The Bigger Picture

In the 40th episode of The Bigger Picture, the guys had a special Wednesday late night taping and the jokes were flying. After 40 episodes, the chemistry between DJ Hed, Elliott Wilson and Jeremy Hecht has never been better. They talked about Elliott’s free promo for Will Smith and Erykah Badu, Kendrick’s feature on Playboi Carti’s album and being let down by their favorite artists in relation to Kanye. Jeremy went to Rolling Loud and talked to all of Hed’s old and current co-hosts. They discuss Dreamville’s lineup and J. Cole’s The Fall Off as well as Wale’s new song and upcoming album. Can they get through a whole episode without mentioning Drake?

On today's episode the guys debate if Playboi Carti is a superstar, where the Doechii hate is coming from, Hed has a big announcement Jeremy replies to Akademiks dissing him and Tyler The Creator reposting their clip, what Meek Mill should do next, Hed's update on JID's album, Freddie Gibbs throwing shots at Cole, TPAB stories from Hed and Jay Elect x Jay Z stories from Elliott.2:48 - Live from Rome3:30 - Tyler The Creator Co-Signs TBP5:00 - Akademiks Disses Jeremy?8:30 - DJ Hed’s Announcement15:00 - Peace between Hed & Jeremy’s Mom15:30 - Playboi Carti Mania17:00 - Is Carti a Superstar?26:00 - Hed spoke to JID about his album29:00 - Jeremy Crashes Out for Doechii31:00 - Why Does Doechii Get So Much Hate?38:50 - Jeremy Replies To Ak44:00 - What’s Next for Meek Mill?50:40 - Freddie Gibbs Takes More Cole Shots56:00 - Who Will Be At Dreamville Festival?59:40 - Elliott’s Jay Z x Jay Elect Stories1:04:40 - Hed’s TPAB Stories1:08:00 - Tiramisu update?1:09:00 - TPAB Initial Reception?1:20:15 - Elliott Crashes on Drake’s IG Caption1:29:40 - Secret Kendrick TPAB Caption Revealed

On today’s episode the guys reflect on their will.i.am interview from last week, which you can check out below. DJ Hed put his name into the hat for a Drake interview? Drake dropped his iHeart petition and got his name mentioned at The Oscars? Was it funny? Jay Z had his Gold Party, Jermaine Dupri questions independence and the guys debate if hew as right. Hed and Elliott share incredible Nipsey Hussle and Jay Z stories along with the opening of Marathon Burger in LA. They discuss Travis Scott’s WWE moment, Future’s upcoming album, Tory Lanez prison album and JID’s upcoming rollout. And they found some hilarious pics of DJ Hed in Japan. All of this and more on The Bigger Picture.will.i.am interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywGmc...

Today on the show, Elliott Wilson, DJ Hed and Jeremy Hecht review some of the comments about last week’s episode. Some people appeared to be upset about their Drake album review. Midway through, the guys got a surprise appearance from the legendary will.i.am who discussed Kendrick’s Super Bowl performance, his own Super Bowl performances and ways he made the most of those moments. They discussed Drake’s global superstardom, whether or not J. Cole can battle Freddie Gibbs or anyone else after dropping out against Kendrick and his infamous Tyler The Creator bet from a decade ago. The Bigger Picture!!!!!!

In this episode Elliott, Hed and Jeremy debate if Lil Wayne was handed the torch from Jay Z, Drake’s new album Some Sexy Songs 4 U along with the lyrics and business behind it. They also talk about Jay Z’s case getting dismissed and A$AP Rocky being a free man!Timecodes:7:10 - Uncle Sam Jack9:00 - Did Jay Z Pass The Throne To Lil Wayne?18:00 - Is Drake’s $$$4U Good? Elliott Review:24:45 - DJ Hed’s Drake Album Review27:50 - The Spanish Song31:00 - The UMG Business40:20 - Were DSPs Burrying The Album?45:20 - Jeremy Was Annoyed By GIMME A HUG52:30 - Was SS4 The Women?57:30 - DRAM vs Drake?1:00:25 - Freddie Gibbs1:06:00 - What Will J. Cole The Fall Off Sound Like?1:13:39 - Jay Z Case Dismissed1:18:00 - A$AP Rocky is Free!!!!1:32:00 - Roddy Ricch Album Coming1:37:30 - Where Is Baby Keem?1:38:40 - Westside Gunn1:43:10 - Spotlight

This week, the guys give their reaction and breakdown of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Half Time show performance while they analyze hidden meanings, behind the scenes info and what this means for Hip Hop.Timecodes:0:30 - The Art vs The Artist18:00 - The Tiramisu23:00 - The Set List30:00 - The Messaging 40:00 - Not Like Us45:00 - Say Drake55:00 - Irrational Fears1:06:30 - SSS4U 1:11:00 - Certified Cover Bowl1:20:00 - SZA & Dot1:24:45 - “Leave Him Alone”1:28:00 - 2 Chainz, Larry June & Alchemist1:32:00 - Spotlight 1:39:00 - Elliott Buzzer Beater Crash Out

On this episode of The Bigger Picture, Elliott Wilson, DJ Hed & Jeremy Hecht discuss Kendrick’s GRAMMY sweep. They talk about the experience on the red carpet where Kai and Elliott peaced things up and Jeremy threw an alley oop to DJ Hed. Kendrick sat with Apple Music, TDE was sued for misconduct, Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR are dropping but Drake will not be on DJ Khaled’s new album. And Elliott had some words for Travis Scott. Timecodes:2:40 - TBP is outside5:55 - Red Carpet: Elliott and Kai 18:30 - Can Shenseea Make Peace?32:20 - DJ Hed Says the word to Rapsody?36:50 - Kendrick’s GRAMMY Sweep43:50 - Kendrick’s Apple Music Interview50:30 - GRAMMYs improving?57:30 - TDE Lawsuit1:07:44 - Drake & PARTY Album Confirmed1:17:30 - Drake Drops DJ Khaled1:25:18 - LeBron Excited For The Super Bowl1:28:40 - Elliott confused about Travis Scott1:32:50 - Ty Dolla $ign Update1:37:00 - Spotlight

The Bigger Picture is back with another week. There was a lot of new music including Tommy Richman, Sexyy Red & Bruno Mars, Central Cee and more. They discuss the recent Akademiks situation after his comments on live that lead to his ban from Twitch, Ab-Soul’s Super Bowl tweet, DJ Hed’s conversation with Kendrick, SZA & Kendrick half-time predictions, A$AP Rocky’s case breakdown and they spotlight new music.Timecodes:2:49 - Tommy Richman’s new slap???17:25 - Sexyy Red & Bruno Mars new slap40:42 - Akademiks banned from Twitch1:05:39 - DJ Hed Talks To Joe Budden1:14:54 - Will Central Cee Be The First UK Star in America?1:21:03 - UK Rap Beef1:35:12 - Ab-Soul’s Cryptic Super Bowl Post1:37:11 - SZA & Kendrick Super Bowl Predictions?1:52:28 - GRAMMY predictions?1:55:29 - Elliott Went To A$AP Rocky’s Courtroom1:58:36 - A$AP Rocky Case Breakdown2:05:07 - Spotlight2:11:53 - Tweaker Live Reaction

On this episode of The Bigger Picture, DJ Hed vows to not haze Jeremy or Elliott all episode, you can judge how long that lasted. The guys review Joey Bada$$’ new song “Sorry Not Sorry” where he replies to some shots throw back at him and takes some light competitive jabs at J. Cole. They debate if J. Cole needs to be in a battle and how he would be viewed in said battle after dropping out of the Kendrick one. Hed and Jeremy reveal convos they had with MGK about Hip Hop and Donald Glover somehow catches a stray from Elliott per usual. They debate why Hip Hop as a culture is always involved in beef, they debate the best 3 year run in Hip Hop, Mr. Morale’s impact on the Drake vs Kendrick battleTimecodes:0:00 - The Bigger Picture Intro1:00 - No Hazing Hecht10:40 - Joey Bada$$ Is Competing15:00 - Bootleg Kev Calls Jeremy Out?22:00 - Can Joey Take It To Next Level?32:40 - Does J. Cole Have To Battle Somebody?46:00 - Convos With MGK50:00 - Why Is Hip Hop Always Beefing?1:10:00 - Best 3 Year Run In Hip Hop?1:13:00 - Does Mr. Morale Need More Credit?1:18:50 - Why DJ Hed Called The Drake v Dot Battle Over?1:25:00 - More GNX Videos?1:29:00 - Jeremy Wants To Rap Again?1:38:00 - Hed & Elliott Tell Jeremy To Rap Live1:43:30 - Punchline1:52:00 - Lil Baby Album Hopes1:54:00 - Spotlight1:55:00 - Mac Miller Album

On today’s episode of The Bigger Picture, DJ Hed, Elliott Wilson & Jeremy Hecht had a lot to discuss after taking 4 weeks off! The LA wildfires had a massive effect on the community and the world of Hip Hop stepped up to help along with the resilience of communities all over LA. Elliott crashed out on Cam’ron and then had a convo with him and Treasure Wilson. Hed & Jeremy asked him about the experience and his comments. Joey Bada$$ had a lot to say about the West Coast so the guys reacted to the bars and the replies from LA rappers, which even gave them a couple of mentions in the lyrics. Jeremy asks Hed about Kendrick’s upcoming collab with The Clipse and the long awaited Tiramisu snippet. Hed & Elliott celebrate their birthdays and they react to some of the other news that didn’t make it into full segments. Oh yeah, and was somebody suing about something? Can’t remember.

On the final episode of the year of The Bigger Picture, DJ Hed, Elliott Wilson and Jeremy Hecht discuss the biggest moments of 2024 in Hip Hop and their inescapable roles in the battle that sparked the shows inception. They go over some of their favorite verses, songs and albums, Jeremy asks about the Tiramisu, DJ Hed and Elliott made it onto Drake’s Opp List that 50 Cent held up in his latest interview, they discuss Doechii, the Jay Z accusations, spotlight new songs as always and for accountability hour they discuss their Andrew Schulz takes from last episode. Overall the crew seems excited for what 2025 has in store.00:10 - Will We Get The Tiramisu?03:55 - Hurt People Hurt People?08:00 - Drake’s Opp List13:17 - Did DJ Hed Force Drake To Drop?18:29 - Year In Hindsight30:52 - Verse of the year?37:50 - Hed’s “Slaps of the Year”40:36 - Unreleased Doechii??47:34 - Song & album of the year?57:11 - Dr. Dre & Snoop Studio Session01:02:17 - Jay Z accusations01:20:39 - 2025 Predictions01:25:27 - Elliott Gifts Jeremy His Drake Scorpion Jacket01:30:25 - Andrew Schulz - Accountability Hour01:36:32 - Love from Sway01:38:11 - Holiday Snippet

On this week’s The Bigger Picture episode with DJ Hed, Elliott Wilson and Jeremy Hecht, there was a lot to catch up on after Thanksgiving. They discussed the reaction to Hed’s Kendrick prank on Jeremy last episode. Elliott clarified his viral Hov.Dot tweet, they give their wrap ups on Spotify, Tidal & Apple Music respectively, then of course they dive into the Drake pre-action petition and Jeremy’s alleged involvement in the paperwork under footnote 15. They discuss Kendrick and SZA’s national tour including the relevance of their Toronto stop. They discuss GNX’s replay value after a couple of weeks, Billboard’s Top 10 female rappers list, Dave Blunts health concerns and Jack Harlow getting his release stepped on by Kendrick.Listen to TBP audio version: https://linktr.ee/thebiggerpicturehiphop Timecodes:0:00 - DJ Hed’s Flu Game7:30 - Reaction To Hed’s Kendrick Prank on Jeremy10:00 - DSP Wrap Ups17:20 - Elliott explains Hov.Dot. Tweet25:00 - The Drake Petition46:20 - Jeremy Included In UMG Paperwork?54:00 - Will Drake Actually Sue & Win?1:00:00 - Kendrick & SZA’s tour111:00 - GNX Replay Value1:13:45 - Andrew Schulz Kendrick Reply1:28:30 - Top 10 Female Rappers?1:34:20 - Dave Blunts Needs Our Help1:40:00 - Kendrick Stepped on Jack Harlow?

In this episode, DJ Hed, Elliott Wilson, and Jeremy Hecht share their reviews of Kendrick Lamar's GNX album. Jeremy reacts to finally receiving his Broccoli, and the crew gives a live reaction to the "Squabble Up" video. DJ Hed reveals a conversation he had with Kendrick post-GNX, while the group dives into the Kendrick and Lil Wayne discussion after the lyrics on "Wacced Out Murals." They also highlight their favorite tracks and debate where this project ranks in Kendrick's discography. Plus, they discuss reincarnation, their personal beliefs, and Elliott spills the scoop on Metro Boomin and Future from last week.Timecodes:0:00 - Jeremy got his Broccoli6:00 - DJ Hed spoke to Kendrick after GNX17:00 - Should we have more regional music?21:53 - Squabble Up live reaction35:24 - GNX Initial Reactions43:46 - Wacced out murals breakdown47:48 - Kendrick & Lil Wayne1:00:21 - Kendrick Claiming The Top Spot1:21:35 - GNX West Coast Impact1:31:12 - Heart Part 61:40:56 - Gloria1:44:09 - Reincarnated & 2Pac Influence1:52:19 - What Are The Slaps?1:57:00 - Elliott’s Future x Metro Scoop

In this episode DJ Hed and Jeremy recap their crazy week reporting in the sports world while Elliott went viral on Twitter reacting to J. Cole’s new podcast venture where he recaps his journey to the top. They debate about TDE’s Top 20 albums, Apple Music’s pick for 2024 Rapper of The Year, discuss Tyler The Creator’s Flog Gnaw festival, review Cordae’s new album and spotlight some new music as always.

In today's episode, hosts DJ Hed, Elliott Wilson and Jeremy Hecht speak about Kendrick Lamar's GRAMMY nominations and they debate who should win each of the rap categories. They review new albums from Ab-Soul and A$AP Ferg and they debate how many classics Drake has along with the influence of Jay Z's 4:44 and Kendrick's Mr. Morale albums.Timecodes:0:00 - The Marathon8:00 - No Nuance9:00 - Andre 3000 Album of the Year????15:00 - Taylor Swift vs Kanye Story24:45 - Kendrick’s GRAMMYs36:00 - GRAMMY Snubs39:50 - Best Rap Album of 2024?45:30 - Best Rap Songs of 2024?51:00 - Shaboozey vs. Kendrick58:00 - Kendrick’s Acceptance Speech1:02:00 - Elliott Apologizes to SZA1:07:00 - Is Her Loss a Classic?1:11:00 - How Many Classics Does Drake Have?1:20 - Ab-Soul Album Review1:30:00 - Ferg Album Review1:35:00 - Mr. Morale’s Influence1:41:00 - 4:44 Impact1:50:30 - Spotlight

In Episode 25 which begins season 2 of The Bigger Picture, the hosts dive into the latest music news and album releases. They kick things off with the breaking news of Young Thug’s release, discussing its potential impact. They give their reviews of recent album drops fromFreddie Gibbs, Lil Uzi Vert, and Westside Gunn. Plus, they wrap up with a recap of Lil Wayne’s festival and its highlights.Timecodes:0:00 - The Bigger Picture9:00 - Drake & Future Clear Up26:00 - DeMar DeRozan & Drake Controversy40:00 - Young Thug Is Free!!!51:00 - Freddie Gibbs Album“We did get some music this week”1:03:00 - West Side Gunn Album“Westside Gunn dropped a new album”1:18:00 - Lil Uzi Vert Album1:22:00 - Spotlight1:27:00 - Lil Weezyana Fest

On today’s episode TBP hosts review Tyler The Creator’s CHROMAKOPIA album, they discuss Tyler’s status as a superstar and his sales. They give a review of EARTHGANG’s new album before discussing Lil Durk’s complicated case and the implications it has towards other street artists and the music industry as a whole. They pay tribute to DJ Clark Kent and Elliott drops a huge scoop about Drake & Future reuniting. Along the way the guys also toss some jokes about American History and Halloween.

The Bigger Picture hosts couldn’t stay out of the stories this week. From Cardi B inviting Elliott to the studio, to DJ Hed’s Ab-Soul interview where he cleared the air about J. Cole, to Jeremy clearing things up with TDE’s Punch. The guys were out in the mix this week also, attending Rapsody’s concert in LA where Jeremy’s spot was replaced and a Spotify Event where Jeremy pranked DJ Hed.The guys talked about Kendrick Lamar’s “interview” with SZA for Harper’s BAZAAR magazine, Tyler the Creator’s album roll out, the state of Hip Hop Media, Akademiks crashing out at DJ Hed over his “Stay On Stream” comments and Elliott admits he was wrong about GKMC.

Today’s episode starts with the guys talking about Kendrick’s Broccoli snippet blowing up again after their last episode and F1 even using the song, Jeremy explains sparking a debate after TDE Punch replied to his tweet about Ab-Sould and J. Cole, Tyler The Creator announced a new album, they debate who has the greatest run in discography history, if we're ever getting another Frank Ocean album, Elliott minorly crashes out on Tommy Richman after The GRAMMY categories are announced, they review GloRilla's new album and Pharrell's new movie, talk about Kendrick sweeping the BET Hip Hop Awards and they of course give some spotlight to their favorite songs from the week.

In this episode DJ Hed, Jeremy Hecht and Elliott Wilson discuss J. Cole’s new song “Port Antonio” where he replied to critique about dropping out of the battle and addressed Drake (7:00), they breakdown the relationship between the former Big 3 (23:00), Elliott’s Big Sean cover story (50:00), DJ Hed’s back and forth with Tommy Richman about Hip Hop (56:00), Not Like Us reaching new chart milestones (1:18:00), Jeremy sends a DM to Kendrick (1:21:00), Travis Scott’s superstar status at Metlife Stadium (1:29:00) & more. The guys also reply to comments (1:56:00) and discuss their Halloween episode. The Bigger Pictuuuure!