Holdin’ Court Podcast

B2K Clears the Air: Betrayal, Growth & The Reunion Nobody Saw Coming

B2K pulls up for a powerful and emotional conversation about brotherhood, healing, and what it really took to overcome years of infighting, pride, and public pressure. For the first time, all four members open up about the journey from conflict to forgiveness — and how personal growth made space for a new era of unity. From child stars to global R&B icons, the group breaks down the behind-the-scenes moments fans never knew, the fallout that almost ended everything, and the breakthroughs that brought them back into alignment. They share how maturity, communication, and accountability helped rebuild trust and preserve their bond. And yes… they reveal exclusive details about the new B2K tour, how the culture shaped their comeback, and why this chapter means more to them than any chart-topping hit. If you’re a fan of real conversations, growth, and legendary groups reclaiming their narrative — this is one you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damizza Breaks Down Shady Industry Moves & His Journey Helping The Careers Of Jay-Z, Ja Rule, Irv Gotti & Mariah Carey.

Damion Young, also known as Damizza, is an American radio executive, record producer, artist and author. Young began his career as a studio assistant at the age of 12, where Young went on to popularize numerous artists while working at Santa Barbara’s KHTY station, including Fiona Apple, Garbage and Hootie & the Blowfish, and later served as the head of Los Angeles’ Power 106 and New York’s Hot 97. Young would later go on to produce Crybaby (Mariah Carey song) featuring Snoop Dogg. Young, has also worked with Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and Korn. Young would later go on to produce for artists Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Lil Wayne and Ludacris, and claims a hand in the reunion of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg and the resulting 2001 (a.k.a. Chronic 2001). Young was named the 4th most powerful person in hip-hop by The Source magazine 2 years after being named program director Power 106, after he helped Jay-Z find an international audience, helped Janet Jackson rekindle her career, helped Dr. Dre with advice on 'how to break the white kid from Detroit' and introduced the world to Eminem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isaac Hayes lll Talks Managing Legendary Fathers Estate, Creating The Social App Fanbase, And Redefining The Creator Economy.

Isaac Hayes III is a trailblazing music producer, entrepreneur, and digital visionary carrying forward the legacy of his legendary father, soul icon Isaac Hayes. As the founder and CEO of Fanbase, a groundbreaking social media platform empowering creators to monetize their content directly, Hayes is redefining ownership and influence in the creator economy. With a background producing hits for artists like T-Pain, Lil Jon, and K-Michelle, Isaac has evolved from chart-topping producer to tech innovator—bridging the gap between culture, creativity, and equity. His outspoken advocacy for Black ownership, fair pay, and digital independence has made him a respected voice across media and tech circles, with viral moments that spark global conversation on how creators can truly own their audience and wealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Master P on No Limit vs Cash Money: The Verzuz That Shook Hip Hop! Talks No Limit Brotherhood.

Hip-hop legend Master P breaks down one of the most anticipated moments in Southern rap history — the long-awaited Cash Money vs No Limit Verzuz. From the street politics that once divided the two powerhouse labels to the brotherhood that finally brought them to the same stage, Master P shares raw insight into how this cultural moment came together and why it mattered for the New Orleans hip-hop legacy. In this exclusive recap, Master P reflects on the viral moments that shook social media — from fans debating classic hits to surprise guest appearances and emotional tributes that reminded the world why both camps changed the game forever. He also touches on the growth, maturity, and leadership it took to turn old rivalries into respect and unity for the next generation of hustlers, dreamers, and creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MC Eiht (Part 1) Opens Up About His Years Gang Banging In Compton, Early Music Career, Meeting John Singleton, And Being On The Boyz N The Hood Soundtrack.

West Coast legend MC Eiht sits down for a raw and unfiltered interview about his early life growing up in Compton, the realities of gang culture, his rise in hip-hop, and his past beef with DJ Quik. MC Eiht also shares stories from his storied music career, his role in shaping West Coast rap, and what it was like working with Kendrick Lamar on Good Kid, m.A.A.d City. 02:31 – 06:15 | Compton Roots & Family Background MC Eiht describes growing up in a single parent home after his parents’ split, explaining how Compton in the ’70s felt like any other working class town bikes, cereal, cartoons not the warzone outsiders imagined. 17:31 – 25:40 | The Pull of Gang Culture Eiht breaks down how friendship, community, and lack of male guidance drew kids in, and how his introduction came naturally through siblings’ friends and local homies not out of rebellion. 54:31 – 01:06:00 | Finding Hip-Hop & Forming Compton’s Most Wanted He meets Chill through school and church, starts rhyming, and helps create CMW. Eiht explains why he rapped about street realities without glorifying gang life. 01:43:31 – 01:46:00 | Legacy & Working with Kendrick Lamar Eiht reflects on influencing new generations and what it meant to collaborate with Kendrick Lamar on Good Kid, m.A.A.d City, closing with pride in West Coast unity and evolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices