In this episode of The Mic Council, Karev of Heritage Hip-Hop Podcast, DJ Kawon, and Sec’K take on multiple hot-button topics shaping today’s Hip-Hop culture:From internet-driven rap beefs to the rise of podcast personalities influencing the narrative, we ask the uncomfortable question—is Hip-Hop media being elevated or diluted?We also break down the long-discussed but still unrealized Verzuz battle between 50 Cent and T.I.. Why hasn’t it happened? Is it business, ego, timing—or something deeper within the culture and streaming era?This episode dives into:The rise of internet beef and its impact on real Hip-Hop competitionWhether podcasting is helping or hurting Hip-Hop media credibilityThe role of streaming in shaping artist visibility and fan engagementWhy 50 Cent vs T.I. hasn’t hit the Verzuz stage—and if it ever willThis isn’t surface talk—this is culture analysis, media critique, and real Hip-Hop conversation from voices that live and respect the culture.🎙️ Hosted by Karev, DJ Kawon & Sec’K🌍 Website: https://heritagehiphop.com📲 Follow across all platforms: @HeritageHipHop👇 Join the discussion:Is Hip-Hop evolving—or losing control of its own narrative?#TheMicCouncil #HeritageHipHop #50Cent #TI #Verzuz #HipHopBeef #HipHopPodcast #HipHopCulture #RapDebate #StreamingEra #HipHopMedia #PodcastCulture #MusicIndustry #HipHopDiscussion #ModernHipHopAre you Looking to start a podcast? Join me here and start one on Streamyard, the leading platform to start your podcast journey.Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5335140285808640

The Mic Council returns with a culture-shifting conversation that blends fan-powered creativity and Hip-Hop legacy debate.In this episode, the panel breaks down the “Imagine That” marketing plan—a concept where fans create their dream collaborations between artists and producers, flipping traditional marketing on its head and putting cultural imagination back in the hands of the people. We explore how fan engagement, storytelling, and community-driven ideas can reshape how Hip-Hop music is promoted in the modern era.The conversation then turns to J. Cole’s legacy. Is his body of work, consistency, and cultural impact enough to place him in the GOAT conversation? We debate lyricism, influence, albums, longevity, and what “greatness” truly means in Hip-Hop history.This episode of The Mic Council delivers real Hip-Hop dialogue—no hype, no filters—just perspective, respect for the culture, and honest debate.🎤 Subscribe and join us LIVE every Sunday at 8PM exclusively on YouTube.Tap in, engage in the comments, and let your voice be part of the council.The Mic Council is a LIVE Hip-Hop roundtable hosted by Karev of Heritage Hip-Hop, DJ Kawon of Kawon J Productions, and Sec’K of The Hello Effect Podcast.Streaming LIVE every Sunday at 8PM (EST) exclusively on YouTube, The Mic Council dives into the conversations that shape Hip-Hop culture—music, politics, spirituality, money, creativity, and the business behind the art. This isn’t surface-level talk. It’s perspective, experience, and real dialogue from voices rooted in the culture.If you’re looking for unfiltered Hip-Hop discussion, independent thought, and culture-first commentary, this is the room.🎤 Subscribe, tap in live, and join the conversation.🔗 FOLLOW & CONNECT▶️ YouTube: @HeritageHIPHOP , @djkawon0718 , @thehelloefffect 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rW9vRNAU0w4BGr1Vgb4YD?si=7f1e94db13364009🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/heritage-hip-hop-podcast/id1531573272🎧 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heritage-hip-hop-podcast-106936161/📲 Follow The Mic Council & Heritage Hip-Hop on all social platforms📩 Business & media inquiries: DM on IG: HeritagehiphopAre you Looking to start a podcast? Join me here and start one on Streamyard, the leading platform to start your podcast journey.Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5335140285808640

In this Black History Month special on the Heritage Hip-Hop Podcast, we sit with Knowledge Born Allah for a powerful conversation on how Black history is passed down—and what happens when the Griots disappear.We explore the responsibility of cultural storytellers, educators, and artists in preserving truth through words, memory, and intention, and how the erosion of griots in urban culture directly impacts Hip-Hop and Black identity moving forward. Knowledge Born Allah breaks down why language matters, why context matters, and why history without guardians is easily erased.The episode also highlights his 9-volume eBook series Voices of the Diaspora, a monumental body of work dedicated to documenting global Black experiences, perspectives, and wisdom across generations. We connect that mission to his platform Do The Knowledge Radio, and why knowledge transmission is not optional—it’s survival.This conversation touches on:The death of the Griots in modern urban cultureThe power of words in shaping identity and resistanceHow Hip-Hop carries history—or loses itWhy Black History Month must be lived, not limited to FebruaryThe urgency of teaching the next generation with purposeThis isn’t nostalgia. This is cultural preservation, intellectual responsibility, and generational truth-telling.Who is passing the knowledge to the next generation—and how?#KnowledgeBornAllah #BlackHistoryMonth #VoicesOfTheDiaspora #DoTheKnowledgeRadio #HeritageHipHop #BlackHistory #HipHopCulture #Griots #CulturalPreservation #PowerOfWords #BlackLegacy #HipHopEducation #DiasporaVoices #KnowledgeIsPower #TeachTheYouthAre you Looking to start a podcast? Join me here and start one on Streamyard, the leading platform to start your podcast journey.Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5335140285808640