Grass Routes Podcast
234 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 142 ratingsGrass Routes Podcast is a weekly podcast highlighting the opinions and stories of celebrities, influencers, the hosts and more. Hosted by Brandon "Killa BH" Hall, Regular Naz, & Wylson.
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Episode 131: Stop Blaming Video Games For Mass Shootings, Drake's Petty Old Music Release
August 06, 2019 11:28 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBMany thoughts and prayers to those affected by the recent mass shootings. The team started the podcast off discussing their feelings following these incidents (00:00), then the team jumped into the political and cultural implications of A$AP Rocky being released from Sweden prison (23:08). And with new music the team discussed Drake, Chance, Rapsody and if artists should be allowed to re-release old music (43:18). And lastly, briefly the team discussed who has done more for black people, the ...
Episode 130: Actor Jerry Ferrara Talks Roles on Power, Entourage, and How He Dislikes Sex Scenes
July 30, 2019 11:21 - 1 hour - 135 MBGrass Routes Podcast is back with another guest and this time it is with Actor Jerry Ferrara (POWER, Entourage). The team chats with him about his work on POWER and what it’s like for fans to hate him because of his character (04:20), and of course some Entourage talk! His interest and active participation in the esports world (16:41) and lastly we had to ask him about the next Marvel Phase (42:25) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x...
Episode 129: Should Actors Be Able To Play Any Role? And Don't Be A Mixxy Networker
July 23, 2019 11:12 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBGrass Routes Podcast is joined by Aishia Deal to discuss the wrong and right ways to network and how women are naturally more on the defense than men in networking situations (04:10), and of course the team discusses Scarlett Johansson’s casting controversy comment saying You know, as an actor I should be able to play any person, or any tree, or any animal, because that's my job and the requirements of my job.” Did the team agree with her? (23:38). Find out by watching our episode! Subscribe...
Episode 128: Stop Blaming Everyone Else But Yourself Angry Bagel Man and Jermaine Dupri
July 16, 2019 11:51 - 1 hour - 118 MBWe aren’t your father and we aren’t God, but we are Grass Routes Podcast and we were joined by BET’s Jourdan Guyton to talk about Chris Morgan the angry Bagel Guy and the rant he had justifying why he flipped out the way he did (04:16) and we really got into the conversation about Jermaine Dupri’s comment on women rappers and how it’s just “stripper music” these days (31:25) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmati...
Episode 127: Lock Yo Ice Cream Licking Ass Up, NBA Free Agency Wins And Loses & ROTD3 Review
July 09, 2019 10:48 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBIf you licked a Blue Bell Ice cream pint, should you go to jail? Well, the Grass Routes Podcast team and guest BET Black Coffee’s Jameer debated this plus more (03:33). Of course, the team had an NBA Free Agency conversation that for some reason included Allen Iverson?! (10:18) and lastly, Revenge of the Dreamers 3, was it a good project? And what was the takeaway when it comes to Dreamville collectively (33:51) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid...
Episode 126: Netflix Losing Content Clout, Black People Won't Fuck With Aliens
July 02, 2019 11:31 - 1 hour - 121 MBNetflix and Aliens…yes, the Grass Routes team went there. Starting off talking about She’s Gotta Have It and the relationship dynamics in the show (04:36), Netflix streaming competition and if we’ll drop it for other platforms (13:20), and lastly conversations about Aliens and how Black people will never f*ck with them (21:55) Be sure to continue this conversation by leaving a comment below and on Twitter using @grassroutespod or #grassroutespodcast. Here are ways to get involved and help w...
Episode 125: Are Celebrity Nudes Career Ending, Tory Lanez Out Fighting Colorism
June 25, 2019 11:34 - 54 minutes - 103 MBAre nudes a big deal these days? Well, the Grass Routes team had an interesting conversation due to Bella Thorne being critiqued by Whoopi Goldberg for having nude photos of herself (05:51). The convo then takes a switch to discuss Tory Lanez stopping a director from switching out a dark skin girl for a light skin one (27:14). Is this authentic? And lastly, PPV Bieber vs Tom Cruise MMA, who would win this fight? (42:00). Be sure to continue this conversation by leaving a comment below and on...
Episode 124: Is Bhad Bhabie A Product of TV Viral Success, Should Rapper Owned Labels Exist
June 18, 2019 09:25 - 1 hour - 133 MBThe whole gang is back in full swing! The team first wanted to acknowledge the Sudan tragedy that’s happening (00:54), followed up by discussing DJ Khaled’s upset stance towards Father of Asahd no debuting at No. 1 (16:28). Then the team switched it up to talk NBA Finals, Drake dropping two songs and also Dreamville coming through with a posse cut (29:30). And lastly, Bhad Bhabie and the influence of television vs. Instagram (52:11). Be sure to continue this conversation by leaving a comment...
Episode 123: 'When They See Us' And How Black Men Are Made Examples Out Of
June 11, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBWhile Regular Naz and Erin Ashley Simon were away, Brandon Killabh Hall, Wylson and the team’s graphic designer Bam were joined by Sony Music/Rap Radar’s Naji to discuss Obama’s Spotify deal and how they don’t want to see the presidential Barack (1:52). And of course the team watched When They See Us and gave their thoughts on the Central Park 5 case as black men (16:50) and lastly Jay-Z becoming a billionaire and views on that (38:06) Be sure to continue this conversation by leaving a comme...
Episode 122: We Lost iTunes With Its Closing, We Could Lose Kanye Forever Too
June 04, 2019 11:08 - 1 hour - 134 MBIf you haven’t heard already, Chamillionaire and E-40 are out here investing in businesses owned by women and minorities (03:00). The team along with guest Ari Chambers (Bleacher Report’s WeAreJayla) discussed the importance of this and Kanye West’s recent David Letterman interview (13:50). Does this show a different Kanye? But you know what’s different, iTunes will be closing and the team discuss the significance of this (46:16) Be sure to continue this conversation by leaving a comment bel...
Episode 121: Religious Lifestyles, Drake vs Pusha T Anniversary, and What Women Really Want
May 28, 2019 12:20 - 59 minutes - 112 MBWith Ramadan in full swing, the Grass Routes Podcast team discussed this religious event observed by Muslims and what it means to have a religious lifestyle (02:35), Kawhi Leonard and all that entails his success, including his notorious laugh (22:37). Also, we cannot forget Drake and Pusha T’s one year beef anniversary (29:47) and can’t talk hip hop without bringing up Megan thee Stallion (49:56). Be sure to continue this conversation by leaving a comment below and on Twitter using @grassro...
Episode 120: Why Do Disney Movies Avoid Sex & Racism Criticism, Best Action Movies Ever List
May 21, 2019 12:37 - 52 minutes - 99.7 MBThe Grass Routes Podcast team flipped the script to talk about movies once again! This time the team dove into the best action adventure movies and which bald actor is the best in action movies (12:13) and a big question was posed about Disney Movies, aka why does the company constantly avoid criticism when it comes to sexual and racist content in their movies (30:46) Be sure to continue this conversation by leaving a comment below and on Twitter using @grassroutespod or #grassroutespodcast....
Episode 119: Why Are Some Identity Issues Accepted & Others Aren't ? (Ayesha Curry, Rachel Dolezal)
May 14, 2019 11:55 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBIdentity issues are real, but are some situations ok compared to others? The Grass Routes Podcast team dove into Ayesha Curry’s “Down in the DM” comment on Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table Talk and determined if it was a bad thing or not (2:11) and if Rachel Dolezal is an “identity issue” that we should be upset about or not when others identify as something else in society (50:22). Be sure to continue this conversation by leaving a comment below and on Twitter using @grassroutespod or #gr...
Episode 118: Michael Jackson + 2pac = Chris Brown, Will Social Media Ban Black Twitter
May 07, 2019 09:15 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBThe Grass Routes Podcast team is back and this time they are joined by special guest Nyla Symone, DJ from New York’s Hip-Hop & R&B station Power 105.1. The team instantly jumped into Justin Bieber’s comparison equation saying Michael Jackson + 2Pac = Chris Brown and whether we agreed with it or not (01:58). And lastly Facebook’s recent ban on some extremist and what this means for creatives moving forward (28:36). Be sure to continue this conversation by leaving a comment below and on Twitte...
Episode 117: Should We Trust A Kanye Church And The Meaning in Hov's Gentrify Freestyle
April 30, 2019 09:05 - 56 minutes - 107 MBSome celebrities preach to the masses with their words and while others with their actions. The Grass Routes Podcast team broke down their thoughts on Jay-Z’s free styling honoring Nipsey Hussle at his free B-Sides concert in NYC. Some were upset when he mentioned “gentrify our neighborhoods (1:48). While Kanye on the other hand was reportedly interested in starting his own church after his Sunday Service Coachella performance (14:44). How do you feel about celebrities “preaching” messages? ...
Episode 116: Avengers Endgame: MCU's Timeline & Our Predictions and Early Thoughts (No Spoilers)
April 23, 2019 11:19 - 1 hour - 138 MBIt’s MARVEL AVENGERS: ENDGAME WEEK, so that means today’s episode is entirely about the movie and our team’s timeline recap and early thoughts. No worries, there are no spoilers since we recorded this last week. The team starts off with the Avengers recap movie timeline (0:40), who the strongest Marvel character is (20:40), then jumps into theory time (25:45), ending off with predictions (43:50) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6O...
Episode 115: Black People Claim Tiger Woods, Stop Fake Supporting Nipsey Hussle Ft. OfficiallyIce
April 16, 2019 11:39 - 1 hour - 140 MBThe Grass Routes Podcast team along with guest Officially Ice jumped right into talking about Tiger Woods Master win and if us black people should claim him (0:00), how Magic Johnson is getting flack from wanting to step down from a hostile environment (12:25), Nipsey Hussle’s memorial, his amazing mother and how people need to stop faking supporting his family (23:13). Lastly, how Kim Kardashian is pursuing a law career but while she continue to drop crazy nude photos (42:58) and Disney Plus...
Episode 114: Lil Nas X & Hip-Hop's Historic Crossover Issue, Nipsey Hussle Meant Everything
April 09, 2019 11:12 - 1 hour - 122 MBThe Grass Routes Podcast team is back with another episode! Brandon Killabh Hall, Erin Ashley Simon, Regular Naz and Wylson jump right into Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” remix with Billy Ray Cyrus and how crossover hip-hop acts are treated (03:46), Beyonce’s new partnership with Adidas and what this means for both parties (19:56) and lastly the team talks about we individually dealt with Nipsey Hussle’s passing and what he meant to us and many of us (45:36). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: h...
Episode 113: Cardi B Drugging And Robbing Men Vid, Jussie Smollett Case Update
April 02, 2019 09:17 - 52 minutes - 99.6 MBErin Ashley Simon, Brandon Killabh Hall, Regular Naz and Wylson start the convo off with Chris Rock and Jussie Smollett’s updated case (04:31), and then get into the old Instagram Live video where Cardi B talked about drugging and robbing men (15:09) and lastly 50 Cent posted a clip of Young Buck that may spiral out of control (32:27). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Join our post-episode ...
Episode 112: Was Jordan Peele's 'Us' Movie Actually Good?, Should We Forgive Daniel Caesar
March 26, 2019 11:58 - 1 hour - 130 MBThe Grass Routes Team start off on an interesting note, talking about the crazy things they see on the NYC subway following that guy who kicked the old lady on the train (4:02). Then Brandon Killabh Hall, Erin Ashley Simon, Regular Naz and Wylson chat about Daniel Caesar drunk rant about black people being mean to white people (16:31), argue about whether Jordan Peele’s movie ‘Us’ was a great movie or not (28:58) and lastly JLo’s upcoming movie with Cardi B and more (47:47). Subscribe to our...
Episode 111: Lori Loughlin The New Joanne the Scammer, James Gunn Ain't Savin DC
March 19, 2019 11:24 - 1 hour - 133 MBThe Grass Routes Podcast team wants to first start off by saying that we send our thoughts and prayers to the families affected by the New Zealand mass shooting. Brandon Killabh Hall, Erin Ashley Simon, Regular Naz and Wylson start the episode off with Corey Booker and Rosario Dawson dating (08:18), Aunt Becky aka Lori Loughlin and the big college scandal (24:32), Lilly Singh getting the new late night show (40:40) and of course we got on our Nerd wave with the Avengers newest trailer (53:16...
Episode 110: Does R Kelly Know He's Done For, Michael Jackson's Pedophilia Allegations
March 12, 2019 11:39 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBErin Ashley Simon, Brandon Killabh Hall, and Wylson talked about R. Kelly aka Robert’s recent interview with Gayle (10:14), the team also discussed the Leaving Neverland documentary and sexual abuse accusations against Michael Jackson (26:10), and lastly the team "nerd out" while talking about Captain Marvel and their overall thoughts on the movie (56:08). Disclaimer: We had some audio issues for this episode and tried to fix it to our best ability. We apologies in advance. Next episode will...
Episode 109: Khloe vs Jordyn: Whatever People Just Want Sex, Is Black Media Unbiased?
March 05, 2019 12:10 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBBrandon Killabh Hall, Erin Ashley Simon and Wylson got straight to the sh*ts on today’s episode. The squad talked about Kareem Biggs reportedly working on an upcoming Roc-a-Fella biopic and what we would like to see from it (5:09), the notorious Khloe Kardashian vs. Jordyn Woods and the Smith’s involvement in the whole situation (17:25). Also, since we are nerds at the cool table, the team talked about Captain Marvel and the recent removal of ratings from Rotten Tomatoes (46:21) and lastly ou...
Episode 108: Bad Time for Roberts (Robert Kraft and R Kelly), How Did We Lose Our V-Cards
February 26, 2019 11:33 - 1 hour - 127 MBThe full team is finally back together! Erin Ashley Simon, Brandon killabh Hall, Regular Naz, and Wylson got right to it and started talking about Ja Rule’s Milwaukee Bucks halftime show (01:25), gave quick updates on Jussie Smollett and R Kelly’s situations with a emphasis on Chicago police and media (08:24), Robert Kraft being charged with soliciting sex (26:12) and lastly the Michael Jackson documentary claiming it has undeniable proof he’s a pedophile (56:15) Subscribe to our YouTube Cha...
Episode 107: Jussie Smollett: Hate Crime or Hoax?, Drake 'So Far Gone' Debate
February 19, 2019 12:31 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBBrandon killabh Hall, Regular Naz, and Wylson jumped into great convos while Erin was away for NBA All-Star. The guys discussed Kamala Harris’ marijuana smoking/ gangsta rap moment in her college years (4:21), CNN’s article on the newly surfaced sex tape of R. Kelly and an underage girl (9:35), the latest update on Jussie Smollett’s alleged assault case and the questioning of the two people of interest (21:14), the legacy and impact of Drake’s classic mixtape 'So Far Gone' as it celebrates it...
Episode 106: Liam Neeson's Black Man Rape Revenge Story, 21 Savage's Complicated Deportation Case
February 12, 2019 12:32 - 1 hour - 115 MBErin Ashley Simon, Brandon killabh Hall and Regular Naz discuss Liam Neeson’s story on his previous racially-charged rape revenge story and if him admitting to those thoughts mean anything (5:02), current info on 21 Savage’s deportation case and what it means for him moving forward (21:38). Also, the trio discusses who is having the worst 2019 (40:54) and lastly our light-hearted thoughts on the NBA All-Star draft picks (54:18). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grass...
Episode 105: Political Use of Jussie Smollett's Attack, Should 6ix9ine Get a Lesser Sentence
February 05, 2019 11:17 - 1 hour - 123 MBGrass Routes podcast is back again and this time with the one and only Lyric Perez. Brandon killabh Hall, Erin Ashley Simon, Regular Naz and Wylson chatted with their special guest about the facts surrounding Jussie Smollett’s attack and the effects if it doesn’t all add up (3:00), Killer Mike and the overall effects of public vs. private schools within the black community (14:00). And lastly 6ix9ine’s plea deal and whether or not he should’ve gotten a lesser sentence (36:22) Subscribe to ou...
Episode 104: YesJulz's "Black Women Jealous" Freestyle, Meek Mill and Jay-Z's Reform Alliance
January 29, 2019 11:21 - 55 minutes - 102 MBOn this weeks episode, Erin Ashley Simon and Brandon killabh Hall welcome Earl Simmons aka DMX back (1:34), Hov and Jay Z teaming up for Reform Alliance (2:59), Kanye suing Rocafella and what does this mean for his relationship with Jay-Z (14:02), YesJulz’s “black women are jealous of me” freestyle BS (25:28) and lastly to end the episode off on the right note, the duo gave their thoughts on J Cole’s “Middle Child” (41:17). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroute...
Episode 103: Fyre Festival Documentary Shitshow, Is Soulja Boy a Legend?
January 22, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBBrandon killabh Hall, Erin Ashley Simon, Regular Naz and Wylson are back at it again this time talking about Adri Broner vs Manny Pacquiao fight (3:46), Netflix and Hulu’s Fyre Festival documentary reactions (11:22), Cardi B dog walking Tomi Lauren and taking a stand (31:37) and of course Soulja Boy’s press run legacy (46:56) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Join our post-episode discussion...
Episode 102: Rico Love talks "Even Kings Die" project, Addresses His Previous R Kelly Tweet
January 15, 2019 13:43 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBErin Ashley Simon and Brandon killabh Hall called Rico Love into today’s episode to talk about a few things. Rico chatted about the new partnership with Sony/ The Orchard (7:30), concerns about blogs (like The Shade Room) reporting his previous troubles (13:55), addressed his previous tweet about R. Kelly music that sparked blowback (18:25), and his new project ‘Even Kings Die’ and where inspiration came from (40:30). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodca...
Episode 101: Lyric Perez Calls in to Talk R. Kelly, Kanye Potentially On Joe Rogan Podcast
January 08, 2019 13:22 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBBrandon killabh Hall, Erin Ashley Simon, Regular Naz and Wylson switched up the flow for their episode following convo on Surviving R. Kelly. Our dear friend Lyric Perez called in to give her her take on R. Kelly (4:33), Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s fight in Japan and thoughts on why he is doing this (29:08), and Kanye potentially (or maybe not) going on the Joe Rogan Podcast (45:11) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirm...
Emergency Episode: Grass Routes Podcast's Surviving R. Kelly Reactions
January 06, 2019 22:07 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBThe Grass Routes team got together for an emergency episode to discuss Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly doc. The team chatted about industry culture and R Kelly’s marriage to Aaliyah (2:40), overarching societal issues and industry silences stemming from R. Kelly’s actions (8:30), the problem with entertainment industry’s beauty visual standards (29:12), a full discussion about Dame Dash’s Jay-Z x The Best of Both Worlds allegation (38:23). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube....
Episode 100: UnPopular Opinions Debates, Beyonce vs Whitney Houston, 2018 Reflection
January 01, 2019 12:25 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBHappy New Year! The team is back for 2019, this time Erin Ashley Simon, Brandon killabh Hall, Regular Naz and Wylson talk about Bizzy Bone’s Migos gun video (2:05), dropped a new segment called Unpopular Opinion highlighting Big L vs Jay-Z, Aaliyah vs Beyonce and more (5:32) and lastly the team reflected on their 100th episode and journey (51:38). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Join our p...
Episode 99.5: DaniLeigh Talks Passing on Going Pop, Being in a Girl Group, And Work With Prince
December 25, 2018 13:15 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBDef Jam artist DaniLeigh joins the Grass Routes team to talk about how she choreographs dances into her videos (02:27), how she used to be in a girl group (6:20), how she passed on Epic Records because they wanted her to be Pop (11:09), she answered who is the GOAT: Drake or Jay-Z (15:00) and her previous experiences working with Prince (28:58). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Join our pos...
Episode 99: Kanye Will Forever Beef With Drake, Hot 97's Ebro vs Kodak Black Sexual Assault Convo
December 18, 2018 12:59 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBBrandon killabh Hall and Erin Ashley Simon chat without Wylson or Regular Naz about a guy who had plastic surgery to date his ex-girlfriend again, crazy much?!? (1:55), Offset trying to apologize to Cardi B at Rolling Loud and why or why not he should have done that (4:27), a deep dive into the highly talked about interview Kodak Black had with Hot 97 and Ebro (19:27) and lastly Kanye’s ongoing Tweets against his nemesis Drake (46:00). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.co...
Episode 98: Artist Manolo Rose talks controversial lyric with Nation of Islam, 5% Nation Belief
December 14, 2018 13:05 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBArtist Manolo Rose joined Grass Routes Podcast to discuss with Erin Ashley Simon and Brandon killabh Hall where he started in rap and business (1:32), his beliefs in the 5% nation and how it has influenced hip-hop over the years (21:45), his encounter with the Nation of Islam over a lyric he said in a freestyle with French Montana and how he caught flack for it but worked it out (27:51), and his New Jack City themed music video I Get Money (40:59). He's signed to Memphis Bleek's Warehouse Mus...
Episode 97: Did Grammys Do Right By Hip-Hop, XXXtentacion ‘Skins’ Review
December 11, 2018 12:44 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBBrandon killabh, Erin Ashley Simon, Regular Naz and Wylson got together to review XXXtentacion’s ‘Skins’ album (10:40), to talk about the Grammy nominations and if they did right by hip-hop this time or had major snubs (21:48). Of course, the team was geeked for both Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame trailer (39:19) and lastly the team touched on Kevin Hart dropping out of the Oscars (50:02) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAa...
Episode 96: Did Jay-Z Talk About Kanye on “What’s Free,” Fury vs Wilder Fight
December 04, 2018 12:31 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBBrandon killabh, Erin Ashley Simon, Regular Naz and Wylson got together to talk about Red Dead Redemption 2’s beta online functions (3:15), Netflix canceling DareDevil and what this means for Disney (22:23), if Jay-Z subtlety addressed Kanye in “What’s Free” and the team reaction on Meek Mill’s ‘Championships’ project (29:47) and who should’ve won the Fury vs. Wilder fight (50:46). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_con...
Episode 95: Arsonal talks about his Battle Rap legacy, acting career in Bodied Movie
November 30, 2018 12:24 - 57 minutes - 110 MBOn this episode of Grass Routes Podcast, Arsonal (Legendary NJ Battle rapper) sat down with Erin Ashley Simon and Brandon killabh Hall to talk about how he started in battle rapping (02:17), the development of his acting career (17:26), how he wants to push the battle rap culture forward (19:50), his appearance in the movie Bodied (24:16) and the overall legacy he wants to leave in battle rapping plus more (48:01). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?...
Episode 94: 6ix9ine's Locked Up Like Akon's Song, Michael vs. Prince Debate
November 27, 2018 07:27 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBBrandon killabh Hall, Erin Ashley Simon, Regular Naz, Wylson talked about the Tory Lanez and Joyner Lucas bars battle (01:57), Tekashi 6ix9ine and his reported jail time (18:07), a rumored Pac album that the team doesn’t feel quite happy about (36:31) and GRP’s thoughts on the Diplomatic Ties album (48:07). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Join our free Grass Routes Podcast GroupMe Chat: ht...
Episode 93: R.I.P. Stan Lee, Pokemon Prostitues and Jill Scott + Sex Talk
November 20, 2018 12:09 - 1 hour - 116 MBThe Grass Routes team once again sat down to talk about various topics. Before they got into it they paid their respects to both Stan Lee and Kim Porter (00:45), Jill Scott’s sexual mic performance and why people shouldn’t be surprised of her liberation (11:05), Pokemon’s new movie and if Rockstar handled Pokemon which characters would they make into prostitutes (26:50) and lastly an ear full on Carmelo and why he isn’t a franchise player right now (37:55). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ...
Episode 92: Shooting at 6ix9ine Music Video Set, Would You Take A Bullet or A Boston Crab
November 13, 2018 13:11 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBErin Ashley Simon, Brandon killabh Hall, Regular Naz and Wylson chatted about the official ruling for Mac Miller’s passing (2:41), video of Trump being hostile to CNN reporter Jim Acosta (8:15), two men shooting at Tekashi 6ix9ine’s music video shoot (19:48) and if the team would rather take a bullet or be put into a Boston Crab wrestling move (25:21). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Join ...
Episode 91: NYC Parking Wars, WTF Blackface Isn't Ok, Swizz Beatz 'Poison' album
November 06, 2018 12:20 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBBrandon killabh Hall, Erin Ashley Simon, and Regular Naz in regular Grass Routes fashion talked about Ferguson activist’s son who was found dead hanging (0:40), Alec Baldwin reportedly punching someone for a parking spot (11:05), Blackface costumes and the continued ignorance around that (32:14), and thoughts on Swizz Beatz’ ‘Poison’ album (48:00). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Join our ...
Episode 90: 6ix9ine gets off with 4 years probation, Drake and Jordan invest in Esports
October 30, 2018 10:32 - 1 hour - 123 MBToday, Brandon killabh Hall, Erin Ashley Simon, Regular Naz and Wylson discussed 6ix9ine’s court given probationary period and shooting that occurred shortly after (4:25), Michael Jordan and Drake investing in Esports organizations (25:28), got on their video game talk with this time talking about Red Dead Redemption 2 (35:48), 50 Cent allegedly buying 200 seats from Ja Rule’s show (44:27), and XXXtentacion’s recently released disturbing audio (47:58). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http...
Episode 89: Pusha T Airs Drake Out, Wylson Says Kanye Resurrects Careers
October 23, 2018 11:31 - 1 hour - 115 MBThis episode got crazy with Erin Ashley Simon, Brandon killabh Hall, Regular Naz and Wylson as they chatted about Rajon Rondo and CP3’s NBA game brawl (0:49), Charlamagne saying why he cancelled his Kanye mental health event on Rob Markman’s For the Record (11:47), Pusha T airing everything out on the Joe Budden Podcast (20:04), if Kanye resurrects careers (33:15)and our guest call-in Andreas Hale, Senior Editor of Combat Sports for Sporting News, calls in to tell us more about Canelo Alvarez...
Episode 88: Redman Explains How High 2 Situation, Drake's The Shop PR-ish Appearance
October 16, 2018 11:55 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBBrandon killabh Hall, Erin Ashley Simon, Regular Naz and Wylson jump right into today’s episode talking about Drake’s comments on LeBron’s The Shop show (3:43), the team takess time to review Quavo, T.I., Belly and various recently dropped projects (22:32) and Redman called into the show to give the real details on why him and Method Man are not featured in How High 2 (52:30) To learn more about Tidal x Brooklyn Event click here: http://tidal.com/us/brooklyn Subscribe to our YouTube Channel...
Episode 87: Is Chance the Rapper A True Independent, NY Times Kanye Mental Health Event Problems
October 09, 2018 10:47 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBOn this episode of Grass Routes Podcast, Brandon killabh Hall, Erin Ashley Simon and Regular Naz sat down to chat about Chance the Rapper’s guest appearance on the Joe Budden Podcast and his views on being independent (4:00), Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor’s camp brawl following Khabib’s UFC win(20:57), how the team feels about the promo assets for Charlamagne tha God x Kanye’s Times Talk event surrounding mental health (35:39), and how recent Marvel movie news like Chris Evans ending...
Episode 86: Lil Wayne is a Free Man, Tha Carter V Review, Kanye's Delayed Yandhi Album
October 02, 2018 11:26 - 1 hour - 116 MBOn this episode of Grass Routes Podcast, Erin Ashley Simon, Brandon killabh Hall and Regular Naz sat down to talk about how Lil Wayne is now a free man and our review of Tha Carter V (6:00), Kendrick Lamar’s recently leaked singles (37:56), Kanye’s SNL shenanigans and delaying Yandhi album(42:11) and the team geeked out on both the Dark Phoenix trailer and Joker teaser photos (52:55) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub...
Episode 85: Sasha Del Valle talks Startending past, production work with Charlamagne Tha God
September 25, 2018 10:00 - 58 minutes - 111 MBOn this episode of Grass Routes Podcast, Sasha Del Valle (Producer/Former Startender) sat down with Brandon Killabh Hall and Erin Ashley Simon to talk about her beginnings, which including acting and starring in a film with 50 Cent (1:37), how she transitioned from the Startending world over to production work (13:10), working with Charlemagne on production projects (28:05) and future work and outlook on media (33:15). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodc...
Episode 84: Who won Eminem vs MGK Round 1, Relevancy of Hip-HopBeefs & 6lack album thoughts
September 18, 2018 11:19 - 1 hour - 105 MBOn this episode of Grass Routes Podcast, Brandon killabh Hall, Erin Ashley Simon and Regular Naz chop it up about Eminem vs MGK (Round 1) and the relevancy impact of hip-hop beefs now (5:30), initial thoughts on 6lack, Wale and Noname’s recent projects (29:11), Naomi Osaka signing a massive Adidas deal (53:44) and the Botham Jean case and potential marijuana smear campaign that’s occurred during investigation (1:01:05). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespod...