7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony

Shawn Michaels on Why The Rock Match Never Happened, Triple H & Undertaker, and Coaching WWE NXT

Shawn Michaels shares why the match with The Rock never happened, his relationships with Triple H and Undertaker, and how Sweet Chin Music became one of the most iconic moves in wrestling. He also talks about becoming the Heartbreak Kid, the pressure and chaos of the 90s era, and how his perspective changed after stepping away from the ring. Now on the other side of his career, Shawn breaks down what it means to help shape the next generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Chainz Talks Getting Cursed Out by Melo, His Best One Liners, the Hit Song He Passed On & More

2 Chainz pulls up to the Hook and it goes left early. He tells the story of getting cursed out by Melo during a run, breaks down his game, and why he still carries that competitive edge every time he steps on the court. From there, he gets into some of his best one liners, how they come together, and the mindset behind the way he talks and creates. He also opens up about a hit song he passed on and how he approaches decisions like that, plus what’s been guiding him throughout his career. The conversation circles back to his new book The Voice In My Head Is God and how trusting that inner voice has shaped everything from trapping, to music, and business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J. Cole Reflects on Drake & Kendrick Battle, JAY-Z Diss Rumor, The Fall Off & More

The Civic made it to Red Hook. J. Cole pulls up to 7PM in Brooklyn and gets straight into it with Carmelo Anthony, Monica McNutt, and Kazeem Famuyide. He talks Drake, Kendrick, and clears up some of the lies and half-truths around the beef, setting the tone early. Cole taps into his real love for basketball, the story behind almost choosing that path, and what it felt like getting in the gym with pros. They get into the making of The Fall Off, chasing growth instead of comfort, and how Cole was able to avoid the fall off a lot of artists fall victim to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carmelo Anthony on Kiyan’s Next Step, Debates March Madness Picks & Best Hood Film Ever

The guys are back in full form. Melo, Mero, and Kaz open with March Madness, breaking down sleepers, contenders, and why this tournament feels wide open this year. Melo gives his pick to win it all and shares what he looks for in teams built for a run. Melo gets into Kiyan’s freshman season, what he liked, what needs work, and how the next phase of his development is already being approached. The guys debate the 65 game rule as well as the potential NBA expansion that looks to be happening soon. Mero and Kaz talk joining Hot 97 with Morning with Mero, the importance of New York radio, and what it means to represent the city on that level. The crew also discuss the string of Jay-Z shows that were announced , touch on Hov's legacy and what a 2026 version of Jay looks like. Then it gets fun. The crew builds out a hood movie bracket and debates what really deserves to be called the greatest hood film of all time, with strong opinions, classic moments, and a champion crowned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aldis Hodge Gets Real on Black Panther Speculation, Talks Cross, Fatherhood & Hollywood

Aldis Hodge joins pulls up to Red Hook to tap in with 7PM in Brooklyn. He talks about stepping into his lead actor era with Cross, how he thinks about navigating Hollywood, the pressure of being number one on the call sheet, and why mentality matters just as much as talent. Aldis also opens up about fatherhood, peace, purpose, and how his daughter changed the way he sees himself and the world around him. The conversation also gets into Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman’s legacy, and the weight that comes with even being mentioned in that conversation. On top of that, Aldis breaks down the physical demands of action roles and training for movies like Black Adam and Road House 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices