With the return of Temp in this episode, the 808 duo get real!

We kick things off with Will Smith being sued by a tour violinist over alleged sexual harassment and retaliation. With Will’s public image already on thin ice, we unpack the accusations, the power dynamics at play, and what this means for his legacy moving forward. Is this another Hollywood downfall—or something deeper?

Next, Celina Powell catches Offset slipping…again. The serial exposer strikes once more, and we ask the real questions: What is Celina’s endgame in these situations? Clout? Control? Chaos? And why do rappers continue to involve themselves with people who have a documented history of putting everything on blast?

Then we talk about Dame Dash forced to sell his film company for just $100 through a court appointed auction; with only one person in attendance…the same man who’s been suing him for years. After decades of preaching hustle, ownership, and independence, is this the final chapter for Dame Dash, or just another hard lesson in ego vs. reality?

To wrap it up, we rate and discuss new music: Doechii teams up with SZA on the introspective single “Girl, Get Up,” and Lil Uzi Vert drops “What You Saying.” Hits, misses, and honest opinions only.

Tap in—because this episode doesn’t tiptoe around anything. 🎙️🔥

Opening Set List:

•Got To Get It- Sisqo feat. Make It Hot

•Touchin’, Lovin’- Trey Songz feat. Nicki Minaj

•I Changed My Mind- Keyshia Cole

•Happy- Ashanti

No headlines. No drama. No hot takes. No BS!

For this special New Year’s Eve episode, Emo is pressing pause on music news and turning the volume up on vibes. This episode is dedicated solely to the music that moves us, sets the mood, and carries us into the new year.

Whether you’re outside celebrating, inside reflecting, or somewhere in between…this one’s for the soundtrack of your night. Tap in, let the music breathe, and let the energy flow.

From the 808’s & Convo family to yours, we wish you a happy holiday season and a smooth, soulful transition into the new year. 🎶✨

*SKIP STRAIGHT TO THE 6:02 MARK FOR THE SETLIST & APOLOGIES FOR THE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES!

🎙️ On this week with “808’s & Convo”: Drama, Arrests & Peace Talks — Hip Hop’s Wild Week

This week in hip hop, we’re unpacking 50 Cent’s latest beef with the “Let’s Rap About It” podcast, the growing backlash from everyone from DJ Akademiks to Cam’ron and beyond what sparked it, who’s taking shots, and what it all says about the state of rap media vs. rap legends.

Then we shift to R&B controversy as Trey Songz lands in trouble again. We chart his past industry tensions and legal issues, leading up to his most recent arrest in New York City; charged with assault after allegedly punching a nightclub employee and facing criminal mischief for damaging property at a Manhattan hookah lounge. We break down the incident, the charges, and what it could mean for his career moving forward.

Finally, we highlight a peace mission from 21 Savage, who’s been publicly calling on Atlanta’s biggest names; including Young Thug, Gunna, Lil Baby and others to let pride go, squash their beefs, and bring unity back to the ATL rap scene. It’s a rare moment of reconciliation in a genre that often thrives off conflict, and we weigh its impact.

Tune in for insights, reactions, and unfiltered takes on the week’s most talked-about moments in music culture.

Opening Set Of The Week:

Roses- OutKast

The Boss- Rick Ross feat. T-Pain

Come Close- Common feat. Mary J. Blige

Guess Who’s Back?- Scarface feat. JAY Z & Kanye West