuz Battle and talk about what was missing and what he enjoyed about it. Plus, for the second straight week we give Wale our Unsung Hip Hop Heroes honor and discuss why we feel like he should be talked about for his accomplishments but doesn't get the credit he deserves and classic: one of the most over used terms in hip hop today. The marauders talk about what makes a classic album just that, how we got to people getting quick to call something...2020-11-211h 26
Low End Marauders#10: Hip Hop's Election IndecisionFor this episode, the marauders discuss the fallout for the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards and talk about what they loved and hated about about the show and how they make the best of a bad situation. Plus, we debut a new segment, Unsung Hip Hop Heroes with Busta Rhymes in honor of his new album Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God and the crew tells you why you shouldn't care about your favorite rappers endorsing Joe Biden or Donald Trump now that the election is now over and in the future. All that and album recommendations, shoutouts and...2020-11-071h 25
Low End Marauders#9: Quality Over QuantityFor this episode, the marauders discuss Ice Cube's Platinum Plan and talk about how he's working with Donald Trump's administration on his plan and we see if with him working with Trump's party classifies him as a sellout. Plus Griselda Records is having a great 2020 despite how the world has been but is the record label and group putting out too much quantity music even though we love the quality of the music? And we break out our crystal balls and play fortune teller as we cast our predictions on this year's BET Hip Hop Awards (airing 10/27 on BET...2020-10-241h 32
Low End Marauders#8: From (S)hot Girl Summer to Idiocracy Autumn...On this episode, the marauders discuss Tory Lanez' new album Daystar and give our thoughts and we discuss his recent arrest and him facing what could be 23 years in prison. Plus Lil Baby wins Spotify's Rap Caviar's 2020 MVP title over Pop Smoke, Roddy Ricch and Lil Uzi Vert. We talk about if the award was well deserved by him and we play fortune teller to see where we see Travis Scott in his career five years from now after he scored his third number one song in less than a year. All that and the marauders give their album...2020-10-101h 13
Low End Marauders#7: From Offset to Reset...For this episode, the marauders pay their respects to Cardi B and Offset's marriage ending after three years and wonder if it'll work out again in the future and if both parties will address what happened on record, plus Kendrick Lamar vs. Lupe Fiasco part 2: who takes the lyricist crown on their first two albums? We decide. Also, Rolling Stone magazine re-releases their Top 500 Greatest Albums of All Time for the third time, (2003 & 2012) and hip hop and R&B makes it presence felt. We voice our opinions on the list and the rankings of each albums (complete list below...2020-09-261h 22
Low End Marauders#6: Industry Rule No. 4082On this episode the marauders find out about Joe Budden leaving Spotify. We wonder if he dropped the ball on his deal with Spotify or if Spotify dropped the ball on not letting Joe have complete ownership of his show. Plus we get hungry by talking about Travis Scott's new McDonald's meal and we talk about the evolution of Big Sean in honor of his album Detroit 2 being out and lots more!
Joe Budden talks about Charlamange Tha God's comments on his Spotify deal and leaving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujOjNuN5DlY&t=300s
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Low End Marauders#5: Tory AimezOn this episode, the marauders discuss the Megan Thee Stallion/Tory Lanez situation since more information has come to light and we'll talk about if Megan is considered a snitch for her actions, plus PnB Rock isn't a fan of emo rap. We be the judge and say if it's good or bad for hip hop and we look back on Nas' discography and we talk about his newest effort: King's Disease and more!
Follow the show and the marauders on Instagram: @lowendmarauders, @therealjknox, @real_89 & @nycholasfury.2020-08-291h 21
Low End Marauders#4: What That WAP Do Though?!On this episode, the marauders discuss and talk about if the outrage to Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's song "WAP" is necessary and what people should do if they don't like the song and video. Plus, Lupe Fiasco & Kendrick Lamar: two different worlds, same chemistry and can one outdo the other? and we play a new game called One Gotta Go with hip hop groups and give your albums to check out and more!
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Low End Marauders#3: (S)hot Girl SummerIn this episode, the marauders discuss August Alsina's "Entanglement" song and give our thoughts about it plus we crown a winner with the Snoop Dogg vs. DMX Verzuz battle and say if Eminem does deserve to be a top 10 rapper of all time due to Snoop's Breakfast Club comments and can Nick Cannon redeem himself after his podcast comments or is he forever cancelled since the Internet last forever plus we wonder if Kanye on his way too after his talked about presidential stop in South Carolina??2020-08-011h 06
Low End Marauders#2: Celebrity In ChiefFor the second episode, the marauders talk about Kanye West's presidential aspirations and if we approve of it or not, T.I. vs. 50 Cent on who will win their Verzuz battle if it ever happens and dream match ups if it doesn't. Plus our favorite albums of 2020 so far and albums to hit look back on with Recent & Rewind Reviews!
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Low End Marauders#1: Meet The MaraudersFor the very first and quick episode of the Low End Marauders, we meet the marauders: Kyle, Jared and Nick and we learn a little bit more and what else to expect from the show in the near future.
This episode is sponsored by Anchor.FM. The only place where it's quick and easy to make your very own podcast and you can even do it on your phone! So join today at Anchor.FM2020-07-0407 minLow End MaraudersLow End Marauders TrailerLow End Marauders is a new music/comedy podcast where long time high school friends with no journalism or experience in the record industry give their thoughts, opinions and comedy burns on things going on in the world of music today. Coming this summer to Anchor.fm and wherever you stream your podcasts.2020-05-2500 min